Lately, Oppo has been pushing stable ColorOS 7 update based on Android 10 to the eligible devices in China after being delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the global versions of these devices are getting a similar treatment. The handsets that are currently receiving the OTA update are listed along with their respective builds in a table below.

Since the update is being rolled out through OTA (over the air), it is being seeded out to units in batches. Hence, it might take time to reach every user. In order to check whether your device has received the update, head over to Settings -> Software Updates section.

To know more about ColorOS 7, check our launch coverage. Also, Oppo has already released ColorOS 7.1 and it comes pre-loaded on new smartphones like the Find X2 / X2 Pro.

Here’s the official changelog of ColorOS 7 stable update provided by the company for the above-mentioned handsets.

• Visuals
  • Brand new borderless design makes visuals more attractive and operation more efficient.
  • Added OPPO Sans as the default font. The new font delivers a refreshing feel and fits well with OPPO’s pursuit of blending beauty and technology.

• Smart Sidebar
  • Optimised user interfaces and improved one-handed operation.
  • Drag an app out of Smart Sidebar to open it in Split-screen mode.
  • Added two settings: Assistive Ball Opacity and Hide Assistive Ball on Fullscreen App.
  • Optimised the Floating Window feature for more apps.
  • Added a bubble: A bubble is displayed when you open an app in a floating window from the Smart Sidebar. Tap the bubble to collapse and open the app.

• Screenshot
  • Optimised 3-Finger Screenshot: Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers to adjust the screenshot size. Use 3 fingers to touch and hold the screen and swipe your fingers outwards to capture a long screenshot.
  • Added screenshot settings: You can adjust the position of the screenshot preview floating window and set the screenshot sound.
  • Optimised screenshot preview floating window: After taking a screenshot, drag it up and release to share it, or drag it down and release to take a long screenshot.

• Navigation Gestures 3.0
  • New gesture: Swipe inward from both sides of the screen and then hold to switch to the previous app.
  • Optimised gestures: All gestures are supported in landscape mode.

• System
  • Added Dark Mode: Protects your eyes while reducing power consumption.
  • Added Focus Mode: Shields you from outside distractions when you are learning or working.
  • Added all new charging animation.
  • Optimised the Quick Settings user interface for easier one-handed operation.
  • Swipe left or right to ignore banner notifications.
  • Added a pause function for screen recording.
  • Added a floating window and settings for screen recording.
  • New sounds added for file deletion, calculator key touches, and compass pointer.
  • Optimised system pre-loaded ringtones.
  • Added TalkBack floating prompts for Accessibility.
  • Colour Accessibility Mode added to improve the user experience for visually impaired users.
  • New management function for recent tasks: You can view memory information about recent tasks and lock apps.

• Games
  • Optimised visual interaction for Game Space.
  • Optimised the startup animation for Game Space.

• Home Screen
  • More live wallpapers.
  • Added Art+ static wallpapers.
  • Customise whether to open Global Search or the notification drawer when swiping down on the Home screen.
  • Customise the size, shape, and style of app icons on the Home screen.
  • Swipe up on the Lock screen to switch unlock methods.
  • Optimised the graphic design of password unlocks to facilitate one-handed operations.
  • Supported live wallpapers on the Lock screen.
  • More screen-off clock styles.
  • Added a simple Home screen mode, featuring larger fonts and icons and a clearer layout.

• Security
  • Connect your phone to Wi-Fi networks using a random MAC address to avoid targeted ads and protect your privacy.

• Tools
  • In Quick Settings or Smart Sidebar, you can open Calculator in a floating
  • Added the trim feature in Recordings.
  • Added the Weather (dynamic) ringtone, which automatically adapts to the current weather.
  • Added weather-adaptive animations in Weather.

• Camera
  • Optimised the Camera UI for better user experience.
  • Optimised the Timer UI and sound.

• Photos
  • Optimised the Album UI for a clear hierarchy and quick lookup of photos.
  • Added Album Recommendations that recognises more than 80 different scenes.

• Communications
  • OPPO Share now supports sharing files with vivo and Xiaomi devices.
  • Optimised the Contacts UI for a more efficient experience.

• Settings
  • Search Settings now supports fuzzy match and contains a search history.

• Applications
  • Soloop Video Editor: Create your video with one tap.
  • Added DocVault, an app for easy management and use of your digital ID cards (available only on phones sold in India).

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Oppo had initially released the ColorOS 7 system update which was based on Android 10 OS back in November 2019. Since then, it has brought the update to a number of devices and is now also looking to include the Oppo F11 and F11 Pro smartphones as well.

Oppo is opening for trial tests or public beta testing for  Oppo F11, F11 Pro and F11 Avengers Edition as well. For those interested, keep in mind that the number of seats for beta testing is currently limited. So, if you are not eligible for the first build, be ready as Oppo plans on further expanding testers numbers for the future beta builds that should arrive shortly after.

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To opt for the beta testing, owner’s of the Oppo F11 series with the official stable software build must go to “Settings” > “Software Update” > then click the button on the upper right corner and select “Trial Version.” Users must then agree to the terms and conditions from the company and click on the “Apply Now.” Once this is done, check for updates in the Software Update section which will now have the latest beta build.
Note: Beta builds are unpolished versions of a future user interface, OS, skins, etc. so one might face lags, stutters, and the odd bugs every now and then.

Oppo has stated that the beta tests are only for enthusiasts looking to better the experience for the community as a whole. In other words, the testers will have to check the stability of the build and actively report any bugs or issues that they encounter; a few of them might make devices unusable so keep the risks in mind. Lastly, the ColorOS Community application can be used to report on any bugs or glitches.

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According to the latest scoop from 91mobiles, the OPPO F11 and the F11 Pro have just got a permanent price drop in India. Retail sources have revealed that both smartphones will receive a price drop of up to Rs. 2,000 (~$23). The updated pricing will be applicable exclusively at the offline stores at the moment. The F11 duo will continue to sell at their regular prices on Flipkart and Amazon.

The revised pricing of the OPPO F11 with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of on-board storage is Rs. 16,990 (~$241). The 6GB + 128GB variant can be yours for Rs. 17,990 (~$255). The smartphones cost Rs. 17,990 (~$255) and Rs. 19,990 (~$283) respectively at an online retail store. The OPPO F11 Pro is available offline at Rs. 21,990 (~$311). It costs Rs. 23,990 (~$340) at an online retailer.

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OPPO F11 and F11 Pro Specifications and Features

The OPPO F11 features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display with a waterdrop notch housing the front camera. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC along with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The smartphone runs on Android 9.0 Pie-based ColorOS 6.0. It draws power from a massive 4,020 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 Fast Charge support. The device features a 48-megapixel primary camera with a 5-megapixel depth sensor and an LED flash. It uses a 16-megapixel secondary camera. Camera enhancement features include Dazzle Color Mode, AI Ultra-clear Engine, Ultra Night Mode, and AI Scene Recognition.

The OPPO F11 Pro also features a 6.5-inch Full-HD+ display, but it comes with a notch-less design. The device sports a screen-to-body ratio of 90.9-percent, and is protected by Gorilla Glass 5. The smartphone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P70 chipset, with an integrated ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. The device runs on ColorOS 6.0, and draws power from a 4,000 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charge support. The camera setup on the F11 Pro is the same 48-megapixel primary lens with a 5-megapixel depth sensor found on the F11 handset. For capturing selfies, it has a pop-up selfie snapper of 16-megapixel. 

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The OPPO F11 smartphone with 6GB of RAM is speculated to make its India debut. According to 91mobiles, the device comes with 128GB of built-in storage and is priced at Rs. 19,990 (~$290). A lower-spec variant of the smartphone with 4GB of RAM is currently available in the Indian market for Rs. 17,990 (~$261).

As per the initial reports, no other technical changes have been made. The 6GB of RAM variant is said to be every bit similar to the 4GB of RAM variant that was introduced in May 2019. The higher-spec variant of the OPPO F11 is expected to go on sale soon, but its launch date is yet to be confirmed.

OPPO F11 Specifications and Features:

The OPPO F11 houses a 6.5-inch display that supports full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It is powered by a MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and is available with 128GB of onboard storage. The device is expandable up to 256GB with a microSD card. The smartphone features a 48-megapixel primary camera along with a 5-megapixel depth-sensing camera and a single-tone LED flash. It also features a 16-megapixel selfie camera.

Both cameras feature an AI-powered Ultra-clear engine that bring features like Dazzle Color Mode, Ultra Night Mode, AI Scene Recognition and more. The device runs on Android 9-based ColorOS 6 and draws power from a massive 4,020 mAh battery with VOOC 3.0 fast charging. The smartphone also features with a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Connectivity options on the OPPO F11 include 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, GPS/A-GPS, USB 3.0 and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The OPPO F11 is available in a range of dual-tone glossy color options such as Marble Green, Jewelry White and Fluorite Purple.

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OPPO India has now slashed the prices of its three recently released smartphones such as OPPO F11 Pro, OPPO K1 and OPPO A5. In February, OPPO had launched the OPPO K1 smartphone with a price tag of Rs. 16,990 (~$244) in India. The Chinese manufacturer has now slashed the price of the phone by Rs. 2,000 (~$29). The smartphone is now available for purchase on Flipkart with a revised price tag of Rs. 14,990 (~$215). By this it becomes the cheapest smartphone available in the Indian market with in-display fingerprint sensor. The OPPO F11 Pro has received a price cut of Rs. 2,000 (~$29) for its 64 GB variant. The Chinese manufacturer has also slashed the price of OPPO A5 by Rs. 1,000 (~$15).

OPPO K1

The OPPO K1 that comes with a glass rear with gradient finish features a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with Dewdrop notch. It carries support for full HD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display is embedded with an in-screen fingerprint reader.

The front notch of the phone houses a selfie camera of 25-megapixel. On its rear is a dual-LED flash dual camera setup that includes a primary sensor of 16-megapixel and a secondary lens of 2-megapixel. The ColorOS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo OS comes preloaded on the device.

The Snapdragon 660 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It comes with 4 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 64 GB. There is a dedicated slot for adding a microSD card. The handset features a 3,600mAh battery to keep the lights on. The smartphone supports 10W charging.

OPPO F11 Pro

The 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition of the OPPO F11 Pro is now selling for Rs. 20,900 (~$301). It was previously selling for Rs. 22,990 (~$330). The price of the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant has not been revised. It is still selling for Rs. 23,990 (~$344).

The F11 Pro has a notch-less 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that offers full HD+ resolution. The MediaTek Helio P70 fuels the phone with 6 GB of RAM. It comes with up to 128 GB of internal storage. The ColorOS 6 based Android 9 Pie OS comes preinstalled on the device.

The 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel dual camera setup is available on the rear side of the phone. It is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The 4,000mAh battery of the F11 Pro carries support for VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge technology.

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OPPO A5

The OPPO A5 was launched with a price tag of Rs. 12,990 (~$187). Its price has now been reduced to Rs. 11,990 (~$172(. It comes with a 6.2-inch notched IPS LCD panel that offers HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 450 chipset powers the phone with 4 GB of RAM. There is 64 GB of native storage on the device and it is equipped with a microSD card slot for more storage.

The ColorOS 5.1 based Android 8.1 Oreo is available on the OPPO A5. It features a 13-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup on its rear. It has a front-facing camera of 8-megapixel. The handset is packed with a 4,230mAh battery.

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OPPO has a new PCEM00 / PCET00 smartphone certified by the TENAA telecom authority in China. The entire specifications and images of the phone matches with the Oppo F11 smartphone that was unveiled in the previous month in some Asian markets. The PCEM00 / PCET00 smartphone could be arriving with a different moniker in China.

OPPO PCEM00 / PCET00 Design

The OPPO PCEM00 / PCET00 smartphone is equipped with a waterdrop-like notch display that promises a high screen-to-body ratio. The bezels surrounding the screen are not clearly visible in the TENAA images of PCEM00 / PCET00 phone.

The rear shell of the smartphone seems to be of polycarbonate material. The top half of the rear panel has a vertical dual camera setup. Below it is the dual-tone LED flash and a fingerprint reader. The TENAA listing reveals that it will be only coming in a single color of Black in China. The smartphone measures 162 x 76.1 x 8.3mm and it weighs 190 grams.

OPPO PCEM00 / PCET00 Specifications

The PCEM00 / PCET00 smartphone sports a big display of 6.5 inches that delivers full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The handset includes a 3,910mAh battery. The Chinese authority has only mentioned the minimum capacity of the battery. The Oppo F11 has a 4,020mAh typical capacity battery.

The OPPO PCEM00 / PCET00 is fueled by 2.1 GHz octa-core processor. Considering the fact that it is Oppo F11 for China, the handset could be featuring the Helio P70 SoC. It features 6 GB of RAM and an internal storage of 128 GB. There is a microSD card on the device for extra storage.

The smartphone is loaded with Android 9 Pie OS and it could be arriving the latest ColorOS 6.0 UI. Its dual camera setup will feature a 48-megapixel main sensor that will be coupled with a depth sensor of 5-megapixel. The small notch on the frontside of the phone houses a 16-megapixel selfie shooter.

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OPPO has never launched an F-series smartphone in China. Hence, there is a possibility that the PCEM00 / PCET00 smartphone could end up with a different name in the home country.

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OPPO is reportedly planning to introduce a new A-series smartphone with 48-megapixel dual camera in China. The handset is rumored to hit the Chinese markets with OPPO A9 moniker. Some of the key specs of the phone have surfaced along with its three color variants.

OPPO A9 Leaked Renders

The renders of the OPPO A9 reveal that it will be sporting a rear design that is quite similar to the recently announce OPPO Reno and Reno 10x Zoom smartphones. The rear shell of the phone features a vertical dual camera setup and a fingerprint scanner. On the front is a waterdrop-style notched display. The smartphone is expected to land in China in colors like Ice Jade White, Mica Green and Fluorite Purple.

The dual camera setup of the smartphone is expected to house a 48-megapixel primary sensor. The handset will be packed with a decent battery of 4,020mAh capacity. There is no confirmation on whether the device will be equipped with rapid charging technology.

There is no information available on the processor that will be fueling the OPPO A9. It is speculated that the smartphone will be available in a single version that includes 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The ColorOS 6.0 based Android 9 Pie OS will come preloaded on the device. The other specs of the phone are currently under the wraps.

OPPO A9 Could be Rebranded Version of OPPO F11

The Oppo A9 could be a rebranded version of OPPO F11 for the Chinese market. If it is true, the OPPO A9 could be equipped with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that produces 1080p resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The MediaTek Helio P70 SoC will be powering the handset. The other sensor in its dual camera setup could be of 5-megapixel. It may feature a selfie camera of 16-megapixel. The F11 carries support for 20W VOOC 3.0 flash charging. It remains to be seen whether the upcoming A9 phone also carries support for it.

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The OPPO A9 may go official in China on April 30. As far as pricing is concerned, the handset may cost around 1,699 Yuan (~$252).

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Huawei Nova 4e debuted in China and in a few days it will launch in the global market under the Huawei P30 Lite moniker. That is why it will probably be the Huawei’s midrange phone that will catalyze most of the attention in this first half of 2019. Just like the Redmi 7 Pro by Xiaomi which comes with upper-midrange specifications at a very affordable price. Alongside these handsets, another device with an excellent quality-price ratio launched in the Chinese market recently is the Oppo F11 that comes with impressive cameras and long battery life. In this comparison, you will learn which of these three devices should be the most satisfying.

Huawei Nova 4e vs Oppo F11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Design

I personally think that Huawei P30 Lite is the most attractive phone when it comes to aesthetics. It sports an elegant glass back and it is also the thinnest device of this comparison, as well as the most compact one thanks to its smaller display. We even got very narrow bezels around the display and a small dewdrop notch. Right after, there is the Redmi Note 7 Pro with a catchy gradient back made of glass and protected by Gorilla Glass 5. It comes with thicker bezels, but it has a very nice build quality and it is water resistant, according to the company. Even though it has a very high screen-to-body ratio, Oppo F11 takes the last place due to its less attractive plastic body.

Display

All of these phones come with an LCD display, but Oppo F11 offers something more. It comes with the advanced LTPS technology as well as a bigger size that makes it more suitable for productivity, multimedia, and gaming. The resolution is exactly the same and the color reproduction is similar as well, so you will not notice important differences between these panels. You may need to know that Huawei Nova 4e and Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro have a slightly smaller U-shaped notch instead of a V-shaped one like the Oppo F11.

Specs & Software

If you want to get the best performance with the fastest and smoothest device, go for the Redmi Note 7 Pro without thinking twice. Its Snapdragon 675 chipset is a very powerful beast and it comes with a pretty nice GPU that performs well even in demanding gaming scenarios. If you do not like the Redmi Note 7 Pro, then go for the Oppo F11 as it still comes with an upper-midrange SoC and it offers a longer battery life. In terms of performance, Huawei Nova 4e is more or less like the Oppo F11. In each case, you get a highly customized user interface based on Android 9 Pie.

Camera

It is hard to establish which camera is the best as the camera performances of these devices vary depending on the scenario. Huawei Nova 4e is definitely the most interesting one because it comes with a triple camera including an ultrawide sensor and a stunning 32 MP selfie camera. However, the rear department of the Redmi Note 7 Pro and the Oppo F11 is still pretty good as it includes a 48 MP main camera which provides a very high level of detail and good photos even in low light conditions. The rear cameras of the Redmi Note 7 Pro are slightly superior to the ones on the Oppo F11 but I would go for the Huawei Nova 4e due to its ultrawide sensor and good stabilization.

Battery

Huawei Nova 4e loses this comparison due to its smaller 3340 mAh battery, while it is a hard fight between Redmi Note 7 Pro and Oppo F11. The former is better on more scenarios thanks to its very efficient 11 nm chipset, a smaller display, and outstanding software optimization, but the differences in battery life are not so noticeable compared to the Oppo F11.

Price

You can get the Redmi Note 7 Pro for just €200 in China, while Huawei Nova 4e and Oppo F11 cost about €270. Overall, Redmi Note 7 Pro wins the comparison thanks to its higher value for money, big battery, and very performing hardware department.

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Huawei Nova 4e vs Oppo F11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

• Better hardware
• Affordable price
• Great camera
• Big battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Huawei Nova 4e

PROs

• More compact
• Great cameras
• Nice design
• Thinner body

CONS

• Smaller battery

Oppo F11

PROs

• Bigger display
• Nice cameras
• Big battery
• Very fast charging

CONS

• No micro SD slot

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Samsung just launched in India another midrange that will try to cannibalize the sales of its main Chinese concurrence. The Korean giant is struggling at keeping its market share in the midrange segment in the last years, but it does not stop trying. We are talking about the Galaxy M30 which combines a great price with a huge battery and an interesting camera department. In this comparison, the new mid-rangers challenges the Redmi Note 7 Pro that is expected to become one of the best-sellers of 2019 and the newly-announced Oppo F11. Did Samsung release a more interesting mid-ranger than the main Chinese ones? This comparison will help you find out.

Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Oppo F11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Design

The design of the Samsung Galaxy M30 did not convince me so much, unlike its other specifications. The one I prefer more is the Redmi Note 7 Pro with its reflective glass back, pretty compact size and even good build quality. It is not among the most resistant phones out there, but it is water resistant, unlike most of the midrange devices. The reflective glass back can be chosen in stunning gradient color variants making it even more magnetic.

Display

We appreciated the fact that Samsung chose to use a Super AMOLED display even for a midrange from the M series. AMOLED panels provide more vivid colors and this particular one is very brilliant. While the quality of the display of Samsung Galaxy M30 attracts me, someone may prefer the Oppo F11 because it has a bigger and more phablet-like display. With a size of 6.53 inches, it is more suitable for advanced users and productivity. Even if you are a gamer you will find it more comfortable. Redmi Note 7 Pro has a classic midrange-class display which offers nothing exciting, so Samsung Galaxy M30 wins the display comparison.

Specs & Software

Thanks to the powerful Snapdragon 675 and its great GPU, Redmi Note 7 Pro is the king of performances here. It is the best device for you if you like gaming and multi-tasking, because its chipset is faster and it is very performing with high-demanding tasks. The second place should go to the 12 nm Helio P70  found on the Oppo F11. This device alongside the Redmi Note 7 Pro comes with Android 9 Pie out of the box, while Galaxy M30 is still based on Oreo. It does not make the difference as every device comes with a highly customized Android version, but it is good to know. Each of these devices comes in the same memory configurations, so the chipset makes the difference. Note that Oppo F11 has no expandable storage, unlike its rivals which come with a hybrid micro SD slot.

Camera

While Oppo F11 and Redmi Note 7 Pro are equipped with a rear dual camera composed of a main 48 MP sensor and a secondary depth sensor, Samsung Galaxy M30 opts for a triple camera including a 13 MP main sensor, a 5 MP ultrawide sensor and a depth sensor. Oppo F11 and Redmi Note 7 Pro should deliver a better photo quality, while Samsung Galaxy M30 will click more original shots thanks to its wide-angle sensor. Which one do you prefer? The front camera battle should be a hard fight between Samsung Galaxy M30 and Oppo F11. Note that we still did not test all the cameras of these devices, so we can not give you a definitive opinion about them. Despite its photo quality may be inferior, I would personally pick the Samsung Galaxy M30 for its ultrawide sensor. Mid-rangers are far away from flagships when it comes to camera quality, so I would focus on the innovation and original shots instead of camera quality when getting a midrange phone.

Battery

The battery of the Samsung Galaxy M30 is the biggest ones, even though Redmi Note 7 Pro and Oppo F11 are among the best battery phones in their segment. Thanks to its 1000 mAh more than its opponents and its efficient AMOLED display, the Galaxy M30 will surely provide a longer battery life. There should be no challenge and the Galaxy M30 should be able to last up to three days with a moderate usage pattern. Oppo F11 and Redmi Note 7 Pro should last more or less the same, but Redmi Note 7 Pro may offer something more due to its smaller display and its efficient Snapdragon 675 SoC.

Price

In the Asian market, you can get a unit of the Samsung Galaxy M30 or the Oppo F11 for about €250/$280 in the base configuration, while Redmi Note 7 Pro, that is the winner of this comparison because of its better chipset and a higher value for money, can be found at just €200/$225.

• Read More: Oppo F11 with MediaTek Helio P70 chipset and 4GB RAM announced in India for Rs. 19,990 ($283)

Samsung Galaxy M30 vs Oppo F11 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

• Better hardware
• Affordable price
• Great camera
• Big battery

CONS

• Nothing particular

Samsung Galaxy M30

PROs

• Bigger battery
• Nice display
• Good cameras
• High screen-to-body ratio

CONS

• Worse hardware

Oppo F11

PROs

• Bigger display
• Nice cameras
• Big battery
• Good hardware

CONS

• No micro SD slot

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If you thought that the long-awaited Redmi Note 7 Pro is the only 2019 upper-midrange that really deserves attention, you were wrong. Today, Oppo and Meizu announced their perfect answer to the new Xiaomi’s best-buy and they look impressive if compared to their prices. We are talking about the Oppo F11 and the Meizu Note 9: two incredible rivals that not everyone would easily expect this year. Which of these three devices can really be the dominator of the midrange segment? You can discover it and learn about all the differences between these handsets by going ahead with this hard but exciting comparison.

Oppo F11 vs Meizu Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

Design

Just choose depending on your tastes, because each of these phones offers a futuristic design with a waterdrop notch and a wonderful back available in gradient color variants. I would personally discard the Oppo F11 due to its bigger dimensions making it less usable with one hand and harder to keep in a pocket. Instead, I would award the Redmi Note 7 Pro for its water resistance. Despite its specs sheet does not mention any IP certification, teardowns revealed that it is indeed water resistant and the company confirmed it.

Display

We discarded the Oppo F11 from the design comparison because of its dimensions, but that goes in favor of the display. This device has a huge 6.53-inch panel that is much more comfortable for advanced users, gamers and productivity. Further, it comes with the LTPS technology that should help to deliver a better experience. Oppo F11 wins the display comparison, but given that we are talking about mid-rangers and usually there are very marginal differences between the displays of midrange phones, do not give too much importance to this.

Specs & Software

You get exactly the same hardware department for the Meizu Note 9 and Redmi Note 7 Proo: a Snapdragon 675 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. Instead, Oppo F11 comes with a slightly less impressive Mediatek Helio P70. So, just like displays, it will even hard to notice the differences between the speed and reactivity of these phones, in every scenario. In each case, you get high-end performances as these devices are equipped with an upper-midrange SoC that is able to handle every task in a very good way. I would personally go for the Redmi Note 7 Pro because it is the only one to boast a micro SD slot allowing to expand the internal storage. Most of the people like its customized user interface more, even though this does not count so much.

Camera

The new Samsung’s ISOCELL Bright GM1 sensor with its resolution of 48 MP became mainstream among midrange devices and it allows a stunning level of detail even on phones that are a lot far from top camera phones, for both performances and prices. We still did not test all the cameras of these handsets, but we do not expect significative differences in photo quality, regarding the rear camera setup. What will probably change more is the selfie experience, in which Oppo F11 and Meizu Note 9 should offer something more. Oppo F11 may be the real selfie master here.

Battery

The huge batteries of these devices are probably what will distinguish these devices from most of their concurrence. All feature a huge 4000 mAh unit and all support a fast charging technology. Judging from the specs on the paper, Meizu Note 9 and Redmi Note 7 Pro may last slightly more than Oppo F11 due to their smaller and more efficient displays. But the software optimizations will have the last word here.

Price

With incredibly similar specs sheets, what makes the difference is the price, and this is a point for the Redmi Note 7 Pro and Meizu Note 9. They start from about €200/$225, while Oppo F11 starts from €250/$280. Overall, I would go for the Redmi Note 7 Pro.

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Oppo F11 vs Meizu Note 9 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro: PROs and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro

PROs

• Nice hardware
• Affordable price
• Great camera
• Big battery
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Meizu Note 9

PROs

• Good hardware
• Nice cameras
• Big battery
• Affordable

CONS

• No micro SD slot

Oppo F11

PROs

• Bigger display
• Nice cameras
• Big battery
• Good hardware

CONS

• No micro SD slot
• More expensive

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Today, at a launch event in Mumbai, Chinese smartphone manufacturer launched its latest smartphone — Oppo F11 Pro. Along with that, the company has also announced its lighter variant — Oppo F11, which comes with similar specifications.

To differentiate the Oppo F11 from the Pro variant and ensure lower pricing, the company has opted for a waterdrop display instead of the “Rising Camera” mechanism for housing the front-facing snapper. The phone is priced at Rs. 19,990 (approximately $283) and will be available for purchase from 15th March through online and offline stores.

The Oppo F11 features the same 6.5-inch Panoramic display with Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) screen resolution as the Pro variant. Under the hood, the MediaTek Helio P70 octa-core 12nm chipset is powering the smartphone.

It packs 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. This is interesting given that the Pro model comes with 6GB of RAM but just 64GB of internal storage. It also has a microSD card slot that allows you to further expand the phone’s storage capacity.

Coming to the camera side, the smartphone has a 48MP + 5MP dual rear cameras setup along with an LED flash. It comes with several AI-based features ensuring better photography results, along with an Ultra Night Mode aimed at low-light photography.

On the front side, the smartphone comes equipped with a 16MP snapper. There’s a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, ensuring additional security. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, GPS/GLONASS, and micro-USB port.

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In the software department, the handset runs the latest ColorOS 6.0 custom operating system out-of-the-box, which is based on Android 9 Pie. The phone is fuelled by a 4,020mAh battery that comes with VOOC 3.0 Flash Charge support.

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Couple of leaked shot of an upcoming OPPO smartphone have surfaced online. The smartphone is equipped with a pop-up selfie camera and a notch-less display. There is no confirmation yet on whether it belongs to the forthcoming OPPO F11 or OPPO R19 smartphone.

The OPPO F9 and OPPO R17 phones from last year were equipped with waterdrop notch enabled displays. As it can be seen in the below images, the mysterious OPPO smartphone features a notch-less screen. Hence, the smartphone is expected to deliver a marvelous viewing experience thanks to its high screen-to-body ratio.

The mysterious phone features a vertically arranged triple camera setup with a fingerprint scanner placed below it. The rear shell of the phone seems to be made out of glass.

The OPPO F-series phones have always featured horizontally aligned dual camera setup on the rear. Even the OPPO R-series until the R15 lineup from last year were launched with horizontal dual camera setup but the R17 and R17 Pro were fitted with vertical dual cameras. Also, both the R17 phones were equipped with in-display fingerprint scanner, while the F9 came with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. Hence, it is difficult to determine whether the newly spotted handset is OPPO F11 or OPPO R19.

Another interesting feature on the mysterious OPPO is the presence of a pop-up selfie camera. A recent leak had revealed that the OPPO R19 would be featuring a center-positioned selfie camera and its rear cameras would be also placed on the center area on the top half of the back panel. Also, the case images of the OPPO R19 that had surfaced in the previous month not only had cutouts for these cameras, but also it featured a cutout for a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner. Hence, there is a possibility that the above photos may belong to the OPPO R19 handset. As of this writing, there are no leaks that have revealed the presence of pop-up selfie camera on the OPPO F11.

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One of the images show the About Phone page of the phone, but vital information such as device name and model have been blackened. Hopefully, forthcoming leaks may reveal more information on the identity of the device. What’s your take on the above images? Could it be the OPPO R19 or OPPO F11 or some other OPPO phone? Share us your views by posting your comments below.

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Oppo’s upcoming mid-range smartphones — F11 Pro, which carries the model number CPH1969 was recently certified in Thailand by NBTC. The same device has also been certified by Indonesia’s TKDN along with another phone carrying model number CPH1909.

While the phone’s specifications and features are not yet known, a new report suggests that the company is gearing up to launch the Oppo F11 Pro as well as the Oppo F11 in the Indian market. Along with the Oppo F11-series phones, the company will also launch Oppo R17 Neo. However, no specific timeframe is known for the launch event.

It’s confirmed that the Oppo F11 and F11 Pro will be released by the end of March. According to the rumors, both the models are expected to feature an impressive 10x optical zoom with a triple-camera setup on the back. The company is expected to showcase its 10x optical zoom camera technology at the Mobile World Congress 2019 in Barcelona next month.

On the other hand, the Oppo R17 Neo is nothing but a toned-down variant of the Oppo R17 smartphone. It features a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. It carries support FHD+ resolution and 19.5:9 aspect ratio. It also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner for added security.

Under the hood, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660 octa-core chipset along with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for additional storage. For photography, the device is equipped with horizontally aligned 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. A 25-megapixel selfie shooter is available inside the notch on the front side.

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As for the software, the Oppo R17 Neo comes pre-installed with ColorOS 5.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. The phone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery and is available in gradient color options. The company has already launched the Oppo R17 and R17 Pro in the Indian market.

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