Oppo A53 Unlocked 90Eur @ Three.ie

Asus1 · 02-02-2021 03:22PM #1

This seems a reasonable phone for €90 if you have a spare SIM knocking about.It is dual SIM so should probably come unlocked or will need you to keep a 3 SIM in one of the trays.TechSpurt on YouTube gave it a fairly good review yesterday.
https://www.three.ie/shop/phones/oppo-a53.html?mobileCartItem={%22selectedDevice%22:{%22id%22:%229088051_9088031%22}}&mobileDeviceOfferingId=9088051_9088031&flowData={}&contractPath=&viewMode=deviceDetailsDevices

Gumbo · 02-02-2021 07:18PM

Snookered if both sim trays are locked to three!

Asus1 · 02-02-2021 07:39PM

Gumbo wrote: »

Snookered if both sim trays are locked to three!

True.Had a look online and most reviews are saying it's unlocked but unless someone has bought one here off 3 we'll never know.

bidiots · 03-02-2021 12:08PM

I can confirm its unlocked, both sims. Well the one i just bought is anyway. Also comes with a tempered screen protector preinstalled and a clear silicon cover.
For 90, not too shabby and should keep most happy.

drunkmonkey · 03-02-2021 12:14PM

I don't think that's a tempered glass protector on it, it has a 90hz screen which is impossible to get at that price and makes for a lot snappier phone to use.

bidiots · 03-02-2021 01:31PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I don't think that's a tempered glass protector on it, it has a 90hz screen which is impossible to get at that price and makes for a lot snappier phone to use.

Pretty sure it's a screen protector of sorts anyway, https://support.oppo.com/au/answer/?aid=neu106

drunkmonkey · 03-02-2021 01:33PM

bidiots wrote: »

Pretty sure it's a screen protector of sorts anyway, https://support.oppo.com/au/answer/?aid=neu106

It's a scratch protector it doesn't provide any impact protection, it'll probably last a few months before you'll want to change it.

bidiots · 03-02-2021 02:32PM

drunkmonkey wrote: »

It's a scratch protector it doesn't provide any impact protection, it'll probably last a few months before you'll want to change it.

Its almost identical to the screen protector I used on my Pixel 5 so we'll have to agree to disagree. Anyway, better than nothing and is free.

Asus1 · 03-02-2021 04:28PM

bidiots wrote: »

Its almost identical to the screen protector I used on my Pixel 5 so we'll have to agree to disagree. Anyway, better than nothing and is free.

I don't know how long you have it or what phone your coming from but what's your general consensus on it re battery,camera etc,thanks.

bidiots · 03-02-2021 04:47PM

Just have it a few hours so can't give a huge review.
But, screen is excellent, not as heavy as the Note 8 Pro I had, feels better to hold, button placement is much better here, even better placed than the Pixel 5. Fingerprint placement is actually better too, not as much an indent to 'find' but the free case actually has a groove that guides your finger to where it needs to be.
ColorOs seems much more 'android-y' than Miui too which is a bonus. No bloatware.
Camera is fine, as with all the Xiaomi/OnePlus etc phones to be honest. It's more than enough for what i need.
Screen is excellent, phone feels very snappy, quick animations, nuts for the money.
Face Unlock is quick and something i missed from the Pixel 5 tbh

Opening impressions, its a no brainer for 90 quid(I bought in-store and managed to bypass having to buy credit)

Presuming nothing drastic materialises, i'd put this down as the phone deal of the year so far!

I'll finally get to retire my Jiayu G2 as my backup phone(brilliant little thing), this will be my default phone from now on.

Asus1 · 03-02-2021 04:50PM

bidiots wrote: »

Just have it a few hours so can't give a huge review.
But, screen is excellent, not as heavy as the Note 8 Pro I had, feels better to hold, button placement is much better here, even better placed than the Pixel 5. Fingerprint placement is actually better too, not as much an indent to 'find' but the free case actually has a groove that guides your finger to where it needs to be.
ColorOs seems much more 'android-y' than Miui too which is a bonus. No bloatware.
Camera is fine, as with all the Xiaomi/OnePlus etc phones to be honest. It's more than enough for what i need.
Screen is excellent, phone feels very snappy, quick animations, nuts for the money.
Face Unlock is quick and something i missed from the Pixel 5 tbh

Opening impressions, its a no brainer for 90 quid(I bought in-store and managed to bypass having to buy credit)

Presuming nothing drastic materialises, i'd put this down as the phone deal of the year so far!

I'll finally get to retire my Jiayu G2 as my backup phone(brilliant little thing), this will be my default phone from now on.

Good review, seems ideal for who I'm looking at it for, cheers.

jack in the box · 03-02-2021 06:05PM

Great deal. Big battery with fast charge and decent camera!! Good find OP.

Wheety · 03-02-2021 07:01PM

Have Eir done away with the free sim? I used one for the Vodafone Pixel 4a deal.

Eduard Khil · 03-02-2021 07:33PM

Is this available in store or online only

drunkmonkey · 03-02-2021 08:42PM

Eduard Khil wrote: »

Is this available in store or online only

Both, you need to port a number from a different network to get it for €90

bidiots · 03-02-2021 11:49PM

tphase wrote: »

so you can get it online without having to buy credit?

Pretty sure you can, yes. Delivery only I think as collect not an option due to covid.... Yet you can buy it in the shop.

Red Silurian · 04-02-2021 12:35AM

Reading on GSMarena that it doesn't have NFC built in... Crazy in 2021

but1er · 04-02-2021 03:42AM

colmtheperson wrote: »

Reading on GSMarena that it doesn't have NFC built in... Crazy in 2021

Without nfc I can't use Google pay is that right?

DopeTech · 04-02-2021 06:08AM

but1er wrote: »

Without nfc I can't use Google pay is that right?

Yes

bidiots · 04-02-2021 08:06AM

colmtheperson wrote: »

Reading on GSMarena that it doesn't have NFC built in... Crazy in 2021

It has NFC.

cherryghost · 04-02-2021 08:21AM

bidiots wrote: »

It has NFC.

GSM Arena says all models dont have it...

Kimbot · 04-02-2021 08:23AM

cherryghost wrote: »

GSM Arena says all models dont have it...

Even the Oppo website doesnt mention NFC on this model.

bidiots · 04-02-2021 08:44AM

Kimbot wrote: »

Even the Oppo website doesnt mention NFC on this model.

It's in my hand, I've set up google pay already. Up to yourself after that.

bidiots · 04-02-2021 08:48AM

bidiots wrote: »

It's in my hand, I've set up google pay already. Up to yourself after that.

Screenshot

theShire · 04-02-2021 11:41AM

Any suggestions on where to get a free SIM to port in for the offer?

Will a 48sim work?

DodoDojo · 04-02-2021 12:33PM

I was wondering the same thing. I got a 48 free sim to try get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 deal on Vodafone for 100. When I went to pay it kept saying an error occurred and item was removed from basket. I wonder if it is something to do with the fact I never topped up before on 48 so it somehow picks up on that and won't let you avail of the deal to switch to Vodafone?

Roberto_gas · 04-02-2021 12:36PM

Tells me to buy credit ? Do i need to do it for online purchase ?

EDIT - Never mind used to vodafone

! Managed to figure it out....its confirmed unlocked ?

DopeTech · 04-02-2021 12:45PM

theShire wrote: »

Any suggestions on where to get a free SIM to port in for the offer?

Will a 48sim work?

Once the 48 sim is activated it should work. No need to buy a membership or topup.

Roberto_gas · 04-02-2021 12:49PM

DopeTech wrote: »

Once the 48 sim is activated it should work. No need to buy a membership or topup.

Just compared this to sammy A21S...shows how good a deal A21S was for 40 bucks !

bidiots · 04-02-2021 01:42PM

Roberto_gas wrote: »

Just compared this to sammy A21S...shows how good a deal A21S was for 40 bucks !

That was the original 'best' deal;) Three are easier to purchase from, so far anwyay. Also, I have a deep hatred from Samsungs bloatware and that exynos chip! But still, 40 quid was a steal.

newincity · 04-02-2021 03:14PM

bidiots wrote: »

Just have it a few hours so can't give a huge review.
But, screen is excellent, not as heavy as the Note 8 Pro I had, feels better to hold, button placement is much better here, even better placed than the Pixel 5. Fingerprint placement is actually better too, not as much an indent to 'find' but the free case actually has a groove that guides your finger to where it needs to be.
ColorOs seems much more 'android-y' than Miui too which is a bonus. No bloatware.
Camera is fine, as with all the Xiaomi/OnePlus etc phones to be honest. It's more than enough for what i need.
Screen is excellent, phone feels very snappy, quick animations, nuts for the money.
Face Unlock is quick and something i missed from the Pixel 5 tbh

Opening impressions, its a no brainer for 90 quid(I bought in-store and managed to bypass having to buy credit)

Presuming nothing drastic materialises, i'd put this down as the phone deal of the year so far!

I'll finally get to retire my Jiayu G2 as my backup phone(brilliant little thing), this will be my default phone from now on.

Thanks for sharing your experience. I can't see how much memory it has. Is it 4gb or 3Gb memory ?

Oppo A53 Unlocked 90Eur @ Three.ie

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