OPPO Reno8 Series upgrades to the MediaTek Dimensity

 OPPO Reno8 Series upgrades to the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX
and the Dimensity 1300 SoCs for flagship-grade performance

 

• OPPO Reno8 Series comes with 80W SUPERVOOC^TM that delivers a 50% recharge with just 11 minutes of charging
• Proprietary cooling systems deliver peak performances for longer periods, while enabling higher charging efficiency with improved battery health

 

New Delhi, 11 July 2022: The soon-to-be-launched OPPO Reno8 Series bears testament to OPPO’s continuous efforts in R&D. Both smartphones—the Reno8 Pro and the Reno8—pack powerful MediaTek SoCs along with proprietary technologies in battery charging, device cooling and hardware-software optimisation. All these work in sync to extend device life while ensuring peak performance for years to come.

OPPO Reno8 Series upgrades to the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 MAX and the Dimensity 1300 SoCs for flagship-grade performance

 

• OPPO Reno8 Series comes with 80W SUPERVOOC^TM that delivers a 50% recharge with just 11 minutes of charging
• Proprietary cooling systems deliver peak performances for longer periods, while enabling higher charging efficiency with improved battery health

 The soon-to-be-launched OPPO Reno8 Series bears testament to OPPO’s continuous efforts in R&D. Both smartphones—the Reno8 Pro and the Reno8—pack powerful MediaTek SoCs along with proprietary technologies in battery charging, device cooling and hardware-software optimisation. All these work in sync to extend device life while ensuring peak performance for years to come. 

 

Faster, feature rich SoCs 

The OPPO Reno8 Pro packs the 5nm MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX that delivers a 25% improvement in CPU power efficiency when compared to 6nm-class Dimensity chips. 

 

This octa-core SoC comprises four 2.85GHz Arm Cortex-A78 super cores along with the powerful Arm Mali-G610 MC6 graphics core for an extra 20% speed boost over the Dimensity 8000. 

 

Additionally, MediaTek’s HyperEngine 5.0 gaming technologies provide optimisations in the form of the latest AI-VRS graphics enhancement, second-generation Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence technology, and Bluetooth LE Audio technology with Dual-Link True Wireless Stereo Audio that lowers the connection latency for wireless earbuds.

 

When it comes to imaging, the SoC borrows from Dimensity 9000’s technology arsenal: Its Imagiq ISP is clocked at 5Gpixel/s to allow for best-in-class photo and video capture. It can snatch three exposures per frame for accurate results in HDR, and it even supports two cameras recording simultaneously, which means you can shoot from the smartphone’s front and rear cameras together.

 

For AI, the Dimensity 8100-MAX houses the fifth generation MediaTek APU 580 that offers class-leading power-effective performance in tasks such as AI-multimedia, AI-camera, and social video experiences. This upgrade produces an impressive 2.75X speed boost over previous generation Dimensity chips with APU 3.0.

 

The OPPO Reno8 also sees a huge upgrade over the previous generation. This device houses the latest MediaTek Dimensity 1300 SoC over the MediaTek Dimesity 900 in the Reno7. The new ‘6nm’ octa-core CPU boasts a 3GHz Arm Cortex-A78 ‘ultra-core’ that kicks in to provide peak responsiveness in apps and games when it is needed the most.

 

In addition, it comprises three premium Cortex-A78 cores, four Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, as well as the same HyperEngine 5.0 gaming technologies that are found on the Dimensity 8100-MAX. With the Dimensity 1300, AI tasks are boosted by up to 10% as displayed in AI benchmarking results.

 

The SoC promises photography enthusiasts excellent low-light performance and fast captures, ideal for shooting pictures in all conditions. Its unique AI-camera capabilities include AI noise reduction (AI-NR) in panoramic captures at night and with HDR. 4K HDR videos are captured with a 40% greater dynamic range when compared to standard HDR.

 

For entertainment, the Dimesity 1300’s AV1 video decoding hardware provides new levels of visual detail, crisper sound, and higher resolutions, without the hit on battery life when it comes to video-streaming entertainment

 

Both SoCs—the Dimensity 8100-MAX and the Dimesity 1300—support 5G connectivity along with MediaTek MiraVision that comes with enhanced HDR10+ video playback and even upgrades video streams on the fly to convert SDR content to HDR using AI Video with dynamic per-frame picture tuning for precise image quality.

 

 

 

In Picture: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 and 4500 mAh Battery

 

Safer, improved battery 

Both smartphones—the Reno8 Pro and the Reno8—are powered by a 4500mAh battery. OPPO’s 80W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge technology—tested and certified by TÜV Rheinland as a safe and quick charging system—allows for a 50% recharge with just 11 minutes recharge; a five-minute recharge is enough for two hours of mobile gaming. 

 

Further, the Reno8 series comes with OPPO’s exclusive Battery Health Engine (BHE) technology, which is the outcome of a three-year R&D into lithium-ion batteries and has resulted in 20+ pending patents.

  

BHE—with OPPO’s proprietary Smart Battery Health Algorithm and the Battery Healing Technology—intelligently controls the charging current and voltage through real-time monitoring. The Reno8 series features five-layer charging protection (comprising adapter overload protection, quick charging condition identification protection, interface overload protection, battery current/voltage overload protection and battery fuse protection) that protects the entire charging cycle, right from the adapter to the cable and the battery. 

 

Tests at the OPPO Research Institute show that Reno8 phone batteries with BHE can retain 80% of their original capacity after as many as 1,600 charge cycles. This charging cycle is double the industry average of just 800 charge cycles. It ensures batteries stay in good condition for around four years of typical use to make it the longest smartphone battery lifespan on the market. Notably, the batteries can last up to 1.55 days of regular use on a single full charge.

 

OPPO Reno8 Cooling System

 

Better cooling 

The Reno8 Pro now comes with OPPO’s Ultra-Conductive Cooling System that adopts Ultra-Conductive Graphite, a new material that improves cooling performance by 45% over traditional graphite. Here, graphite sheets are used for heat dissipation, both under the display and in the back cover to provide a total cooling surface area of 10957mm² (4% larger than the previous generation).  

 

OPPO also combined the ultra-conductive graphite with an aluminium middle frame to ensure that the OPPO Reno8 Pro does not heat up when playing games, watching videos, and taking photos. Also, a copper foil, with high thermal conductivity, is used both under the display and in the back cover to ensure stable performance and to dissipate heat during charging—even while maintaining a large charging current—for higher charging efficiency. 

 

The Reno8, on the other hand, comes with OPPO’s Super-Conductive VC Liquid Cooling System that covers 14644mm2, an increase of 16.8% over Reno7. The newly added Vapour Chamber covers an area of 2343mm² and is 1.5x more efficient than the previous generation’s heat pipe solution. For the Reno8’s middle frame, OPPO employs a super-conductive aluminium alloy that increases the thermal conductivity by 13.5%.

 

Three-year smooth performance

Over time, with regular use and as more apps are installed, smartphones get slower. To address this issue, OPPO upgraded its software and hardware and optimised the operation of the Reno8 Series. It then applied for TÜV SÜD certification, which comprises five ratings from E to A, of which A is the highest level.

 

Both Reno8 Series smartphones—after undergoing nearly 500 tests—met the certification requirements and obtained the TÜV SÜD 36-Month Fluency Rating a Mark. TÜV SÜD not only evaluated the devices’ fluency at the very beginning of use but also tested the degree of fluency attenuation after 36 months of use. The higher the level, the smoother a product runs, both at the beginning and after 36 months of use.

 

The OPPO Reno8 Series is slated to launch on 18th July 2022 from 6pm onwards.

 

OPPO’s 6nm NPU MariSilicon X delivers an End-To-End Imaging Solution with its

OPPO’s 6nm NPU MariSilicon X delivers an End-To-End Imaging Solution with its Reno8 Series

• After improved algorithms and its collaborations with Sony on RGBW camera sensors, OPPO further solidifies its imaging innovations with its proprietary MariSilicon X NPU
• Users can now shoot 4K Ultra Night Video and #TransformTheNight
  

OPPO’s camera innovation has reached new heights with the development of its neural processing unit MariSilicon X. The brand—known for its software and hardware technologies that enhance camera performance—continues to push the envelope when it comes to image processing. This evolution has been developed over three significant areas of innovation.

 

PROPRIETARY ALGORITHMS

OPPO’s engineers have developed algorithms that render accurate Indian skin tones and even create Bokeh Flare Portrait Videos. OPPO's AI can distinguish between skin blemishes and beauty spots—as well as the age and sex of the subject—to apply different levels of beautification and skin smoothening. 

OPPO's cameras recognise shooting scenarios and lighting to select the appropriate camera mode, including HDR for those perfect wide-exposure shots without user intervention. 

RGBW SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

On the hardware front, the brand collaborated with Sony to develop its all-new RGBW (red, green, blue, white) pixel array technology that is an update from traditional RGGB (red, green, green, blue) sensors. This proprietary technology, which involves 87 technical patent applications, inserts W (transparent) pixels in each RGGB pixel to allow 60% more light and a 20.2% increase in purity when compared with regular RGGB sensors. Essentially, it translates to more detailed low-light captures and improved skin tones in portraits. OPPO and Sony debuted this new RGBW technology in the Reno7 Series with the IMX709 selfie sensor, which continues to drive better light handling and colour tones in OPPO's portrait photography.

MARISILICON X NPU

OPPO's innovation in smartphone camera tech has now ascended new heights with the development of its MariSilicon X Neural Processing Unit (NPU) which is designed for computational photography. This chip—developed over three years and comprising 400 patent applications—packs 3.6 billion transistors and can perform up to 18 trillion operations per second (18 TOPS). OPPO built MariSilicon X on the cutting-edge 6nm chip architecture that delivers an incredible 11.6 TOPS per watt for low-power consumption even in the most demanding tasks. 

It is capable of real-time lossless AI processing in the Bayer RAW domain with image data from the 50MP IMX766 rear camera sensor. MariSilicon X's image processing speed allows users to shoot night videos in 4K Ultra HDR quality with the promise of crystal-clear frames. With the NPU’s support for HDR Fusion and AINR (AI Noise Reduction) algorithm operations, it delivers 4K Ultra Night Video at up to 20Bit (theoretically), with the brightest spot up to 1 million times brighter than the darkest. 

 

With MariSilicon X, OPPO has created a complete set of customised solutions for software and hardware integration in computational photography. It is the last piece of OPPO's custom imaging system, designed to leverage the strength of its camera sensor and run its imaging proprietary algorithm even more efficiently. 

All these innovations in smartphone camera technology will come together in the upcoming OPPO Reno8 Pro smartphone.

OPPO has crafted the Reno8 Series cameras to help photographers and videographers #TransformTheNight by leveraging cutting-edge technologies that tackle the pain points of night-time shooting where each frame—movies or stills—is crystal clear and rendered with accurate colours. 

OPPO launches the all new A55 in India

                OPPO launches the all new A55 in India: Price starts at INR 15,490

 OPPO A55 packs in True 50MP AI triple camera, 5000mAh long-lasting battery along with 18W Fast Charge technology

OPPO, the leading global smart devices brand, announces the launch of the OPPO A55 in India. Featuring an unmatched True 50MP AI Triple Camera and 3D curved exquisite design, the OPPO A55 is all about striking looks and a powerful camera setup.

The OPPO A55 will come in two variants: The 4+64GB variant will be available from 3rd October for INR 15,490, while the 6+128 model will be available from 11^th October onwards for INR 17,490 on Amazon and across mainline retail outlets. 

Smart Camera

Besides its whopping True 50MP AI camera, the OPPO A55 triple HD camera setup comprises a 2MP bokeh shooter and a 2MP macro snapper. Its main AI camera comes with a dynamic pixel-binning technology that captures brighter pictures in extreme low-light conditions. The 2MP bokeh camera, on the other hand, captures beautiful portrait shots.

Even at night, OPPO A55 ensures clear shots of the subject while preserving background details with Backlight HDR; its Night Mode adjusts the exposure in

Features	OPPO A55
Display	16.55cm (1600 x 720px) 269 PPI LCD screen with 89.2% Screen to Body Ratio
Processor	Mediatek Helio G35
RAM+ROM	4GB+64GB/6 GB+128GB
Rear Camera	True 50MP AI Camera, 2MP Bokeh Camera, 2MP Macro Camera
Front Camera	16MP Camera
Unlock	Side Fingerprint Unlock + AI Face Unlock
Battery Life	18W Fast Charge 5000mAh Capacity
Network	2G/3G/4G
Operating System	ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11
Profile & Weight	About 8.40mm, 193g
Colors	Rainbow Blue / Starry Black

dim settings. Night Plus Filters for the rear camera also captures more detailed photos. 

The front 16MP Selfie Camera captures natural selfies, thanks to the AI Beautification feature that is available on the rear camera as well. This feature can touch up the user’s skin tone and complexion based on the lighting conditions, age, and even gender.

Additional camera features include Dazzle Color, Photo Filters, and Pano shots. OPPO A55’s 360° Fill Light feature lets you capture clear selfies in dim environments by illuminating the display and using it as a light source.

Stunning Performance

The all-rounder device features a 5000mAh long-lasting battery which allows around 30 hours of call time or 25 hours of music streaming. The smartphone also comes with 18W Fast Charge technology that juices the handset up to 33% in only 30 minutes.

The OPPO A55 also comes with a Super Power-Saving Mode, Optimized Night Charging and Super Night-time Standby mode that minimizes power consumption at night so the battery only drops 1.37% in eight hours.  The device learns the user’s sleep patterns and schedules a night-time charging plan. The smartphone also includes Short Circuit Protection, Smart Temperature Control and Optimal Heat Dissipation to ensure that it always remains cool. 

Pleasing Experience

The OPPO A55—available in Rainbow Blue & Starry Black—sports a stylish 3D curved design and slim body that measures 8.40mm and weighs 193g. While the Rainbow Blue variant shines in a dazzling kaleidoscope of rainbow colors, the elegant Starry Black features the OPPO Glow Design. The smartphone also carries an IPX4 rating for splash-resistance and sports a battery cover that has a faux metal texture.

The smartphone runs OPPO Color OS 11.1, which has performance-boosting features such System Booster, Idle Time Optimizer, Storage Optimizer, and UI First 3.0; gaming-centric features such as Game Focus Mode and Bullet Screen, as well as safety features like Low Battery SMS, Private Safe and App Lock. It also includes the FlexDrop feature that minimizes app windows when you multitask and Three-finger Translate with Google Lens that allows you to capture and translate screen-shotted text.

 

 

OPPO launches ‘ChargeUp’ Campaign; showcases its new

 OPPO launches ‘ChargeUp’ Campaign; showcases its new Flash Charge Tech solutions; introduces exciting offers on Reno6 Pro 5G and F19 Series

-          Announces its recent achievements in the development of Safer, Smarter, New Generation Flash Charging Technology- SuperVOOC / VOOC Flash Charge

-          Launches attractive offers and deals on OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G, Reno6 5G and the F19 Series, ahead of the Independence Day

OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, today announced the launch of its ‘ChargeUp’ campaign in India that showcases its latest achievements in next-gen VOOC Flash Charge technology. The innovative technology takes speed, safety, and intelligence to the next level.

As part of the campaign, ahead of India's Independence Day, the global smart device brand also announced a range of attractive deals and offers on its recently launched superphones, the Reno6 Pro 5G, the Reno6 5G--as well as its F19 Series-- for both, its online and offline consumers in India.

Speaking about OPPO’s Independence Day ‘Charge Up campaign, Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer, OPPO India said, “OPPO is renowned as the global leader in Charging and Battery technologies. As of June 30, 2021, OPPO has already applied for over 3,000 patents related to fast charge technology and we continue to explore how we can bring meaningful innovations to our consumers. The ‘Charge Up’ campaign is an opportunity for our consumers to get their favourite OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G or F19 series smartphones”. 

OPPO’s Next Generation VOOC Flash Charge technology takes speed, safety, and intelligence to the next level. It introduces a five-fold safety protection system--comprising a Fuse with lower impedance, Gallium Nitride (GaN) Switches, Internal series bi-cell design, Battery Safety Detection Chip and Composite Current Collector--to deliver greater charging speed without compromising on safety.

OPPO's technology adjusts the charging current based on intelligent detection of different charging scenarios. This also helps reduce the occurrence of unusual battery ageing, allowing users to enjoy optimal battery life for a longer period.

Additionally, ahead of the Independence Day, OPPO is bringing a host of exciting deals and offers on its renowned series of smartphones as a part of its Charge up Campaign.

Offers and Deals on OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G and the F19 series

Offline Offers

Between 8th August and 21st August, 2021, customers who buy the recently launched Reno6 Pro 5G will get cashback upto INR 3000 and those buying the F19 Pro+ will get INR 2000 cashback and Upto INR 1500 cashback on the rest of the F19 series of smartphones. The offers are valid on all HDFC Bank, ICICI BANK, Kotak Bank, Standard Chartered, Federal Bank, BOB Cards, Yes Bank, RBL Bank debit and credit cards, apart from 11% instant cashback on Paytm. Besides there is No Cost EMI available upto a period of 6 months. All existing OPPO users will get exchange bonus upto INR 1500 and a there is an assured buyback guarantee of 80% if you want to upgrade your old OPPO smartphone to the new Reno6 5G series and the F19 Series. In additional, existing OPPO users can avail Complete Damage Protection for 180 Days. There is also a 50% IoT bundling discount on OPPO 10000mAh 18W Fast Charging Power Bank, which will now be available at a discounted price of Rs 650.

Further, OPPO Premium Service benefits will be applicable for customers opting to purchase the OPPO Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G. It covers Bank EMI option at the time of Service; free pick-up & drop for repairs within warranty period; free Screen Guard & Back Cover, and 24*7 Hotline support.

Online Offers

Over the same period, there are Bank offers of upto INR 3000 on Reno6 Pro 5G and upto INR 2000 on the OPPO F19 Series. Additionally, there are no cost EMI upto 9 months from HDFC Bank. All existing OPPO users will get exchange bonus upto INR 3000 and a there is an assured buyback guarantee of 80% is you want to upgrade your old OPPO smartphone to the new Reno6 5G series and the F19 Series, via Cashify. Consumers can also upgrade to the new OPPO Reno6 Series by paying 70% of the price through FlipKart Smart Upgrade. All existing OPPO users will get Complete Damage Protection for 180 Days. There is also around 50% IoT bundling discount on OPPO 10000mAh 18W Power Bank, which will now be available at a discounted price of Rs 699.

OPPO Premium Service benefits will be applicable to customers choosing to purchase the OPPO Reno6 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G.

 

 

What’s Next for Flash Charging?

                What’s Next for Flash Charging? OPPO Introduces a New Generation of Safer,                                                             Smarter Flash Charging Technology

• With user experience at its center, OPPO VOOC Flash Charge technology takes speed, safety, and intelligence to the next level.

Leading global smart device brand OPPO held its “What’s Next for Flash Charging?” OPPO Flash Charge Open Day today, during which it unveiled the most recent achievements from its ongoing research into fast charge technology and the development of its Flash Charge technology solution.

“OPPO’s development of its VOOC Flash Charge technology is based on innovation across an entire fast charging system that encompasses the charging adapter, charging cable, PMIC, battery and more,” said Jeff Zhang, Chief Scientist of OPPO VOOC Flash Charge. “Whether people choose wireless or wired charging, VOOC Flash Charge technology is now capable of meeting a wide range of needs when it comes to charging electronic devices, even in the most extreme circumstances.”

Safe charging: new upgrades and innovations create a safer charging experience

OPPO has always placed efficiency and safety at the forefront of its development of Flash Charge technology. Based on this concept, OPPO has introduced a five-fold safety protection system to improve safety in VOOC Flash Charge technology, and has been exploring how new materials, AI algorithms, charging architectures and other factors can be used to deliver further innovations:

Ÿ     Fuse with lower impedance: the fuse contained in the Flash Charge five-fold safety protection system is able to immediately blow in the case of an electric current overload or other abnormality, protecting the battery by physically isolating it from the electricity supply. The upgraded fuse design has lower internal resistance and improved performance, helping to further improve the safety of the charging system.

Ÿ     Gallium Nitride (GaN) Switches: OPPO has made use of GaN switches on its smartphones for the first time. These switches are not only able to achieve the same functionality as traditional silicon MOSFET switches over a smaller area, therefore reducing the space required, but their low impedance and high voltage operation helps to reduce heat generation, improve charging efficiency and reliability.

 Internal series bi-cell design: a series bi-cell battery design allows the same power to be delivered while lowering the electrical current and reducing heat generation. The internal series bi-cell design takes this concept a step further by combining these dual battery cells in the same structure, therefore taking up less space while still delivering the same safety performance. The new design allows for at least a 5% increase in battery capacity for the same size battery.

Ÿ     Battery Safety Detection Chip: OPPO’s proprietary Battery Safety Detection Chip with embedded AI algorithms is able to detect if batteries have suffered from external damage by recognizing voltage drops in real-time based on a range of scenarios and act accordingly. If the voltage drop is deemed to have been caused by damage to the battery, the phone will warn the user and initiate additional safety measures to prevent further hazards.

Ÿ     Composite Current Collector: OPPO has developed a Composite Structure Safety Battery featuring an all-new composite current collector. The battery uses a new composite material sandwiched between two aluminum layers to replace the typical aluminum-only design found in other batteries. This “sandwich” structure is further coated with an additional protective material to make up the five-layer composite current collector structure. It improves the safety of the battery by protecting it from short circuits caused by external damage. Testing in the OPPO Lab shows that, without compromising on performance, the new battery passes puncture and collision tests with a 100% success rate.

Smart charging: optimizing speed and battery life for the perfect balance

OPPO also unveiled its new smart charging technology during the event. Designed to keep the charging speed within the safest possible range, the technology adjusts the charging current based on intelligent detection of different charging scenarios. This can also help to reduce the occurrence of unusual battery aging，allowing users to enjoy optimal battery life for a longer period of time.

The smart charging technology is able to deliver noticeable improvements to multiple aspects of the battery’s performance, including:

Ÿ     Longer battery life: while ensuring the speed of 65W SuperVOOC and full charge/discharge of the battery, the technology is able to maintain battery capacity to 80% of its original capacity after as many as 1,500 charge cycles.

Ÿ     Improved charging speed in specific scenarios: the charging speed can be increased according to specific situations based on the instantaneous maximum power that the battery can safely take in at any given time. In the case of 65W SuperVOOC, it is capable of increasing the speed by around 20%, enabling a 4500mAh battery to be fully charged in 30 minutes when needed.

Ÿ     Balancing charging speed and phone temperature: the technology is able to intelligently find the best balance between the optimal charging current and subsequent temperature rise under different usage scenarios. As a result, users are able to operate their phone while  Flash Charging without any discomfort.

 Extreme charging: even in the coldest environments, Flash Charge doesn’t give up

In addition to making VOOC Flash Charge as safe and smart as possible, OPPO has also been exploring ways to optimize fast charge technology under more extreme situations. For example, it can be difficult to charge a lithium-ion battery in very cold environments, where forcing the battery to charge may even cause it to short circuit. OPPO’s ultra-low temperature charging solution uses smart algorithms to determine the optimal charging temperature of the battery and increase the temperature before charging begins. Test results show that the battery is capable of increasing in temperature from -20℃ to 10℃ in just tens of seconds, allowing the battery to be charged as normal.

 From the introduction of VOOC Flash Charge in 2014, safety, efficiency, and ease-of-use have been three of the core areas that contribute to OPPO’s R&D into battery and charging technology. As of June 30, 2021, OPPO has already applied for over 3,000 patents related to fast charge technology; and through over 30 devices that support VOOC Flash Charge technology, OPPO has brought this fast, convenient, and safe charging experience to more than 195 million people worldwide.

In 2021, OPPO launched its new project - The Flash Initiative – bringing its proprietary VOOC technology to automobiles, public spaces, and chips inside a wide variety of devices. In the era of the Internet of Experience, OPPO’s Flash Charge technology is evolving to bring users a new generation charging experience designed to excel in any situation, allowing people to charge any device, anytime, anywhere.

What’s Next for Flash Charging?

             What’s Next for Flash Charging? OPPO Introduces a
            New Generation of Safer, Smarter Flash Charging Technology

• With user experience at its center, OPPO VOOC Flash Charge technology takes speed, safety, and intelligence to the next level.

Leading global smart device brand OPPO held its “What’s Next for Flash Charging?” OPPO Flash Charge Open Day today, during which it unveiled the most recent achievements from its ongoing research into fast charge technology and the development of its Flash Charge technology solution.

 “OPPO’s development of its VOOC Flash Charge technology is based on innovation across an entire fast charging system that encompasses the charging adapter, charging cable, PMIC, battery and more,” said Jeff Zhang, Chief Scientist of OPPO VOOC Flash Charge. “Whether people choose wireless or wired charging, VOOC Flash Charge technology is now capable of meeting a wide range of needs when it comes to charging electronic devices, even in the most extreme circumstances.”

 Safe charging: new upgrades and innovations create a safer charging experience

OPPO has always placed efficiency and safety at the forefront of its development of Flash Charge technology. Based on this concept, OPPO has introduced a five-fold safety protection system to improve safety in VOOC Flash Charge technology, and has been exploring how new materials, AI algorithms, charging architectures and other factors can be used to deliver further innovations:

Ÿ     Fuse with lower impedance: the fuse contained in the Flash Charge five-fold safety protection system is able to immediately blow in the case of an electric current overload or other abnormality, protecting the battery by physically isolating it from the electricity supply. The upgraded fuse design has lower internal resistance and improved performance, helping to further improve the safety of the charging system.

Ÿ     Gallium Nitride (GaN) Switches: OPPO has made use of GaN switches on its smartphones for the first time. These switches are not only able to achieve the same functionality as traditional silicon MOSFET switches over a smaller area, therefore reducing the space required, but their low impedance and high voltage operation helps to reduce heat generation, improve charging efficiency and reliability.

Ÿ     Internal series bi-cell design: a series bi-cell battery design allows the same power to be delivered while lowering the electrical current and reducing heat generation. The internal series bi-cell design takes this concept a step further by combining these dual battery cells in the same structure, therefore taking up less space while still delivering the same safety performance. The new design allows for at least a 5% increase in battery capacity for the same size battery.

Ÿ     Battery Safety Detection Chip: OPPO’s proprietary Battery Safety Detection Chip with embedded AI algorithms is able to detect if batteries have suffered from external damage by recognizing voltage drops in real-time based on a range of scenarios and act accordingly. If the voltage drop is deemed to have been caused by damage to the battery, the phone will warn the user and initiate additional safety measures to prevent further hazards.

Ÿ     Composite Current Collector: OPPO has developed a Composite Structure Safety Battery featuring an all-new composite current collector. The battery uses a new composite material sandwiched between two aluminum layers to replace the typical aluminum-only design found in other batteries. This “sandwich” structure is further coated with an additional protective material to make up the five-layer composite current collector structure. It improves the safety of the battery by protecting it from short circuits caused by external damage. Testing in the OPPO Lab shows that, without compromising on performance, the new battery passes puncture and collision tests with a 100% success rate.

 Smart charging: optimizing speed and battery life for the perfect balance

OPPO also unveiled its new smart charging technology during the event. Designed to keep the charging speed within the safest possible range, the technology adjusts the charging current based on intelligent detection of different charging scenarios. This can also help to reduce the occurrence of unusual battery aging，allowing users to enjoy optimal battery life for a longer period of time.

 The smart charging technology is able to deliver noticeable improvements to multiple aspects of the battery’s performance, including:

Ÿ     Longer battery life: while ensuring the speed of 65W SuperVOOC and full charge/discharge of the battery, the technology is able to maintain battery capacity to 80% of its original capacity after as many as 1,500 charge cycles.

Ÿ     Improved charging speed in specific scenarios: the charging speed can be increased according to specific situations based on the instantaneous maximum power that the battery can safely take in at any given time. In the case of 65W SuperVOOC, it is capable of increasing the speed by around 20%, enabling a 4500mAh battery to be fully charged in 30 minutes when needed.

Ÿ     Balancing charging speed and phone temperature: the technology is able to intelligently find the best balance between the optimal charging current and subsequent temperature rise under different usage scenarios. As a result, users are able to operate their phone while  Flash Charging without any discomfort.

 Extreme charging: even in the coldest environments, Flash Charge doesn’t give up

In addition to making VOOC Flash Charge as safe and smart as possible, OPPO has also been exploring ways to optimize fast charge technology under more extreme situations. For example, it can be difficult to charge a lithium-ion battery in very cold environments, where forcing the battery to charge may even cause it to short circuit. OPPO’s ultra-low temperature charging solution uses smart algorithms to determine the optimal charging temperature of the battery and increase the temperature before charging begins. Test results show that the battery is capable of increasing in temperature from -20℃ to 10℃ in just tens of seconds, allowing the battery to be charged as normal.

From the introduction of VOOC Flash Charge in 2014, safety, efficiency, and ease-of-use have been three of the core areas that contribute to OPPO’s R&D into battery and charging technology. As of June 30, 2021, OPPO has already applied for over 3,000 patents related to fast charge technology; and through over 30 devices that support VOOC Flash Charge technology, OPPO has brought this fast, convenient, and safe charging experience to more than 195 million people worldwide.

In 2021, OPPO launched its new project - The Flash Initiative – bringing its proprietary VOOC technology to automobiles, public spaces, and chips inside a wide variety of devices. In the era of the Internet of Experience, OPPO’s Flash Charge technology is evolving to bring users a new generation charging experience designed to excel in any situation, allowing people to charge any device, anytime, anywhere.

OPPO Launches Renovators 2021 Emerging Artists Project,

OPPO Launches Renovators 2021 Emerging Artists Project,
Lighting Up the Creative Dreams of the Youth Worldwide

The leading global smart device brand OPPO officially launched OPPO Renovators 2021, the 3rd iteration of its Emerging Artists Project, today. In addition to being a competition for art and technology lovers around the world, OPPO Renovators 2021 also aims to serve as a platform for young creators to boldly imagine the future with art and technology. With the Renovators program rolling out worldwide, OPPO will build an active community through which emerging artists can seek guidance and inspiration from renowned artists, showcase their work on international platforms, and have access to once-in-a-lifetime career opportunities.

OPPO Renovators 2021 encourages young creators to unleash their creativity and imagine the possibilities of technology through art. As the program’s brand initiator, William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO, said, "OPPO has always believed in the power of the young generation and wants the world to witness the brilliance of creative young artists. The next inspiration that changes the world could come from the youth of today, and we want to do all within our power to spur this creative thinking."

With multiple competition categories, there are unlimited ways to explore this year’s theme of Light

The theme for this year’s Renovators program is Light. As a source of energy on earth and an essential part to most life, light has always been used to symbolize expressions of positivity, such as love and hope. With the warmth and illumination of light, OPPO hopes to create a sense of calm and optimism, encouraging young creators to break through the boundaries of art and ignite their creativity.

Under the theme of Light, OPPO Renovators 2021 includes two professional contest categories – ART TECH and ART TOY – as well as a Portrait Capture category targeted at creative enthusiasts. In the ART TECH category, young artists can freely explore the fusion of technology and art; in the ART TOY category, artists are invited to imagine their own take on OPPO’s mascot, Ollie, in the form of a collectible designer toy; and in the Portrait Capture category, entrants can submit their own captivating human stories as told through portrait images or videos.

Awards and global stages for the bright artists of tomorrow

OPPO Renovators 2021 will leverage OPPO’s global resources to help the growth and development of the program’s talented artists. In addition to a number of generous prizes and awards, the artworks selected from OPPO Renovators 2021 will have the opportunity to be displayed at global exhibitions such as London Design Festival and Dubai World Expo, as well as continuous exposure through global online exhibitions. Furthermore, young designers participating in OPPO Renovators 2021 will have the chance to become contracted OPPO designers, through which there may be commercial opportunities to further realize their creative ideas.

As another highlight of the competition, OPPO Renovators 2021 is not only being hosted in collaboration with world's top art and design institutions, but also with the support of the renowned artists and designers who make up its judging panel. The big names include legendary international designer Kashiwa Sato, one of the founders of video art Gary Hill, audiovisual artist Ryoichi Kurokawa, and branding consultant Tommy Li.

For more information and to take part in OPPO Renovators 2021, please visit the official OPPO Renovators 2021 website: https://campus.oppo.com/en/. All artworks must be submitted before IST 5:30 AM August 29, 2021 to be eligible. The final results will be announced before IST 5:30 AM September 18, 2021.