Comparing "AQUOS R6" and "OPPO Find X3 Pro" boasting cameras and displays, the personality is completely different

I purchased two flagship smartphones this summer. "AQUOS R6" made by Sharp and "OPPO Find X3 Pro" made by OPPO.

AQUOS R6 has attracted attention as a model equipped with a camera supervised by Leica, and is released from Docomo (115,632 yen including tax) and Softbank (133,920 yen including tax).

OPPO Find X3 Pro, on the other hand, is a model that has become a hot topic for its high display and camera performance, and is available in au version (122,095 yen including tax) and SIM free version (118,000 yen including tax).

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Both are expensive, but they have high camera performance and excellent basic performance suitable for flagship models, so I couldn't decide and bought both models. Therefore, I used both models and compared them.

[Body design] Same size, superior to OPPO Find X3 Pro in terms of luxury

Let's start by checking the exterior. AQUOS R6 and OPPO Find X3 Pro are similar in size and weight, so there is no big difference in holding feeling. Both have curved surfaces on the left and right sides of the display, and the bezels are thin.

As for the operation buttons, AQUOS R6 has a volume key, an assistant key, and a power key on the right side. The assistant key is set by default to activate the "Google Assistant", but in addition to the artificial intelligence "emopa" installed in AQUOS, the docomo version has "my daiz" that presents information tailored to the user. It is also possible to set

On the other hand, OPPO Find X3 Pro has a volume key on the left side, a power key on the right side, and no assistant key.

Also, AQUOS R6 has a 3.5mm hole earphone jack, but OPPO Find X3 Pro does not have it, and the USB Type-C port also serves as audio output. Along with this, OPPO Find X3 Pro comes with earphones with a USB Type-C terminal.

In addition, AQUOS R6 can be equipped with a microSD card to expand storage and supports FeliCa (Osaifu-Keitai). On the other hand, OPPO Find X3 Pro supports eSIM with dual SIM if it is a SIM free version. Which model you choose will depend on the features you want to use.

Both backs are designed to emphasize the camera. AQUOS R6 has a camera in the upper center to emphasize the presence of a high-performance camera. Although it protrudes considerably, it seems that there is no worry that the finger will hit the lens.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro has a unique design that gently bulges around the four-lens camera. In addition, OPPO Find X3 Pro comes with a smartphone case.

As for the color variations, AQUOS R6 is "black" and "white", both of which have a glossy finish. OPPO Find X3 Pro can be selected from mirror finish "gloss black" and touch like frosted glass "white" (au version only gloss black). In terms of texture, AQUOS R6 has a basic impression, and OPPO Find X3 Pro has a newness that is a bit different from conventional smartphones. Personally, OPPO Find X3 Pro felt more luxurious.

[Display] OPPO Find X3 Pro for brightness, AQUOS R6 for fingerprint sensor

The displays of both models are both organic EL, and the screen size is about 6.6 inches for AQUOS R6 and about 6.7 inches for OPPO Find X3 Pro. And it appeals that it is equipped with the "highest image quality" display in each brand.

When I actually compared them, I felt that the OPPO Find X3 Pro displayed brighter and more vivid colors than the AQUOS R6. The OPPO Find X3 Pro is suitable for viewing photos and videos taken. However, when I was browsing web pages, I felt that the auto-adjustment was dazzling, and I sometimes had to lower the brightness.

The details of smartphone display specifications are rarely disclosed, but both models are selling points, so we can take a closer look.

・AQUOS R6

Resolution: 2730 x 1260 dots

Color gradation: 1 billion colors

Maximum brightness: 2000nit

Contrast ratio: 20 million:1

Refresh rate: up to 240Hz

・OPPO Find X3 Pro

Resolution: 3216 x 1440 dots

Color display: 1 billion colors

Maximum brightness: 1300nit (normally 800nit)

Contrast ratio: 5 million:1 (dynamic contrast ratio is 12 million:1)

Refresh rate: up to 120Hz

The OPPO Find X3 Pro has a higher resolution, but the AQUOS R6 has a higher brightness and contrast ratio, and it is considered to be superior in image quality adjustment suitable for the content. Nonetheless, both models have extensive image quality adjustment functions, so you should be able to set the image quality to your satisfaction. In addition, both support 10-bit (approximately 1,070 million colors) color depth display, and can display gradations beautifully.

The refresh rate differs from AQUOS R6 up to 240Hz and OPPO Find X3 Pro up to 120GHz. However, AQUOS R6 is a specification that achieves a maximum of 240Hz by inserting a black frame between frames that are updated 120 times per second. In other words, it is better to think that the difference is not as big as the actual 240Hz and 120Hz.

Both have an in-display fingerprint sensor. In particular, AQUOS R6 is equipped with the latest "3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor" developed by Qualcomm in the United States. The sensor has a large fingerprint recognition area, so you can register it with just one touch. Additionally, you can authenticate with two fingers at the same time for added security. It can be said that AQUOS R6 has higher fingerprint sensor performance.

However, OPPO Find X3 Pro can also be unlocked quickly, so there is no difference in that it can be used quickly.

[Camera] Natural AQUOS R6, colorful OPPO Find X3 Pro

The big difference between the two models is the camera.

The AQUOS R6 camera supervised by Leica is equipped with the largest 1-inch image sensor as a smartphone. The number of effective pixels is about 20.2 million pixels, which is modest for a recent flagship model, but the area per pixel is larger. In other words, it can be said that it is a design that makes it easier to collect a lot of light and enables higher-definition photography.

OPPO Find X3 Pro, on the other hand, has a wide-angle + ultra-wide-angle + telephoto + microscope 4-lens configuration. In general, the specs of the ultra-wide-angle camera are often suppressed, with emphasis on the performance of the main wide-angle camera, but the OPPO Find X3 Pro has about 50 million pixels for both wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle, It has specs that can be called. In addition, the telephoto is 2x optical, and the hybrid zoom is up to 5x without worrying about image quality deterioration. It also has a one-of-a-kind microscope camera.

Let's compare photos taken with both models to see what kind of difference there is with cameras with different configurations. Both models are equipped with AI subject and scene recognition functions, but we first shot with AI turned off.

Although the AQUOS R6 is a monocular, it can switch the angle of view in 3 stages and shoot with the same image size. The photos taken are bright and natural colors are impressive.

On the other hand, OPPO Find X3 Pro's wide and ultra-wide angles show more vivid colors than they actually look, even with AI turned off. However, in the telephoto mode, the colors are slightly subdued.

Next, I tried to compare the night view mode.

Both shots were surprisingly beautiful, but there was a difference in color tone. The AQUOS R6 produces photos with natural and warm colors, while the OPPO Find X3 Pro has strong colors and a dramatic impression.

Next, compare the cooking with AI on and off.

With AQUOS R6, when AI is turned on, the warm color system suddenly becomes stronger and it looks quite vivid.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro, which tends to take vivid pictures even when AI is turned off, turned on the AI ​​to give a brighter and brighter picture.

In addition, let's touch on the microscope camera mounted on the OPPO Find X3 Pro. This camera can shoot at 30x or 60x, and when you photograph familiar objects such as cloth, paper, and food, you can capture expressions that cannot be seen with the naked eye. It's simple and fun to use. In addition, it is also possible to use 5 types of special effects to create a kaleidoscope-like pattern. It seems that it can be used as an original design material.

Also check the video. Both models can shoot at a maximum of 4K (60fps), but when comparing shooting at the default setting of 1080p (30fps), AQUOS R6 is more natural and OPPO Find X3 Pro is brighter and more vivid, just like still images. I was able to take a picture with a different color.

In addition, AQUOS R6 is equipped with a function called "AI Live Shutter" that AI recognizes shutter opportunities when shooting video and automatically records still images. This is useful for taking pictures of pets, for example.

[Processing performance] Performance is even, but AQUOS R6 is slightly disadvantageous due to accidental touches and heat generation

Finally, let's compare the difference in processing performance and battery.

The SoC (chipset), which is the decisive factor in performance, uses the highest peak Snapdragon 888 for both models for the current model. Also, the memory is 12GB for both models, and the catalog specs are very close.

In fact, both have a light touch response, and you can quickly launch and switch between apps.

As a result of comparing benchmarks with the application "Geekbench 5" that compares processing speed, AQUOS R6 recorded a slightly higher score. However, there is no difference in feel.

However, AQUOS R6 has two things to worry about when using it. First, it is easy to malfunction if a finger touches the edge of the screen. The screen switches with a light fingertip touch, or it recognizes that the edge of the screen is touched by a hand or finger and does not respond to touches on other parts of the screen. If you say that the response is good, that's it, but if you're not used to it, you should use a commercially available case to solve it.

Another problem is that the device gets hot when used for a long time. In particular, when shooting movies, the heat was high, and there were times when the camera could not be started temporarily.

Subsequently, the battery capacity of AQUOS R6 is 5000mAh, while OPPO Find X3 Pro is 4500mAh. In order to compare the actual battery life, when playing a "Netflix" movie for 2 hours when fully charged, the battery of AQUOS R6 decreased by about 13% and OPPO Find X3 Pro decreased by about 15%. I was.

However, in normal use, OPPO Find X3 Pro felt less battery consumption.

OPPO Find X3 Pro beats the fun of using a smartphone

AQUOS R6 and OPPO Find X3 Pro have similar specifications and prices, but when compared, they are very different models.

AQUOS R6 is equipped with all the functions that many people want, such as Osaifu-Keitai and a highly secure 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and is characterized by being able to take pictures with image quality comparable to high-end digital cameras. It looks like a model that everyone can use.

On the other hand, the OPPO Find X3 Pro is attractive because you can experience the innovativeness of the flagship model, although there are disappointing aspects such as not being able to use Osaifu-Keitai and not supporting microSD. There are many advantages, such as the microscope camera that is the first to be installed in a smartphone and eSIM compatibility. It can be said that it is suitable for heavy users who use smartphones.

As an impression of using both models for about a month, both are satisfied with the feeling of use. However, if I had to choose one, it would be the OPPO Find X3 Pro. I have been told that the AQUOS R6 camera is attractive because it can shoot in natural colors, but because of that, in cloudy weather or in dimly lit places, the colors may be somewhat dull.

On the other hand, OPPO Find X3 Pro can shoot with dramatic color tone that many people like by default. Also, the display with good colors is suitable for watching "Netflix" and "YouTube", and I like that the terminal does not get too hot even with heavy use. I felt that the OPPO Find X3 Pro was superior in the fun of using a smartphone.

However, the above conclusion should include the fact that I am a heavy smartphone user. Also, to reiterate, AQUOS R6 is attractive because it will be appreciated by everyone. Considering these, we recommend that you carefully examine both models with different personalities before choosing.

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