OPPO A55 with 50MP triple rear cameras launching in India on October 1

After confirming the launch of F19s smartphone on Flipkart on September 27th, OPPO today started teasing the launch of a new A series phones on Amazon.in on October 1st. Even though the teaser just shows the side profile of the phone and says it’s an A series model, this will be the OPPO A55. Even though OPPO already introduced the A55 5G in some markets earlier this year, the one that is launching in India next week will be a 4G model. Continue reading “OPPO A55 with 50MP triple rear cameras launching in India on October 1”

OPPO A16 with 6.52-inch display, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 13990

OPPO has launched A16, the company’s latest budget smartphone in the A-series in India, as a successor to the A15 that was launched last year. It has a 6.52-inch HD+ Waterdrop notch screen, is powered by an Octa-Core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC with 4GB of RAM, runs Android 11 with ColorOS 11.1 on top, has a 13-megapixel rear camera along with a 2-megapixel macro and a 2-megapixel depth camera and an 8-megapixel camera on the front. Continue reading “OPPO A16 with 6.52-inch display, 5000mAh battery launched in India for Rs. 13990”

OPPO K9 Pro 5G with 6.43-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 1200, up to 12GB RAM listed online ahead of launch

After rumours and certification, OPPO K9 Pro, the company’s new K series phone has been listed online in China. According to leaker Digital Chat Station, it will launch in China on September 26th. It already got certified by TENAA revealing the complete specifications of the phone. It is expected to come with 60W charging for the first time. Continue reading “OPPO K9 Pro 5G with 6.43-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Dimensity 1200, up to 12GB RAM listed online ahead of launch”

OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition announced

At the ColorOS 12 launch event in China, OPPO also introduced Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition and the OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition. Both these are minor upgrades to the Find X3 Pro and OPPO Watch 2 that were introduced earlier this year. Continue reading “OPPO Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition with 16GB RAM, 512GB storage and OPPO Watch 2 ECG Edition announced”

ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 launched – List of OPPO and OnePlus smartphones getting it

OPPO today introduced the ColorOS 12, the next major ColorOS update for its smartphones based on Android 12, as it had promised. OPPO says that the ColorOS 12 brings an unburdened experience with smart technology, has a new design, and improved security and privacy features. Continue reading “ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 launched – List of OPPO and OnePlus smartphones getting it”

OPPO Enco Buds Review

OPPO launched its latest entry-level true wireless earbuds — the OPPO Enco Buds last week as the successor to its Enco W11 earbuds that was launched last year. This retains the 8mm dynamic drivers from the predecessor, but improves the battery life, has a 80ms low latency game mode, and comes with the latest Bluetooth 5.2 with AAC audio codec. So, are these the best budget true wireless earbuds? Let us find out in this review. Continue reading “OPPO Enco Buds Review”

OPPO confirms ColorOS 12 launch for September 16 along with new products

Update – September 13: OPPO today confirmed that ColorOS 12 based on Android 12 will be introduced at an event in China on September 16. This has the tag line “One More Step”. We can expect ColorOS 12 beta for flagship products soon after the announcement, but the stable release and the global roll-out is expected only later this year. It has also confirmed the launch of new products which could be Reno 7 series, new smartwatch that might be OPPO Watch Free and a new tablet. Continue reading “OPPO confirms ColorOS 12 launch for September 16 along with new products”

OPPO Enco Buds Unboxing and First Impressions

OPPO launched the Enco Buds, the company’s latest budget TWS earbuds, in India earlier this week. The successor to last year’s Enco W11 is Rs. 500 cheaper at launch, comes with the latest Bluetooth 5.2, offers slightly better battery life and also has low-latency game mod. I have been using the earbuds for over a week now, and here is the first impressions. Continue reading “OPPO Enco Buds Unboxing and First Impressions”

OPPO Reno6 5G Review: A cheaper version of the Reno6 Pro?

When OPPO launched the Reno6 series smartphones, it came in two variants, a regular Reno6 and a more expensive Reno6 Pro. The Reno6 Pro, while having a great camera for a smartphone, is priced at Rs. 39990, which is quite expensive for a mid-range smartphone. The Reno6 on the other hand, is priced at Rs. 29990 and shares many of the features of the Reno6 Pro, with a few compromises. Continue reading “OPPO Reno6 5G Review: A cheaper version of the Reno6 Pro?”

OPPO Enco Buds with Bluetooth 5.2, low latency game mode, up to 24h total battery life launched in India for Rs. 1999

OPPO just launched the Enco Buds, the company’s latest entry-level TWS earbuds in India as the successor to last year’s Enco W11 in India, as it had announced. The buds use 8 mm dynamic driver, 2-layer composite diaphragm, Bluetooth 5.2 and supports binaural low-latency transmission that solves the problems of interference and disconnection to provide quick and stable connections.  The AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) audio transmission protocol promise crisper sound. Continue reading “OPPO Enco Buds with Bluetooth 5.2, low latency game mode, up to 24h total battery life launched in India for Rs. 1999”

OPPO Enco Buds with Bluetooth 5.2, low latency game mode, up to 24h total battery life launching in India on September 8

After launching OPPO Enco W31 and W51 ANC Earbuds and Enco W11 earbuds in India last year, OPPO is all set to launch the OPPO Enco Buds, the company’s budget true wireless earbuds in India on September 8th. It promises incredible battery experience and, crystal-clear, concert-like audio, and the company says that these built for consumers who want to upgrade to truly wireless earbuds for the first time. Continue reading “OPPO Enco Buds with Bluetooth 5.2, low latency game mode, up to 24h total battery life launching in India on September 8”

OPPO introduces 85-200mm true continuous optical zoom lens, Five-axis OIS and more

At the 2021 OPPO Future Imaging Technology Launch Even OPPO unveiled several innovative imaging technologies focused on upgrades to sensors, modules, and algorithms.  These include OPPO’s next-generation RGBW sensor, the 85-200mm Continuous Optical Zoom, Five-axis OIS technology, and next-generation under-screen camera with a series of proprietary AI algorithms. Continue reading “OPPO introduces 85-200mm true continuous optical zoom lens, Five-axis OIS and more”

OPPO opens Camera Innovation lab at its Hyderabad R&D centre to develop AI camera solutions

OPPO has announced the opening of a new Camera Innovation lab at its Hyderabad R&D center in India. The focus of the lab is to develop localized features, camera solutions using AI and focus on developing imaging software for a better user experience.

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OPPO announces its next generation under-screen camera technology for smartphones

Back in 2019, OPPO introduced its under-screen camera technology for notch-less smartphones which uses a customized camera module, an enhanced translucent panel material. Following that now, OPPO has announced its next-generation under-screen camera for smartphones. Continue reading “OPPO announces its next generation under-screen camera technology for smartphones”

OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G Review: A good camera smartphone for under Rs. 40000

Over the last few years, the OPPO Reno smartphone series has been a great example of excellent mid-range devices with impressive camera capabilities. The latest to join the family for Indian customers is the Reno6 series, which consists of two devices – the Reno6 and the Reno6 Pro.

At Rs. 39990, the Reno6 Pro does demand a premium price for a mid-range device, and for that it promises to be a smartphone with a great design, reasonable specs and impressive camera capabilities. Does OPPO deliver on these promises, though? Read on to find out in my review of the Reno6 Pro.

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