Oppo N3
A motorised auto-rotating camera flagship with VOOC and a metal frame.
The Oppo N3 is a flagship Oppo smartphone released Oct 2014, with a launch price of $650. It pairs the Snapdragon 801 with a 5.5" LCD 60 Hz display, a 16 MP motorised main camera and a 3,000 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 50/100 — The motorised swivel-cam flagship. Standout strengths: motorised auto-rotating camera with a fingerprint trigger. and schneider-kreuznach optics. Main trade-off: motorised hinge added bulk and a failure point.
The motorised swivel-cam flagship.
Oppo N3 upgraded the swivel-camera idea with a motorised module you could rotate by gesture or fingerprint swipe, wrapped in a metal frame with Schneider optics and VOOC charging. Inventive and well-built, if mechanically risky and niche.
Read the full review- Motorised auto-rotating camera with a fingerprint trigger.
- Schneider-Kreuznach optics.
- VOOC fast charging.
- Metal frame + microSD.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Oppo N3 compares
| Oppo N3 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | A31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 50 | 89 | 50 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 801 | SD 8 Elite | Helio P35 |
| Display | 5.5" LCD 60 Hz | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD |
| Main camera | 16 MP motorised | 200 MP · f/1.7 | triple 12 MP |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 4,230 mAh |
| Launch price | $650 | $1,299 | $199 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Oppo N3 released?
The Oppo N3 was released in Oct 2014.
How much does the Oppo N3 cost?
The Oppo N3 launched at $650 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Oppo N3 screen size and type?
The Oppo N3 has a 5.5" LCD 60 Hz display.
What chipset does the Oppo N3 use?
The Oppo N3 is powered by the Snapdragon 801 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Oppo N3 have?
The Oppo N3 ships with 2 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Oppo N3 battery capacity?
The Oppo N3 has a 3,000 mAh battery.
How fast does the Oppo N3 charge?
The Oppo N3 supports 20 W VOOC wired charging.
What is the Oppo N3 main camera?
The Oppo N3 has a 16 MP motorised main camera.
Does the Oppo N3 have a headphone jack?
The Oppo N3 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Oppo N3 get software updates?
The Oppo N3 update policy: Limited.
How much does the Oppo N3 weigh?
The Oppo N3 weighs 192 g.
What colours does the Oppo N3 come in?
The Oppo N3 is available in 2 colours: Dazzling White, Steel Black.
Is the Oppo N3 worth buying?
Oppo N3 upgraded the swivel-camera idea with a motorised module you could rotate by gesture or fingerprint swipe, wrapped in a metal frame with Schneider optics and VOOC charging. Inventive and well-built, if mechanically risky and niche. SpecEagle gives the Oppo N3 an editorial score of 50/100.
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