Oppo F3: 5.5-inch smartphone dubbed the selfie camera expert is coming for just $339 USD

If great-looking selfies matters to you, then Oppo F3 is your definitive selfie camera expert that you can count on to make all the difference.

With most major manufacturers are releasing their own version of a dual camera setup on their primary camera, Oppo is taking the opposite route by equipping their smartphones with a dual selfie camera setup.

But before we begin, let’s see where it got its roots from; which is Oppo F1 back in January last year:

• 5-inch High Definition IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixels or ~294 ppi pixel density
• Slim 143.5 x 71 x 7.3 mm (5.65 x 2.80 x 0.29 in) body and lightweight at 134 g (4.73 oz)
• Metal alloy body
• Micro-arc edge
• Gorilla Glass 4 protection
• Qualcomm MSM8939v2 Snapdragon 616 chipset, Octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, Adreno 405 graphics and 3GB RAM
• 13MP primary camera
• 8MP selfie camera
• 16GB internal storage + 128GB via microSD slot (Utilizes 2^nd sim slot)
• ColorOS 2.1 based on Android Lollipop 5.1
• Non-removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
• Turn the patented Screen Flash feature on to take selfies even under dark conditions. It converts the F1’s entire display into a camera flash, with a carefully adjusted brightness level optimized for natural-looking shots.
• January 2016 release date
• $249 USD price tag

It is dubbed the selfie expert due to the below capabilities:

• 8MP secondary camera with a wide f/2.0 aperture lens and a sensor size of ¼ inches. This allows for more light to enter the camera so you can take a clear selfie even in less
  ideal lighting conditions.
• This makes it 30% clearer than a standard 5MP camera
• 44% brighter than a f/2.4 lens
• Beautify 3.0 lets you enhance your look for an always perfect selfie experience. It brightens your
  skin and seamlessly removes blemishes, so you can always look your best. You can also choose from three different beautification modes or apply one of the many available filters. No matter where you are, snapping a great looking photo will be easy and quick.

Even as of last year, we can see how Oppo is trying very hard to differentiate itself by being the pioneer to introduce a selfie expert with the introduction of the F1.

Now one year later, the F3 is set to become the industry standard for a selfie camera smartphone. Here you go then with its specs:

• 5.5-inch Full HD IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 1920 pixels or ~401 ppi pixel density
• Metal body
• Fingerprint sensor
• Gorilla Glass 5 protection
• Mediatek MT6750 chipset, Octa-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, Mali-T860MP2 graphics and 4GB RAM
• 13MP primary camera with phase detection autofocus, OIS and LED flash
• Dual 16MP + 8MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and 1/3" sensor size
• 64GB internal storage + microSD expansion slot up to 256GB maximum
• Non-removable Li-Ion 3200 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (VOOC Flash Charge)
• ColorOS 3.0 based on Android Marshmallow 6.0
• Dual-sim and 4G LTE
• May 2017 release date
• $339 USD price tag

It is nice to see how almost 16 months later, we find ourselves with the F3.

It will be sporting a solid 5.5-inch Full HD IPS screen, similar to most other mid-range smartphones. Then there’s the metal body, fingerprint sensor and Gorilla Glass 5 protection that is available.

Under the hood of the F3 will be the Mediatek MT6750 chipset, decently fast octa-core processor, good graphics with 4GB RAM. You can expect good mid-range performance out of it.

As for its primary camera, there’s a good 13MP camera that you can turn to for some good shots. It also comes with a slew of features which further enhances its capabilities.

And as promised, the F3 is your selfie camera expert like no other. It is rare to see a smartphone that equips a better selfie camera than its primary camera. With an amazing dual 16MP+8MP selfie camera, you can be sure of taking great-looking selfies with it. Go ahead and enjoy snapping away selfies all day long.

Talking about taking lots of selfies, next you should be concerned with its storage. Thankfully the F3 comes with 64GB of internal storage which can further be expanded up to a maximum of 256GB via its microSD slot. No worries about running out of space, after a frantic day out.

Battery-wise, there’s a 3200 mAh battery available which should provide you with enough juice for at least a day of charge. When it is time to plug it in, you won’t have to be out of action for long; as there’s the fast battery charging feature available.

If there’s one thing that you should be concerned about the F3 is, the fact that it will be sporting a dated Android Marshmallow 6.0 OS. There’s still no confirmation from Oppo whether this smartphone will get an update to the latest Nougat 7.0 OS.

Conclusion:

There’s no doubt that Oppo F3 will dominate the market space for those who are looking for a great selfie camera experience. If you are a fan of selfies, then your wait is almost over. It should be available by this month, so get yourself ready then.

Oppo F3 is expected to be available in May 2017 for approximately $21,990 Indian Rupee or ~$339 USD. It will be available in Pink and Gold color.