Apple iPhone 17 vs OPPO Find N3 Flip
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 17 and OPPO Find N3 Flip sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 17 is the cheaper of the two at $799 versus $999, a difference of about $200. The Apple iPhone 17 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 17 stands out for a19 chip with improved efficiency, while OPPO Find N3 Flip is praised for largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 if…
- →A19 chip with improved efficiency
- →Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- →48MP main camera with improved processing
Buy the OPPO Find N3 Flip if…
- →Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- →Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- →Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
Pros
- A19 chip with improved efficiency
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- 48MP main camera with improved processing
- ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Still only 27W wired charging
- No telephoto lens
- 8GB RAM vs 12GB on Pro models
OPPO Find N3 Flip
Pros
- Largest cover screen on any flip phone at 3.26 inches — fully functional
- Triple camera system with telephoto is unique for a clamshell foldable
- Hasselblad camera collaboration for natural, accurate colors
- Compact folded design fits easily in any pocket
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking smoothly
Cons
- 4300 mAh battery barely lasts a full day with heavy use
- Only IPX4 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 44W charging is slow compared to non-folding OPPO phones
- No wireless charging at the $999 price point
- Visible crease on the main display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | OPPO Find N3 Flip |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 19 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13.2) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 174 g | 198 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
| Dimensions | 147 x 71 x 7.8 mm | 166.2 x 75.8 x 7.79 mm (unfolded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 24 MP, f/1.9, Center Stage | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX581 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3600 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 44W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.8 inches (main), 3.26 inches (cover) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED main, AMOLED cover |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 | 2520 x 1080 (main), 720 x 382 (cover) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz (both) |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 6-core | Octa-core (1x3.05 GHz + 3x2.85 GHz + 4x1.80 GHz) |
| GPU | 5-core GPU | Immortalis-G715 MC11 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
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