OPPO A3 Pro Evaluation: IP69 super waterproof, the "King Kong Barbie" in the mid-range machine, the main one is durable and anti-manufacturing

The time comes to the beginning of summer in April, and basically the annual flagship models of each company have been released during this time period, and the industry will usher in a new wave of replacement nodes near the summer, so this time period will generally be taken over by the mid-range machines that go to the rhythm of each new machine.

However, compared with the hexagonal warriors with all the parameters such as the top flagships, the mid-range price segment is destined to be a class with more "partial students" due to its positioning and cost constraints. But because of this, mid-range machines often have "distinct personalities" and prominent selling points, because more vertical cultivation of a certain selling point and function can allow consumers to quickly find the products they need in the vast number of products.

With the gradual sinking of the consumer market, consumers themselves will pay more and more attention to the quality of products and the continuous use time, compared with the list of paper parameters, durable, long battery life, waterproof, smooth and other intuitive and real result-oriented experience, will be more able to meet their purchase requirements. That's why, when choosing a mid-range phone, many people pay special attention to the seemingly trivial features such as waterproof level, infrared, and appearance.

Speaking of waterproof,Nowadays, the highest level of mobile phone terminal is IP68 level of waterproof,This is even the key function of many flagship machines,However,OPPO A series, which has been taking the route of "civilian star products", screen, fast charging, light and thin design, this time directly refreshed the mobile phone waterproof grade record, and the waterproof level was upgraded to IP69, focusing on a super waterproof. Lu sir actually used it, and felt that this IP69 waterproof was really outrageous.

IP69 waterproof = seamless high quality

The essence of waterproofing all things is to separate water from things, and for smaller and more sophisticated electronic instruments such as mobile phones, in order to achieve high-level waterproofing, the assembly requirements for the process of the product itself and the assembly of the production line will be more demanding. Therefore, there is no doubt that the waterproofing of electronic products should be more detailed and comprehensive.

At present, the waterproofing treatment of smartphones can be roughly divided into three major structures: structural waterproof design, nano waterproof coating technology, and potting waterproof technology.

Most of the waterproof structure design is achieved by means of a rubber seal, which is O-shaped, which can wrap the entire component and then isolate the entry of water. Friends who have watched the mobile phone disassembly video, you must be familiar with this waterproof part, such as this timeOPPO A3 Pro, we can see that there is an obvious rubber sealing rubber ring at the card tray of its SIM, and there is also a rubber ring inside the charging interface to protect it.

The parts of the mobile phone that cannot be protected by rubber seals and can only be used normally if they are exposed, such as the headphone jack, speaker hole, and charging port, can continue to be protected with waterproof membranes. The waterproof membrane coats the surface of the internal circuit board and components of the mobile phone with a very thin and hydrophobic nanomaterial, so that moisture cannot penetrate the electronic component area.

Since the pore size volume on the waterproof membrane is much smaller than that of liquid water droplets, water cannot pass through this membrane, which is similar to the principle of lotus leaves. The advantage is that nano-waterproof technology can provide microscopic level protection, effectively preventing fine particles and moisture from entering the tiny gaps, significantly reducing the impact of water molecules on electronic components, and improving the phone's ability to cope with humid environments.

Finally, there is the potting waterproof treatment, which is also the deepest part of the mobile phone waterproof. Potting waterproofing technology is to fill the key parts inside the mobile phone with a special resin material to form a sealed whole to achieve a waterproof effect. This method is often used in modules with high waterproof requirements, such as core components such as motherboards and camera modules. It provides a higher level of protection against more extreme flooding conditions, while also increasing the phone's drop resistance. However, due to its complex process and relatively high cost, it is generally only used in some high-end flagship models.

Of course, in addition to the above mentioned waterproof measures, in the details, such as dispensing at the seams of the mobile phone shell to enhance the overall sealing, as well as waterproof screws, nano waterproof coating materials on the surface of the screen body, etc., will be used to reseal the whole machine.

In other words, the higher the waterproof level of the mobile phone, the more waterproof means will be used. So, what are the waterproof requirements for the IP69 level of waterproof that the OPPO A3 Pro achieves?

First of all, we need to know that the waterproof level is generally composed of IP (abbreviation for Ingress Protection) + number. If the suffix is a single digit, it represents a single waterproof or dustproof rating, if it is followed by two digits, the first digit represents the dustproof rating and the last digit represents the waterproof rating, and the larger the number after it, the higher the theoretical waterproof performance. The IP69 dust and water resistance achieved by the OPPO A3 Pro is the highest dust and water resistance level on mobile phone products at present.

Compared with the IP68 advertised by various companies before, IP69, as a new standard that surpasses the former, requires the equipment to be able to withstand the impact of high temperature and high pressure water guns in the certification test, and the diameter and impact force of the water gun nozzle are larger than IP68. This means that the equipment remains in working order even in extreme weather conditions or industrial environments. In addition, the IP69-rated device is also able to withstand a certain depth of water immersion for a short period of time, providing more comprehensive protection for the device.

Now, the OPPO A3 Pro brings IP69, the highest level of water and dust resistance standards that are commonly used in food processing plants, medical equipment, laboratories, and other scenarios, to mid-range products, so that they can not only be used in the bath and swim, but also in extreme scenarios such as falling into the water and laundry cleaning. This is undoubtedly in line with the general public's demand for a durable and easy-to-use product.

Even OPPO officially launched the industry's only one-year water intake warranty service for the OPPO A3 Pro during the first sale period (April 12 to April 25, 2024), which is enough to show its confidence in the waterproof performance of the product.

The same body material of the flagship, taking into account the reliable appearance online

As mentioned earlier, OPPO A3 Pro has IP69 level of waterproof and dustproof function, not only has excellent waterproof characteristics, but also has a good anti-drop effect when facing solid objects, in summary, waterproof and anti-manufacturing.

In order to strengthen the durability of the whole device, the Oppo A3 Pro uses flagship-grade materials for the front and rear cover glass. The 6.7 screen on the front of the phone is covered with the same Corning ® Gorilla Glass ® Victus® 2 as the flagship Oppo Find X7 Ultra. Corning's new exterior glass features a new glass composition that improves drop resistance while retaining the same scratch resistance as the first-generation Victus glass.

According to Corning's official introduction, this generation of Gorilla Glass has better resistance to falls or scratches on rough surfaces such as cement concrete or asphalt, and can withstand free fall at a height of 1 meter (near the pocket) on concrete pavement, followed by a free fall at a height of 2 meters on slightly softer asphalt pavement.

In addition, the back cover of the azure color version of the OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with OPPO crystal shield glass for the first time, which brings a high-end texture and is more resistant to falls. Finally, the OPPO A3 Pro is designed with a super anti-drop diamond architecture, and the four corners and middle frame of the fuselage are designed with more solid diamond corners and anti-collision beams.

However, don't look at the OPPO A3 Pro's waterproof and anti-drop function is so strong, but it itself is not like the general waterproof and anti-drop mobile phone is a big, thick and heavy "Tie Hanhan", on the contrary, OPPO A3 Pro perfectly inherits the lightness and thinness of the A series and the OPPO brand's pursuit of the ultimate characteristics in the appearance design of the mobile phone.

The 6.7-inch screen on the front adopts an ultra-thin hyperboloid design, supports 120Hz high brush and five bright eye protection technologies, it is worth mentioning that, in order to cater to the IP69 waterproof and dustproof characteristics, the screen of OPPO A3 Pro also supports wet hand operation, which greatly expands the practicality of the mobile phone. With a body width of only 74.3mm, it is very light and thin in the hand, and it is basically not a weight burden when you put it in your pocket.

In terms of color matching, inspired by Song porcelain and Song painting, OPPO A3 Pro brings us three colors: "Azure Azure, Cloud Brocade Pink, and Distant Mountain Blue". The color of this distant mountain blue in Lu Sir's hand is a plain leather version, and the leather material uses the same elastic material of the flagship as the base of the vegan leather back cover, which is not only dirt-resistant, but also feels refreshing and delicate, without the sticky feeling of cheap plain leather.

It can be said that the OPPO A3 Pro perfectly neutralizes the design contradictions that may exist between "durable and good-looking", while taking into account durability, it also integrates flagship-level design elements and the quality of the whole machine, which is reliable and beautiful.

The Dimensity 7050 is equipped with a large memory, so it is smooth for daily use

Compared with the "parameter riding face" comparison, users of mid-range machines value the actual experience in their hands. Whether the phone is smooth and hot, whether the battery life is long-lasting, whether the screen effect is outstanding, etc. Achieving these experiences requires not just a single effort of hardware and software, but the best trade-offs between the two.

First of all, in terms of hardware configuration, the OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with the very classic Dimensity 7050 processor on the mid-range machine. It is based on TSMC's 6nm process and has 2 A78 performance cores at 2.6GHz and 6 A55 cores at 2.0GHz, and the GPU is Mali-G68. This design allows the Dimensity 7050 processor to have enough performance for everyday use while maintaining excellent power consumption and reducing heat generation.

and,OPPO A3 Pro still adheres to the brand's route of large memory,Up to support12G+512GB of large-capacity memory,The system is equipped with the latest ColorOS 14 system。 Such a combination of software and hardware will basically not be stuck in the daily use process.

In the end, the OPPO A3 Pro achieved a score of 664717 in the Master Lu performance test.

In terms of battery life, the OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with a 5000mAh large-capacity battery and 67W wired fast charging, which further accelerates the charging time of the phone while ensuring long standby.

In terms of imaging, OPPO A3 Pro is equipped with a rear dual camera group of 64 million main camera + 2 million portrait lens, which can achieve twice the texture portrait and five times the zoom effect through algorithms.

Surprisingly, OPPO's flagship star function AIGC elimination function has also come to OPPO A3 Pro, its magic and ease of use, Lu sir has emphasized countless times before, for mid-range users, this is undoubtedly the best news.

I'd like to call it the "King Kong Barbie" in the mid-range

If you want to find a particularly apt adjective for the Oppo A3 Pro, then I don't think there is a better apt adjective than "King Kong Barbie".

IP69 waterproof and dustproof and King Kong structure, so that the OPPO A3 Pro has a "King Kong" body, sturdy and durable, and the exquisite design makes it also have a "Barbie" appearance, delicate and thin.

The OPPO A3 Pro returns to the original intention of "taking into account durability" of mobile phone products, and builds it into a solid and reliable product that is enough to meet daily needs.