Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review: Big, cheap and comfortable

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 review: Big, cheap and comfortable

I've always been a big fan of Xiaomi's phones and the Redmi Note 3 is no exception, but also may now be my new favourite. That's partly because of the phone's classy metal body (upgraded from plastic on previous models) and partly because of its low price (around $220, £150 and AU$290, respectively). But it's mostly because Xiaomi has turned out a quality product that fits well into my lifestyle. However, if you're outside of Asia, you'll have to work some online magic to get the phone, and it may not work as swiftly with your carrier if it doesn't support your network's bands, so you'll need to check.

Budget phones usually skimp on storage space, but not the comfortable, 5.5-inch Redmi Note 3. This guy comes with 32GB, and if you need more, you can use one of the phone's dual-SIM slots as a microSD card slot for up to an additional 32GB of storage. Gaming performance was great; I loved the smooth framerates on Asphalt 8 and when switching between apps and sending emails, I rarely experienced any noticeable delay. The Note 3's non-removable battery lasted nearly-14 hours in our video looping battery test; a respectable number for the vast majority of phones.

Software wise, Xiaomi's usual MIUI skin runs over the Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system. Since all the app icons spread out across multiple home screens, it looks like a mix of Android and iOS. But other cool features, such as the ability to quickly move all the apps on one screen to the next, and weekly security updates, help make up for the atypical layout. While it isn't standard Android, MIUI does a great job making the phone easy to use, especially with a "Lite mode" which simplifies the interface for not so tech-savvy types.

The phone still uses physical keys instead of onscreen menu buttons.

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Now, if there's one thing that I downright didn't like, it's the Redmi Note 3's lackluster camera. It's slow and lacks Auto HDR (high dynamic range), which meant I had to manually turn this mode on. It also had some exposure troubles, which resulted in slightly darker images unless you adjusted the exposure setting yourself before shooting. Neither is a deal-breaker, but they did knock down my experience a few pegs.

While it's a bit heavier than your typical flagship phones, the Redmi Note 3 is still comfortable to hold, and after switching back to my daily phone, I missed having the Note 3's rear-mounter fingerprint sensor. Truly, for the price, it's an excellent budget phone at any size. If you can find it, get it.

Performance benchmarks

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 18,002 1,532 3,651 ZTE ZMax 2 4,369 479 1,378 Huawei Honor 5X 7,719 702 3,130

• 3DMark Ice Storm (unlimited)
• Geekbench 3 (single-core)
• Geekbench 3 (multi-core)

Note: Longer bars indicate better performance

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 vs ZTE ZMax 2 vs Huawei Honor 5X

	Xiaomi Redmi Note 3	Huawei Honor 5X	ZTE ZMax 2
Display size, resolution	5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels	5.5-inch; 1,920x1,080 pixels	5.5-inch; 1,280x720 pixels
Pixel density	401ppi	401ppi	267ppi
Dimensions (Inches)	5.91x2.99x0.34 in	6x3x0.32 in	6.06x2.99x0.37 in
Dimensions (Millimeters)	150x76x8.7 mm	151x76x8.2 mm	N/A (US-only)
Weight (Ounces, Grams)	5.78 oz; 164g	5.6 oz; 158 g	6 oz; N/A (US-only)
Mobile software	Android 5,1 Lollipop	Android 5.1 Lollipop	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Camera	16-megapixel	13-megapixel	8-megapixel
Front-facing camera	5-megapixel	5-megapixel	2-megapixel
Video capture	1080 HD	1080p HD	1080 HD
Processor	Quad-core 1.4GHz, dual-core 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 650	1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615	1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400
Storage	32GB	16GB	16GB
RAM	3GB	3GB	2GB
Expandable storage	32GB	Up to 128GB	Up to 32GB
Battery	4,000mAh battery	3,000mAh (nonremovable)	3,000mAh (removable)
Fingerprint sensor	Back cover	Back cover	None
Connector	Micro-USB	Micro-USB	Micro-USB
Special features	Dual-SIM card slots	Dual-SIM card slots	N/A
Price off-contract (USD)	$220	$200	$100
Price (GBP)	Converts to £150	Converts to £135	N/A (US-only)
Price (AUD)	Converts to AU$290	Converts to AU$275	N/A (US-only)

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is an Android phone for the masses

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 is an Android phone for the masses

The Redmi Note 5 from Xiaomi is a large-screen phone for cheap.

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Chinese phone maker Xiaomi has plenty of great hits, and its crazy affordable midrange Redmi Note 5 could be one of them. Sporting a 6-inch, 18:9 full-HD+ display and packing a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor, the Redmi Note 5 comes clad in glass and aluminum in blue, black, gold and rose gold colors.

On its rear are dual-cameras in a 12-megapixel and 5-megapixel setup, while you have a front 20-megapixel shooter for selfie lovers. The Note 5 comes with 64GB of onboard storage, and microSD card support for up to 256GB, though you'll have to give up one of its two nano-SIM card slots to make use of it.

The Redmi Note 5 retails in China for about 1,099 Chinese yuan, which converts to approximately $170, £130 and AU$230 for its lowest spec model. You should be able to get this online from resellers, though watch out for an additional premium you may be charged.

• Display: 6-inch full-HD+ (2,160x1,080 pixels)
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
  
• 64GB onboard storage
  
• 4GB or 6GB RAM
  
• Dual-SIM
  
• Up to 256GB microSD onboard storage (replaces one SIM slot)
  
• Battery: 4,000mAh
  

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Xiaomi Redmi 3 review: Xiaomi's Redmi 3 is pretty and cheap, but hard to get

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Xiaomi Redmi 3 review: Xiaomi's Redmi 3 is pretty and cheap, but hard to get

Xiaomi's Redmi 3 is a budget phone with a pretty looking metal body.

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Xiaomi's latest budget-friendly phone drops plastic for beautiful metal and doesn't compromise too much on its specs. It comes packing a huge 4,100mAh battery, which Xiaomi claims improves upon the Redmi 2's talk time by 80 percent.

Like most Xiaomi handsets, the Redmi 3 will come with dual-SIM capabilities. Based on our experiences with the company's previous phones, we expect that it'll support 4G networks everywhere except the US. That means that if you're an American thinking of getting one, you'll be limited to mostly 3G connectivity.

The phone was released in China today for the bargain price of 699 yuan, which converts to around $105, £75 and AU$155. Unfortunately, China is where the phone is currently officially limited to, though we expect to eventually see it being sold throughout the rest of Asia and in emerging markets like Brazil, where Xiaomi currently has presence.

For those particularly keen on getting the Redmi 3, my advice would be to hold off until Xiaomi launches it for the English speaking market. This will ensure that the phone comes with Google services installed, as most Android phones in China do not come with Google apps such as Gmail and Maps.

So it's cheap, what else is there?

Xiaomi is known for making quality products at affordable prices, and the Redmi 3 looks to live up to this reputation. Unlike its predecessor, it has a full metal body, a nice touch we're starting to see on lower-end phones from China.

Besides the cosmetic improvement, the Redmi 3 also has fast charging, and you'll need it given the phone's battery (as mentioned) is a lot larger now. While it only has 16GB of onboard storage, you can use the second SIM card slot as a microSD card, and the phone supports up to 128GB of storage. You'll never have to worry about running out of space, I wager.

Impressive guts

Xiaomi's Redmi 3 packs some impressive specs, especially considering its low price. Of note are the octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor and the 13-megapixel rear camera with phase detection autofocus, which lets you lock onto your subject in a mere 0.1 seconds.

Here are the rest of the specs.

• 5-inch, HD 1,280x720-pixel resolution screen
• Eight-core Snapdragon 616 processor
• 2GB of RAM
• 16GB of internal storage
• 128GB microSD card slot for external storage
• 4,100mAh battery
• 13-megapixel camera
• 5-megapixel front-facing cameras
• Dual-SIM
• MIUI 7
• 5.48 by 2.74 by 0.33 inches (139.3 by 69.6 by 8.5mm)
• 5.07 ounces (144 grams)

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 review: Value, but not without cost

Xiaomi Redmi 2 review: Value, but not without cost

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is well-known for its low-cost, high-quality products, but unfortunately, the Redmi 2 fails to live up to expectations. That isn't to say the sub-$120 (roughly £75 or AU$140) smartphone is a bad device, but slight performance issues hamper what would otherwise be a great phone for its price.

First and foremost, the Redmi 2 is a budget phone, so it's not using the fastest processor possible or packing a lot of RAM. This can lead to noticeable sluggishness when more resource-hogging apps such as Facebook Messenger start running in the background. But if you don't use that, the phone can run pretty smoothly.

Performance issues aside, the phone does come packed with features, including the latest version of the company's easy-to-use MIUI, dual-SIM 4G capabilities and an 8-megapixel rear camera that takes surprisingly decent shots in good lighting.

If you're looking for a cheap phone, this is probably a good buy, though if you live in the US, UK or Australia, you'll have to get it from online resellers at a slight premium. Unfortunately, Xiaomi doesn't sell its phones in stores in those countries -- it's still focused on Asian markets such as India, but those in South America, in particular Brazil, may soon get the chance to purchase one when the company moves forward with its expansion plans.

Design

• 4.7-inch, 1,280x720-pixel IPS display (312ppi)
• 5.3 by 2.7 by 0.4 inches (134 by 67.2 by 9.4 mm)
• 4.7 ounces (133 grams)

Like the original Redmi, the Redmi 2's design keeps it simple. What you get is a dull-looking rectangular phone with rounded corners and a plastic rear. It's not much to look at, but it seems Xiaomi has gone with a more basic design to keep costs down.

The Redmi 2 greatly resembles the original phone, down to the position of the rear camera, volume and power buttons (located on the right side). The key difference, however, is that the Redmi 2 is slightly smaller when placed side by side, as you can see in the picture below.

The Redmi 2 (right) is slightly smaller than the Redmi 1S, but the size of the screen is the same. Aloysius Low/CNET

Under the rear cover, you'll find a removable 2,200mAh battery, a microSD card slot and two 4G SIM slots sized for micro-SIMs. The battery's slightly larger in capacity compared to the Redmi (2,000mAh), but a larger battery is necessary since the Redmi 2 runs on 4G LTE (instead of 3G only, like the Redmi).

The 3.5mm audio jack is located along the top edge, while the Micro-USB port if found on the bottom right edge of the phone. Interestingly, the phone's speakers are found next to the rear camera instead of lower down at the bottom like most other phones.

Weighing at 133 grams (4.7 ounces), the phone packs quite a heft in the hands, delivering a solid reassuring feel. The 4.7-inch IPS display is also bright and viewable under bright sunlight, and stays that way when viewed from pretty much any angle. The handset sports a 1,280x720-pixel display. Not an impressive spec, but not too shabby either for its price.

The 4.7-inch display is bright and vibrant. Aloysius Low/CNET

Hardware and software

• 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410
• 8GB of storage
• 1GB of RAM
• Expandable storage
• 2,200mAh nonremovable battery

Powered by a 64-bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor clocked at 1.2GHz, the Redmi 2 packs 1GB of RAM and 8GB of onboard memory. It also microSD card support for up to 32GB of extra storage.

As mentioned, the phone supports 4G, and in particular LTE bands 3, 7 and 8 on the FDD LTE standard. This means the phone will be able to use 4G in markets such as UK and Australia but not in the US.

Software-wise, the phone is powered by Android 4.4 but runs Xiaomi's own MIUI 6.0. The custom skin adds quite a bit of features to the phone, including my favorite feature, which lets you shift apps around by tapping and holding on an app and using another finger to flick to another screen. And while it's not running Lollipop, Xiaomi's MIUI includes plenty of useful thoughtful features last seen on the Mi 4i.

While the UI is similar to iOS, with apps located on the home screen, the drop-down notification menu is more closely related to Android and comes loaded with shortcuts that give you quick access to turning the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on and off, and putting the phone in airplane mode, among other things. You can also quickly turn on the flashlight from the lock screen by holding down the button, a feature I'm told was added after suggestions from Xiaomi's customers.

Other features include the ability to select different themes, and an easy mode that changes the UI into something simpler with bigger dial pads and icons. That's perfect for users who aren't as familiar with modern smartphones.

One thing that Android users should take note of is that like most Chinese-designed UIs, the phone doesn't have an app drawer -- as mentioned, apps are all located on the home screen. It's a mixture of Android and iOS, so if you're familiar with either system, it shouldn't take you long to get used to the phone. Check out the screenshots below for a look at the UI.

Xiaomi's phones use MIUI, which is a custom skin on top of Android. In the Redmi 2's case, it's KitKat. Screenshot by Aloysius Low/CNET

MIUI has a very clean and flat look, though like iOS, it stores the apps on the home screen instead of an app drawer. Screenshot by Aloysius Low/CNET

Camera

• 8-megapixel rear camera
• 1080p HD video
• 2-megapixel front-facing camera

The Redmi 2 comes with an 8-megapixel rear camera and a front 2-megapixel shooter. Interestingly, unlike most budget handsets in the market, the Redmi 2's camera does offer decent performance, and has a speedy shutter to boot. Startup time is a little slow, but that's mostly due to the phone's processing power, which I'll talk a bit more in the following section.

On the rear you'll find an 8-megapixel camera. Aloysius Low/CNET

The Redmi 2's camera also comes with HDR mode, a countdown mode for taking better selfies, panorama and a manual option if you like to tweak things. There aren't any overly complicated features to the camera app -- a good thing, in my opinion.

Besides normal shots, you can take full HD videos with the rear camera, and while the camera does an adequate job of capturing video, I noticed that the automatic exposure can be a tad aggressive, which can white out your video if you're moving from a light source too quickly. It shouldn't be an issue if you're shooting a video in bright light, though.

For the front 2-megapixel camera, the image quality isn't very great; shots will look muddy even though there's bright light. On the bright side, you'll have some fun with the built-in age and gender detection, which displays them onscreen. It's often accurate at times, but you'll get some laughs when it sometimes shows your friend being 20 years older than they actually are.

Check out the test shots below.

Without HDR turned on, the phone's still capable of taking a good outdoor shot, but do note that turning it on will result in some time taken for processing (click to enlarge). Aloysius Low/CNET

With HDR turned on, the image is a lot brighter, and the sky in the background has more detail. (Click to enlarge). Aloysius Low/CNET

Oddly, whenever I tried focusing on the white flower, the phone seemed to think it was too bright and adjusted the aperture, resulting in a dimmer picture. When not focused though, the picture was normal. It's likely Xiaomi can fix this via software. (Click to enlarge). Aloysius Low/CNET

As long as there's lots of light, even indoor shots turn out well with plenty of detail (click to enlarge). Aloysius Low/CNET

Performance

In my day-to-day use of the phone, I initially found the performance sluggish at times. I thought this was originally a problem with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 quad-core processor, but it seems like it's probably due to Facebook Messenger combined with the phone only having 1GB of RAM.

Messenger seems to be quite the resource hog (even on other high-end phones), and the replacement review unit of the Redmi 2 I tested out seemed to exhibit the same issues, so it could be Messenger. Although, having only 1GB of RAM will lead to a poor experience with multitasking -- that's what I usually find on phones with similar specs.

Anecdotally, the Redmi 2 took 37 seconds to boot, but there's a slight 1-second wait for the camera to start when completely closed. There was no noticeable delay for the shutter, though.

The rear cover is removable, and grants access to the dual 4G SIM slots, microSD and a removable 2,200mAh battery. Aloysius Low/CNET

On the benchmarking front though, the Redmi 2 seems to hold its own. It scored an average of 11,290 in the Quadrant benchmark tests, which shows the handset is better than similar specced devices, including the ZTE Grand X Max+, though it loses out to the Moto E (powered by a Snapdragon 200 processor) which scored 13,528 in the same test.

Against the more expensive $180 Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime, the Redmi 2 seems able to match scores, which puts the lower-priced phone in a much better light. Lastly, I also ran the test in Performance mode of the phone but there wasn't any noticeable differences in score.

Performance test

	Test 1	Test 2	Test 3	Average
Geekbench 3	1437	1473	1476	1,462
Quadrant	11758	11833	12002	11,864
3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited	4382	4411	4334	4,376

Geekbench 3

Xiaomi Redmi 2 1462 Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 1,439

Note: Longer is better

3DMark - Ice Storm Unlimited

Xiaomi Redmi 2 4,376 Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime 4,557

Note: Longer is better

Battery life

In our CNET Videos Lab test, the phone lasted 11 hours and 24 minutes. If you're wondering how much that translates to in real-life use, based on my personal experience with the phone during the week that I spent reviewing it, that's about a full day. Since the 2,200mAh battery is removable, you can carry a spare with you if you need to go longer. Alternatively, Xiaomi's own power banks are great for keeping you juiced up, too.

Call quality

I didn't encounter any issues with the phone's audio when making calls, and the speaker is decently loud enough that you won't have trouble hearing it. In a more quiet environment such as the office, though, it's better to keep the phone on silent as you'll more than likely tick people off when notifications start chiming in. For 4G data speeds, the phone was tested on the SingTel network in Singapore, where it managed to hit a high of 49.2 Mbps for download speeds in five tests.

Screenshot by Aloysius Low/CNET

Conclusion

If it weren't for the low 1GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 would definitely make a great phone. It's a drawback, but performance is something you have to give up when it comes to most devices in this price category.

The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime offers similar performance, but the Redmi 2 delivers it for a much cheaper price. Of course, there are other budget phones, such as the $150 Moto E and the myriad other cheap handsets from China available from online retailers. The Redmi 2 seems to offer the best value as it is.

With its low price, the Redmi 2 is a good phone for those who need a cheap 4G dual-SIM device, especially travelers who need a second phone for an upcoming vacation or work trip.

Need a cheap dual 4G SIM phone? You're looking at it. Aloysius Low/CNET

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Oppo R7s review: Sleek and stylish, but not worth the price

Oppo R7s review: Sleek and stylish, but not worth the price

Oppo's beautiful gold-colored aluminum R7s (it also comes in silver) looks more like a premium phone than its humble midrange innards would suggest, and it unfortunately costs more than other phones with similar specs.

To be sure, I like the R7s' iPhone-like looks, but with disappointing performance its $399 price cannot be justified. (The price converts to about £280.): For just about $100 more, you can snag a Google Nexus 6P, whose 32GB model sells for $499 ($449 for a limited time) in the US and £449 in the UK.

Although you can buy Oppo's phones through its online OppoStyle website, this R7s doesn't appear to support US LTE bands, which makes the phone an even harder sell for US locals -- you'd be paying quite a bit for a 3G-compatible phone with none of the superfast 4G speeds that you should be getting.

That said, if you live in the other parts of the world, such as Asia, Australia or the UK, and prize style over top-of-the-line power, the R7s' fashion-forward looks could lure you.

What's this R7s about? Doesn't Oppo already have the R7 and R7 Plus?

If you're confused, it's because Oppo is making a range of phones based on the original R7 phone. The R7, as you can see from our review here, is a 5-inch phone that sports a similar premium styling to the R7s. The larger R7 Plus, however, has a 6-inch display.

From a size perspective, the 5.5-inch R7s sits right between its two brethren. It costs the same as the original R7 and $100 less than the R7 Plus. So choosing between the three really boils down to which screen size you prefer and whether the features borrowed from the R7 Plus, such as the fingerprint scanner, are important to you.

The iPhone 6S Plus also has a 5.5-inch screen. How does the R7s compare from a size perspective?

Interestingly, because the Oppo R7s doesn't need the extra space at the bottom for the iPhone's home button and TouchID sensor, it's a bit smaller in size and a little thinner, though not by much. Oppo has also moved on from having physical touch sensors on the bottom bezel -- the R7s uses software-based buttons for Back, Home and Menu, freeing up more space to further slim down the phone.

Where is this phone available?

Oppo is selling the R7s globally either through local retail channels or its own e-commerce site, OppoStyle. Oppo is also offering the phone through Amazon in some locations. Do check the manufacturer's website for more details.

Which 4G networks will the R7s work with?

The good news is like most international compatible phones out of China, the R7s will work on 4G networks in the UK, such as Three and EE, while also compatible with the Optus, Telstra and Vodafone networks in Australia. The bad news is, you'll be stuck with only 3G in the US.

Is the camera any good?

Well, yes, the camera's pretty decent. While it's not as good as the Samsung Galaxy S6 or the iPhone 6S, the rear 13-megapixel camera will take good pictures in places with enough lighting. My only issue is with low-light performance; it's tricky even on the best cameras and the Oppo R7s doesn't handle that too well, with pictures lacking the finer details.

One of the Oppo R7's dual-SIM slots can be used for reading a microSD card.

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Which mobile software does it use?

The Oppo handsets don't run the most recent Android software, 6.0 Marshmallow. Instead, the R7s works on Android Lollipop 5.1. However, like many Android phones, it uses its own custom version of Android, called Color OS here.

What's different about Color OS?

Like iOS, Color OS (operating system) puts all your apps on the Home screens, without the app drawer, a signature Android trait. It does have some stuff that's unique to its OS, like the ability to draw gestures on the phone to launch apps or features.

Well, Color OS sounds interesting, but is there anything you don't like?

For one, Oppo doesn't utilize the larger screen real estate of the phone, and you'll find that the gap between icons quite large, resulting in wasted space. You could squeeze more apps in a row if Color OS were a bit better designed, but it's really a minor issue. The OS is generally pretty good and easy to use.

Does it have Google Play Services?

Yes. Phones selling in China alone do not include Google services, but since the R7s is destined for the global market, it comes packed with all of Google's services, such as the Play Store and Gmail.

The phone's pretty slim, so I'm guessing it doesn't have much space for the battery, yes?

Actually, it does! The Oppo R7s squeezes a 3,070mAh battery into its slim frame and should last you a full day. In our video tests, the phone easily lasted 12 hours 11 minutes.

I need more than 16GB of onboard storage; what are my options?

Count your lucky stars, as the R7s supports microSD card storage of up to 128GB. However, you'll need to use one of the two SIM slots for this, as there's no separate microSD card slot on the phone.

Gold is such a tacky color. What other choices do I have?

If you found the golden hue of the R7s not exactly to your taste, the phone also comes in silver, which is somewhat like the iPhone's space gray color.

How does the performance compare to other phones?

Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, the speed at which the R7s loads apps, navigates and plays games is pretty much similar to the Oppo R7 and the Xiaomi Mi 4i. Testing on both the Geekbench 3 and 3DMark Ice Storm benchmarks show similar performance to the other two phones, though none of these are as fast as the top-tier phones from, say, Google, Samsung or Apple. Phones like the Redmi Note 2 offer slightly better benchmark test results because it uses a different chip.

Should I get something else then, such as the Xiaomi Mi 4i or a different Oppo phone?

If you're on a budget, the Xiaomi Mi 4i may be a better choice. The Redmi Note 2 will definitely be cheaper and slightly faster, thanks to its Mediatek Helio X10 chip, though the phone won't look as eye-catching as the R7s. If you're hankering for something bigger, the R7 Plus may be another viable option with its 6-inch display, though you'll pay $100 more to get it.

Is the R7s worth its asking price?

Not really, no. For about the same price or a little more gets you a much better phone (like the Google Nexus 6P), and there are plenty of other similarly-priced budget options to choose from. This does slightly edge out the original R7, thanks to a newer Android operating system, and you do get the R7s' beautiful metal build. That said, you'll wind up paying a premium for that aluminum design without getting any actual performance benefit, which doesn't seem worth it to me. With the R7s, Oppo sticks to its strategy of making premium midrange devices, though the verdict is still out on whether this strategy will pay off in the long run.

The Oppo R7s is a good-looking phone, but performance-wise, it's only as good as midrange devices.

Aloysius Low/CNET

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