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

by Kaloyan C. / Feb 20, 2017, 3:47 AM

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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5 Comments

1. Madmax

Posts: 110; Member since: Aug 19, 2016

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

posted on Feb 20, 2017, 4:00 AM 0

2. TheGranter

Posts: 63; Member since: Jan 28, 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 Feb 20, 2017, 9:01 AM 0

3. mikehunta727 unregistered

Besides like mass Chinese state backdoors in the products yeah

posted on Feb 20, 2017, 11:41 AM 0

5. joey_sfb

Posts: 6794; Member since: Mar 29, 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.