SuperVOOC, 5G phones, AI Ultraclear Engine: Oppo gears up to bring bigger, better updates
SuperVOOC is a quick, reliable and long-lasting charging technology.
By ET Bureau |
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Smartphone brand Oppo brings tech and design innovations to India and prepares for the commercial launch of 5G phones next year.
Smartphone brand Oppo has always strived to offer its consumers the best in terms of product and brand experience. It’s no surprise that more than 200 million consumers are using Oppo smartphones today. According to the IDC Report 2017, the brand is ranked at number four in terms of the global market share.
The launch of its latest R-series smartphones in India is yet another effort in that direction. Oppo is scheduled to open a design centre in London, which will focus on aesthetics research and lead the design for its products. It has also taken the lead and laid the foundation for the commercial launch of 5G phones next year.
Fashionista’s delight The R in R-series smartphones stands for real , revolution and reform. Oppo is keen to empower users with the ability to pursue an extraordinary life and embark on a journey of ‘self-revolution’ with them. The R-series smartphones are globally popular and offer an industry-leading design with the best photography experience.
Revolution in power The R17 Pro handset combines a new gradient design with innovative technologies to bring users a smartphone that meets their everyday needs. With R-series reentering the Indian market, Oppo introduces SuperVOOC — a technology that boosts battery performance and recharges up to 40 per cent in just 10 minutes.
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Foldable Phones, Notch-Free Display: Smartphone Tech To Watch Out For In 2019
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While the Google Pixel 3 and iPhone XR continue to push the boundaries of a single smartphone camera, other companies have not stopped there. Dual cameras became a norm in 2018 and we’ve also seen them in sub Rs10k phones. Huawei was first with a triple camera smartphone (P20 Pro) and others followed suit. Samsung Galaxy A7, LG V40, Oppo R17 Pro and Huawei Mate 20 Pro were some of the phones with triple rear cameras. Samsung didn’t stop there and went on to launch a phone with quad cameras – the Samsung A9. For 2019, there are already rumours of a Nokia phone with five rear cameras and we expect more companies to follow the trend. You can expect all major brands to have phones with multiple cameras across price brackets. According to us, having multiple cameras only makes sense when you get good results and flexibility (wide, macro, tele lenses).
(In Pic: Samsung Galaxy A7)
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Battery technology simply hasn’t kept pace with smartphone development. One solution to this is to have phones with larger batteries but this also makes the device larger/heavier. The other logical solution is to make the batteries charge faster. OnePlus users have enjoyed the super-fast Dash Charge feature. A number of smartphones also come with Qualcomm’s QuickCharge 3.0. In 2018, we saw devices go beyond and develop their own ultrafast charging technologies. Oppo showed everyone how it’s done with SuperVooc charging on the Find X and R17 Pro. Huawei Mate 20 Pro has Super Charge 2.0, OnePlus launched WarpCharge on the OnePlus 6T McLaren edition while the Asus ROG has QuickCharge 4.0 support. These phones are capable of charging phones from 0 to 50% in less than 30 minutes which is good for about a day of battery life. In 2019, this ultrafast charging tech should be available on more smartphones.
(In Pic: ASUS ROG Phone)
Battery technology simply hasn’t kept pace with smartphone development. One solution to this is to have phones with larger batteries but this also makes the device larger/heavier. The other logical s..
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We see new smartphone features every few months – starting from CES in January to various events through the year. We are also likely to see more of Qi wireless charging, phones without 3.5mm port, IR assisted face unlock, glass backs on entry-level devices, smaller, teardrop shape notches. Here are some of the favourites that are expected to be a lot more visible in the coming year.
(In Pic: The FlexPai from Royole)
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While we first saw the notch in 2017, 2018 was when it came to even at entry-level devices. It’s now so prevalent that more people seem to hate it rather than understand why it’s there. Thankfully, we also saw smartphone brands take a step ahead with allscreen designs (without any notch). Phones like Oppo Find X and Vivo NEX and still on sale but you do have to pay a premium for the design. For 2019 we expect the all-screen design to take center stage as display prices come down. By the end of 2019, we should see mid-range smartphones with all-screen designs.
(In Pic: On the left is the Oppo Find X, and on the right is the Vivo NEX)
While we first saw the notch in 2017, 2018 was when it came to even at entry-level devices. It’s now so prevalent that more people seem to hate it rather than understand why it’s there. Thankfully, w..
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Foldable smartphones have been a concept for a long time now with a few proof of concept devices being shown off at international events. Things escalated quickly in 2018 with Samsung and Huawei announcing that their foldable smartphones will debut in 2019. Samsung showcased a working prototype of their foldable smartphone at an event recently showing how close they are to a consumer device. Another little-known Chinese company called Royale surprised everyone by launching the world’ first foldable smartphone called FlexPai (it’s supposed to go on sale in China by the end of this year). We might just see the first foldable phone next year but you should expect it to be a halo product with a stratospheric price tag.
(In Pic: Samsung's foldable phone which is likely to hit markets in 2019)
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4G and VoLTE is commonplace now thanks to Jio’s cross country network (and their affordable data packages brought prices down for everyone). The DoT has announced that they expect to complete the process of 5G spectrum auction by August 2019 which means that there are chances we might see 5G rollout by end of 2019. While the network rollout is not clear at the moment, the hardware for 5G is already ready. Qualcomm has already announced that they have over 15 smartphone OEMs committed to 5G for 2019. A number of them including OnePlus, Oppo and Huawei have also announced 5G phones for 2019 (we’ll see the first wave of announcements at the Mobile World Congress 2019).
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As a personal choice, we prefer capacitive fingerprint scanners on smartphones (simply because they’re faster and more accurate). However, the next generation of fingerprint scanners (embedded in the smartphone display) are already a reality. We’ve seen in-display scanners on Vivo NEX, Vivo V11 Pro, Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the OnePlus 6T. Capacitive scanners also had their share of issues initially and the speed/accuracy improved over the years – we expect the same to happen with in-display fingerprint scanners. One of the things holding back the in-display scanners is that they can only work on devices with amoled screens (which are more expensive than LCD). Qualcomm recently announced ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanning technology that can work on any type of screen and even through metal.
(In Pic: On the left is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, and on the right is the OnePlus 6T)
As a personal choice, we prefer capacitive fingerprint scanners on smartphones (simply because they’re faster and more accurate). However, the next generation of fingerprint scanners (embedded in the..
SuperVOOC is Oppo’s solution to consumer’s need for a quick, reliable and long-lasting charging technology. The SuperVOOC Flash Charge saves time, facilitates fast and safe charging and spares users from being worried about running out of battery. SuperVOOC Flash Charge uses a bi-cell design that has five-core protections. It checks the safety level when the phone is charging. All nodes, including the charging plug and specialised chips, separately protect the USB cable, mobile phone, and the battery.
The allure of the night Oppo has also launched a global campaign called ‘Seize the night’. When it comes to product technology, night photography continues to be a challenge for smartphone users. It’s the night when most people tend to capture their fun-filled moments. To solve this problem, the R17 Pro is equipped with a smart aperture that can automatically adjust to the lighting conditions.
The R17 Pro has OIS (optical image stabilisation), which can stabilise images and guarantees a longer exposure time to brighten night time photography. It also features a software-level AI Ultraclear Engine that allows users to take high-quality night photos. The AI Ultra-clear Engine is Oppo’s unique image-enhancing technology that is able to break all hardware limitations to maximise the image quality to produce perfect night shots.
