The Southeast Asian smartphone market experienced notable growth in Q3 2024, with shipments increasing by 15% year-on-year, reaching a total of 25 million units, according to a recent report by Canalys. This growth reflects the region’s recovery and increased demand across various smartphone segments. Oppo emerged as the market leader, with other prominent brands like Samsung, Transsion, Xiaomi, and vivo following closely.

Oppo’s market dominance driven by entry-level success

Oppo led the Southeast Asian smartphone market in Q3 2024, shipping 5.1 million units and capturing a 21% market share. This growth is largely attributed to the brand’s focus on affordable entry-level models, particularly the Oppo A3, which resonated well with budget-conscious consumers. Oppo’s year-on-year growth rate of 29% highlights its effective strategy in appealing to the mass market with cost-effective devices.

Samsung held the second position, with a 16% market share in shipment volume, totaling 4.1 million units. However, Samsung’s shipment value share exceeded its volume share, reaching 23%, indicating a successful high-end strategy. The focus on increasing average selling prices (ASP) over shipment volume aligns with Samsung’s approach to prioritize profitability and strengthen its premium segment in the region.

Transsion, which includes brands like TECNO, Infinix, and iTel, ranked third with a shipment volume of 4 million units and a 16% market share. While Transsion has previously grown rapidly in Southeast Asia, its rapid growth appears to be flattening as the vendor shifts its focus from expanding market share to improving profitability and shipment value in the coming quarters.

Xiaomi and Vivo round out the top five

Xiaomi placed fourth in the market with 3.9 million units shipped and a 15% market share, benefiting from the success of affordable models like the Redmi 14C and A3. With a 21% year-on-year growth rate, Xiaomi has established itself as a strong competitor in the budget segment.

vivo completed the top five, shipping 2.6 million units and securing a 10% market share. Although Vivo’s shipments did not match the growth of its competitors, its continued presence in the top five underscores its consistent demand among consumers in Southeast Asia.

In summary, the Southeast Asian smartphone market shows a strong recovery. While Oppo leads the market with entry-level models, Samsung focuses on profitability through high-end and premium strategies. Xiaomi and vivo maintain steady growth with budget-friendly offerings, demonstrating a balanced market landscape.

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As scheduled, Oppo has launched the Oppo A3 smartphone in its domestic market of China. This launch comes after the brand debuted the Oppo A3 Pro back in April.

The Oppo A3 is available in three color options: Tranquillity Black, Aurora Purple, and Mountain Stream Green. The Mountain Stream Green variant features a wavy pattern on the back, reminiscent of grass swaying in the wind.

Oppo A3 specifications

The phone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and a touch sampling rate of up to 240Hz. It has a peak brightness of 1200 nits and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G SoC and Adreno 619 GPU, the Oppo A3 offers smooth performance. It comes in two RAM options, 8GB and 12GB, with storage options of 256GB and 512GB. Storage can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.

The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. The front camera is 8MP. The phone includes an in-display fingerprint scanner, USB Type-C audio, and bottom-ported speakers. It supports 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and multiple navigation systems. The Oppo A3 has a 5000mAh battery with 45W SUPERVOOC fast charging.

Pricing and Availability

The Oppo A3 is priced at 1599 yuan (USD 219) for the 8GB + 256GB model, 1799 yuan (USD 247) for the 12GB + 256GB model, and 2099 yuan (USD 288) for the 12GB + 512GB model. It is available for pre-order and will go on sale in China on July 5th.

In related news, Oppo has also recently launched the Reno 12F 5G smartphone in Thailand, featuring a pretty similar design to the Oppo A3, and a Dimensity 6300 chipset. This device is expected to arrive in other global markets in the coming days.

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Oppo unveiled the Oppo A3 Pro 5G with an IP69-rated chassis in April in China. This phone is different from the A3 Pro, which recently debuted in the Indian market. Today, the brand released an official confirmation that it will unveil the Oppo A3 on July 2 in China. Ahead of the launch, the company has started receiving reservations via offline stores, its official website, and other online channels, such as JD, Tmall, Douyin, and Pinduoduo in the home market. Here’s a look at what to expect from the device.

Oppo A3 design

Oppo is highlighting the Oppo A3’s exceptional durability, emphasizing that not all flat screens are equally resistant to damage. It claims that the A3 achieves superior drop resistance through a combination of high-quality glass, robust construction, and the inherent strength of flat screens.

The brand is yet to confirm the technical details of the device. The brand has confirmed that the A3 will be available in three shades: Mountain Green, Tranquillity Black, and Aurora Purple, as shown in the images below.

Oppo A3 specifications (rumored)

The unannounced Oppo A3 was recently found listed in China Telecom’s product library. The listing revealed its entire specifications along with its tentative pricing. The device will measure 162.54 x 75.44 x 7.15mm and weigh 179 grams. It will have a 6.7-inch display that produces an FHD+ resolution of 2412 x 1080 pixels. It will run on ColorOS 14-based Android 14.

The Snapdragon 695 or the newer Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 chip could power the A3. The device may pack a 5,000mAh battery.

For photography, it may feature an 8-megapixel front camera and a 50-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual-camera system. It is likely to be available in three variants, such as 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, and 12GB+512GB. These models are expected to be available for 2,099 Yuan (~$290), 2,299 Yuan (~$315), and 2,599 Yuan (~$360), respectively.

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Back in April 2024, the Oppo A3 Pro was announced in China as the brand’s latest mid range device. This was also the first model in the A3 series as it appears that a base Oppo A3 is also in the works. But what’s coming and what do we know so far? So here’s a sneak peek.

Oppo A3: Distinct Design over the A3 Pro

The Chinese brand’s Oppo A3 was just recently spotted in a TENAA certification platform. This not only gave us more details regarding its specs but also showcased its front and rear design. From the back, this device looks slightly familiar to the Sony Xperia 1 V, with vertically stacked camera sensors in an oval shaped camera module.

The module houses the LED flash as well. This is distinct from the Oppo A3 Pro’s circular camera island. While it is unclear, the front seems to have curved edges and the rear has a flat back. We don’t know if the IP69 protection rating will return on the base model, since it was featured on the Oppo A3 Pro. The upcoming A3 model measures 8.1mm in thickness and 191 grams in weight.

Upgrade from LCD to AMOLED

To recall, the Oppo A2 was announced in China with an IPS LCD panel. The TENAA listing confirmed that its successor, Oppo A3 (PJT110), will get an upgrade with an AMOLED display that is 6.67 inches tall. This screen is also expected to offer Full HD+ resolution. While we can’t see the selfie camera, we can expect to see a punch hole cutout on the next-gen model like its predecessor. The older model came with a 90Hz refresh rate, so the A3 would offer a similar or a higher refresh rate panel.

Specs: Processor, RAM, & More

Under the hood, the certification confirmed that the Oppo A3 is equipped with a 2.2GHz chipset. The A2 launched with the Dimensity 6020, so there’s a chance that it may come with a Dimensity 7020 processor. Keep in mind that this is still just speculation at the moment. The chipset may be paired with 8GB and 12GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, and even 512GB of internal storage.

One could even expand storage via a microSD card slot. The Oppo A3 is set to be powered by a large 5,500mAh battery pack that could support 33W wired fast charging. For security, it houses an in-display fingerprint scanner. The new handset will likely run on the Android 14 OS based ColorOS 14 custom skin out of the box.

Photography may not see major changes

Back in 2023, the Oppo A2 arrived with a 50-megapixel primary and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. Looking at the image, the dual camera setup returns. The primary may retain a 50-megapixel sensor but with a newer sensor that likely offers a 2-megapixel depth sensor again as well.

Expected launch date & pricing

Oppo’s A2 5G launched as the most affordable 512GB storage phone with a starting price tag of 1,699 Yuan (roughly 235 US Dollars). However, it’s possible that the upgrades in specs will likely reflect a higher price. The Oppo A3 was expected to go official before the end of April in China. But as May begins, its release could be teased for this month. We can expect teasers and more leaks to surface online soon, so stick around for more updates.

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A forthcoming Oppo phone with model number PJT110 has received approval from China’s TENAA certification platform. The listing has revealed the images and key specifications of the device. Although the device’s moniker remains unconfirmed, speculation suggests it will be known as the Oppo A3 upon its debut in China. The rumored moniker suggests that it will be positioned lower than the Oppo A3 Pro, which went official with an IP69-rated dustproof and water-resistant body earlier this month. Here’s a look at what to expect from the Oppo A3.

Oppo A3 specifications (rumored)

To recall, the Oppo A2 from last year featured an IPS LCD panel. According to the TENAA listing, the Oppo PJT110 will have an improved display department, with a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution.

On the front, the Oppo A3 has a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The vertical camera module on the phone’s back has a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel auxiliary lens. The device is expected to ship with Android 14 and a layer of ColorOS 14.

Under the hood, the Oppo A3 has an unknown 2.2GHz chipset and 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM. The phone will arrive with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage options, and it will also feature a microSD card slot.

The Oppo A3 will pack a 5,500mAh battery and support 33W fast charging. For security, it will have an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Lastly, the TENAA listing mentions that the A3 will measure 162.9 x 75.6 x 8.1mm and weigh 191 grams. The device may likely go official before the end of this month in China.

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Oppo is still rolling out ColorOS 7 update to the eligible devices worldwide. This version of the company’s mobile software was first announced in November of 2019. The Chinese smartphone maker blames the COVID-19 pandemic for the delay in rolling out the update. That said, it has now shared a new ColorOS 7 July update schedule for certain models in China on Weibo.

With over 350 million active users, ColorOS is one of the most-used Android skins in the world. It is only found on Oppo smartphones and previously Realme devices as well. ColorOS 7 is the latest offering from the company apart from ColorOS 7.1 and ColorOS 7.2, both of which are exclusive to particular handsets.

Having said that, below-listed are the Oppo smartphones that will be receiving the ColorOS 7 update in China in July.

The above-mentioned handsets are also yet to receive ColorOS 7 in global markets. In fact, the Oppo R15 series is slated to get it in July in markets like India, Australia, and Europe just like China. However, the Oppo A91 is scheduled to receive the global update in August. 

UP NEXT: Development of new ColorOS version takes about four to six months

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Last week, OPPO had announced is software acceleration engine called Hyper Boost for significantly improving the performance its smartphones. Hyper Boost is all about optimizing the device’s performance in three areas namely, system, games and apps. The OPPO R17 and R17 Pro were confirmed as the first devices to receive Hyper Boost through a software update. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed a list of OPPO phones that will be upgraded to Hyper Boost through the latest ColorOS 5.2.1 update.

The OPPO Find X is scheduled to receive the Hyper Boost engine in this month. In November, the Chinese manufacturer will be making it available to devices like OPPO R11, R11 Plus, R11s, R11s Plus, A83 and A1.

In December, the OPPO R9s, R17, R15, R15 Dream Mirror Edition, A5, A79 and A73 will be getting the Hyper Boost engine through ColorOS 5.2.1 update. In January 2019, OPPO will be releasing the update for OPPO R9s Plus, A77 and A3.

• Read More: OPPO R15X full specs and pricing leaked through China Telecom website listing

Hyper Boost is OPPO’s version of GPU Turbo technology that is available on Huawei and Honor smartphones. Hyper Boost’s Behavior Aware Scheduling (BAS) feature can arrange the frequency of hardware in 0.2 milliseconds on a smartphone against Linux kernel of Android that adjusts hardware frequency in 20 milliseconds. This will allow the company to significantly boost the system performance on the aforementioned devices. The Chinese manufacturer had also claimed that Hyper Boost powered devices will offer up to 31.9 percent shorter loading times.

For optimized gaming experience on OPPO phones, the company has teamed up with Tencent, Netease, Unreal, Unity and others to ensure lag-free gaming on the top 100 mobile games. OPPO will be working on improving the Hyper Boost engine by adding AI features to it.

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Oppo’s expansion continues: after announcing its arrival in Europe (France, Spain, Netherlands, and Italy), the Chinese company currently in the top 5 world best smartphone brands has confirmed the launch of the Oppo A3 mid-ranger in Taiwan. The device will be available to purchase in the Asian country starting 23rd June. If you are from Taiwan, you will be able to get it through both online and offline channels. Indeed, it will be available on Oppo’s e-store, Oppo Experience stores and the most important e-commerce sites in Taiwan.

The device will be sold with a listing price tag of NTD 10,990 which roughly translates into $365 or €315. For the first buyers, there will also be an OTG pen drive worth about $15 as gift. In case you don’t know, it is a pen drive you can connect to your phone as it features the OTG USB technology which makes the connection to the charging port possible. Oppo A3 has an elegant glass + metal design with a diamond-like finish on the back. It is equipped with a wide 6.2-inch display showing images at a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. The bezels are very narrow and there is also a notch.

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Under the hood, there is an octa-core Helio P60 SoC, the best one released by MediaTek in 2018 (still midrange class) which can run at a max frequency of 2 GHz. Alongside the powerful SoC, there is 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage which can be further expanded with a micro SD up to 256 GB. The micro SD slot is a dedicated slot, that means you can use both the dual SIM and the micro SD slot at the same time. Oppo A3 has a main camera with a 16 MP resolution and a f/1.8 aperture, a front snapper with an 8 MP resolution and a 3400 mAh battery.

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OPPO will be launching the Realme sub-brand in India on May 15. The very first phone to get introduced under the new brand is Realme 1. Few hours ago, an Indian publication had had published an unboxing article of the Realme 1 phone before its official announcement. The article is no longer accessible, but the some of hands-on images of the phone are available for viewing on leaks aggregator website, SlashLeaks. Previous reports have revealed that it is the rebranded version of the OPPO A3 phone that was launched in China in the recent past. However, newer reports have suggested that the specs of Realme 1 won’t be exactly same of OPPO A3.

The above image shows that the OPPO Realme 1’s box package includes charger, documentation, SIM ejector, micro USB cable and a plastic case. Amazon India has already teased the rear side of Diamond Black edition of the Realme 1 that features a metallic rear with multiple polygonal designs on it. The bottom edge of the phone features an external speaker, a microUSB 2.0 port and a 3.5mm audio jack.

The OPPO A3 phones features a notched display, but the Realme 1 features a regular 18:9 aspect ratio screen that offers 2160 x 1080 pixels. The MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 chipset that features a dedicating AI processing unit powers the smartphone along with 6 GB of RAM. The OPPO A3 has 4 GB of RAM.

The Realme 1 has a native storage of 128 GB. For additional storage, it has a microSD card slot. The handset is fueled by a 3,410mAh battery which is negligibly bigger than 3,400mAh battery of OPPO A3. It is preinstalled with Android 8.1 Oreo that is overlaid with Color OS 5.0. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera whereas the OPPO A3 has a 16-megapixel rear-mounted snapper. For shooting selfies, it has a front camera of 8-megapixel. Teasers available on Amazon India have revealed that the Realme 1 will offer couple of AI features such as AI Selfie and AI Battery Management.

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The OPPO Realme 1 is expected to be priced under Rs. 13,000 and it will be only available for buying exclusively through Amazon India.

What do you think about the specs and design of the Realme 1? Share us your views by adding your comments below.

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With social networks becoming an important part of our lives, selfies are getting even more important than normal photos. Nicknamed “Selfie Expert”, Oppo F7 is an outstanding smartphone when it comes to shooting photos with the front camera, even though it is an affordable device. If you are from Kenya and are in search of a new selfie camera-phone, you will be glad to know that this device has just been launched in Kenya. Carrying a price tag of Sh35,990 (~$360), this phone boasts a jaw-dropping 25 MP selfie snapper which also supports artificial intelligence for selfie beautification.

Oppo F7 is actually up for pre-orders and it will be possible to order it until May 6, the date on which it will be officially available to purchase via physical and online stores like Jumia. It has been launched in two hues: Solar Red and Diamond Black. Kenya is not the only market in which the Chinese giant is going to expand this year. The company has indeed announced that it will expand in the European market within 2018 and it has launched its first sub-brand “Realme” in India and the first smartphone of its sub-brand: Realme 1 (which is nothing more than a rebranded Oppo A3).

Oppo F7 offers a notched display with a size of 6.23 inches, LPTS technology and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. Under the hood, it contains an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60, the main rival of Snapdragon 660 with a max clock frequency of 2 GHz. Alongside the powerful midrange chipset, there are 4 or 6 GB of RAM and 64 or 128 GB ROM depending on the chosen configuration. The main camera comes with a 16 MP resolution and a f/1.8 aperture, the battery boasts a capacity of 3400 mAh and the operating system installed is Android 8.1 Oreo customized with ColorOS 5.0.

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If you thought Oppo R15 and R15 Plus would be the only upper-midrange smartphones from the company in 1H 2018, then you have been proved wrong. Oppo A3 has just been made official and you can consider it a sort of affordable version of the R15. Indeed, its specs sheet is not so different from the latest Oppo release, and neither is its design. The handset comes with an incredibly high screen-to-body ratio and ultra-narrow bezels on each side.

There is a chin, but it is very thin, and there is also a small notch on the upper part of the front panel which contains the earpiece and the front camera. Oppo A3 measures 156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm and weighs 159 grams. It has a back with a diamond-like texture. The back cover seems to be made of glass, while the frame is made of aluminum. The display has a size of 6.2 inches with 19:9 aspect ratio and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels. On the hardware side, the mid-ranger has an octa-core Helio P60 chipset, which is the most powerful SoC unleashed by MediaTek in 2018.

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The device also comes with a satisfying amount of RAM (4 GB) and a massive internal storage of 128 GB. With Oppo A3, you won’t get a dual camera setup, but there is still a decent 16 MP main camera with a bright f/1.8 aperture. The front snapper has a resolution of 8 MP and a f/2.2 aperture. The camera department is surely the biggest disadvantage of the A3 over its older sibling, the R15. The operating system installed is Android 8.1 Oreo customized with Color OS in the 5.0 version. Oppo A3 has been launched in the Chinese market in four hues: Black, Silver, Pink and Red, with a price tag of CNY 2,099 which roughly translates into $332/€374.

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A few days ago, full details of the OPPO A3 surfaced online. The mid-range phone has now been spotted on Geekbench and it confirms some of the specs from the leak.

The OPPO A3 was benchmarked yesterday as the OPPO PADM00. It is running Android 8.1 Oreo and has 4GB of RAM on board. Just as the leak revealed, the OPPO A3 is powered by a MediaTek MT6771 octa-core SoC A.K.A. Helio P60 with a 1.99GHz clock-speed.

The device scored 1507 points in the single-core test and 5755 points in the multi-core test.

The OPPO A3 will come with a 6.2-inch notched display, 4GB of RAM and a 3,300mAh battery. It will come with a triple-card slot but lack a fingerprint scanner. A single 16MP rear camera will grace its back and an 8MP rear camera will sit inside the notch.

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May 1 is the launch date as revealed by the leak and it will sell for ¥1999 (~$318).

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OPPO has been on a roll since the launch of the OPPO R15 duo. Other than the flagships, it has released three new phones and there is more to come. A new leak has revealed all there is to know about a new phone called the OPPO A3 which is scheduled to launch next month.

From the specs, the OPPO A3 belongs to the mid-range category. It has a 6.2-inch display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution. There is 4GB of RAM on board and it is paired with 128GB of built-in storage.

A MediaTek MTK6771 processor clocked at 2.0GHz is the chipset of choice. This is the Helio P60 for those who do not know. The OPPO A3 also has a 16MP rear camera and an 8MP front-facing camera.

There is a 3,300mAh battery for juice and Android 8.1 Oreo pre-installed. The A3 measures 156 x 75.3 x 7.8 mm and weighs 159g. The leak also reveals that it will launch on May 1 for ¥1999 (~$318).

The photo of the OPPO A3 provided is of a black unit. It has a polygon design on the rear just like the OPPO F7 Diamond Black Special Edition. They actually look alike save for the lack of a fingerprint scanner on the OPPO A3.

The front is home to a full-screen display with a notch at the top. There is a charging port and 3.5mm audio jack at the bottom, sim tray and power button on the right, volume rocker on the left, and a secondary microphone at the top.

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There is also a picture of the phone’s manual. The manual reveals the OPPO A3 will have a triple-card slot which means you will be able to use two SIM cards (nano only) and a MicroSD card at the same time.

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