Oppo K3
#2623
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
#2606Category Breakdown
Oppo K3
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.546.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
60.360.4
Summary
- The Oppo K3 features a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy A8 Star has a slightly smaller 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display at 1080 x 2220 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the K3 is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the A8 Star's Snapdragon 660.
- The K3's rear camera setup includes a 16 MP main sensor, whereas the A8 Star boasts a 24 MP main sensor, providing potentially superior photography.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the K3 at 3765 mAh and the A8 Star at 3700 mAh, but the K3 supports faster charging at 20W versus the A8 Star's 15W.
- Both devices run Android 9.0, but the A8 Star initially launched with Android 8.0 and features Samsung's One UI, which may offer a different software experience.
- The K3 has a plastic back and frame, while the A8 Star features a glass back and aluminum frame, contributing to a more premium build quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo K3
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
Versions: A8 Star (Global, SEA, South Korea); A9 Star (China)
Display
Size
6.5"
6.3"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)
1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~392 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 616
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.5", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
24 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm, PDAF16 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
24 MP
Front Camera Details
Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3765 mAh
3700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3765 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3700 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
15W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
161.2 x 76 x 9.4 mm (6.35 x 2.99 x 0.37 in)
162.4 x 77 x 7.6 mm (6.39 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight
191 g
191 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Nebula Purple, Morning White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes