Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: Price, Software and Hardware Configurations Compared

We’ve witnessed a launch of several mid-range, especially sub-15k phones in 2018. And the same is expected to continue as the segment has very high demand especially in country like India. The segment is crowded with new launches from smartphone makers like Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Motorola, Samsung etc. One of the new entrants in this price range is the Oppo A3s which packs decent specifications and comes with an attractive price tag of Rs. 10,990. The closest counterparts of Oppo A3s are Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 and Vivo Y71i. Let us compare the three smartphones on below mentioned parameters in order to find out which scores better in terms of specifications and which offers better value for money,

• Display
• OS
• Processor
• RAM and Storage
• Battery
• Camera
• Price in India

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: Display

All three smartphones feature tall displays along with slim bezels. The A3s sports a 6.2-inch HD+ notched display with resolution of 1520 x 720 pixels and aspect ratio of 19:9. The Redmi Note 5 comes with 5.99-inch full HD+ display with 2160 × 1080 pixel resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. While, the Vivo Y71i flaunts a 6-inch FullView HD+ display with 1440 x 720 pixels resolution and 18:9 aspect ratio. So, Oppo A3s scores more over the Redmi Note 5 and Y71 in terms of display due to its bigger screen and decent resolution.

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: OS

The Oppo A3s runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.1 operating system out of the box whereas the Redmi Note 5 runs Android Nougat-based MIUI 9 out of the box which can be upgraded to higher Android 8.0 Oreo-based MIUI 9.5. The Vivo Y71i is shipped with Google’s latest Android 8.1 Oreo operating system based on company’s own FunTouch 4.0.

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: Processor

Under the hood, the Oppo A3 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset clocked at 1.8GHz. While the Redmi Note 5 is backed by a octa-core Snapdragon 625 SoC clocked at 2GHz. The Vivo Y71i is powered by a Snapdragon 425 processor. Statistically speaking, the Redmi Note 5 is the winner in this segment due to its powerful chipset.

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: RAM and Storage

The A3s packs a 2GB RAM paired with 16GB of inbuilt storage (256GB expandable). The Redmi Note 5 runs on 3GB or 4GB of RAM along with 32GB or 64GB of onboard storage. While the Vivo Y71i features 2GB of RAM with 16GB of storage (256GB expandable). Needless to say, the Redmi Note 5 has better storage capacity as compared to other two.

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: Battery

The Redmi Note 5 is fueled by a battery with 4,000mAh capacity, while the Vivo Y71i runs on 3,360mAh battery. The Oppo A3s is backed by a bigger 4,230mAh battery but the final output may vary depending on the other hardware configuration.

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: Camera

The Oppo A3s hosts a vertically stacked dual rear camera comprising of 13MP primary sensor + 2MP secondary sensor with an LED flash. The front has an 8MP selfie camera with AI Beauty Technology 2.0. The Redmi Note 5 on the other hand sports a 12MP rear camera with f/2,2 aperture and an LED flash along with 5MP selfie camera supported by LED selfie-light and Beautify 3.0 feature. The Vivo Y71i has a simple camera set up as compared to the other two which consists of 8MP rear camera and a 5MP selfie camera with AI Beauty mode for enhanced pictures. Overall, on paper the A3s seems to feature a better camera configuration. However, the on-paper camera performance can be different from that of the actual and thus we advise you to refer to more user reviews before taking a final decision based on the camera output.

Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Vivo Y71i: Price in India

The Oppo A3s is priced in India at Rs. 10,990 and the Vivo Y71i comes with a price tag of Rs. 8,990. The Redmi Note 5 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 9,990 and the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant is priced at Rs. 11,990. So, the Vivo Y71i is the cheapest option out of the three.

Our Verdict:

In our opinion, the Redmi Note 5 packs good specifications and delivers decent performance just like any other Xiaomi device. The phone is priced well too as compared to its other counterparts with almost similar features. It is one of the popular smartphones in the sub-15k segment and Xiaomi also tops the chart in terms of market share as compared to Oppo and Vivo. So, we strongly recommend buying the same.

Refer to our quick specs comparison chart which will help you take a better informed decision,