justChristian - Tech & More · 14/05/2021
Hands-on review · daily use and price comparison
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a good all-round package, but its plastic build and missing extras make the price feel too high.
Likes- Solid all-round package for everyday use
- Pleasant haptics and design despite plastic body
- Battery lasts the day and fast charging is convenient
- 90 Hz display looks good
Dislikes- Plastic back and frame
- No microSD memory expansion
- No second speaker
- Price too high for what it offers
EuroHandys · 08/05/2021
Long-term test · three weeks of daily use
Oppo Find X3 Lite is pleasant to handle and charges fast, but at this price, rivals and the sibling model are better choices.
Likes- Compact and pleasant to hold
- Very fast 65 W charging
- Smooth display with good saturation
- Good battery life for everyday use
Dislikes- Price is too high for what it offers
- Ultra-wide camera is poor
- Zoom and macro cameras are unnecessary
- Video stabilisation is only acceptable in some modes
Smartphone Test · 31/03/2021
Hands-on review · camera tests, display and battery
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a strong mid-range phone, though a little pricey for what it offers; good camera and charging.
Likes- Sharp display with accurate colours
- Very good photos in standard mode
- Long battery life with fast 65W charging
- Telephoto and night shots are usable
Dislikes- No microSD slot and no water or dust protection
- Speakers are not stereo
- Video stabilisation is electronic only
techloupe · 14/03/2021
Long-term test · two weeks of daily use
Oppo Find X3 Lite is clearly recommended overall, though the camera results and front camera fall short.
Likes- Fingerprint sensor works very well
- Good battery life
- Very fast 65W charging
- Good build and eye-catching back design
Dislikes- Mono speaker sounds neutral and a bit unclean at high volume
- Front camera gives soft, unsharp results
- Main camera not on par with competitors in many areas
- Video without optical stabilisation shakes
technik inside · 17/04/2021
Hands-on review · build, battery, display and camera tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a solid mid-range phone with clear weaknesses, but still a good deal once the price falls.
Likes- Solid build despite the plastic back
- Smooth 90 Hz display
- Fast 65W charging
- Good performance for everyday use
Dislikes- No stereo speakers
- Fingerprint sensor placed too low
- Camera results only average in places
- Battery could be larger
TECHSOME · 16/04/2021
Unboxing · first impressions and quick gaming and camera checks
Oppo Find X3 Lite impresses with its fast display, good performance and software, but its camera trails rivals.
Likes- Fast 90 Hz AMOLED display
- Smooth performance and fast software
- Quick optical fingerprint sensor
- Light at 172 grams
Dislikes- Camera cannot fully keep pace with rivals
- Mono speaker only
- Glass back shows fingerprints
- Price slightly too high
Miky Ancona · 04/01/2022
Hands-on review · build, display, camera and battery
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a good mid-range phone with strong hardware and display, worth considering at its lower price.
Likes- Strong hardware for a mid-range phone
- Bright, smooth display with a high refresh rate
- Fluid software with many customisation options
- Good photos in good light
Dislikes- Mono speaker, the only real flaw
- No water or dust resistance
- Weak ultra-wide camera and poor video stabilisation
- Storage cannot be expanded
TuttoAndroid · 28/04/2021
Comparison with previous model · design, battery and price
Oppo Find X3 Lite is good overall, but only worth buying if the price drops further.
Likes- Up-to-date, feature-rich software
- Good photo quality for its class
- Battery lasts a full day in typical use
- Compact, light body
Dislikes- Little real upgrade over the previous model
- Mono audio and unchanged processor
- List price too high for what it offers
CMAG · 28/04/2021
Hands-on review · zoom and night camera tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a pleasant, well-balanced phone that should satisfy almost anyone who buys it.
Likes- Pleasant finish and design
- Good camera for daylight and night shots
- Good 90 Hz display
- Plenty of power and RAM for everyday use
Dislikes- No memory expansion
- Plastic frame and back feel less premium
- Little camera innovation over the previous year
SmartWorld · 26/04/2021
Hands-on review · display, gaming, camera and battery tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite holds up well in all the key areas but is not perfect, and its price is high for what it offers.
Likes- Good display with 90 Hz refresh
- Fast 65 W charging
- Light and slim design
- Solid main camera
- Good gaming performance for its class
Dislikes- Macro camera is practically useless
- 4K video is shaky
- Mono speaker
- No memory expansion
- Price is high given the competition
HDblog · 07/04/2021
Multi-day use · performance, battery, charging and software
Oppo Find X3 Lite has what it takes to be a serious contender, though the list price feels a bit high.
Likes- Solid build with a sturdy frame
- Smooth performance for everyday tasks
- Very fast 65W charging
- Battery lasts the whole day
Dislikes- List price feels a bit high
- Software updates arrive slowly
andreagaleazzi · 03/04/2021
Hands-on review · daily use, camera and battery tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite is very enjoyable for daily use, though its price is above what would make it a clear best buy.
Likes- Long battery life
- Smooth, fluid performance
- Light and comfortable to hold
- Good main camera in daylight and at night
Dislikes- Ultra-wide camera is clearly weaker
- Zoom is softer than the main camera
- Mono speaker with weak sound
Diego Cervia · 01/04/2021
Hands-on review · performance, camera, video and audio tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite offers strong performance and a good display for the price, with minor losses in wireless charging and water resistance.
Likes- Top-level performance for its class
- Good display and colours
- Fast wired charging
- Good headphone audio with Dolby Atmos support
Dislikes- No wireless charging
- Missing IP68 water resistance
- Mono speaker only
iGizmo. it · 27/03/2021
Unboxing and full review · benchmarks and camera tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a well-balanced phone for its price, and its main flaw is weak low-light video stabilisation.
Likes- Balanced design, camera and sound experience
- Strong benchmark results for its chipset
- Good audio, with a headphone jack and Dolby Atmos
- Precise, quick interface for scrolling and social apps
Dislikes- No optical stabilisation on the main camera
- Low-light video shakes without optical stabilisation
- Video results feel less impressive than photos
Notebook Italia · 23/03/2021
Hands-on review · camera, battery and performance tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a well-rounded mid-range phone with a good display, battery and camera, but its price is a bit too much.
Likes- Good battery life with fast charging
- Good photos in daylight
- Smooth performance for everyday use
- Complete and good accessories
Dislikes- Mono speaker lacks body with music
- Price is high compared to competitors
- Ultra-wide camera is weak
- Macro camera is not useful
Revot3ch · 22/03/2021
Hands-on review · battery, display and network tests
Oppo Find X3 Lite is a good mid-range phone, mainly for its battery life and bright display, but it lacks a distinctive strength.
Likes- Long battery life, over six and a half hours
- Bright AMOLED display with 90 Hz refresh rate
- Fast fingerprint and face unlock
- Strong network reception and clear call audio
Dislikes- Storage cannot be expanded beyond 128 GB
- Speaker is mono only
- Higher price than many mid-range rivals
- Limited theme and layout customisation