T-Mobile AT&T Verizon Sprint Samsung Android

The behemoth Oppo N1 gets a size-comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

posted by Chris P. / Oct 17, 2013, 7:31 AM

The behemoth Oppo N1 gets a size-comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3

The Oppo N1 has a lot of things going for it: a beautiful, well-built exterior, a snappy processor and a rotating camera the like of which we haven't seen in a long while. But it's downright giant, even for it's 5.9-inch 1080p display.

In fact, it's so big that despite us having the actual measurements of the phone (170.7x82.6x9mm) from day one, we still didn't quite imagine exactly how the phone looks in real life. Thankfully, the ever-resourceful folks from Chinese MyDrivers have provided a visual comparison with the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (151.2x79.2x8.3mm), a device that we, naturally, consider to be in the same league. In hindsight, we couldn't be more wrong – the Oppo N1 is gigantic, and is definitely edging on the size of devices like the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 and the Sony Xperia Z Ultra, more so than anything else.

What's even worse, the Oppo N1, at 213 grams, is a fair bit heavier than most any other device, the Galaxy Note 3 included (168g). But as the saying goes, a single picture is worth a thousand word, so without any further ado we present you the Galaxy Note 3-dwarfing Oppo N1.

Oppo N1 vs Galaxy Note 3

View more + 8 images

Oppo N1 vs Galaxy Note 3

source: MyDrivers via GizChina

Options

23 Comments

1. Shatter

Posts: 2036; Member since: May 29, 2013

Bezel fail. Its almost as bad as a Nokia phone.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 7:38 AM 16

2. jackhammeR

Posts: 1548; Member since: Oct 17, 2011

another guy with sissy hands.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 7:56 AM 5

3. Shatter

No I don't want a phone with a giant bezel if it doesn't have to have one, neither do most people. It is almost 2014, this is not 2008 anymore. This was the rumored Oppo N1 design http://i.imgur.com/uQN9oS3.jpg but it looks like the rumor was completely wrong.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 7:59 AM 9

4. Nathan_ingx

Posts: 4766; Member since: Mar 07, 2012

So, you want tablets with bezels but smartphones, almost as big as tablets, without bezels?? Is that it? Why? O.o

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 8:15 AM 3

11. Shatter

Tablets need bezel, phones do not need that much.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 9:51 AM 2

16. McLTE

Posts: 922; Member since: Oct 18, 2011

Really? Is that a serious question? We want bezels on tablets that are REASONABLY sized because it makes them easier to handle. We want tiny bezels on phones because we stuff them into our pockets - size matters there.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 10:42 AM 1

19. Dr.Phil

Posts: 2253; Member since: Feb 14, 2011

First of all, if that device pictured in that rumored photo were to be real, there would have to be some kind of technology to recognize when you were holding the device because you would most likely be touching the edge of the screen every time you held the device. Secondly, it is a simple design language, especially common in Asian culture, to have balance in your creation. In this case, because they wanted the camera to flip over it added that large bezel at the top which they had to carry over to the bottom in order to balance it out. This design language can also be seen in Sony devices as well as other Asian phone manufacturers.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 12:26 PM 0

20. AnTuTu

Posts: 1580; Member since: Oct 14, 2012

2 great devices of 2013.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 3:26 PM 3

5. mr.techdude

Posts: 571; Member since: Nov 19, 2012

I think shatter wants like the lg g2 bezel which I do not blame him I do love minimul bezels cause it makes the phone more futuristic looking

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 8:20 AM 4

15. chuah1997

Posts: 14; Member since: Sep 30, 2013

or maybe the bezel like Pantech Vega Iron???? ._. the slimmest Bezel in Smartphone....

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 10:25 AM 4

22. andynaija

Posts: 1247; Member since: Sep 08, 2012

Minimal

posted on Oct 18, 2013, 2:06 PM 0

6. itsdeepak4u2000

Posts: 3718; Member since: Nov 03, 2012

It's really bigger than Note III. So basically Oppo N1 is a phablet. I was expecting it in a smaller size.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 8:33 AM 0

7. Nathan_ingx

Oh, i like the look of small bezels too. But what's the point when you're putting on some ugly case to protect it?? I like em naked!!

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 8:34 AM 0

14. _Bone_

Posts: 2155; Member since: Oct 29, 2012

Dude! This is annoying!

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 10:17 AM 1

8. Nathan_ingx

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 8:35 AM 0

9. Nathan_ingx

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 8:37 AM 0

10. ZPM101

Posts: 36; Member since: Apr 12, 2010

The rotating camera is a great idea.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 9:22 AM 1

12. Doakie

Posts: 2470; Member since: May 06, 2009

I think it's funny how we group all phones 5.5"+ together in the same category. Sure they're all Phablets but look at the second image. The 5.9" screen looks so much larger than the 5.7" Note 3 screen. But then again just like how the 5.9" HTC One max equally dwarfs the Note 3 in shear body dimensions there is a lot to do with bezel control when it comes to Phablet design. I love my HTC One and was sold on the One max however at this point I'm going to go Note 3 due to availability, I've decided to make the move to ATT instead of Verizon then low and behold they're one of the carriers not getting the One max... Gotta love that.... Maybe I can find a good deal on an unlocked One max to use on ATT.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 10:15 AM 1

13. _Bone_

I have high hopes on the N1! Gimme some great photography on Android!

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 10:17 AM 0

17. bumstah

Posts: 14; Member since: Oct 08, 2013

The rotating camera is an awesome idea. It'll be nice if they release a smaller version of the phone in the future.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 11:35 AM 1

18. jaytai0106

Posts: 1888; Member since: Mar 30, 2011

I wonder how big is the battery in that baby. They better pack some heavy duty one :D Because I would like to go on trip and take some nice pictures with it.

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 11:50 AM 0

21. twens

Posts: 1156; Member since: Feb 25, 2012

what a beautiful big device.Makes my note 3 look tiny

posted on Oct 17, 2013, 4:50 PM 0

23. lifeyourlive

Posts: 126; Member since: Aug 23, 2013

Good luck with getting fast updates for note3, Oppo N1 = official cyanogenmod support Cyanogenmod support > samsung hardware, gimmick and stupid bloatware