Doopro P3 review
The P3 belongs in a landfill or a museum, not in anyone's pocket today. If you need an ultra-cheap phone for calls and texts only, a newer used mid-range from 2021 or 2022 will serve you far better and likely cost the same.
This review is written with AI assistance from Doopro’s published specifications and public benchmark data for the Doopro P3, and the rating is spec-based. GoSolo does not physically test devices; where we estimate real-world behaviour such as battery life or charge time, we say so. How we rate phones.
Overview
The Doopro P3 is a 2017-era budget phone with a 1.3 GHz quad-core chip, 1GB RAM, and 480x854 display—a machine from an older era of Android that feels painfully slow by any standard. It's a clearance bin find, not a genuine choice in today's market.
Design & build
At 190g and 10.3mm thick, the P3 feels solid enough in hand and won't disappear in your pocket. There is nothing remarkable about it, and the specs give no clue about materials, but a phone of this era and price was never going to surprise on feel. It's a rectangular slab that does its job, nothing more.
Display
The 480x854 IPS TFT screen is the phone's biggest everyday liability. At 196 ppi on a 5-inch panel, text and icons have visible pixelation, making reading and browsing noticeably rougher than even the cheapest modern phones. A 2017 budget device this was acceptable; in 2024 or later, it's hard to live with. The 60 Hz refresh is standard for the era, but the low resolution compounds the dated feel.
Performance
A 1.3 GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6580 paired with 1 GB of RAM is barely adequate for light texting and calls. Even for 2017, this was entry-level, and now it's archaeological. Apps will stutter, multitasking is painful, and anything beyond basic use—browsing, social media, light gaming—will feel like waiting. The ARM Mali-400 GPU is ancient. This phone will frustrate anyone accustomed to even mid-range hardware from the last few years.
Software
Android 7.0 Nougat shipped in 2016. Running it on a phone released in Q4 2017 is already behind schedule, and it is now a serious security problem. Your device cannot receive the patches it needs, making it unsafe for banking, payments, or handling sensitive data. The OS itself is manageable, but the lack of updates is disqualifying.
Storage & expandability
8 GB of internal storage is tight, leaving around 2–3 GB free after the OS and bloat. The microSD slot (up to 32 GB) is a genuine lifeline for media and apps, and at least Doopro included it—a feature many modern phones have ditched. This is the one area where the P3 acknowledges reality.
Battery & charging
The 4200 mAh battery is respectable on paper and could push toward a full day of light use, but on this underpowered hardware, standby time is the strength. There is no mention of charging speed, a sign that it is probably slow, and the specs offer no fast-charge technology. Do not expect to top up in under an hour.
Value & verdict
In 2017, the P3 might have been a viable entry-level option for someone with zero budget. Now it is a relic. The 1 GB RAM, ancient chipset, and pixelated display combine to make daily use an exercise in frustration. Even at clearance prices, there are better used phones from the last three years, and any new device—even in the $40–60 range—will outperform this by a country mile. The only reason to touch the P3 is if you need an unlocked dual-SIM device as a throwaway backup phone and money is literally no object. Otherwise, save your patience.
Verdict
The P3 belongs in a landfill or a museum, not in anyone's pocket today. If you need an ultra-cheap phone for calls and texts only, a newer used mid-range from 2021 or 2022 will serve you far better and likely cost the same.
- Expandable storage via microSD (up to 32 GB)
- Decent 4200 mAh battery for its era
- Dual SIM support for regional flexibility
- 1 GB RAM and 1.3 GHz MediaTek MT6580 chipset are severely underpowered even for budget duty
- 480x854 resolution on a 5-inch screen is visibly grainy and cramped by modern standards
- Ships on Android 7.0, far behind the current OS generation and a security liability
Doopro P3 Key Specifications
The essentials at a glance. See the full spec sheet.
| Released | 4Q 2017 |
|---|---|
| Display | 5.00 inches, Color / IPS TFT16,7M colors, 60 Hz480 x 854 px (5.00") 196 ppi∼66.3% screen-to-body ratio |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6580Processor clock: 1.30 GHzNumber of cores: 4GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP2 500 MHz |
| RAM & storage | 8 GBBuy memory card RAM: 1 GB |
| Battery | 4200 mAh |
| Software | Android7.0 Nougat |
| Dimensions | 145.00 x 71.70 x 10.30 mm |
| Weight | 190.00 g |
Doopro P3 FAQ
Common questions, answered from the spec sheet.
What chipset does the Doopro P3 use?
The Doopro P3 runs on the MediaTek MT6580Processor clock: 1.30 GHzNumber of cores: 4GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP2 500 MHz.
What display does the Doopro P3 have?
A 5.00 inches Color / IPS TFT16,7M colors, 60 Hz480 x 854 px (5.00") 196 ppi∼66.3% screen-to-body ratio, 480 x 854 pixels.
How big is the Doopro P3 battery?
The Doopro P3 has a 4200 mAh battery.
Does the Doopro P3 support a microSD card?
Yes, the Doopro P3 supports expandable storage (microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB)).
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