Vivo launched the V3 smartphone in india at a price tag of Rs. 17,980 back in April, 2016 and the OPPO launched the F1 in India at a price tag of Rs. 15,990 back in January, 2016. In the month of July, Vivo V3 received a price cut of Rs. 3000 and available at a price tag of Rs. 14,980 while the OPPO F1 haven’t received a price cut till date. In the price bracket of Rs. 15,000 both the smartphone will compete with each other and based on the specifications comparing both the smartphone. This comparison helps you to choose the best smartphone.
Display:
The Vivo V3 features 5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels while the OPPO F1 features 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and it is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
Reason to Choose: On the display front, the OPPO F1 has better edge as it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection while there is no such protection on Vivo V3.
What to Choose: OPPO F1
Processor:
The Vivo V3 is powered by 1.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor which is paired with Adreno 405 GPU while the OPPO F1 is powered by 1.7GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU.
Reason to Choose: The Vivo V3 is powered by under clocked processor while the OPPO F1 has better clocking speed when compared.
What to Choose: OPPO F1
Memory:
The Vivo V3 has 3GB of RAM and 32GB in-built memory which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card while the OPPO F1 has 3GB RAM and 16GB internal storage which can be expandable further up to 128GB with microSD.
Reason to Choose: The Vivo V3 has more in-built memory, i.e., 16GB more when compared with OPPO F1 at a lesser price.
What to Choose: Vivo V3
Camera:
The Vivo V3 features 13-megapixel rear-camera with dual-LED Flash & PDAF and 8MP front-facing camera for selfie & video-calling. The OPPO F1 has 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF and 8MP front-facing camera for selfie & video-calling.
Reason to Choose: When it comes to camera both the smartphone has same sensor but I recommend you OPPO F1. The reason for that, it is the first smartphone by OPPO in the selfie-series which is specifically created for taking better selfie.
What to Choose: OPPO F1
Operating System:
The Vivo V3 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with FunTouch OS 2.5 on top of it. The OPPO F1 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop with Color OS on top of it.
Reason to Choose: Both the smartphone runs on same Android version but have different UI, so it depends on you totally which UI you like the most.
Connectivity:
The Vivo V3 has connectivity features like 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS. The OPPO F1 has connectivity features like 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS.
Reason to Choose: Both the smartphone has same connectivity feature but I recommend you to choose OPPO F1. The reason to Choose OPPO F1 is that it comes with Reliance JIO Preview offer and in this offer you get free data, free voice calls, free SMS up to December 31st, 2016.
What to Choose: OPPO F1
Dimensions:
The Vivo V3 measures 143.6 x 71 x 7.5 mm and weighs 138 grams . The OPPO F1 measures 143.5 x 71 x 7.25 mm and weighs 134 grams.
Reason to Choose: By looking at the dimensions and weight, OPPO F1 has better edge over Vivo V3. The OPPO F1 is much thinner and weighs less when compared.
What to Choose: OPPO F1
Battery:
The Vivo V3 packs 2550mAh battery while the OPPO F1 packs 2500mAh battery.
Reason to Choose: If we look at the number, we see that Vivo V3 has bigger battery when compared to OPPO F1 and that too at cheaper price.
What to Choose: Vivo V3
Price:
The Vivo V3 costs Rs. 14,980 while the OPPO F1 costs Rs. 15,990.
Reason to Choose: The Vivo V3 is Rs. 1,010 cheaper when compared to OPPO F1.
What to Choose: Vivo V3
Final Verdict:
Vivo V3 vs OPPO F1: Which one to buy?
Both the smartphone has number of reasons to be preferred. When it comes to pricing, storage, battery the Vivo V3 has better edge while when it comes to display, processor, camera the OPPO F1 has edge. If there are no issues in paying Rs. 1,010 then I recommend you to choose OPPO F1, if it comes to saving money then Vivo V3 is the choice.
[Comparison Table] Vivo V3 vs OPPO F1
| Specifications | Vivo V3 | OPPO F1 |
| Display | 5-inch HD display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels | 5-inch HD IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and it is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Processor | 1.5GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor which is paired with Adreno 405 GPU | 1.7GHz Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 64-bit processor with Adreno 405 GPU |
| Memory | 3GB RAM, 32GB in-built memory which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card | 3GB RAM, 16GB in-built memory which can be expanded further up to 128GB via microSD card |
| Operating System | Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with FunTouch OS 2.5 on top of it | Android 5.1 Lollipop with Colour OS 2.0 on top of it |
| Camera | 13-megapixel rear-camera with dual-LED Flash & PDAF and 8MP front-facing camera for selfie & video-calling | 13MP rear camera with LED Flash, PDAF and 8MP front-facing camera for selfie & video-calling |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS | 4G LTE / 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS |
| Battery | 2550mAh | 2500mAh |
