Oppo is expected to showcase its 10x optical zoom technology for the smartphones at an event in China on January 16.
The company has recently sent out invites for the same, which carry the tagline “Ten to see,” indicating the debut of the 10x optical zoom technology.
However, it is still unclear whether the company will introduce a product featuring the 10x optical zoom support or will just talk about the technology.
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At this point, the exact specifics of the tech are a mystery, but it is expected to be based on same principle the company's 5x optical zoom technology worked.
The 10x hybrid optical zoom, the new technology from Oppo will be showcased at the company's Future Technology Communication Conference on January 16, revealed a report in Chinese-language website MyDrivers.
The report is light on any actual details about the Oppo technology, however it is quite likely that the company's simply building up on its 5x optical zoom technology.
Showcased back in 2017 at the Mobile World Congress, the 5X Dual Camera Zoom technology includes two sensors – one traditional and one that is pivoted 90 degrees and looks to the side of the phone.
The company uses a series of lenses to focus light on these sensors. The traditional sensor gets the light as any other camera setup, but the side-facing sensor gets redirected light from a prism.
For accommodating optical zoom, the company uses the width of the phone. A traditional setup would be easier but would make the phone significantly thicker.
The 5x optical zoom technology never reached a commercial smart phone. So, it would be interesting to see if the company manages to take the 10x optical zoom tech to the market in an actual phone.
It is even believed that the company's upcoming F19 Pro and F19 smartphones may feature the technology.
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