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MagyarOppo Find X3 Lite smartphone review: Fast mid-ranger with a 90 Hz OLED panel and a 65-watt power adapter
With the Find X3 Lite, Oppo introduced its new mid-range smartphone. However, it's not actually new: The Find X3 Lite is the Oppo Reno5 5G that is only available in Asia. Oppo has renamed it for the European market.
The Find X3 Lite shares the same features with its Far-East twin, the Reno5 5G. It offers a 6.43-inch OLED display, the mid-range Snapdragon 765G SoC that is optimized for gaming, as well as 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage. A 64 MP quad-camera setup and Android 11 are also part of the package.
Possible contenders in comparison
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82.5 % | 03/2021 | Oppo Find X3 Lite SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 172 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.43" | 2400x1080 | |
| 83.8 % | 11/2020 | Google Pixel 4a 5G SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 168 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.20" | 2340x1080 | |
| 85 % | 07/2020 | LG Velvet SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 180 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.80" | 2460x1080 | |
| 82.3 % | 07/2020 | Oppo Find X2 Lite SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 180 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.40" | 2400x1080 | |
| 84 % | 08/2020 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G SD 765G, Adreno 620 | 192 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.57" | 2340x1080 |
Case - Three colors, two back cover variants, and two weight categories
The 6.43-inch Oppo Find X3 Lite scores points with a stylish and stable chassis. The most striking feature on its glass front is the 32 MP selfie camera, which is no longer drop-shaped in contrast to the Find X2 Lite predecessor, but it now sits quite inconspicuously in the upper left corner of the display. And another difference: The Find X3 Lite is protected against dust and spraying water thanks to its IP52 certification.
On the back, the quad-camera setup that protrudes by about 2 millimeters catches the eye. However, the back cover deserves just as much attention, because you get a different case material and consequently a different feel depending on the color selection.
The Find X3 Lite only has a smooth glass back in the "Galactic Silver" color variant and weighs 180 grams in this case. In contrast, the matte "Starry Black" or "Astral Blue" color variants, which is the one featured by our review sample, are made of a multilayered polymer that is easier to grip due to its slightly roughened surface. The plastic back cover also reduces the weight to 172 grams.
Connectivity - Dual SIM but no microSD slot
The Find X3 Lite features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, but neither stereo speakers nor a microSD slot are included. In return, the SIM slot now holds two SIM cards instead of one like in the Find X2 Lite. Regardless of the color variant, there's always 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The USB-C port (USB 2.0) supports USB OTG.
Software - Android 11 and ColorOS 11.1 for the Find X3 Lite
Oppo equips its smartphone with Android 11 and the ColorOS 11.1 user interface. At the time of performing our review (early March), the Android security patches were at the level of February 2020 and still quite up to date as a result.
About 109 GB of the 128 GB of storage space is free. Besides Google apps and a handful of system tools, third-party apps like Netflix, Facebook, and WPS Office are also preinstalled.
Communication and GPS - Precise positioning, moderate WLAN speeds
The Find X3 Lite's communication portfolio includes Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC. The smartphone can also establish 5G connections and supports all major 5G bands in Germany such as bands 1, 3, 28, and 78.
Oppo's smartphone is not entirely convincing in terms of WLAN speed. As the measurements with our Netgear Nighthawk AX12 reference router show, it achieves fairly stable transfer rates. However, they clearly lag behind the competition at a maximum of 348 Mb/s.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
| Oppo Find X2 Lite | |
| LG Velvet | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| LG Velvet | |
| Oppo Find X2 Lite | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | |
| Average of class Smartphone (last 2 years) | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite | |
To determine its location, the Find X3 Lite uses GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS. In the test, it's able to quickly determine its position indoors and outdoors with an accuracy of up to three meters in both cases.
The smartphone also passes our practical test: During our 10-kilometer bike ride, the Find X3 Lite tracks the route almost as precisely as the Garmin Edge 500 professional navigation device.
Telephone and call quality
The Find X3 Lite supports VoLTE and VoWiFi. However, whether you can actually use both IMS systems depends on your network provider. If you use two SIM cards in the smartphone, one of them can connect to 5G networks.
The Find X3 Lite convinces with its good call quality in the test. Voices are reproduced clearly even in hands-free mode.
Cameras - Quad-camera setup with 64 MP and 20x digital zoom
Like the Find X2 Lite, the Find X3 Lite also features a quad-camera setup but with slightly different key specs. The main camera now has a resolution of 64 MP instead of the previous 48 MP, but it uses the same aperture of f/1.7 and achieves a digital zoom of up to 20x. It records videos at up to 4K and 30 FPS. However, there's no optical image stabilizer.
The main camera is complemented by an 8 MP ultra wide-angle camera (f/2.2), a 2 MP macro camera (f/2.4), and a 2 MP monochrome camera (f/2.4). The selfie camera has a resolution of 32 MP and delivers decent quality during video calls.
In daylight, the quad-camera setup takes good photos with rich colors that sometimes look a bit unnatural, though. Image sharpness could also be a bit higher in some cases. The camera software gets a lot out of the subjects when it comes to zoom photos, and relatively sharp pictures are produced at lower zoom levels. Low-light environments overtax the camera, because image details get lost in the pixel mush.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Daylight-Scene 1Daylight-Scene 2Ultra wide-angle5x zoomLow-light photo
Accessories and warranty - 65-watt power adapter and protective case in the box
Oppo equips the Find X3 Lite with a 65-watt fast charger, a USB-C cable ( Type-A to C), headphones, a transparent silicon protective case, a SIM tool, and a quick-start guide.
The Find X3 Lite comes with a 24-month warranty.
Input devices and handling - In-display fingerprint scanner and 2D face recognition
The Find X3 Lite's 90 Hz touchscreen responds quickly and precisely to inputs, and it provides a fast usage experience together with the Snapdragon 765G. The fingerprint sensor integrated into the display and the facial recognition mechanism work just as quickly.
Display - Bright AMOLED display with 90 Hz refresh rate
The OLED display features 2400x1080 pixels at 90 Hz. Alternatively, you can also switch to 60 Hz. On a pure white background, the display has an average brightness of 572.3 cd/m². We can even get up to 738 cd/m² from the display in the APL50 measurement, but only a maximum of 398 cd/m² is possible without the brightness sensor.
The OLED display relies on PWM for brightness control. Below brightness levels of 29%, PWM flickering ranges between 120.8 and 367.6 Hz, while flickering occurs at 89 Hz above this level. This can be bothersome for users with sensitive eyes.
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Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 569 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.2 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5
ΔE Greyscale 4.3 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
100% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.23
| Oppo Find X3 Lite OLED, 2400x1080, 6.43 | Google Pixel 4a 5G OLED, 2340x1080, 6.20 | LG Velvet P-OLED, 2460x1080, 6.80 | Oppo Find X2 Lite OLED, 2400x1080, 6.40 | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.57 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 39% | 10% | -21% | 30% | |
| Brightness middle | 569 | 669 18% | 586 3% | 638 12% | 584 3% |
| Brightness | 572 | 671 17% | 587 3% | 633 11% | 583 2% |
| Brightness Distribution | 97 | 94 -3% | 97 0% | 95 -2% | 97 0% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.2 | 1 69% | 2.8 12% | 5.6 -75% | 1.17 63% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 6 | 1.8 70% | 6.3 -5% | 8.9 -48% | 2.95 51% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 4.3 | 1.5 65% | 2.3 47% | 5.3 -23% | 1.7 60% |
| Gamma | 2.23 99% | 2.25 98% | 2.01 109% | 2.25 98% | 2.231 99% |
| CCT | 6607 98% | 6685 97% | 6827 95% | 7118 91% | 6341 103% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 367.6 Hz | ≤ 29 % brightness setting | |
The display backlight flickers at 367.6 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 29 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting. The frequency of 367.6 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 17909 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
As is typical for OLEDs, contrast levels are excellent. In the "Vivid" default display mode, the panel achieves a fairly balanced color reproduction. Although colors and grayscales aren't reproduced with complete accuracy, this isn't noticeable to the naked eye.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.2 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (21.5 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 3.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.6 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.6 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 8 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (33.7 ms). | ||
Thanks to its bright and high-contrast OLED panel, the Find X3 Lite performs well in outdoor use. There's nothing to complain about in terms of viewing-angle stability, either.
Performance - Snapdragon 765G delivers sufficient performance for everyday tasks
With the Snapdragon 765G, the Find X3 Lite is equipped with a fast mid-range SoC that works with eight Kryo 475 cores and is supported by the Adreno 620 graphics chip. With 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of UFS 2.1 storage, the remaining hardware components are also suitable; therefore, Oppo's smartphone achieves a good system performance overall - apps and websites load quickly, and lags are very rare.
| AnTuTu v8 - Total Score (sort by value) | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G | |
| LG Velvet | |
| Oppo Find X2 Lite | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (285731 - 332305, n=14) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (10.8 - 96.9, n=11) | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite (Chrome 88.0.4324.181) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - Overall | |
| Average of class Smartphone (39 - 304, n=122, last 2 years) | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite (Chrome 88.0.4324.181) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (Chrome83) | |
| LG Velvet (Chrome 83) | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) | |
| Oppo Find X2 Lite (Chrome 83) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (20 - 101, n=13) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Average of class Smartphone (4633 - 89112, n=211, last 2 years) | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (Chrome83) | |
| LG Velvet (Chrome 83) | |
| Oppo Find X2 Lite (Chrome 83) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (3592 - 19143, n=14) | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite (Chrome 88.0.4324.181) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (2359 - 15230, n=14) | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite (Chrome 88.0.4324.181) | |
| Oppo Find X2 Lite (Chrome 83) | |
| LG Velvet (Chrome 83) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G (Chrome83) | |
| Google Pixel 4a 5G (Chrome 86.0.4240.110) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (388 - 9999, n=173, last 2 years) | |
* ... smaller is better
| Oppo Find X3 Lite | Google Pixel 4a 5G | LG Velvet | Oppo Find X2 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G | Average 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -13% | -14% | -7% | -8% | -25% | 72% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 953 | 945 -1% | 925 -3% | 910 -5% | 980 3% | 760 ? -20% | 1505 ? 58% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 466.2 | 228.7 -51% | 409.2 -12% | 475.2 2% | 476.9 2% | 297 ? -36% | 1112 ? 139% |
| Random Read 4KB | 194.7 | 168.6 -13% | 154.3 -21% | 169.4 -13% | 156.4 -20% | 152.9 ? -21% | 247 ? 27% |
| Random Write 4KB | 166 | 186.7 12% | 135.9 -18% | 146.1 -12% | 138.5 -17% | 131.6 ? -21% | 271 ? 63% |
Games - They run smoothly with some limitations
The Adreno 620 graphics chip that is integrated into the Snapdragon 765G ensures that modern games run smoothly for the most part. For example, PUBG Mobile ran without noticeable stutters or lags at HD/High settings. However, the Find X3 Lite can't benefit from its 90 Hz display all the time. Take Armajet for instance: The 2D shooter supports up to 120 Hz, but it only allowed a maximum of 60 Hz on the smartphone.
Emissions - Full performance can always be accessed
Temperature
Both the surface temperatures and the internal temperatures of the Find X3 Lite remain within the green range: The smartphone is always pleasant to the touch and doesn't have to resort to throttling, so that it can always use its full SoC performance.
| 3DMark - Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Oppo Find X3 Lite | |
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 35.9 °C / 97 F, compared to the average of 35 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 56 °C for the class Smartphone.
(+) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 35 °C / 95 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 30.2 °C / 86 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.
Speaker
The mono speaker in the Find X3 Lite doesn't produce a very balanced sound, since trebles predominate, and bass is nonexistent. However, its audio capabilities are okay for the occasional music playback.
The included headphones fit the 3.5 mm audio jack (SNR: 82.4 dBFS), while wireless headsets and speakers can be paired via Bluetooth 5.1.
Oppo Find X3 Lite audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.1 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 28.7% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 5.3% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (4.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.8% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 83% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 62% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Google Pixel 4a 5G audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.5 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 21.1% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 3.9% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.8% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (5.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (16% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 3% of all tested devices in this class were better, 4% similar, 93% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 38%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 21% of all tested devices were better, 5% similar, 75% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery life - Enduring battery, XXL 65-watt power adapter
Energy consumption
Oppo includes a massive 65-watt power adapter with its smartphone that weighs a hefty 100 grams. It fully recharges an empty battery in just under 40 minutes.
The Find X3 Lite shows no issues when it comes to power consumption, and its rates match the average of all smartphones with a Snapdragon 765G SoC pretty accurately.
| Off / Standby |   0.02 / 0.32 Watt |
| Idle |  0.92 / 1.97 / 1.98 Watt |
| Load |
3.33 / 5.77 Watt |
    
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| Oppo Find X3 Lite 4300 mAh | Google Pixel 4a 5G 3885 mAh | LG Velvet 4300 mAh | Oppo Find X2 Lite 4025 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 4160 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 29% | 15% | -6% | -36% | -7% | -13% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 0.92 | 0.7 24% | 0.66 28% | 0.75 18% | 1.5 -63% | 0.965 ? -5% | 0.897 ? 2% |
| Idle Average * | 1.97 | 0.96 51% | 1.58 20% | 2.55 -29% | 2.2 -12% | 1.899 ? 4% | 1.452 ? 26% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.98 | 0.98 51% | 1.6 19% | 2.58 -30% | 2.9 -46% | 2.07 ? -5% | 1.629 ? 18% |
| Load Average * | 3.33 | 2.95 11% | 3.3 1% | 3.21 4% | 4.4 -32% | 3.98 ? -20% | 5.55 ? -67% |
| Load Maximum * | 5.77 | 5.2 10% | 5.46 5% | 5.29 8% | 7.2 -25% | 6.19 ? -7% | 8.31 ? -44% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery life
The Find X3 Lite's 4,300 mAh battery manages a good runtime of almost 14 hours in our WLAN test, so it should easily survive a day of intensive use. With the exception of the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G, the comparison devices all perform slightly worse in the WLAN test.
| Oppo Find X3 Lite 4300 mAh | Google Pixel 4a 5G 3885 mAh | LG Velvet 4300 mAh | Oppo Find X2 Lite 4025 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G 4160 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -8% | -11% | -13% | 6% | |
| WiFi v1.3 | 834 | 768 -8% | 741 -11% | 728 -13% | 884 6% |
| Reader / Idle | 2459 | 1683 | |||
| H.264 | 1337 | 1403 | |||
| Load | 341 | 448 |
Pros
Cons
Verdict on the Oppo Find X3 Lite - Good mid-range smartphone at an ambitious price
The Oppo Find X3 Lite is a good smartphone that primarily scores points with its long-lasting battery and bright OLED display. Although the internal storage can't be expanded, it should be sufficiently large for most users at 128 GB. The same is true for the SoC performance, since it's easily sufficient for everyday use and the occasional game.
The Oppo Find X3 Lite is a solid mid-range smartphone that doesn't offer much that is new compared with its much cheaper Find X2 Lite predecessor.
However, the Oppo phone doesn't have it easy in the highly competitive mid-range segment, because it lacks a real unique selling point. Sure, the list of features is very solid, but 5G, for example, is nothing special anymore as is the 90 Hz refresh rate. The 64 MP quad-camera setup takes decent pictures, but it's far from being one of the best in its class. The 65-watt fast charger is the only minor plus point.
The Find X3 Lite costs 449 Euros (~$536) and is consequently (even) more expensive than many mid-range contenders. If you don't need a 90 Hz refresh rate, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite 5G or the Find X2 Lite are good alternatives. Both are available for well under 300 Euros (~$356).
Price and availability
Oppo prices the Find X3 Lite at 449 Euros (~$536). Since our review will go online on the smartphone's official launch date, we can't provide any comparison prices yet.
Oppo Find X3 Lite
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08/31/2022 v7
Manuel Masiero
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