OPPO to reveal a mysterious "5x" smartphone photography tech

Posted: 20 Feb 2017, 02:47, by Kaloyan C.

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OPPO to reveal a mysterious "5x" smartphone photography tech

You might be forgiven for not yet knowing who or what OPPO is, let alone that it'll be present at this year's Mobile World Congress, which starts in just a few days. That's okay – even though it's the top brand in China and the fourth in the world, OPPO has little market presence in the United States, unless you're counting its semi-independent subsidiary, OnePlus. Next Monday, however, the company will be unveiling a new camera technology it calls "5x", which could be the first move in its quest for Western recognition.

While the press release we receive did not elaborate much on what exactly 5x will be, it was described as "a remarkable technological breakthrough that will change how the world perceives smartphone photography." In the past, OPPO's phones have featured a number of features intended to enhance users' pictures, with a particular focus on the "beautification" of selfies, though this seems to be something different entirely. The name, 5x, combined with the text on the invitation, which reads "So close you can feel it" lead us to believe this might be a new optical zooming technology for smartphones. Last month at the Consumer Electronics Show, ASUS showed off something similar in its upcoming Zenfone 3 Zoom, which uses a special dual-camera system to allow for lossless 3x zoom.

While we cannot say for sure what OPPO's new tech will be, we'll be sure to cover it a few days from now, when it's officially unveiled. We'll also be keeping you updated with all news from this year's Mobile World Congress, so make sure to check with us regularly for the latest announcements.

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posted on 20 Feb 2017, 04:00

1. Madmax (Posts: 70; Member since: 19 Aug 2016)

It's a zoom technology... 5x clear zoom or vivid pictures even after zooming in... I think

posted on 20 Feb 2017, 09:01

2. TheGranter (Posts: 63; Member since: 28 Jan 2016)

Chinese phones becoming scary good for way cheaper price. I don't see any reason to invest anything above 400$ for a phone. You miss out on NOTHING.

posted on 20 Feb 2017, 11:41

3. mikehunta727 (Posts: 1051; Member since: 12 Sep 2014)

Besides like mass Chinese state backdoors in the products yeah

posted on 20 Feb 2017, 21:31

5. joey_sfb (Posts: 6533; Member since: 29 Mar 2012)

Its a possibility but not a rule.

You need to be vigilant and get the product from the manufacturer themselves to avoid third parties malware roms.

I ever bought a few such devices and had returned them. The rest of my devices are good bargain. I got quality and affordability.

posted on 20 Feb 2017, 11:50

4. poptart574 (Posts: 140; Member since: 29 Feb 2016)

The world knows who OPPO is and I certainly think that OPPO doesn't need US sales or recognition from the West.