Last year, in September, OPPO officially launched its new ColorOS 11 operating system for smartphones which comes with support for several new features as well as improvements. Now, the software is ready for rollout.

OPPO has officially announced its roadmap for the ColorOS 11 rollout or adaptation for its smartphones for the current month, i.e. May 2021. The company has confirmed that it will starts beta tester recruitment for the OPPO A32 users from 19th May.

Later, on 20th May, the company will be recruiting testers for the OPPO A11, A11x, A9, and A9x users. A week after that, on May 26th, the OPPO Reno Z users will be able to take part in this ColorOS 11 beta testing program.

To take part in this, go to Settings > Software Update on your smartphone and then click on the Settings icon in the upper-right corner. From the options, select Upgrade Early Adopters. Agree to the terms and click on the “Apply now” button.

After completing the application to be a beta tester, you can click on the “Check Update” button and get download the new ColorOS 11 on your phone to start using it.

OPPO has revealed that the public beta testing version of the new ColorOS operating system focuses on the early experience and may have stability issues. It might not be suitable for day-to-day usage so it’s a good idea to not use it on your primary device.

The stable version rollout should begin after a few weeks of public beta testing and the company has also said that the official stable version should roll out through over-the-air (OTA) updates in China.

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Oppo is still rolling out ColorOS 7 update to the eligible devices worldwide. This version of the company’s mobile software was first announced in November of 2019. The Chinese smartphone maker blames the COVID-19 pandemic for the delay in rolling out the update. That said, it has now shared a new ColorOS 7 July update schedule for certain models in China on Weibo.

With over 350 million active users, ColorOS is one of the most-used Android skins in the world. It is only found on Oppo smartphones and previously Realme devices as well. ColorOS 7 is the latest offering from the company apart from ColorOS 7.1 and ColorOS 7.2, both of which are exclusive to particular handsets.

Having said that, below-listed are the Oppo smartphones that will be receiving the ColorOS 7 update in China in July.

The above-mentioned handsets are also yet to receive ColorOS 7 in global markets. In fact, the Oppo R15 series is slated to get it in July in markets like India, Australia, and Europe just like China. However, the Oppo A91 is scheduled to receive the global update in August. 

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In April, Oppo updated 17 of its smartphones to stable ColorOS 7 build in China. The list included all the premium and mid-premium devices. Now, the company has shared an update timeline for its mid-range and budget smartphones. These handsets will be receiving the OTA by the end of May.

The below-listed models are the third batch of handsets to receive stable ColorOS 7 stable update in China. 

For the unware, Oppo already has a new version of its mobile software called ColorOS 7.1. This incremental version is only available on the company’s latest flagship smartphones – Find X2 and Find X2 Pro as well as the newly launched Oppo Ace 2. The brand is yet to reveal which devices will get this update

ColorOS 7 was announced way back in November 2019 but only now the company is rolling out stable updates to its devices. The new software update, apart from bringing new features, also bumps up the underlying Android to version 10.

The Chinese smartphone maker has also started seeding out stable updates globally. To learn more about ColorOS 7, do check out our launch coverage.

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Oppo will launch its mid-ranger K3 in the Indian market in a few days. Those days when Oppo was a China-based manufacturer selling offline in the Chinese market only are gone: now it is a global brand and it is a potential menace to Samsung and the other best manufacturers all around the world. If you are looking for a midrange phone released from this company this period is perfect for you as Oppo launched a lot of affordable devices. Given that Oppo K3 launches as soon as next week, here is a comparison with the other Oppo midranges which are more or less at the same level in similar price tags: Oppo Reno Z and Oppo A9x.

Oppo K3 vs Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo A9X

Design

Oppo K3 has the most stunning form factor. Despite it is not part of the Reno line-up, its back cover looks like the ones on Reno devices. And it even comes with a pop-up camera which helps to minimize the bezels without the aid of a classic waterdrop notch. If we exclude the K3, I personally prefer the Reno Z because it offers a cleaner glass back thanks to its in-display fingerprint reader. The design of the A9x looks more outdated due to the presence of a single module for the dual camera setup and a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. It even comes with a lower screen-to-body ratio.

Display

The level of detail offered by these handsets’ displays is pretty much the same, but the overall performance changes when it comes to color reproduction. Oppo K3 and Oppo Reno Z are way better because they sport an AMOLED display, and the Reno Z wins the comparison due to the support to the HDR10 technology. On the other hand, you should note that the Reno Z has a slightly smaller display than K3 and it comes with a waterdrop notch, unlike the K3. Oppo A9x still comes with an above-average display, but it looks like an inferior IPS panel.

Specs & Software

Despite the MediaTek Helio P90 found on the Reno Z is a more recent chipset with a higher base frequency, the Snapdragon 710 by Qualcomm which you can find on the Oppo K3 is a more powerful SoC. Further, the K3 is equipped with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal storage in its most expensive configuration, while Reno Z stops at 6 GB of RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. The A9x has an even less powerful chipset than Reno Z: an older Helio P70 and just 6 GB of RAM. Unlike its rivals, it sports a micro SD slot, but it loses the comparison because of its weaker hardware side. Each handset has both Android 9 Pie and Color OS 6 out of the box.

Camera

While Oppo K3 has the best hardware, it definitely comes with the worst camera department. The winner here is the Oppo Reno Z with its 48 MP dual camera, a bright f/1.7 aperture and a 5 MP depth sensor. Oppo A9x still offers a 48 MP dual camera, but the secondary sensor is an inferior one with a lower 2 MP resolution. Further, the Reno Z has a way better selfie camera with a resolution of 32 MP. So, there is no challenge, Reno Z is way more interesting.

Battery

With a capacity of more than 4000 mAh, Oppo Reno Z and A9x have the biggest batteries. But which one lasts more? Well, the Reno Z offers a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios because it comes with a smaller and more efficient AMOLED display, as well as a more efficient chipset. Oppo K3 is equipped with an AMOLED display as well, but its battery is smaller with a 3765 mAh capacity, so there is no way it can reach the overall battery life of the Reno Z.

Price

Here is the element which should mostly influence your final decision. As you had the chance to understand, the Oppo Reno Z is an overall better device under most of the point of views. It rocks a better display, way better cameras, and even higher battery life, despite it is powered by a lower-end chipset and less RAM than the Oppo K3. But it costs a lot more: the Reno Z starts from €330/$370, while Oppo K3 costs just €210/$235 and Oppo A9x starts from €260/$290 (we are referring to listing prices). That is why at the end of the day I would go for the Oppo K3: it has a worse camera, but also a better design, a much higher value for money, better performances and a still good battery life.

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Oppo K3 vs Oppo Reno Z vs Oppo A9X: PROs and CONS

Oppo K3

PROs

• Best design
• Best hardware
• Wide display
• Affordable

CONS

• Lower-end cameras

Oppo A9x

PROs

• Wide display
• Big battery
• Micro SD slot
• Nice cameras

CONS

• No UD fingerprint reader
• Worse hardware

Oppo Reno Z

PROs

• Big battery
• Best cameras
• Great display
• Well built

CONS

• Higher price

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OPPO had launched the OPPO A9x mid-range phone in China in May. It had arrived as a higher version of the OPPO A9 smartphone. The A9x had arrived with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The listing of the smartphone on the database of China’s TENAA telecom authority has been updated with a new 8 GB of RAM variant. Hence, there is a possibility that OPPO may soon debut an 8 GB RAM edition of the OPPO A9x smartphone.

The above screenshot shows that new 8 GB RAM edition of the OPPO A9x will feature 128 GB of native storage. The rest of its specifications will be same as its 6 GB RAM edition.

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OPPO A9x Specifications

The OPPO A9x has a full HD+ 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch. The Helio P70 chipset is present under the hood of the device. The Color OS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS runs on the device.

The rear side of the phone has 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For catching selfies, it has a front-facing camera of 16-megapixel. It is backed by a 4,020mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC fast charging. The smartphone features a rear-mounted fingerprint reader. The smartphone is available in two colors like Meteorite Black and Ice Jade White and it is priced at 1,999 Yuan (~$290).

Compared to the OPPO A9x, the OPPO A9 smartphone that was made official in April this year came with a 16-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup. It featured\ 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM.  Also, the handset lacked support for fast charging. The other specs of the A9 are identical with A9x.

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After bringing the OPPO A9 last month in China, the company today unveiled OPPO A9X with few advancements. The latest mid-range smartphone carries a 48MP rear camera instead of the 16MP unit on the OPPO A9. Furthermore, OPPO A9X features VOOC 3.0 fast charging instead of traditional charging. There are more differences between both devices.

The OPPO A9x looks identical twin to its predecessor with a 3D gradient back. It carries the same 6.53-inch Full HD+ display with the resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels and features a dewdrop notch. MediaTek Helio P70 12nm octa-core processor sits inside carrying Mail G72 GPU.  It runs on Android 9 Pie based ColorOS 6.0 with features like Game Boost 2.0 to enhance gaming performance.

For optics, OPPO upgraded the dual camera module with a 48-megapixel f/1.7 primary sensor and a 5-megapixel secondary camera. On the front, there’s a 16MP f/2.0 camera for beautiful selfies and video calls. As like its predecessor, OPPO carries a rear fingerprint sensor. There’s a 3.5 mm jack and FM radio. In connectivity, the device supports Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 and GPS/GLONASS.

The battery capacity remains the same with added support for VOOC 3.0 fast charging.

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OPPO A9x is available in 6 GB RAM + 128 GB internal storage version for the price of 1999 Yuan (~$289). It can be bought in two color options of Meteorite black and Ice Jade white. However, the OPPO A9 is available in Mica green, Ice Jade White, and Fluorite purple color version. It will go on sale from May 21.

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In April, OPPO had launched the OPPO A9 smartphone in China. Now, a new phone called the OPPO A9x with slightly upgraded specs has appeared on OPPO China’s online store with key specs. The OPPO A9x will be available for purchase in the home market from May 20. A couple of renders of the phone have also appeared on the official site.

The OPPO A9 was available in color options such as Mica Green, Ice Jade White, and Fluorite Purple. The upcoming OPPO A9x will be available in two color variants like Ice Jade White and Meteorite Black. The smartphone will be available for purchase with a price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$290) in China.

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OPPO A9x Specifications

The OPPO A9x borrows most of its specs from the OPPO A9 model. It features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with waterdrop notch that offers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The display is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. With slim bezels surrounding, the phone promises a screen space of 90.7 percent. The MediaTek Helio P70 chipset that includes an octa-core processor that works at 2.1 GHz.

The smartphone will feature a 4,020mAh battery that carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology. The ColorOS 6 flavored Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The GameBoost 2.0 technology enhances the gaming experience on the device.

For photography, the OPPO A9x will be featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor with 4-in-1 pixel binning and f/1.7 aperture along with a 5-megapixel secondary lens. It is equipped with a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. A fingerprint scanner is available on the rear side of the phone.

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As it can be seen, the only major difference between the OPPO A9 and the upcoming A9X is that the latter will be coming with better rear cameras. Also, the OPPO A9 is selling with a lower price tag of 1,799 Yuan (~$260). As far as the appearance of the OPPO A9x is concerned, the above-shown renders reveal that its sports an identical design as the OPPO A9.

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