OPPO Find X3 Lite 5G - 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage SIM Free Smartphone (6.4 inch, 64MP Quad Camera, Dual SIM) - Black

Bought this phone to replace an aging Moto g. For a long time I'd bought Moto g phones and had been mainly satisfied.The latest version of Moto g had mixed reviews and seemed a little expensive for what it was, so after watching a few YT reviews decided based on price / performance to purchase this Oppo phone despite having never heard of the brand previously.I'm so impressed, battery life is 2 days, charging is fast, screen display is beautiful, seems several times faster than my old phone and android is pretty stock similar to the Motorola's.Overall does everything I want even the case and factory applied screen protector seem more than adequate.The camera I haven't used much, however the images I have taken I've been very impressed with.I recently did something I've never done before, managed to drop my (relatively) new phone in the garden pond! When I fished it out after about 30 seconds immersion in 20 cms of muddy water. The YT video I'd been watching was still running! Really thought that was the end of my lovely new phone...The case is such a tight fit on the phone that no water appeared to have got onto the phone back, which was dry, however I was able to shake water out of the charging and/or headphone port. Standard remedial action was taken ...hair dryer, rice, airing cupboard etc. and to cut a long story short the phone showed no I'll effects and has functioned perfectly now 2 weeks following immersion. Needless to say I'm gonna try very hard not to test the water resistant properties again and would not recommend anyone else trying it either!Overall I'm very impressed with Oppo and will be eventually looking to replace my wife's newer Moto g with this brand when the time comes.Quick update 29th November 2023.Well it's been six months since my phone "went swimming" in the garden pond. There seems to be no adverse effects and the Oppo us still running perfectly. Certainly don't recommend giving your smartphone a bath, but good to know in this example it was not destroyed. I'm assuming water only went in through the charging and headphone ports and these must be sealed off reom the rest of the phones electronics. The tight fitting provided clear plastic case must've prevented water penetrating elsewhere. So even more pleased with the Oppo, however I am extra careful with my phone when in the garden near the pond!Latest update May 2024No I'll effects from from the phones "dunking" Still running faultlessly. I just took the factory supplied case off, cleaned case and phone l, both still like new.My phone has a fairly hard life as I work on the farm with horses every day, with the phone in my back pocket. Phone has occasionally been dropped and often gets mucky .. 😫Totally impressed and delighted with this phone a brand I'd not heard of prior to reading some reviews.November 2024Oppo still going strong despite some carelessness from me. The factory fitted screen protector has two "dings" but has served its purpose of protecting the screen. The factory supplied clear case has discoloured very slightly, although the phone back is still perfect. I'm not a phone junkie as I use a laptop and tablet much of the time, so I will replace the screen protector and maybe the case if I can find one similar. Phone function perfectly so I'll keep it for a while.

Over the past five years (probably longer) I've switched between iPhones, Samsung and Google pixel devices, mostly because they're what I know and they're supposed to be the best of the best. But I've just got bored.Ive been looking for along time at what I could find that's new and decided it would be the find x3 neo or the OnePlus 9. (OnePlus is basically oppo anyway) I'm so glad I went with this one and I'll explain why.Build Quality:build quality it great, I love the colour, I went with galactic silver and it's beautiful, I love how it changes colour depending on how the light reflects off it. It has a nice matted glass back that doesnt show fingerprints (none at all) although this does make it feel a little bit like plastic but it's better than being smudgy and ugly all the time! The phone does have a bit of weight to it but also surprisingly light for the size, but it's enough to feel premium, the craftsmenship being up there with Samsung!Display:The screen is one of the best, covered with gorilla glass 5 and a nice screen protector out the box, it has a slight curve on the edges but doesn't seem to cause any issues with accidental touches, the 90hz refresh rate is nice, obviously not up there with the 120hz powerhouses but it's definitely a win over iPhones 60hz... The colours are amazing and is a truly great panel! HDR10+ also supported.Camera:Exceptional actually, it really is a great camera, there's 4 built in but I'm not really sure what part they all play as I focus more on the standard modes, with portrait mode also being a great go to that works probably just as well as Samsung and apples offering.. not up there with pixel but it's not far off, good dynamic range, white balance and focus, everything's good and I'm really surprised by how much it impressed me!Software:This is what sold it for me, I mean it's android so.. well... It's android! and I know what to expect, but it's the other bits, the color os and oppo bits that made it for me, it's fun and different ( a good change) how long it'll last on me I don't know, but I am loving the experience! It's clean and modern, little animations here and there and features everywhere! You can also personalise it as much as you like.. now when you first set it up the standard home screen mode is a little annoying and doesn't have the app draw but after navigating round the settings I was able to change it! Talking of the settings app, this is probably my only complaint, things are difficult to find in here and navigating is a pain to say the least, nothing is where you expect it to be and it's all a bit confusing, I just stick to typing what I want into the search and let it present itself to me! It's annoying but not a turn off.So to summerise a few pros and consPros-- build quality- camera- screen- software-its differentCons-- No wireless charging- the odd stutter when doing some tasks- last year's processor- no waterproofing or dust resistance ratingOverall I'm really happy with this phone, and just thought I'd share these points with anyone thats maybe not sure on their next phone, it shouldn't disappoint!I think I might be a new oppo fan