Oppo debuts 5G smartphone, 10x lossless zoom tech at MWC 2019

While we now don’t know what Oppo’s first 5G smartphone will be called, we do know that it’s definitely coming. Oppo said it is working with a number of European telecom operators and partners to bring its 5G smartphone, which includes the likes of Swisscom, Telstra, Optus and Singtel.

Oppo also showed its 10X optical zoom phone camera at the event. The technology essentially uses a combination of a 48MP primary camera sensor, 120 degree ultra-wide lens and telephoto lens. When combined, these cameras can shoot photos the equivalent of 16mm all the way up to 160mm. The second and third cameras have optical image stabilization or OIS, and the latter has a stabilization accuracy of up to 0.001445 degrees.

The technology essentially uses a combination of a wide-angle lens, an ultra-clear main camera, and a telephoto lens.

Back in MWC 2017, Oppo had showcased its 5X Hybrid Zoom technology, although the company did not use a commercial device in showcasing the technology. However, this time around, Oppo claims that the 10x lossless zoom technology is ready for mass production and the first phone will hit the market in Q2 2019.

With the announcement of a 5G smartphone and the 10x optical zoom camera tech, Oppo has set its eyes on competing with Samsung, Huawei and Xiaomi in the European market. Just last year, Oppo formally started selling its smartphone in Europe. According to research firm Canalys, Oppo is yet to break into the top five smartphone players in Europe.

Disclaimer: The author is in Barcelona at the invite of Oppo India