Oppo K3
#1870
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
#2004Category Breakdown
Oppo K3
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Performance
76.674.5
Camera
64.847.4
Display
80.282.8
Battery
27.127.1
Build
73.096.3
Connectivity
58.866.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
54.052.7
Summary
- The Oppo K3 features a glass front and plastic back, while the Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) has a more premium build with glass front and back along with an aluminum frame, making it slightly lighter.
- Both devices have AMOLED displays, with the K3 measuring 6.5 inches and the A9 at 6.3 inches, offering similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the K3 is powered by the Snapdragon 710, providing better efficiency compared to the Snapdragon 660 in the A9.
- The camera setup on the A9 is more versatile with a 24 MP main sensor and additional lenses for telephoto and ultrawide shots, while the K3 has a simpler dual-camera system with a 16 MP main sensor.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the A9 at 3800 mAh compared to the K3's 3765 mAh, but both support wired charging without wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the K3 runs Android 9 with ColorOS, while the A9 initially launched with Android 8 but is upgradable to Android 10 with One UI.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo K3
Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
General
Release Date
2019
2018
Announced
2019
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro, Samsung Galaxy A9sVersions: SM-A920F/DS (Global); SM-A9200 (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 (~393 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 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated 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, PDAF10 MP f/2.4, 52mm (telephoto), 1/3.9", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.4, 12mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
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, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
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
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3765 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
18W 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)
162.5 x 77 x 7.8 mm (6.40 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
Weight
191 g
183 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
Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.27 W/kg (head) 0.84 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / 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 10, One UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass