Oppo K3
#1870
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
#2314Category Breakdown
Oppo K3
Samsung Galaxy A8 Star (A9 Star)
Performance
76.674.3
Camera
64.838.1
Display
80.282.8
Battery
27.127.0
Build
73.080.5
Connectivity
58.869.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.050.1
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
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
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black, Nebula Purple, Morning White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6
Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie), One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass