Lots of new Oppo products launched today, but the one we are most interested in is the Oppo N3, rotating camera phone!
There were plenty of rumours and leaks (some official) surrounding the Oppo N3, but today all was put to rest with the official launch of the new camera-centric smartphone.
As was rumoured and unofficially leaked by Chinese resellers, the Oppo N3 comes with a motorised camera pod to help when taking panoramic shots. The phone also boasts touch gestures, a new O-click 2.0 remote and VOOC fast charting via the new Mini Rapid charger.
The motorised camera pod on the Oppo N3 can be controlled either by swiping up and down on the screen, on the rear touch panel, and also seems to react to eye movement as shown in the demo video below.
Oppo N3 Rotating camera demo video
Camera features are what it is all about on the N3 and Oppo have certainly add some really great ones. The basic camera specs are impressive with a 16 mega-pixel Sony sensor with Schneider mechanicals moving the camera pod, but with the HD photo setting in ColorOs the N3 is capable of 64 mega-pixel photos.
One of the features we loved about the Oppo Find 7 was the Skyline notification bar along the bottom of the phone. The Oppo N3 does one better with the new Skyline Notification 2.0 bar. We’re not sure what 2.0 means, but we hope that it includes a method of choosing the colours of the notification bar.
That touch area on the rear of the phone is in fact a finger print sensor as believed in early reports which safely locks away the Oppo N3 and all your vital information
With the ability to take such large photos internal memory is 32GB, but there is also room for a 128GB SD card. Other features include a 2.3Ghz Snapdragon 801 processor, 2GB RAM, LTE, 3000mAh battery and 5.5-inch 1080 display. The current version of the phone that has been launched in China is a TD-LTE model so take care if ordering ahead of the international launch.
Speaking of the international launch Oppo have posted on their official Facebook that the phone will be available in 20 regions around the world before the end of this year!
What do you think of the Oppo N3?
I like the fact that they came down to a 5.5 inch screen.
Too costly for average hardware specs
w8 so 2gb ram and 2.3 ghz only for that price… they mad…
Too overpriced.
IUNI U3 for a half of price of OPPO N3 is better )
yes, for that price, expected a Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM, and a 2K screen.
Where is the non-leather camera version?
Well I was hoping for a big screen, since my mother prefer big phones anyway and can’t stop taking pictures… i was hoping to get this for her B day in dec…. now I have to rethink since she uses a galaxy mega and anything less than 6 inch will be considered small for her.
Maybe a vivo x play 3s or Huawei mate 7.
Mate 7 would have better international support than Xplays 3S which seems like Vivo doesn’t bother to market. There is also the Nexus 6.
I think Oppo price is very expensive compared to other like Sony Z3, LG G3. In Indonesia we can get Sony Z3 for the price of Oppo N3. I don’t see any advantage buy Oppo handset. They are very pricey. It’s better to buy Oneplus One, Xiaomi Mi4, Huawei Honor 6, Meizu MX4, ZTE Nubia Z Max or Mini.
Schneider sensor? First heard of it, wonder if it’s better than Sony sensors.
I’d rather get Meizu MX4 or Vivo Xshot.
Schneider mechanics… Little wheels that turn the camera… Read. 😉
The pricing is insane! Over Priced Price Over other competitors!! I don’t expect a demand for it, bad move really!!
but only 2 GB Ram come on !!!! Oppo 7 has 3 GB how can you downgrade spec at a new phone ??? Ram is very important
Find 7 got 2 GB too, but Oneplus (an Oppo concern company) got 3 GB 🙁
Find 7 has 3gb. Find 7a has 2GB
I like the fact that they came down to a 5.5 inch screen.
Too costly for average hardware specs
w8 so 2gb ram and 2.3 ghz only for that price… they mad…
w8 so 2gb ram and 2.3 ghz only for that price… they mad…
Too overpriced.
IUNI U3 for a half of price of OPPO N3 is better )
yes, for that price, expected a Snapdragon 805, 3GB RAM, and a 2K screen.
Where is the non-leather camera version?
Well I was hoping for a big screen, since my mother prefer big phones anyway and can’t stop taking pictures… i was hoping to get this for her B day in dec…. now I have to rethink since she uses a galaxy mega and anything less than 6 inch will be considered small for her.
Maybe a vivo x play 3s or Huawei mate 7.
Mate 7 would have better international support than Xplays 3S which seems like Vivo doesn’t bother to market. There is also the Nexus 6.
meh!!! specs
OMG!!! price
Thats OPPO style
I think Oppo price is very expensive compared to other like Sony Z3, LG G3. In Indonesia we can get Sony Z3 for the price of Oppo N3. I don’t see any advantage buy Oppo handset. They are very pricey. It’s better to buy Oneplus One, Xiaomi Mi4, Huawei Honor 6, Meizu MX4, ZTE Nubia Z Max or Mini.
Schneider sensor? First heard of it, wonder if it’s better than Sony sensors.
I’d rather get Meizu MX4 or Vivo Xshot.
Schneider mechanics… Little wheels that turn the camera… Read. 😉
The pricing is insane! Over Priced Price Over other competitors!! I don’t expect a demand for it, bad move really!!
I was hoping for a massive upgrade compared to the N1, which I bought.. And regret buying. I liked the N1 because no one here in Australia had ever seen (or heard) of it. The N3 is definitely not worth the money.
Why do you regret it?
but only 2 GB Ram come on !!!! Oppo 7 has 3 GB how can you downgrade spec at a new phone ??? Ram is very important
Find 7 got 2 GB too, but Oneplus (an Oppo concern company) got 3 GB 🙁
Find 7 has 3gb. Find 7a has 2GB
Well, really long awaited device has finally launched. Looks like a great offering, amazing design and finally a micro sd slot. Yes, the specs are not the best available, but still on flagship level. Right now I want to see the in-depth camera review 🙂
Dual Sim? If not useless…
meh!!! specs
OMG!!! price
Thats OPPO style
I was hoping for a massive upgrade compared to the N1, which I bought.. And regret buying. I liked the N1 because no one here in Australia had ever seen (or heard) of it. The N3 is definitely not worth the money.
Why do you regret it?
Well, really long awaited device has finally launched. Looks like a great offering, amazing design and finally a micro sd slot. Yes, the specs are not the best available, but still on flagship level. Right now I want to see the in-depth camera review 🙂
Dual Sim? If not useless…
So where’s the full specification?
This device is supposed to have dual SIM slots. Are they both LTE? What LTE frequencies are supported? Also, which OS options, is it just Color OS, or is their a CM11 or Google Edition option?
Is the camera app that drives the extended camera features exclusive to ColorOS, or will it be an APK that works on other ROM versions?
Considering that the N3 is going up against the MX4 Pro (https://www.gizchina.com/2014/10/29/purported-meizu-mx4-pro-pricing-specs-posted-online-store/ ) (which blows it away in all categories for specs and price). I’m not sure what Oppo was thinking with a “safe” play for a N1 successor.
I found the full specs ! Here: http://versus.com/en/oppo-n3-vs-oppo-n1
Yes, u are right, it has dual SIM card
No idea about LTE
So where’s the full specification?
This device is supposed to have dual SIM slots. Are they both LTE? What LTE frequencies are supported? Also, which OS options, is it just Color OS, or is their a CM11 or Google Edition option?
Is the camera app that drives the extended camera features exclusive to ColorOS, or will it be an APK that works on other ROM versions?
Considering that the N3 is going up against the MX4 Pro (http://www.gizchina.com/2014/10/29/purported-meizu-mx4-pro-pricing-specs-posted-online-store/ ) (which blows it away in all categories for specs and price). I’m not sure what Oppo was thinking with a “safe” play for a N1 successor.
I found the full specs ! Here: http://versus.com/en/oppo-n3-vs-oppo-n1
Yes, u are right, it has dual SIM card
No idea about LTE
They realize they are OPPO and not Samsung or LG right?? I wouldn’t pay $154 for an OPPO phone nevermind 654. For that price I can buy a Mi4 (better phone), Mi Pad and Piston headphones….
They realize they are OPPO and not Samsung or LG right?? I wouldn’t pay $154 for an OPPO phone nevermind 654. For that price I can buy a Mi4 (better phone), Mi Pad and Piston headphones….
I have oppo find 7a and i will never buy Oppo product again. The battery sweats faster than a paedophile in a nursery! Its not the phone build quality, its the color os rom that drain the battery and if you think touchwizz is bad this is worse imo! for $499 was not worth it.
I bought a find 5; ColorOS was one of the worst UI’s I have ever used, the build quality was horrible, the battery life was horrible and the customer service was horrible.
Way overpriced for those specifications… Oppo marketing is on METH-CRACK.
I have oppo find 7a and i will never buy Oppo product again. The battery sweats faster than a paedophile in a nursery! Its not the phone build quality, its the color os rom that drain the battery and if you think touchwizz is bad this is worse imo! for $499 was not worth it.
I bought a find 5; ColorOS was one of the worst UI’s I have ever used, the build quality was horrible, the battery life was horrible and the customer service was horrible.
if were talking this kind of money, I think I’d rather buy Sony Z3 compact….
Way overpriced for those specifications… Oppo marketing is on METH-CRACK.
if were talking this kind of money, I think I’d rather buy Sony Z3 compact….
Hope the motorised camera pod allows for manual “swivelling” when shooting non panorama pictures…
Hope the motorised camera pod allows for manual “swivelling” when shooting non panorama pictures…