Without a doubt, OPPO is now one of the successful Chinese smartphone manufacturers. Today, why don’t we take a look back at the history of OPPO R flagship series with many exciting photography features and hardware? Let’s have a look!
OPPO R series
As you may know, OPPO has established as one of the major smartphone manufacturers in the country within the mid-tier segment. Based on the report by Counterpoint Research, the company witnessed a 200% spike in their shipment market share in two years (2016-2018). Furthermore, the company is likely to make inroads into the highly competitive Indian smartphone market. Besides, the penetration extends to a global scale.
According to a report by IDC, OPPO reached a global market share of 8.6%. Based on a report by Counterpoint, the OPPO R9s was the best selling smartphone in China in 2017. Moreover, there were three OPPO devices in the list of the top 10 best-selling models, and two of them belong to the R-series. To find out why the R-series of phones so popular, let’s take a look back at the history of the series.
1. OPPO R1:
First launched in 2013, the OPPO R1 tackled the problem of taking quality photos in low-light conditions. In details, OPPO R1 camera includes an 8MP Sony IMX179 rear sensor with a size of 1/3.2-inches and a large f/2.0 aperture lens. Meanwhile, the large sensor size ensures that the camera had plenty of light to capture good images in low-light. Furthermore, the phone optics department offered a Blue Glass Filter to reduce infrared light by 90%. For more details about OPPO R1 specs, check here.
2. OPPO R3:
Following the R1 is the OPPO R3 that was pretty similar to its predecessor regarding the camera. Furthermore, the company focused on the design of the smartphone instead of innovating the camera as the R1. Besides, the device featured a body made out of an Aluminium and Magnesium alloy, which was 6.3mm thin. Otherwise, these two features offered a premium look and felt. Moreover, the ergonomics is the ‘Golden Arc’ edge that made the phone comfortable to hold. Interested in this device? Check OPPO R3 specs here.
3. OPPO R5:
Later, the company took what it learned from its previous smartphones and turned things up with a notch. Whereas, OPPO R5 camera featured a 13MP rear camera with the company’s Pure Image 2.0+ technology. Furthermore, the phone offered a bunch of cool features including UltraHD that took multiple images. Moreover, the function stitched it together to create a 50MP photo. Notably, users got the option of changing the focus of the image after it was taken. Learn more about OPPO R5 specs here.
4. OPPO R7:
On the other side, the OPPO R7 sported a premium metallic body crafted from aircraft-grade magnesium-aluminum alloy. Besides, the ratio in the phone is as high as 92.3%, and the metal goes through 48 polishing processes. Moreover, OPPO R7 camera equips a 13MP front unit with Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). Whereas, the feature offered faster-focusing speeds helps users never miss any precious moments. Find more details about OPPO R7 specs.
5. OPPO R9:
Whereas, the OPPO R9 aimed to combine the company’s front and rear camera process in a single device. In details, OPPO R9 camera offered a 13MP camera at the back and a large 16MP camera on the front. Besides, the phone provided some selfie-centric features such as the company’s Beautify 4.0 technology and screen flash. Also, the popularity of the phone spawned many devices like the OPPO R9 Plus, R9s, and R9s Plus. For OPPO R9 specs, check it out here.
6. OPPO R11:
Notably, the company took things to another level by offering a total of three cameras on the smartphone. As we learned, OPPO R11 camera sports a dual-rear setup with a 20MP+16MP camera combination. Moreover, the snapper allowed users to enjoy 2x optical zoom. Meanwhile, the rear wide-angle lens offered a large f/1.7 aperture lens that improved low-light photography. Besides, OPPO R11 could take Portrait photos. Whereas, the R11 Plus offered a larger display, while OPPO then released the R11s and R11s Plus with an 18:9 display aspect ratio. Check it out the OPPO R11 specs here.
7. OPPO R15:
Recently, the OPPO R15 made it even better by adding AI features. Furthermore, OPPO R15 camera used the power of AI to make the pictures better without the user’s explicit involvement. Whereas, the A.I. Scene Recognition feature can recognize 120 scenes and change the settings to take the best photo. Besides, AI was also used with the front-facing camera that automatically analyses the user regarding gender, age, skin color, skin texture, face. Check OPPO R15 specs.
Coming soon this year would be the OPPO R17 flagship with many exciting innovations, along with the OPPO R17 Pro. The two smartphones are arriving in India, which offered better design, stronger hardware and camera performance. For ones to learn more about the OPPO R17 specs, figure out here.