OPPO announces R9 and R9 Plus, but Lollipop

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It seems that Oppo is focusing more on consumers of the midrange smartphone market rather than bringing the competition to other flagships, which isn’t entirely a bad thing. The OEM recently launched the OPPO F1, dubbed “The Selfie Expert”, sporting an 8MP selfie camera with an impressive f/2.0 aperture.

Oppo has since unveiled two new mid rangers, the OPPO R9 and R9 Plus, both of which sport near high end specs apart from their processors. The OPPO R9 features an 5.5 inch AMOLED display at 1080p. Under the hood lies a MediaTek Helio P10 SoC, with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. It sports a 13MP rear facing camera and a whopping 16MP “Pegasus” front facing camera which happens to be Samsung’s ISOCELL image sensor with f/2.0 aperture. The R9 is packing a 2,850mAh battery with SuperVOOC fast charging.

Unsurprisingly, the R9 Plus has a larger screen at 6 inches, powered by a more mainstream Snapdragon 652 processor alongside 4GB of RAM and two internal storage options – 64GB and 128GB. The R9 Plus boasts a larger battery of 4,120mAh, also with SuperVOOC support. It features the same selfie camera as the R9, however sporting a 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor on the rear.

Both the R9 and R9 Plus feature aluminium builds with slim bezels, measuring at 1.66mm on the former and 1.76mm on the latter. Both also have fingerprint sensors embedded in the home button on the front, instead of the rear fingerprint sensors which are becoming a commonality in today’s smartphones. A drawback however is both handsets run on a Color OS skinned Android 5.1 Lollipop with the fact that Android N is coming out soon. Is that a dealbreaker for you? Let us know your thoughts.

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OPPO announces the F1 Plus with a 16MP selfie camera

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A little over two months ago, OPPO has released the OPPO F1, dubbed the “Selfie Expert”, sporting an impressive 8MP camera that has an aperture of f/2.0 and a 1/4-inch sensor. If that isn’t enough, OPPO has released an older sibling, named the OPPO F1 Plus, exclusively for the European market.

Well technically, the OPPO F1 Plus already exists in China, carrying another title – OPPO R9, but we’re not sure as to why OPPO decided on having two different names for the same device. Nevertheless, the OPPO F1 Plus features a 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display, running on an octa-core MediaTek Helio P10 SoC alongside 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, expandable via micro SD. The rear camera stands at 13MP and the front facing selfie shooter is the one feature that significantly blows the OPPO F1 away. The Plus variant sports a 16MP selfie camera, raising the already reasonably high standard.

Aperture-wise it’s still the same at f/2.0, since that wide aperture brings in a huge amount of light for your selfie experience. The handset also comes equipped with a fingerprint sensor. The F1 Plus is powered by a 2,850mAh battery. assisted with the OEM’s VOOC Flash Charge technology, making up for the lack of battery capacity. Like the R9, OPPO has disappointed us yet again with an Android Lollipop ran handset instead of the newer Marshmallow. However, coming at a price point of $299 (RM1178.97), there’s nothing much to complain about this affordable selfie-centric smartphone.

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Can OPPO’s smartwatch defeat Apple Watch with its curved display and 3D glass?

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OPPO has been teasing its first smartwatch for quite some time now, but just two days ago the company’s VP, Brian Shen has decided to reveal the second teaser image of the phone.

When the first teaser was revealed, we saw the OPPO smartwatch in a rubber strap and gold aluminum frame. This time, the teaser image reveals the watch in a black leather strap and a black frame. This probably hints towards the watch having interchangeable straps, like the Apple Watch.

Here’s another look at the forthcoming OPPO Watch. 👀 The curved screen and 3D glass will be a game changer. 🤓
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— Brian Shen (@BrianShenYiRen)
February 17, 2020

Along with the image, Shen also tweeted “The curved screen and 3D glass will be a game changer.” This could be true since the curved screen will offer more real estate while the 3D glass will ensure durability. To further differentiate itself, OPPO also used two side buttons on its watch, unlike Apple that has a crown next to its side button.

We should’ve been able to see the OPPO smartwatch at MWC, but since the event is cancelled, we’ll have to wait a little while longer. With the Find X2 launch happening next month, the watch might get launched during the event too.

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OPPO Band Review: A budget fitness tracker that nailed the basics

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One of the latest offerings from OPPO is the new OPPO Band — its very first budget fitness tracker. Could this be a direct competitor to Xiaomi’s Mi Band series? Let’s find out.

It looks like your typical entry-level fitness tracker

There’s nothing to shout about when it comes to the design; the OPPO Band looks similar to the older Mi Bands, but it has a less rounded design. Despite the case measuring at 40.4mm long, the OPPO Band only has a 1.1-inch AMOLED display with no buttons at all.

The display uses a 2.5D glass, but what’s better is that this fitness tracker only weigh around 10.3g without its strap. It’s comfortable and lightweight, plus the durable TPU strap makes it ideal for workouts.

Less is more

Navigation-wise, OPPO made it super simple. Swiping left brings you back to the previous screen while swiping up and down leads you to your apps and notifications. On the Home Screen, you can also swipe left/right to switch between watch faces — OPPO has over 40 watch faces available on the HeyTap Health app. Overall, the display is bright and responsive, so I never had a problem with using it even when I’m under the scorching sun.

Now, if you’re using the OPPO Band, you need to have the HeyTap Health app which can be downloaded on both
Play Store
 and
App Store
. The app is what you’ll need to see all your fitness and health data, apart from setting alarms, changing your workout/health settings and syncing your notifications. The HeyTap Health app is as easy to use as the OPPO Band — it has a clean and simple UI that offers an intuitive experience.

Health features (HR, SpO2, Sleep)

Back to the band itself; even though the OPPO Band is a budget fitness tracker, it has an SpO2 sensor on top of an optical heart rate sensor and a 3-axis acceleration sensor. You can continuously track your SpO2 levels, monitor your heart rate in real time and also keep track of your sleep data. I found the SpO2 sensor to be quite effective, but there are instances where I had to measure twice or thrice as it couldn’t detect my wrist properly.

Using the HeyTap Health app, I also get detailed information regarding my sleep performance. I get to see the duration of each sleep stage, the number of interruptions I had during sleep and the time I fall asleep and wake up. I tend to refer to my sleep score to determine whether I had a good sleep and if I don’t, I look at the remaining data to see what can be changed to help me get better sleep at night.

Standard fitness features included

Moving on to fitness tools, there are 12 workout modes altogether — outdoor/indoor run, fat burn run, outdoor/indoor cycling, badminton, yoga and more. If your workout is not included in these modes, you can also choose “Free Training” which tells you your heart rate and calories burned.

There’s no built-in GPS, so if you’re doing distance-related exercises, the OPPO Band relies on your phone’s GPS instead. I tried outdoor run and basically what’s shown is the amount of calories I’ve burned, the duration of my workout session, the distance I’ve run, my average pace and cadence throughout the run.

Smartwatch features are satisfactory

Like most budget fitness trackers, the OPPO Band offers smartphone notifications but you don’t get to view images or reply to messages and emails. However, it does have some interesting features like controlling your camera through the band and also automatically switching to music controls when you turn on your music app. Interestingly, I can mute my phone or reject incoming calls, but there’s no option to answer calls via the OPPO Band.

OPPO Band supposedly can last up to 12 days, but…

OPPO also boasted the fitness tracker’s 12-day battery life, but get ready to make some sacrifices for that to happen. For example, I had to switch from real-time heart rate tracking to measuring my heart rate at six-minute intervals, and also disable SpO2 tracking during sleep. I also set its brightness at 40% instead of 100%.

After all these adjustments, the band was able to last me around 10 days which is impressive for a wearable at this price point.

Verdict

The
OPPO Band
 is a good fitness tracker to start with if you’re looking for something simple with all the basic, necessary fitness and health features. At only RM159, this band is comfortable to be worn, has a readable display, long-lasting battery and can even measure your SpO2 levels and sleep stages.

Compared to the
Xiaomi Smart Mi Band 6
, you’re spending RM30 less if you get the OPPO Band — the only downside is you’re getting a slightly smaller display and battery.

The Good

Bright display

Affordable

Efficient SpO2 monitor

Lightweight

The Not So Good

Doesn’t support message replies

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OPPO announced special FC Barcelona Edition of Reno – available end of this month

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UPDATE: The OPPO Reno FC Barcelona Edition is available for pre-order from 21 July for RM3,999; plus you get gifts worth up to RM898.

Barça fans rejoice (if you can after bottling a 3-0 lead over the Mighty Reds on aggregate), as OPPO teams up with the Catalonia giants to bring you a special FC Barcelona Edition OPPO Reno 10x Zoom.

As you’d expect of a smartphone-football club
collab
, the Reno will sport the iconic blue-garnet
colour
 combination of FC Barcelona. While the back logo is accented in gold along with the club’s emblem (also in gold, because why not) is placed at the bottom of the back panel.

The special edition phone will come packed with blue-garnet-striped phone case (which is ironic since their current season’s kits are
chequered
), plus a braided
charging
 cable (also the same
colour
), blue earbuds, and packaging so you can display it proudly alongside your other Barça merchandise.

The phone will arrive at the end of July, so stay tuned on OPPO Malaysia’s Facebook page and website for updates one when you can
purchase
 the phone.

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Oppo brings back diamond texture design to the upcoming F7 series

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As OPPO is set to launch it’s new selfie phone really soon over here, the company has sent out a teaser stating that apart from having the colors of Solar Red and Moonlight Silver, the F7 is going to be available in a very special Diamond Black color option, which brings back the diamond texture design that we once saw on the older R1x, this is definitely going to appeal to some users who have been looking for a change in smartphone design, and probably forget about the notch on the front.

The Oppo F7 is a major update from the previous F5, which got a price cut today, the phone will be powered by a beefier MediaTek Helio P60 processor, supported by 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and comes with 64GB and 128GB storage in respective to the amount of RAM. As for the cameras, it isn’t surprising to find a new and even higher resolution front facing camera at 25-megapixel, while the main camera is still a rather impressive 16-megapixel f/1.8 sensor, which should be the same hardware as the one found on the Oppo F5. However, the F7 might still disappoint with the lack of Oppo’s VOOC charging and it is still using a MicroUSB port instead of USB-C.

Do expect more news of the Oppo F7 coming up in the coming weeks.

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OPPO Champions Sustainable, Functional Tech Through Key Innovations

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In an increasingly sustainable-conscious world, consumers of tech are no longer just looking for products that merely elevate their standard of living and be at the forefront of innovation. More importantly, they are seeking for brands which are in line with their own personal values.

With the rise of sustainable technology, there are increasingly more adopters than ever before and it is no longer a need but a must for brands to place great emphasis on their environmental sustainable goals (ESG).

OPPO, a brand which firmly believes in the ethos “
Technology for Mankind, Kindness for the World
“, is at the forefront of sustainable tech and is determined to build a world where communication technology is accessible for everyone, especially for marginalized groups that may have special needs when it comes to using their devices.

OPPO’s continuous commitment lies in sustainable tech alongside its vision of driving innovation forward. At OPPO, there is a firm belief that cutting edge technology and a respect for the environment we live in can, and must, go hand-in-hand. OPPO’s brand new brand proposition, “
Inspiration Ahead
” undergirds all its efforts in bringing functional tech to more users around the world and it can be seen through OPPO’s ever-expanding fleet of products and offerings. OPPO hopes to continue charting new successes in the realm of sustainable tech and urges more industry players to play their part in building this ecosystem.

Functional, innovative tech for all

This colour compensation technology allows people with Color Vision Deficiency (CVD) to see colour-corrective hues and deeper contrast levels for color differentiation.

OPPO has optimized the accessibility design of its ColorOS 12 with the Color Vision Enhancement feature whereby users with color vision impairment are offered up to 766 display profiles to personalize their visual display. This is a significant step forward in the right direction for OPPO to bring users to the next level in sustainable tech.

Battery Health Engine is designed to increase the overall lifespan and health of the phone’s battery.

In addition, to increase product durability, OPPO has introduced its self-developed Battery Health Engine to increase the lifespan of its batteries. With this innovative technology, users’battery capacity is able to be maintained at 80% even after up to 1600 charging-discharging cycles.

This Battery Health Engine technological innovation works hand-in-hand alongside OPPO’s SuperVOOC flash-charging technology to bring users efficient, safe charging that complements their digital lifestyle.  In fact, OPPO’s latest 150W SuperVOOC flash charge is able to charge a 4,500 mAh battery to 50% in 5 minutes while OPPO’s 240W SuperVOOC flash charge can power up a 4,500 mAh battery to 100% in just 9 minutes, allowing users to enjoy convenience with each charge.

“
3R+1D” Green Packaging Principles

In tandem, OPPO’s smartphones are designed to be friendly to the environment. One of the way OPPO does this is by implementing the internationally recognized “3R+1D” sustainable packaging principles, alongside reducing the weight of packaging, reusing recycled materials and using recyclable and biodegradable materials in its packaging.

In its efforts, OPPO has successfully reduced the amount of packaging used for its smartphone products by 24% compared with 2019. To help users lead more sustainable lifestyles, OPPO has also sought to ensure that approximately 45% of the packaging is made by recycled fibre and the overall plastic used in the packaging of its smartphone produces has also been reduced by 95% since 2019.

In understanding its responsibility to integrate sustainability concepts as a tech provider, OPPO’s commitment of being a sustainable brand and what it means for the end user; is that users are able to enjoy the assurance of having a durable device from a trustworthy brand.

To find out more ways that OPPO champions sustainability, click
here
 to learn about OPPO’s Sustainability Report.

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OPPO Christmas sale offers the OPPO F9 at RM1,199

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In conjunction of the festive season, OPPO will be carrying out a Christmas sale on one of their smartphone, which is the OPPO F9. Previously sold at RM1,399, now you can purchase the OPPO F9 at just RM1,199 starting from today onwards and it will be available in Malaysia nationwide.

To recap, the OPPO F9 is the F-series which supported the VOOC Flash Charge after its predecessor, the F1 plus. The OPPO F9 is also the first in the industry to feature the Waterdrop Screen, giving users a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%.

Besides that, the OPPO F9 is also the first in the industry to have Flower Petal Pattern design on its rear body (except Starry Purple which featured exclusive bead spray technology). The OPPO F9 offers three color options which includes Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple.

For more information on the OPPO F9, log onto
www.oppo.com/my


OPPO reveals continuous zoom lens and 5-axis OIS system for smartphones

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In the recent
OPPO Future Imaging Event
, OPPO introduced four technologies to be implemented in its future phones — an RGBW sensor, a continuous zoom lens, a 5-axis OIS system and an under-screen camera solution.

An all-new RGBW sensor

OPPO’s new image sensor uses a pixel array with four colours, calling it the RGBW sensor. With the additional white sub-pixels, the sensor will be able to receive 60% more light and reduce up to 35% of noise in images, resulting in better lowlight photos.

This was once introduced in the OPPO R7 Plus back in 2015, but it wasn’t perfect due to colour accuracy issues. To fix that, OPPO used Deep Trench Isolation (DTI) technology which adds blue barriers between photodiodes to avoid crosstalks between photodiodes, and also its proprietary Quadra-binning algorithm that prevents interpolation when each super pixel obtain white signals.

OPPO’s continuous zoom lens promises stable zoom and better image details

OPPO also unveiled a new module that supports continuous optical zoom equivalent to 85-200mm focal length. This removes the need for users to switch between sensors, eliminating sudden jumps in field of view. OPPO uses two ultra-thin, high-precision aspheric glass lenses to reduce light dispersion and replaces the ball-type motor with a guiding shaft motor that has higher precision and stability.

Simply put, users will be able to enjoy smoother zoom when using telephoto lenses without sacrificing image quality.

5-axis OIS – get better videos and photos with less shakiness

OPPO’s 5-axis OIS system consists of three parts — lens shifting, sensor shifting and sensor rolling. This combo provides 3x better stabilisation than your typical OIS camera modules and will offer better details around the edges of your images.

This is coupled with OPPO’s proprietary algorithm technology which further enhances stability and clarity when it comes to night or moving shots. The 5-axis OIS system will be commercialised in the first quarter of 2022.

Next-generation under-screen camera solution

OPPO’s new solution for an under-screen camera features a redesigned sub-pixel array of the camera area on the panel with transparent wiring, in addition to new imaging AI algorithms with diffraction compensation, de-haze function and more. We’ve covered this previously, you can read about it
here
.

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OPPO could introduce a foldable smartphone this November

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OPPO could launch its own foldable phone this November alongside the upcoming Reno7.

The phone is
tipped

to come with an 8-inch LRPO OLED display – we can expect it to fold like a
book

as demonstrated by the brand’s
prototype

from two years ago.

Under the hood should be a Snapdragon 888 chipset; while support for 120W of fast charging could also be present.

In the imaging department, we could see a 50MP main shooter, but no word on the other lenses that will make up the back camera setup. For selfies, reports are suggesting a 32MP shooter.

These are all rumours for now, but do watch this space as we bring you more updates on the product when more solid info arrives.

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OPPO could release a side pop-up selfie camera smartphone according to patents

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This is getting ridiculous at this point – in the pursuit of a notchless smartphone screen design, it appears OPPO has resigned to odd placements of their selfie cameras. A leaked patent shows a design that has the pop-up selfie module appear from the right side of the phone, where the volume rockers would be!

Image credit: CNIPA

The patent was spotted registered with the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) and if we look at the back of the phone, the selfie camera looks to be part of the back camera system – however, the lens only points towards the user, so no hopes of re-using the main camera as the selfie shooter here.

Image credit: CNIPA

Speaking of the setup, we see an interesting placement on the very edge of the back panel – it looks like this is to allow for the odd pop-up design. From here, we also see at least two more lenses while the third circle could resemble either another lens or a flashlight.

One reason for OPPO’s supposed new design could be to reduce device thickness – the side mock-ups make the phone look thinner than most phones with a pop-up selfie camera. There’s also little to no camera bulge at the back – perhaps OPPO is on to something after all.

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OPPO debuts world’s first under-display camera technology at MWC Shanghai 2019

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Just as promised, Chinese smartphone maker unveiled the world’s first under-display selfie camera technology at MWC Shanghai. Unsurprisingly, however, OPPO hasn’t revealed exactly when it will launch the first smartphone with an under-display camera. It has only promised that a device featuring the new technology will arrive “in the near future”.

OPPO’s under-display camera technology makes use of both a custom transparent material for the display as well as a custom camera sensor. The display area right above the camera sensor is made using a highly transparent material that has a redesigned pixel structure to allow light to easily pass to the camera sensor. As shown by the company’s
demo video
 last week, the screen area above the camera sensor works as normal when the camera is not in use.

The camera sensor, which is larger in size compared to conventional sensors, also has a large aperture that helps in gathering more light. Since having a screen in front of the camera sensor will have an obvious impact on the image quality, OPPO has come up with advanced algorithms that deal with haze removal, white balance, and HDR to make sure that the images are on par with those taken using more conventional selfie cameras.

It may be noted that OPPO isn’t the only smartphone maker that is working on bringing
under-display camera technology
 to the market. Rival Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is also planning to use the technology in its future devices.

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OPPO Enco Air now available in Malaysia for RM299

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Alongside the new Reno6 series, OPPO also launched its new wireless earbuds – the OPPO Enco Air.

Boasted as the world’s first TWS earbuds with high performance/low latency certificate from TUV Rheinland, the Enco Air promises a low 80ms transmission delay when in Game Mode.

An interesting half translucent design

We’ve already
seen
 the design of these earbuds when they were launched globally. It’s the same semi-translucent case with a matte finish, plus the earbuds have long stems and a semi-in-ear fit.

Apart from being equipped with Bluetooth 5.2, these earbuds also have a 12mm titanium-composite dynamic driver paired with a power bass booster – we should be expecting thumpy bass, clearer vocals and rich mid-range tones from these earbuds.

Fast charging offers 8 hours of playback

The Enco Air also has AI noise cancellation for better call quality, and supports fast charging; OPPO says 10 minutes of charging the case will provide you an additional 8 hours of playback. On a single charge, these earbuds can last 4 hours, but if you include the charging case, then they can last you up to 24 hours.

OPPO Enco Air is already on sale

The
 OPPO Enco Air
 can be purchased at any OPPO stores, its official online stores, authorised retail partners and e-commerce partners. You can get these earbuds in Misty White or Misty Black at RM299.

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OPPO Enco Air to launch on August 5

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Apart from the Reno6 series that is launching next week,
OPPO
 has also confirmed the launch of its new TWS earbuds, the OPPO Enco Air.

OPPO Enco Air may have an interesting case design

OPPO confirmed that these earbuds will be available in two colours – Misty Black and Misty White. They come in a rounded case with lids that are slightly translucent. The weight of the device is 40,4g, plus it supports Bluetooth 5.2 and is allegedly low-latency certified, so it should be good for gaming sessions too.

Improved fast charging

OPPO also revealed that these earbuds has a 12mm titanium composite dynamic driver, in addition to fast charging support. With just 10 minutes of charging, OPPO users can supposedly get an extra 8 hours of playback, but this is if you’re using it with the case. On a full charge, the earbuds can last you 4 hours max – similar to the
OPPO Enco X
.

These earbuds also has an IPX4 rating, but that’s all the confirmed specs we have so far. We’ll find out more during the launch next week on August 5.

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OPPO Enco Air2 Pro Review: solid audio quality for RM349

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Like Samsung, OPPO has been ramping up its efforts on wireless earbuds by almost introducing a new model alongside its hero phone models. In conjunction with its Reno8 series launch, the company introduced the Enco Air2 Pro, a pair of active noise cancellation earbuds that undercuts the competition with several premium features, and the sound quality it delivers to my ears certainly deserve the ‘Pro’ moniker.

Like the other Enco earbuds, the Air2 Pro’s charging case has the familiar pebble shaped bubble case with a transparent cover, the charging case has a glossy material that can get scratched after some time which I don’t approve of, it offers up to three additional full charges that amounts to a total 28 hours of listening time, but unfortunately doesn’t support Qi wireless charging.

Pop open the lid, the earbuds look generally the same like most other AirPods Pro inspired products and comes with a rather ugly Left and Right font carved on the in-ear detection sensors, the ear tips are made of silicone and feature a unique looking mesh, the pre-installed M size earbuds fit well on my ears but they unfortunately don’t isolate noise well, which you might want to swap them if you are particular about it.

The Enco Air2 Pro features a rather small capacitive touchpad for playback controls, though I would have preferred it to have it on the entire stem, fortunately I don’t really have a problem with it and they can be customized with short and long presses in the HeyMelody app, which can be downloaded on iOS and non-OPPO Android devices.

If you use an OPPO phone, you can use the earbuds as a camera shutter with a double tap on either side.

My listening experience on the Enco Air2 Pro is very pleasant, though it doesn’t have the best ANC performance in class as I can still detect audible noise coming into my ears even when music is playing at 70% volume, the audio quality is quite on par with earbuds priced twice its price, the 12.4mm Titanum Diaphragm Driver and large rear chamber allows deep punchy bass to be presented on tracks such as Post Malone’s ‘Wow’.

I usually leave the Enco Live sound effects on the HeyMelody app to the Original sound profile for general listening, you can choose the Bass Boost effect that strengthens the lower frequencies but compromise vocals, or the Clear Vocals effect to enhance vocals while compromising on low and high frequencies.

During the review period, I never managed to drain the earbuds’ battery completely, as my regular 2 hours listening time with ANC on will leave me 70% of battery when I end my session, which should generally offer a good 6 hours of continuous listening time on a single charge, turning off ANC will supposedly gain you an extra hour if you really want to stretch its battery life.

At RM349, the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro is an absolute steal for its excellent sound quality and features that undercuts more expensive rivals just like any ChiFi products, it unfortunately falls short in ANC performance and sound isolation, which is expected for the price you are paying for, but this is nonetheless a really good ‘Pro’ budget wireless earbuds.

Click
here
 to purchase the OPPO Enco Air2 Pro.

OPPO Enco Air2 Pro Review

At RM349, the Enco Air2 Pro undercuts its expensive earbuds with an excellent sound quality and battery life.

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OPPO Enco Air2 Pro

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The Goods

Plays most music genres well with good clarity and punchy bass

Customizable touch controls

Bluetooth 5.2

Good battery life

The Bads

Charging case scratches easily

Slight sound bleed

Average ANC performance and sound isolation

No aptX

 7.0

Average Score

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OPPO is set to launch the Enco Free wireless earbuds on December 26

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Everyone is coming out with their own wireless earbuds, including OPPO with the Enco Free true wireless earbuds that are set to launch on December 26.

Ahead of the launch, the wireless earbuds have been revealed through leaked images, giving us a preview on how they’ll look like. While there are brands like Samsung and Sony that have slightly different designs, OPPO’s Enco Free design doesn’t stray far from the Apple AirPods.

One thing though; OPPO made sure that its design can be differentiated at once by including a silver strip in the center of the case. As for the earbuds, OPPO also included a narrow silver strip at the back of the earbuds.

The Enco Free will be integrated with AI-based noise cancellation. It can also detect when users are wearing the earbuds, so it can automatically pause playback when one of them are taken out.

The Oppo Enco Free will launch in China first but is said to arrive in the Malaysian market in January 2020 for the price of RM499.

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OPPO Enco Free is another AirPods lookalike, but with sliding controls and a lower price tag

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Today, OPPO has released the OPPO Enco Free wireless earbuds for RM499, available in black and white.

Similar to many other wireless earbuds, the Enco Free can automatically connect to your phones when you open the case — provided you’ve paired it to your phone beforehand. It also comes with an AI uplink noise cancellation which can offer better call quality.

Despite the earbuds not having wireless charging, they do come with different sizes of silicone ear tips, so you can pick one that actually fits your ears. While there are a few basic controls like double-tapping to play/pause music and long-pressing to activate voice assistant, the Enco Free also comes with sliding controls. Sliding on the left earbud will let you adjust the volume or your playback while sliding on the right will let you go to the previous/next track.

The Enco Free is reported to come with up to 5 hours of music playback without its charging case and up to 25 hours with the case. Unfortunately, it doesn’t come with wireless charging.

You can get the Enco Free at all OPPO Concept Stores, OPPO online site, OPPO chain store partners and e-commerce partners’ store.

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OPPO Enco W31 Review: Affordable earbuds done right

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OPPO recently released its second earbuds, the OPPO Enco W31 true wireless headphones. Whether it’s its design or its internal specs, the Enco W31 is quite different as compared to OPPO’s previous earbuds, the
OPPO Enco Free
. So, is the Enco W31 worthy of its value? Let’s find out.

Design

You can tell the difference between the Enco W31 and the Enco Free at first glance. The Enco W31 is unlike many earbuds out there; they come in a round charging case with a matte finish. The first thing I thought of when I look at these earbuds was, “Hmm, aren’t these familiar?” The Enco W31 reminded me of the AirPods Pro, but once I had a closer look, I realize they have their differences on both front and back. Still, these earbuds look just as premium as Apple’s and are really light.

OPPO is also smart to have included a few different sizes of ears tips in the box so that they fit different ear sizes. I used the default earbuds and they were comfortable and secure; even when I shook my head vigorously, they didn’t budge. Also, these earbuds don’t have active noise cancellation, but the in-ear design did help to remove some of the external noises. In terms of water and dust resistance, the Enco W31 is also better than the previous model due to its IP54 rating — the Enco Free doesn’t have a dust resistance rating.

Controls

The controls on the Enco W31 are quite straightforward and easy to remember, but I kind of wish that OPPO included the volume control on the stem just like the Enco Free. Still, OPPO made sure all the essential controls are there; tapping thrice activates the voice assistant and tapping twice lets me answer/end a call. I can also double-tap on the right earbud to change tracks and double tap on the left earbud if I want to switch between audio modes.

Unlike the
 Jabra Elite 75t
 that doesn’t allow me to use the left earbud independently, the Enco W31 doesn’t face this issue. I can still play music with one earbud in my ear, and its wearing detection automatically plays/pauses my music when I remove one of the earbuds. However, if I remove both earbuds and put them back on, the music won’t automatically resume.

Features

The Enco W31 also comes with binaural audio transmission; using a Bluetooth 5.0 chip, audio signals are transmitted to both earbuds simultaneously for a low-latency experience. OPPO also claimed that it has an adaptive anti-jamming technology to reduce latency; since I haven’t experienced any audio-lagging up till the time of writing, I stand by OPPO’s words.

Audio performance

While design and controls are important factors, audio quality should be the first in the list; the OPPO Enco W31 doesn’t disappoint when it comes to audio, especially in its bass mode. I’ve mentioned the left earbud that lets me toggle between audio modes; there are two audio modes — balanced mode and bass mode. I prefer its bass mode because it’s really thumpy and not overbearing. It doesn’t crackle at high volumes, but I wouldn’t recommend going max
unless destroying your eardrums is your ultimate goal.
The balanced mode is decent, but I’m just more into the other mode. However, the high frequencies can be improved because it feels slightly screechy to me and can be unpleasant when I’m listening to music for a long time.

Microphone performance

The OPPO Enco W31 doesn’t have ANC, but it does have dual-microphone beam forming and electronic noise cancellation which allows better call quality. It’s great for calls whether you’re outdoor or indoor; even with moderately loud music in the background, I had no issues with phone calls.

Battery life

Now, I’ve come to realize that battery life is almost as important to me as audio quality — mainly because I like to game extensively and it frustrates me when my wireless earbuds run out of battery. These earbuds can last me about 3 hours in a single charge, but there are days when I wished for longer battery life. If I include the charging case, the Enco W31 can last me up to 15 hours which is good, but not as great as the premium
Jabra Elite 75t
 that offers 28 hours of playback. Still, OPPO is quite thoughtful with the battery features; 10-minute of charging will give me over an hour of music playback and if I’m forgetful (I’m not, I swear) and accidentally leave the earbuds out of their charging case, the automatic sleep mode will be triggered to save battery.

Verdict

For a pair of earbuds that is priced at RM259, the
OPPO Enco W31
 definitely caught my attention. It has good audio quality, a comfortable design, and decent battery life; I also get useful features like quick charging and automatic sleep mode. If I’m looking for an affordable pair of earbuds, I will definitely include the Enco W31 in my list of choices.

The Good

Good bass

Comfortable

Dust and water-resistant

Simple controls

The Not So Good

Harsh highs

No volume controls

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OPPO Enco W51 with active noise-cancellation launched in Malaysia

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OPPO has just launched their Enco W51 wireless, bringing to the country the brand’s first pair with active noise-cancellation technology.

To be more specific, OPPO employs the hybrid active noise-cancellation method which places microphones on the outside and inside of the earbuds to block noise. It’s so effective that OPPO claims have a noise reduction depth of 35dB.

The W51 comes in a flat, clamshell charging case that’s capable of wireless Qi charging. OPPO claims that the earbuds offer 9 hours of listening time, or 8.5 hours with noise cancellation enabled. The earbuds come in Floral White, and Starry
Blue plus
, the earbuds have led lights that surround the back vent, just above the stem.

The earbuds also come with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity which offers low-latency dual-transmission audio, which is useful for watching videos and gaming.

The OPPO Enco W51 is priced at RM369 and is available to purchase at OPPO’s concept and brand stores, as well as
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 via
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OPPO Enco W51 wireless ANC earbuds coming to Malaysia soon

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If you’re in the market for a pair of wireless earbuds, OPPO is launching the Enco W51 – a follow-up to the
Enco W31
 launched recently –  in Malaysia soon and touts true noise cancellation technology.

More specifically, the Enco W51 comes with Hybrid Active Noise Control tech which allows the earbuds to reduce surrounding noise while you listen to music. The feature is apparently so good, it can cut out up to 35dB of noise.

OPPO’s announcement comes with a teaser poster which shows off an all-white pair of earbuds that come with a pronounced ear bud and stem design. There also looks to be light that comes out from the earbud,
particularly
 surrounding the back vent.

OPPO
 hasn’t quite announced the exact date the Enco W51 will be arriving, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated when more information comes.

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OPPO announced the Enco X with hybrid ANC

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Alongside the new Find X3 series, OPPO launched its latest wireless earbuds, the
Enco X
.

Enco X promises authentic, high-quality audio

The Enco X is a pair of earbuds that look similar to the AirPods Pro, but it’s available in two colours — Black and White. OPPO collaborated with Dynaudio to create these TWS earphones, promising impressive audio quality via a coaxial dual-driver design and a triple-layered composite dynamic driver.

OPPO adds four noise cancellation settings

In addition to a triple-mic noise control algorithm, the Enco X also has hybrid active noise cancellation that provides four settings to users — you can pick maximum noise cancellation to remove external noise, or transparency mode if you’d like to be aware of your surroundings.

With OPPO’s new Binaural Low-Latency Bluetooth Transmission, these earbuds supposedly have ultra-low latency optimisation and offers better audiovisual synchronisation. You can also use it for up to four hours with its ANC feature turned on; 20 hours if you pair it with the charging case.

The Enco X is available at €179 – its local pricing and availability have not been revealed yet, but if we were to convert the currency, these earbuds will cost you about RM880.

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OPPO Enco X Review: TWS earbuds with excellent noise cancellation

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OPPO’s latest offering is a pair of TWS earbuds called the Enco X; they’re co-created with Dynaudio and unlike the
Enco W31
 that we reviewed previously, the Enco X comes with active noise cancellation. But can they keep up with their competitors? Let’s find out.

Enco X brings back OPPO’s classic design

The
 Enco X
 has a premium-looking case, but its glossy finish also means your fingerprint marks will be all over the case and you’ll need to clean it often. Its oval case is paired with a charging port at the bottom and a function button on the side for waiting. OPPO also included the circular metal frame that was seen on OPPO’s first-generation MP3 X3.

Earbuds-wise, most will agree that the Enco X is similar to the AirPods Pro — you get an in-ear design with silicone tips and short stems with charging contacts at the bottom. However, they’re lighter than the AirPods Pro and has an IP54 rating.

Controls and features

Needless to say, the Enco X works best with OPPO phones. When they’re connected to the phone, I can see the battery percentage of each earbuds; change earbuds functions and turn on in-ear detection. The only downside is the inability to perform functions using single-tap — OPPO designed them this way because users tend to accidentally tap their earbuds at times.

In terms of noise cancellation, the Enco X has four settings — noise cancellation off, transparency, noise cancellation and max noise cancellation. By using the touch and hold function, you can switch between these modes, but you can also choose to deselect some of them if you prefer less options.

I also like the multi-device switching feature that’s available on the Enco X. I can pair with up to 5 different devices and also switch between the most recent two devices just by touching and holding either one of the earbuds for three seconds. This makes it really convenient for when I want to switch between phones or even laptops.

Noise cancellation > sound quality

The Enco X isn’t too shabby, but the sound separation can be improved and those who prefer bass-heavy sound profile will say that these earbuds aren’t punchy or thumpy enough. Gaming sessions were okay; audio-lag was noticeable at times, but I could always hear both my teammates and the gaming effects clearly.

The noise cancellation on the Enco X is impressive, especially when I use the max noise cancellation feature. External noise are completely blocked out, unless someone chooses to scream at the top of their lungs. Transparency mode does it job too; I can clearly hear my surroundings when I’m out and about.

The mic on these earbuds doesn’t disappoint, calls and voice chats have been clear and crisp. As the Enco X comes with three mics in each earbuds, noise cancellation during calls proved to be effective. Despite music playing in the background, the receiving end could only hear my voice.

Battery life – nothing to shout about

These earbuds last longer than the Enco W31, offering up to 4 hours with max noise cancellation switched on. When paired with the charging case, the Enco X gives me about 25 hours of music playback as advertised, and I can also charge it wirelessly or via a USB-C port.

Verdict

At the time of writing, the Enco X costs €179 — its local pricing hasn’t been revealed yet. However, we’re expecting it to be priced between RM600-RM750, which makes it a less expensive option compared to premium pairs like the AirPods Pro and
Jabra Elite 85t
. Though I prefer the Elite 85t over the Enco X, these earbuds are impressive given their pricing.

UPDATE: The OPPO Enco X is priced at RM699.

Good

Impressive noise cancellation

Comfortable fit

Clear mic

Not So Good

Audio sounds recessed

Fingerprint magnet

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Oppo extends their mid-range line up with the K-series, starting with the Oppo K1

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After producing a number of remarkable smartphones, Oppo continues to extend their portfolio with a new mid-range smartphone series, known as the K-series. On 10th October in China, the K-series will begin with the unveiling of the Oppo K1.

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This device comes with a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with 2340 x 1080 pixels and might feature an in-display fingerprint scanner. This indicates that you only need to tap the screen to unlock it. In terms of colors, rumour has it that the Oppo K1 might come in Silver, Blue and Red, or the glass rear may be in gradient colors.

The Oppo K1 uses Snapdragon 660 processor and will come in either a 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage or a 6GB RAM with 128GB internal storage. It will run on Android 8.1 Oreo OS, fueled by a 3500mAh non-removable battery. For those who like taking pictures, the Oppo K1 has 16MP primary sensor combined with a 2MP secondary sensor at its rear. As for those who love capturing themselves more than others, the front camera has 25MP sensor, ensuring you get awesome selfies.

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OPPO F11 Pro gets upgraded with a 128GB variant but still remains the same RM1,299 price!

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If you’ve been eyeing an OPPO F11 Pro, now’s probably a good time to get it; because OPPO has released sweetened the deal when you purchase the phone.

OPPO has introduced a new 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage variant of the F11 Pro – but get this, it costs exactly the same as the one with 64GB internal storage, at RM1,299! Now that’s a steal!

But this doesn’t mean that the 64GB variant will be obsolete; OPPO is offering a one-year extended device warranty and another one-year screen protection warranty that’s worth up to RM198. That’s right, it’s a win for you regardless which variant you choose.

To recap, the OPPO F11 Pro is equipped with a Mediatek Helio P70 chipset, a 48MP main shooter that’s paired with a 5MP ToF lens; along with a 16MP pop-up front camera. Our tests with camera yielded great image quality and so it should with a 48MP camera.

It has a 4,000mAh battery that’s charged via a microUSB cable and it supports VOOC 3.0 flash charge. To add to the premium feel of the phone is an in-screen fingerprint scanner too.

The phone is available in two colours – Thunder Black and Aurora Green (we say go for the green). You can purchase both variants of the phone on the OPPO Official Online Store, Lazada and Shopee.

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OPPO F11 Review: Reliability personified

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Last month saw the launch of the OPPO F11 Pro to much fanfare – it was lauded mainly for its sleek design, impressive camera performance and relatively low price tag. OPPO has taken notice and, a month on, has released the OPPO F11, without the Pro. One begs the question as to why they’ve decided to launch this phone – could it be because every series needs
the
regular, non-pro version of the phone; or could it be that the F11 provides the necessities found in its elder brother, all for a lower price?

Comparing the F11 Pro and the F11, there are a few differences to note – the most obvious being that the F11 has a drop notch display, while the F11 Pro has a full screen panel. Yes, that means that the F11 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera and the F11 doesn’t – no big deal. Plus, both pones sport a 6.5-inch IPS LCD screen anyway.

Over on the back is the same gradient fish that’s accented with an ‘S’-like shimmer. What’s also left unchanged is the dual-lens camera setup (48MP main + 5MP depth sensor) – and we’re glad to say that at this price range, the OPPO F11 takes great photos during both day; but as you may have suspected, night-time photography suffers a bit. With no change in the settings, images came out with obvious noise – turning on ‘Nightscape’ mode does sharpen images a little, but it’s still a let down.

The phone’s heavily-advertised 48MP is, for the most part, decent. When set to 48MP mode, images are shot in an 4:3 aspect ratio; and in terms of quality, at least at first glance, the 48MP mode does marginally better than the default 12MP; but the difference is negligible. 48MP does come in handy when you’re uploading your photos online, when compression happens – your images would fare better than your 12MP snaps. But we go back again to its price point – at RM1,099, the OPPO F11 still does a good job in this aspect.

What is a bit of an issue is the phone’s portrait mode and its bokeh effect – when snapping human subjects, the bokeh can eat up parts of person’s hair; however, when snapping objects, portrait images turn out fine. The camera module at the back does protrude quite conspicuously – this wasn’t an issue on the F11 Pro, but then again it is a thicker device than the regular F11. But as long as it takes great photos, I’m not complaining.

The phone’s 16MP selfie camera is another selling point being pushed by OPPO, and while it’s capable, it doesn’t amaze either. I tried out its AI capabilities and it does a good job at making look palatable. But like most budget or mid-ranged snappers, it performs well with proper lighting, and suffers in low-light situations. Grainy is the word you’re looking for and if you’re an avid selfie taker, you’re likely to know your way around getting good lighting anyways.

Moving on to the brains of the operation – a Mediatek Helio P70 chipset; it isn’t the most powerful chipset in the market, but coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage, general usage faired well and response was snappy. When it comes to gaming, the phone managed to handle PUBG: Mobile on medium graphic settings quite well – very rarely were there dips in framerates, and the phone stayed relatively cool even after a couple hours of gaming.

We reckon this is thanks in part to OPPO’s Game Space app that has PUBG: Mobile as one of its supported titles – Game Space optimizes the game so that it runs better on the device. You can also manually set your device to ‘Competitive Mode’ within Game Space to allow the phone to pump more power when gaming.

And game you should as the OPPO F11 comes with a sizable 4,020mAh battery – we were able to get a full day of heavy usage along with frequent navigation and about three hours of gaming. The phone supports 20W VOOC Flash Charge 3.0; despite using a microUSB port, charging speeds were great, if you use the charging brick and cable provided of course. My device went from 10% to 100% in about an hour, which is respectable.

The OPPO F11 ships with ColorOS 6 based on Android 9 – and boy oh boy am I glad there’s an app tray (I’m looking at you Vivo and Xiaomi) which was absent in prior versions of the OS. It’s not the most refined app tray around (read One UI), but it is basic and it works. Another useful feature is the Smart Sidebar – simply swipe from left or right depending on your configuration and you’ll bring up quick access buttons for apps that you might want, well, quick access to.

Like the F11 Pro, the phone comes with a back-mounted fingerprint scanner and a bottom-facing speaker; it’s horrendous but thankfully it has a headphone jack as its saving grace when it comes to audio.

I’ve been using the OPPO F11 now for about two weeks and it’s proved its worth and more – we like to judge devices in relation to how much it costs, and we say the OPPO F11 well justifies its RM1,099 price tag – all while keeping in mind that this costs less than its closest competitor, the Vivo V15, which I think is similar in many aspects.

Verdict

The OPPO F11 is by no means a slouch despite its price. It’s an affordable mid-range phone that packs the essentials and then some. Its impressive battery life is something OPPO will be proud of – coupled with its responsiveness and steady performance, the OPPO F11 is a worthy daily driver.

But, if you can spare an extra RM200, we say you might as well get its bigger brother the OPPO F11 Pro. Plus, the 128GB internal storage variant of the phone is now priced the same as the 64GB version. For the extra RM200, you get a notch-less display and 6GB RAM.

You can purchase both the OPPO F11 and F11 Pro at the official Shopee page here for RM1,099 and RM1,299 respectively.

The Good

Impressive battery life

Bright display

Practical ColorOS 6

Good day-time photography

Decent performance

Affordable price

The Not So Good

Grainy night-time photography

Bulging back camera module

Abysmal audio quality

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OPPO F5 to come in three variants

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The OPPO F5 is currently in the pipeline for South East Asian markets, and most of us are definitely looking forward to the upcoming device by the Chinese manufacturer as it will feature its own proprietary Beauty AI technology for selfies. Speaking of which, a Thai retail poster of the handset has been leaked, and we now know that there will be three variants of the OPPO F5.

Let’s get the similarities out of the way first. All three variants will of course feature the Beauty AI technology by OPPO, the same 6-inch display on the front with minimal bezels, likely the same Snapdragon 660 processor underneath the hood and the same rear camera.

The regular variant of the OPPO F5 will come with 4GB of RAM, while the OPPO F5 6GB variant will pack 6GB of RAM like its name states. That should be the only difference that separate both the OPPO F5 and the OPPO F5 6GB. There’s one more variant known as the OPPO F5 Youth, which unlike the other two, only sports one 16MP camera on the front instead of a dual selfie camera setup.

All three devices will likely make an appearance in Malaysian markets. The OPPO F5 is slated to be launched some time in November.

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OPPO F5 with full screen display and intelligent selfie cam in tow

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OPPO’s emphasis of selfie quality has been apparent for quite some time now. Why compete with the elite when you can conquer an aspect of a smartphone? That’s what the company did that makes it the 4th largest smartphone maker in the world. OPPO is planning to up the ante with an upcoming full screen display handset, plus an AI selfie technology to assist with the front facing camera.

The OPPO F5 has finally been teased by the Chinese manufacturer after a bunch of speculations about it making a full screen display smartphone. Like shown above, the teaser image does not tell us much about what to expect. What we can confirm is that the phone will sport a near bezel-less display on the front, likely to be of Full HD+ resolution in a 16:9 aspect ratio. The phone will also use AI to analyze selfies, down to specific details such as a person’s skin tone, gender, age and environmental lighting conditions. This will definitely enhance the typical high megapixel count selfie cameras that OPPO currently possesses on its smartphones.

The OPPO F5 will be hitting India and South East Asian markets which includes Malaysia pretty soon. The phone will likely feature a mid range Snapdragon processor like the SD660, along with some respectable specs across the board.

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Oppo F7 will be available in Malaysia on 24 April 2018, priced at RM1,399

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Oppo has officially launched a new addition to its F-series with the Oppo F7. Oppo is using AI to enhance how we take pictures and take smartphone technology to the next level. The phone also uses AI to improve selfie photography in addition to many other AI enabled features.

The main feature of the phone is its 24MP high-resolution camera, pictures taken has a higher-range of details, luminance and colour levels, whether its shot in bright or dark areas. The HDR capabilities alongside the AI Beauty 2.0 allow the phone to make improved age and gender beautification effects. A.I. Beauty 2.0 technology scans 296 facial points, allowing for accurate facial recognition capabilities. This allows the phone to detect the person’s age, gender, skin colour and skin type to fine-tune the selfie image when taken. Users can also use AR Stickers to add more fun to your selfies, adding things like cute animals or a movie star like features.

The Oppo F7 comes with a 6.2-inch FHD+ Super Full View Screen, which gives more colourful, vivid and immersive viewing experience. The screen is also a 19:9 aspect ratio screen, giving you more room to enjoy your video content and gaming. Other than that, it comes equipped with a 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, and a MediaTek Helio P60 processor. Powering the device is a 3400mAh battery and Android 8.1 alongside ColorOS 5.0 which uses AI for better system management.

The Oppo F7 comes in three colours, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver, and a special Diamon Black edition, it will be officially available on 21 April 2018 and will be priced at RM1,399.

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Oppo F9 is now open for pre-orders with a price of RM1,399

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Oppo has officially introduced the Oppo F9 in Malaysia, the direct successor to the Oppo F7 which comes with improved cameras, and better VOOC fast charging.

The phone comes equipped with a MediaTek P60 processor which is said to be on par with the mid-range Snapdragon processors, and it is also a power efficient processor. Other than that it comes with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage which can be extended to 256GB without using up a SIM card slot. In the camera department, the rear houses a 16MP sensor with a f/1.8 aperture and a 2MP sensor which is used to calculate depth to offer better bokeh shots. On the front is a 25MP sensor with a f/2.0 aperture, it also supports face unlock aside from the fingerprint sensor on the back.

Oppo has also mentioned that they have improved its VOOC charging which can now give the phone 2 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging it. The phone supports charging of 20 watts which is one of the highest charging rates for a phone.

The Oppo F9 will be open for pre-orders starting 16 August 2018 to 29 August 2018 on Oppo’s Official Concept Stores and authorised dealers or from their official online partners like Lazada, 11street and
Shopee
 for RM1,399. Pre-order customers can pick up their phones on 30 August 2018 when it officially releases.

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OPPO F9 Review: More than Just Looking Pretty

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It wasn’t too long ago that OPPO introduced the F7 selfie phone, which I’ve previously expressed my satisfaction with the improvements it had over its predecessors. However, as the sub RM1500 smartphone category competition gets more intense, it led to the introduction of the OPPO F9, its an iterative update to the F7 with an interesting gradient color design, dual rear cameras, a smaller and less annoying waterdrop display notch, and support for VOOC Flash Charging, that’s a lot of stuffs  added to an already great mid-range device, but is it really a much better device than the F7?

Yes. I absolutely welcome some changes to the F9’s design, especially the less obstructive display notch and reduced bezels, the F9 has a 6.3-inch display that stretches to 90.3% of the body ratio, it is a very manageable device when using one handed, brightness and viewing angles are good when using outdoors, color reproduction is also better than the F7’s display.

The frame is plastic and coated with a glossy gradient finish that makes it look extremely unique, my Sunrise Red version has a gradient color mix of red and purple, which I admire and tend to show off a lot to my friends. My unit also comes with a very attractive diamond texture design on the back when exposed to light, OPPO calls it a flower petal design which I kind of disagree with the name, you also get the same effect if you opt for the Twilight Blue color option, and personally I love the Starry Purple color the most but it isn’t available here.

Otherwise, there isn’t much changes on the phone’s hardware, it still has a headphone jack and uses a MicroUSB port for charging. Like its predecessor, the F9 uses a MediaTek P60 processor and is supported by 6GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage, the tri-card SIM tray is still present which is great for people who wants to use two SIM cards and expand storage at the same time, battery size has been slightly increased to 3500mAh, and it ships with a newer version of ColorOS software based on Android 8.1.

OPPO’s software experience can be both a love and hate affair, depending on one’s preference, I don’t like how my apps arrangement gets messed up when I install and remove an app, it involves a lot of scrolling not unless I group them into folders, and there’s no easy way to create a home screen just for widgets. Therefore, I use a custom launcher to keep my home screen organized with a few apps that I usually access.

Despite that, ColorOS has a couple of neat features I appreciate, the full screen multitasking feature gives me some quick access to apps and features when I’m on a full screen app, you also get to choose three different gesture navigation methods if you don’t want to use the standard system soft keys. Lastly, the Game Space feature helps blocking nasty notifications when I want an uninterrupted gaming experience.

Many of us have been skeptical about MediaTek powered phones, the OPPO F9 is an exceptionally well optimized device with the P60 chip, it shows no signs of slowing down after a few days and no lags in resource intensive apps such as Facebook. In addition, the OPPO F9 doesn’t heat up terribly when gaming for extended periods, it is the most reliable Mediatek powered smartphone that I have ever tested.

The OPPO F9’s main camera may have gotten a secondary sensor, however its merely a 2MP depth sensor that helps measure bokeh more accurately on photos, the main 16MP f/1.8 sensor is the very same hardware brought over from the F7, which we have found it to be very impressive in our review and it yields very much the same results on the F9, color and details are excellent when used in good lighting, it also does well in brightly lit indoors but falls short on dim lighting conditions.

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The front 25MP selfie camera is hands down one of the best that I have ever come across, apart from its overdone beautify effects, it takes extremely detailed selfies that you can use it for prints, and if you seriously require some beautifying job when making video calls, the camera software allows you to activate the effect when using certain apps. Furthermore, it also does a pretty decent job in detecting my face when using Face Unlock in low light.

When I reviewed the OPPO F7, it had decent power efficiency despite merely sporting a 3400mAh battery, I fortunately got the same satisfaction when I’m using the F9 for heavy social media browsing, two hours of mobile hotspot, an hour of Netflix bingeing, I usually get around 45-55% of juice left when I end my day and I’ll only need to charge it around noon the next day if I didn’t plug in before bed time, VOOC Flash Charge is a great advantage that will get the phone charged really fast if you happen to run out of juice, hence you don’t need to worry about forgetting to plug in your phone if you ever do.

With the OPPO F9, the company is once again showing that it can make great and value for money mid-range phones, the phone continues to excel what the F series is great at while improving design and hardware features without requiring users to pay more, while it does seem like a rather attractive deal for RM1399, OPPO does face tough competition in that price range, especially when devices like Xiaomi’s POCOPHONE F1 surfaces out of the blue at this point of time, offering much superior hardware internals yet priced cheaper than the OPPO F9.

The OPPO F9 is available for purchase now at
Shopee
.

The Good

Unique gradient color design

Less annoying display notch

VOOC Flash Charge

Decent battery life

Tri-slot SIM tray

Great cameras

The Not so Good

Uses Micro USB

Unpolished software

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Oppo Find 9 may be released next year

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Remember the Oppo Find 9 that was unveiled not that long ago? According to Mobile Dad, this device should have been launched in September but it didn’t happen as planned. Now a new report out of China is suggesting that the device won’t be coming until next year, and it will be equipped with a Snapdragon 810.

The reports claim that this new device will be revised to use the latest Qualcomm’s upcoming SD 820 SoC, which the chip giant says doesn’t have SD810-like overheating issues, and is expected to be released in Q1 2016. This adds Oppo Find 9 to the list of devices, which includes the Xiaomi Mi5, which are rumored to feature the chipset.

However, there are other rumored specs of the Oppo device include a 5.5-inch 2K display, 4GB RAM, 21MP rear camera, a fingerprint sensor, and Android Lollipop OS. And if this Snapdragon 820 is true, it wouldn’t be a far stretch to say that the flagship would likely use the SoC’s Ultrasonic Fingerprint recognition technology.

SOURCE:
Mobile Dad

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Oppo Find 9 might feature Super VOOC, offers full charge in just 15 minutes

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Chinese phone maker, Oppo is bringing back their Find series where the last phone was released was in 2014 and came with the highest-end Qualcomm chip at the time. This year, they are releasing the Find 9, not only will it come with flagship specs it will come with their upgraded Super VOOC quick charging.

Similar to Dash Charge on the OnePlus phones, VOOC is able to output 20W of power and charge your phone from 0 to 75% in just 30 minutes. With Super VOOC, Oppo has claimed that it will be able to charge a 2500mAh battery in just 15 minutes or 45% in just 5 minutes. If this is true, it would currently be the fastest charging technology on any smartphone. That’s not all, last year’s MWC, they showed off a new camera technology called 5X Precision Optical Zoom which will allow user use the 5X zoom without loss of quality.

There might be a high chance we will be seeing both the charging and camera technology in the new Find 9 phone when it releases. Let’s hope that these technologies will also be seen in their sister companies, OnePlus and Vivo.

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OPPO Find 9 to be fully charged in 15 minutes, VOOC charging

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OPPO has introduced its own Super VOOC Charging technology, and now the upcoming OPPO Find 9 is said to charge to 100% in just 15 minutes, from a leaked ad courtesy of the folks at GizmoChina. OPPO’s own fast charging technology is said to charge 5 times faster than a conventional charger.

The Super VOOC Charging tech was showcased and demonstrated by OPPO at the recent MWC, and it was done with a 2,500mAh battery, which tells us that the OPPO Find 9 might pack a battery of around the same capacity, which will be disappointing if it turns out to be true, considering that the Find 9 is expected to have a flagship spec sheet laid out when it launches.

So far, the OPPO Find 9 is rumored to sport a Full HD display, a Snapdragon 820 under the hood alongside 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. A 16MP/4MP pair of rear and front facing cameras are said to be in place as well. Also, a more premium version of the Find 9 is rumored to be launched as well, with a QHD display and packed with either 4GB or 6GB of RAM. What do you think?

Source:
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OPPO Find N foldable phone first official look

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After months of
speculation and rumors
, OPPO has finally teased their first foldable smartphone – the OPPO Find N. As we get closer to OPPO’s Inno Day on December 15th more and more information has been released about upcoming OPPO devices, so let’s take a look at what we should expect from their latest foldable smartphone.

The OPPO Find N looks very similar to Samsung’s Galaxy Fold series, with the same foldable mechanism and display design, and although no other information was revealed, you could spot a few details like the power and volume buttons on the sides and a USB-C port on the bottom.

OPPO also did reveal in a
press release
 that the device will contain “fast charging, high refresh rates, mobile photography covering several focal lengths, and have 5G connectivity”. Additionally, according to
Engadget
, OPPO did mention that the Find N would feel good to hold, be simple to use and that they solved the screen creasing and durability issues.

The OPPO Find N is expected to be fully revealed at OPPO’s Inno Day later this month, but we cannot say for sure. What we do know however it is that OPPO will announce their own Smart Glasses, Neural Processing Unit (NPU), and a smartphone with a retractable rear camera, so we will be sure to update you with any further news.

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OPPO Find N: the foldable phone created for ultimate efficiency

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After four years of research and development along with six generations of prototypes, OPPO has officially
launched
 its first foldable smartphone —
OPPO Find N
. Right of the bat, the company’s long-awaited foldable phone already offers an almost non-visible crease display, a total of five cameras, and guarantees increased efficiency.

Display

The OPPO Find N isn’t overwhelmingly big, if anything, the size is just right — the outer display is only 5.49-inches with an aspect ratio of 18:9 when folded whereas the inner display is 7.1-inches with an aspect ratio of 8.4:9 when unfolded. Both displays are AMOLED panels with the outer display supporting 60Hz while the inner display has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz.

The inner and outer displays can also hit a peak brightness of 1,000 nits.

Design

During the launch session, it was explained why the phone took so long to perfect and it was because OPPO really wanted to eliminate the creasing issues seen in foldable phones. Although the crease can’t be completely eliminated, the company found a way to make the crease barely visible by creating the
Flexion Hinge
. This hinge is made out of a whopping 136 components and creates a waterdrop-shape at the fold, making the crease 80% less noticeable.

Below is a comparison picture of a competitor’s foldable phone and the OPPO Find N:

The
Flexion Hinge
also allows a FlexForm mode which helps the phone hold an angle of between 50° to 120°; with this, the phone can act as its own tripod stand during photography or video call sessions.

Specs

Under the hood, this foldable phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 chip — similar to the Galaxy Z Fold3, paired with either 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage or 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. The phone UI has also been optimised so that you can achieve ultimate efficiency with its Split Screen mode; to enable Split Screen mode, you simply have to swipe down the center of the screen with two fingers compared to the conventional 5 step process.

Camera

In terms of imaging, the phone sports a triple camera setup which consists of a 50MP main camera, a 16MP ultrawide camera, and a 13MP telephoto camera. There is also a 32MP selfie camera on both the outer and inner display.

Battery

The smartphone packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 33W SuperVOOC wired charging and 15W AirVOOC wireless charging; along with 10W reverse wireless charging.

Availability

The OPPO Find N will be available in three colours — White, Black and Purple and retails from 7699 Yuan (around RM5117) for the 8GB+256GB model and 8999 Yuan (RM5981) for the 12GB+512GB model. The smartphone will be available in China starting from 23 December and while it’s availability in Malaysia is unknown, we will be sure to update you on any changes so stay tuned.

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Oppo Find X is now available for pre-order in Malaysia with a price of RM3,699

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One of the most anticipated phone launches of 2018 has finally happened and it is the Oppo Find X, the company’s first phone that comes with a full body display and a motorized camera that slides out similar to the Vivo Nex.

The phone comes with a stunning design which Oppo is calling a panoramic design with 3D structured light, making the Find X a beautiful piece of technological art. Oppo uses COP flexible screen packing technology in the phone to bring the screen ratio to 93.8% with curved edges. Perhaps the main attraction of the phone is its sliding cameras, where the cameras that are hidden in the body of the phone and will slide out when in photography mode or when unlocking the phone, as it does not have a fingerprint sensor and uses the facial recognition.

Once the mechanism slides out, it will reveal the 25MP front camera and the 16MP+20MP sensors on the rear. The mechanism also hides the other sensors like the Flood Illuminator, Infrared camera, proximity sensor, Dot projector, Receiver and RGB camera. There is also a 3D structure light which will project 15,000 dots to build a complete 3D model of the user’s face. It also has a higher level of security compared to the tradition fingerprint sensor and thanks to the advancement that Oppo made in this field, it is not faster and safer to unlock the phone.

Oppo has also worked on the phones blacklight photography, thanks to the Sensor HDR 2.0, it can now make the subject and background more distinct when taking a selfie. It also has AI Scene Recognition which can identify scenes and objects to optimize the image, making it vibrant and more clear.

The Find X comes equipped with the latest Snapdragon 845 processor, 6.42-inch AMOLED display, 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Powering the device is a 3,730mAh which supports Oppo’s VOOC which is somewhat on par with OnePlus’s Dash Charge.

The phone will come in two colours of Blue and Red with a nice black gradient-like design for both the colours. If you are interested in picking up the phone, you can head over to their official store on Lazada, 11street and Shopee and pre-order the phone for RM3,699, those of you that pre-ordered the phone will receive a free Olike Neo Smartwatch worth RM399.

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The OPPO Find X2 might get 30W wireless charging, but only with its own wireless charger

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The latest news regarding the delayed OPPO Find X2 is that it’ll be featuring wireless fast charging up to 30W — if you’re using OPPO’s own charging base.

Wireless charging has been a cool feature, but it had one weakness — the speed of charging. Typical wireless chargers usually offer 5W and 10W charging, but wired chargers are already much faster; the OPPO Reno Ace supports 65W charging.

Of course, the next step will be for brands to improve their wireless charging technology, which is why the Find X2 is said to support 30W wireless charging, in addition to its 65W fast charging. What it means is the phone will be able to fully charge in just half an hour using its normal charger, while the wireless charger will be able to give it a full charge in just 80 minutes.

There are still many features that we’re hoping to find in the Find X2; for example, its in-display selfie camera and a display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The launch event is delayed until March, so it won’t be long until we get to see the Find X2 in all its glory.

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OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro launched in Malaysia priced from RM3,999 – and both variants support 5G

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The much-anticipated OPPO Find X2 series flagship has been launched today in Malaysia and is available in two variants – the OPPO Find X2 and the Find X2 Pro.

Both devices pack a 6.7-inch OLED panel that pushes a 1440p resolution and is capable of a high refresh rate of 120Hz. It supports a 240Hz touch sample rate along with the new O1 Ultra Vision Engine which reduces motion blur when watching videos and playing games.

The Find X2 comes in Ocean, which is a glass finish, and Black which is a ceramic finish. The Find X2 Pro has the same black variant along with the Orange which is vegan leather.

When it comes to photography, the OPPO Find X2 Pro takes things up a notch with a two 48MP lenses (Sony IMX689 and Sony IMX586) alongside a 13MP telephoto lens. The Sony IMX689 lens is capable of the all-pixel omnidirectional focusing technology that allows for faster focusing and brighter images compared to regular PDAF.

The regular Find X2 replaces the Sony IMX689 48MP sensor with a 12MP ultrawide sensor instead while retaining the other two cameras. For selfies, both phones sport a 32MP front-facing lens.

Under the hood, the both devices are equipped with a Snapdragon 865 chipset with 5G support, yes both smartphones support 5G connectivity. Both also support up to 12GB LPDDR5 RAM – the Pro gets up to 512GB internal storage, while the regular variant gets up to 256GB of storage.

The Find X2 Pro has a 4,260mAh battery while the Find X2 has a smaller 4,200mAh pack – both devices support up to 65W of Super VOOC 2.0 Flash Charge, which OPPO claims can fully power your Find X2 in 38 minutes. The phones ship with Android 10 with ColorOS 7.1 layered on top.

The OPPO Find X2 is priced at RM3,999 while the Find X2 Pro is priced at RM4,599 – pre-orders for the Find X2 ends this 13 March while the Find X2 Pro ends this 20 March. Both devices will net you a powerbank, a one-year extended warranty for the phone, plus a 90-day screen protection warranty. The first 300 people to collect their phones this 14 March, they will also walk away with a pair of OPPO Enco Free Buds for free!

Visit OPPO’s website
here
 to place your orders or to learn more about the devices.

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Successors to the OPPO Find X confirmed to feature outstanding display and fast charging

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After two years, OPPO might finally release the successor to the OPPO Find X — OPPO Find X2. This flagship device will feature many improvements over Find X, including a 2k display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 65W fast charging.

These features were revealed by OPPO’s Vice President Brian Shen on the Chinese social media platform, Weibo. This makes the Find X2 the second OPPO device to support 65W Super VOOC fast charging — the first being the OPPO Reno Ace that was released last year.

Rumors also suggest that the Find X2 will come with a 6.5-inch curved OLED display that Brian described as “second to none”. Based on the current trends, we should also expect at least a triple camera setup, an in-display fingerprint sensor and at least 6GB RAM and 128GB storage to come with the phone. There will also be a ‘pro’ variant of the model, named the Find X2 Pro.

Either way, the Find X2 will be making an appearance during MWC 2020, so we’ll find out more when the time comes.

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OPPO Find X2 and Find X2 Pro’s camera specs revealed

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The OPPO Find X2 will be released in March, but while we’re waiting, new reports have surfaced to confirm its camera specs. Since there will be two devices — the Find X2 and the Find X2 Pro, there will be a slight difference in their camera specs.

Unlike many devices that are going for a quad-camera setup, the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro will instead feature 48MP triple-camera setups. The Find X2 will come with a 48MP lens paired with a 12MP sensor and another 13MP sensor. Our assumption is that these will be the ultrawide and telephoto lenses.

On the other hand, the Find X2 Pro will get two 48MP lenses and a 13MP sensor. On the front, it’ll also be housing a 32MP selfie camera. The Find X2’s front camera specs haven’t been revealed, but we’re hoping it’ll get the same lens as the Find X2 Pro. However, there’s a possibility of the phone supporting 60x periscopic zoom.

Though these devices haven’t been launched, we pretty much know all there is to know about them — assuming all the information given is true. They will support 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 fast charging, come with a 4,065mAh battery, support 30W wireless charging and also have reverse charging. These devices will also feature a 2k resolution display paired with a 120Hz refresh rate, sport up to 12GB RAM and use the latest Snapdragon 856 chipset.

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OPPO Find X2 is coming this 22 February and it looks impressive

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The OPPO Find X2 is real and we’ve been hinted of its existence for some time now – but to solidify speculations, OPPO had sent out press invites to the launch of the device which is due to take place this 22 February in Barcelona, just before MWC 2020 begins.

Plus, the PR team also sent us teasers of the phone’s general form factor with a “leak” of the pone’s supposed screen protector, which tells us a bit about the Find X2’s display.

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We previously reported that the phone will come with a 6.5-inch curved OLED display – and the screen protector does show curved edges. Plus, we can also see a punch hole camera in the top corner, along with very thin top and bottom bezels.

The display on this device is said to push a 120Hz refresh rate, and it’ll pack a Snapdragon 865 chipset to make that possible. With a high refresh rate display, the Find X2 will feature a speedy 65W Super VOOC fast charge feature.

It will have at least 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage – there should be bigger capacity variants too; and that could come in the form of the OPPO Find X2 Pro model.

It won’t be long now before we know what the phone is all about – so stay with us as we bring you the latest updates on OPPO’s newest flagship.

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OPPO Find X2 Lite now official with Snapdragon 765 5G and 48MP quad camera

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The OPPO Find X2 series is a fine flagship entry to the Chinese company’s long list of smartphones – and it looks like OPPO is planning on continuing the winning formula
with
 the introduction of the OPPO Find X2 Lite.

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The device itself has appeared on OPPO’s Portugal website and it is a 6.4-inch smartphone with
a
 FHD+ OLED display. Unlike the regular Find X2, the Lite version comes with a waterdrop
notch
 instead of a punch hole cutout. You also don’t get curved edges and 120Hz refresh rate.

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Over on the back, you have a 48MP main lens, an 8MP ultrawide shooter that also doubles as the macro lens, a 2MP monochrome shooter and a 2MP portrait lens. For selfies, you get a 32MP camera as well. Despite its Lite moniker, it appears that OPPO didn’t take a lot out of the camera offerings, which is good.

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But where they did take away from is in the hardware department – this Find X2 Lite comes with a Snapdragon 765 chipset. It does have 5G connectivity, which is a massive plus for a midrange smartphone. You also get 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage with the Find X2 Lite. Despite being an obvious downgrade from its flagship siblings, its offerings are still quite impressive.

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The phone will ship with a 4,025mAh battery
will
 support 30W VOOC 4.0 fast charging – it’s not quite the 65W
SuperVOOC
 2.0 fast charge, but OPPO claims that you can still get 50% of power in just 20 minutes.

The Find X2 Lite will also ship with Android 10 with
ColourOS
 7 layered on top – but in terms of features, it doesn’t look like it will have dual stereo Dolby Atmos speakers and the O1 Ultra Vision Engine like its flagship
brethren
.

The phone will be available in Pearl White and Moonlight Black; and is priced at 500 Euro; there’s no word on its local availability yet, so we’ll keep you updated when OPPO Malaysia makes an announcement.

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OPPO Find X2 Pro Review: Fantastic flagship that’s hard to recommend

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It’s been an eventful 2020 so far to say the least – and the smartphone industry has played a big part in this with the number of
flagship
 released in just four months. One most exciting device to grace our presence is the OPPO Find X2 Pro.

The Find X2 series itself offers a flagship experience at a better value than its biggest competitor at the comment, the Samsung Galaxy S20 series. So naturally, we compared them – the Find X2 went head-to-head with the Galaxy S20+, and the Find X2 came out on top in terms of value. You can check out or video here.

The Find X2 Pro is no different either; its direct competitor is the Galaxy S20 Ultra because both are very similar in offerings and price. The OPPO costs RM4,599 while the Samsung will set you back RM4,999; both offer 5G connectivity, QHD+ display with 120Hz refresh rate, and 12GB of RAM.

But what the Find X2 Pro does better is that it allows you to enable both the 120Hz refresh rate on your display panel while it’s set to 1440p resolution – the Galaxy S20 Ultra can only enable one or the other at any given time. This makes a big difference in the overall experience of using the phone.
 However, Samsung says that they’re working on a fix for this, but it’s not here yet.

The OPPO’s display is smaller at 6.7-inches but is also HDR10+ certified letting it display a fuller gamut of
colours
. It’s also got a 240Hz touch sample rate making scrolling and tapping more responsive. The display here is curved on both sides, and has a punch hole camera on the top that may be a hit-or-miss with some folk. Regardless, it’s a gorgeous display panel – and one that can
definitely
 go toe-to-toe with Samsung, who’ve consistently delivered in this department for years.

On top of that, OPPO equips the Find X2 series with what they call the O1 UltraVision Engine that enhances motion in video by scaling low-quality content to give it that 60FPS smoothness you wouldn’t get otherwise. It works for the most part, but I’m hard-pressed to find a situation where I’m met with a low-res, 30FPS video to watch anyways – everything’s at least 1080p at 60FPS now.

Over on the back, you get a ceramic finish thankfully isn’t as much of a fingerprint magnet as regular glass. The edges of the chassis
is
 curved which I’ve found to make the phone easier to hold. There’s not much else to say about the design other than that it looks premium, as it should be.

For imaging, the Find X2 Pro packs two 48MP cameras – one wide and one ultrawide; alongside the two is a 13MP telephoto lens that’s capable of 10x hybrid zoom and 60x digital magnification. The Samsung takes the cake here with an insane 108MP main lens – but the OPPO scores a whopping DXO Mark score of 124, topping every other phone in the market; and that’s saying something.

Ultrawide

Regular shots are pixel-binned to 12MP and images always turned out great with balanced
colours
 and accurate tones. With a sensor size of 1/1.4”, daytime images are always bright; one gripe however is that exposure is inconsistent.

When it comes to high-res photography, OPPO doesn’t revolutionize anything here, but rather just fine-tunes it – my experience with shooting in 48MP mode has been a breeze. In day time at least, there is no shutter lag, and images turn out bright. There’s obviously a lot of detail retained, and
colours
 are balanced once again.

The Find X2 Pro comes with what OPPO calls the all-pixel omnidirectional PDAF which pretty much makes focusing faster than regular PDAF. Auto-focus worked well in most situations even when taking videos. One thing to note is that this feature seems to be only available on the main lens, not the ultrawide shooter – the latter is where you get to shoot macro shots too; and my experience with it has been disappointing.

OPPO claims a 3cm working range for macro shots to work – but even at that range, the phone doesn’t focus on the main subject. This may be due to some software deficiencies in failing to detect the main subject. You’ll have to move further away from it, meaning it isn’t a macro shot anymore.

At least portrait shots work well – image-subject separation is great, and the bokeh effect doesn’t look too artificial. However, I would argue the Google Pixel 4XL and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra offer better blur effects. The latter is down to its large sensor, giving you a more DSLR-like bokeh experience.

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The phone’s 13MP telephoto lens does a decent job at zoomed shots, and it supports up to 10x hybrid zoom and 60x digital zoom – and as the story goes, the further you zoom the more pixelated the image gets. The 10x zoom shots are serviceable but have obvious pixilation; max it out at 60x and the image becomes too blurry to be of any use.

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When it comes to night time photography – the phone handles itself quite well with minimal noise and decently bright images without night mode on. But the OPPO Find X2 Pro is equipped with Ultra Night Mode 3.0 and it really should be used. With it turned on, images get so much brighter without losing detail. There’s little to no noise and shutter lag isn’t bad at all.

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For selfies, the 32MP front shooter does its job without overdoing it with the beautify. Portrait selfies are fine too – there’s restraint in the bokeh around me and it manages to not look too artificial. Another plus is that subject-background separation is also quite good.

Any good flagship needs to run like one, and boy does the Find X2 Pro run well – that’s down to the Snapdragon 865 chipset powering the smartphone. Along with 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, multitasking and gaming feels great on the device. The phone does get a little warm after two hours of gaming, but that’s expected.

For storage, you get 256GB of internal storage with no room for expansion – which is a bit of a bummer. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, although comes with less internal storage, lets you insert a 1TB microSD card for more room.

With the impending arrival of 5G connectivity by the end of this year, phones that support the new network standard should be considered for anyone buying a new phone. The Find X2 Pro definitely supports it alongside regular LTE as well. Since there’s no way for me test out 5G connectivity at the moment without a compatible SIM card, I’m not going to give my comments. At least we know the feature is there.

The phone comes with a 4,260mAh battery; and although it’s by no means the largest in a flagship phone, it actually doesn’t perform too badly. I say this because I’ve been enabling 120Hz refresh rate at 1440p resolution the whole time I’ve been using it. With regular usage which includes gaming, video consumption and navigation (this was before the Movement Control Order was in place); I managed to squeeze out 7 hours of battery life – which is mightily impressive.

What’s even more impressive is that the phone supports 65W of
SuperVOOC
 2.0 Flash Charge can power the Find X2 Pro is no time – think 20% to 80% in 25 minutes. Fast charging isn’t something new, but it’s still cool to see it work as intended everytime.

Verdict

But with all that said, I find the OPPO Find X2 Pro hard to recommend. it’s undoubtedly one of the best flagships around; but ironically, I’d tell you to go for the regular Find X2 instead. Hear me out – the latter is priced at RM3,999 and is quite similar to its bigger brother – the same chipset, RAM and storage, display, and features.

The only difference? The cameras. But all the Find X2 lacks is an extra 48MP shooter, which is
instaed
 replaced by a 13MP ultrawide shooter.  It comes with the same Ultra Night Mode 3.0 tech that I think is both phones’ strongest suite when it comes to photography. With a 48MP main lens, day time shots are great as well.

The Find X2 Pro is a great phone and should be scored based on how it performs – and in my books, it scores highly. But would I recommend it? Well, for 5G connectivity, awesome performance and a gorgeous display panel, the regular Find X2 offers all that for RM600 less; if you want high res photography, the Samsung Galaxy Ultra packs a 108MP lens for just RM400 more. But hey, if you really want that extra 48MP lens and see no need for a 108MP shooter, then I
guess
 the X2 Pro was made just for you!

The Good

Gorgeous display

Can enable both 1440p and 120Hz

Impressive battery life and charging

Premium performance

Solid build and ergonomics

Great night time photography

5G connectivity

The Not so Good

No expandable storage

On the heavy side

Poor macro shooting ability

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OPPO Find X2 specs leaked with Snapdragon 865, 120Hz curved display and 65W charging

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With no launches for the OPPO Find X series during the whole of 2019, it seemed as if the Chinese company had given up on the flagship line-up – but reports have surfaced suggesting a resurgence in the form of the OPPO Find X2.

GizChina reports of the phone’s purported specs and it looks impressive – the 6.5-inch smartphone is said to sport a curved AMOLED panel that pushes a 3168 x 1440p resolution, with a 120Hz refresh rate. This is fitting of a 2020 flagship with many in the same class opting for a high refresh rate panel too.

Under the hood, you can expect a Snapdragon 865 chipset alongside LPDDR5 RAM. Although there’s no word on the memory capacity, we can safely expect up to 12GB of RAM. Being OPPO, you can expect crazy fast charging speeds as well as 65W.

There’s also no word on the release date, but with OPPO foregoing 2019, we could expect them to push out the Find X2 early this year.

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OPPO Find X3 display and image processing features teased

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The OPPO Find X3 looks to be arriving soon as OPPO has teased a few of its features, namely its image capturing capabilities and display quality.

One of the images shared by OPPO touts a new type of image processing called the ‘Full-path
Colour
 Management System’ which makes sure the images are kept at the best quality possible from the moment
its
 taken, to when it’s displayed on the screen.

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According to GSM Arena’s report, OPPO employs several tricks in each image taking process which starts with the capture – OPPO uses algorithms to perceive fidelity and performs multi-frame noise reduction, distortion and correction. OPPO will also use Digital Overlap HDR sensors.

Moving on, the images are then stored in HEIF format and supports 10-bit
colour
 gamut. This not only retains more detail in the image but also allows for smaller file sizes.

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When it comes to displaying the images, OPPO makes sure the image retains the right
colour
 temperature using the D65 standard for white points for both sRGB and DCI-P3
colour
 ranges. There will be a new solution for making images more viewable for those who are
colour
 blind – the best part about it is that each user can calibrate their displays to get the best results.

With this, we’re excited to see what the Find X3 can deliver in the display and imaging department – and considering how impressive its
predecessor
 was, the upcoming flagship has big shoes to fill.

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OPPO Find X3 Pro launched with two 50MP lenses and a 6.7-inch QHD+ display

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The OPPO Find X3 Pro is finally launched today with several interesting upgrades that makes it an impressive flagship in 2021.

Find X3 Pro now supports 10-bit colour system

The Find X3 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ curved screen that has an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and features a 10-bit colour system. You’ll also get a built-in stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos which allows users to switch between modes to cater to different content.

Under the hood, the phone is powered by a Snapdragon 888 chip and sports 12GB RAM paired with 256GB storage. It runs on ColorOS 11.2 based on Android 11, in addition to featuring a 4,500mAh battery paired with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0, 30W AirVOOC and 10W reverse wireless charging.

OPPO introduces two 50MP lenses

Imaging-wise, the
Find X3 Pro
 has two 50MP lenses for its wide and ultrawide lenses. There’s also a 13MP telephoto camera and another 3MP microlens with 60x magnification; on the front, you get a 32MP selfie lens.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro is officially priced at EUR1,149 which is estimated to be RM5639.95, but it should be lower than that when it is available in Malaysia.

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OPPO Find X3 Pro officially priced at RM4,299 in Malaysia

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The
OPPO Find X3 Pro
 is finally here in Malaysia; those who preorder the phone from March 25 to April 8 will be entitled to free gifts worth RM1,935.

The Find X3 Pro’s premium screen also caters to colour blind individuals

The Find X3 Pro comes with a 6.7-inch curved screen that pushes QHD+ resolution and supports a 120Hz refresh rate. It also comes with HDR10+, has 1,300-nit brightness and a 10-bit colour path system that offers higher colour accuracy. OPPO even introduced Colour Vision Enhancement, a feature that adjusts screen colour calibrations to cater for those with colour blindness.

OPPO upgrades camera system with dual-primary lenses and a microscope-like lens

This time, the Find X3 Pro has two 50MP lenses – both uses an IMX766 sensor, but the wide lens has an f/1.8 aperture while the ultra-wide lens has an f/2.2 aperture. They are accompanied by the 13MP telephoto lens and a 3MP micro lens that has up to 60x magnification.

Under the hood, OPPO uses a Snapdragon 888 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. It ships with ColourOS 11.2 based on Android 11, and has a 4,500mAh battery with 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge. Interestingly, OPPO upgraded the Find X3 Pro with 30W AirVOOC, but they won’t be including the wireless charger in the box.

The OPPO Find X3 is available in Gloss Black and Blue at RM4,299. You can get it from OPPO’s official site, its official store on Shopee and Lazada, and also telco partners such as Maxis, Digi, Celcom and U Mobile. Its first sale will begin on April 9.

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