At the end of May, Oppo released ColorOS 7 stable update timeline for India. In that, the company mentioned it will be rolling out the update to F9 and F9 Pro on June 10. As promised, these two devices have now started receiving the update as ‘Trial Version’ build.

Oppo announced ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 back in November 2019. But the company is yet to roll out the update to all the eligible devices. Between this, the brand has also released ColorOS 7.1 and ColorOS 7.2, which are currently limited to certain launch devices.

Having said that, the ColorOS 7 update for Oppo F9 and F9 Pro comes with build number CPH1823EX_11.F.09_2090_202006051759. It can be downloaded by navigating to Settings > Software Updates > Gear Icon > Trial Version.

The update is only available for units running CPH1823EX_11_C.19_1190_202003281428 and CPH1823EX_11_C.20_1120_202005081852 builds. So make sure to update to these builds if your device is running an older build than these.

Also, though it is called ‘Trial Version’, it is basically stable build just like Xiaomi’s MIUI Stable Beta but available for all, instead of beta authorized Mi accounts. If the early birds find the build to be without major bugs, the same will be rolled out to all users via OTA.

The next in line to receive ColorOS 7 stable update in India are Oppo A5/A9 2020 on June 15, Oppo F7/F7 128GB on June 24, and Oppo R15/R15 Pro in July.

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(Source, Via)

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Oppo has been updating its devices to ColorOS 7 based on Android 10 for weeks now. But it is yet to roll out updates in all the regions. Two weeks back, the Chinese smartphone maker updated some of its handsets like Reno 2, Reno Z, F11 series, and others in some global markets. Now, today, the official Twitter account of ColorOS shared update timeline for 17 smartphones sold in countries across Europe and Australia.

Here’s the list of 17 Oppo devices and their respective ColorOS 7 update timeline for Europe and Australia.

Oppo Reno 10x Zoom Edition

Oppo Reno

Oppo Reno 5G

Oppo R17

Oppo R17 Pro / RX17 Pro

Oppo Find X Series

Oppo A5 2020, A9 2020

Oppo Reno 2

Oppo Reno Z

Oppo Reno 2 Z

Oppo F9, F9 Pro

Oppo F7, F7 128GB

Oppo R15

Oppo R15 Pro

Oppo A91

As usual, the updates will be rolled out in batches and hence it may take time to reach every device. Optionally, users can go to Settings -> Software Update on their phones to manually check and download the update during the given time.

UP NEXT: ColorOS has over 350 Million Monthly Active Users

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A couple of months back, in August, Oppo launched its Oppo F9 and F9 Pro smartphones in the Indian market. The Oppo F9 Pro was available in India on only one memory configuration — 6GB RAM with 64GB internal storage.

Now, the company has launched a new variant of the F9 Pro in India which packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. This new variant is priced at Rs. 25,990, which roughly converts to $354.

When the phone was launched in India, it was available for purchase exclusively through online marketplace Flipkart. However, weeks after its launch, the phone was made available through various online stores, including Amazon and Paytm Mall.

Apart from the bump in the internal storage to 128GB, everything else remains the same. The Oppo F9 Pro features a 6.3-inch waterdrop display with 2340 x 1080 pixels screen resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor along with 6GB RAM and now 64GB/128GB storage option. There’s a dedicated microSD card slot, which enables you to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

It features a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary camera sensor that captures the depth of field. On the front side, it comes with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor for taking selfies.

The camera features AI Beautification 2.1 technology that identifies the camera usage pattern and enhances the captured images. The company is also introducing Vivid Mode to the videos, which was earlier available for images only.

There is a back-mounted fingerprint sensor for added protection. The phone also comes with features like Google Lens, Touchpal Keyboard with AI assistant, among others. It also comes with Smart Bar feature that offers interference-free gaming experience.

Read More: Oppo K1 gets a new Silver Green color variant in India, will be available in China from November 11

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, MicroUSB 2.0, and GPS. The Oppo F9 Pro runs on ColorOS 5.2, based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charging.

(Source)

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In 2018, flagships smartphones are not the only solution to get a beautiful and performing device. You can bring an excellent handset even if you do not spend a lot of money, thanks to the upper midrange segment. Here we will show you a comparison between Vivo V9 Pro, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Oppo F9 Pro, three devices known for having wonderful aesthetics, pretty nice performances, and even above-average cameras if we consider their price ranges.

Vivo V9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Oppo F9 Pro

Design

The most beautiful, futuristic and original device of the trio is the Oppo F9 Pro. It features a diamond-like patterned glass back as well as very original gradient hues available (Twilight Blue and Starry Purple). Besides this, it has an amazing borderless display with the highest screen-to-body ratio and a waterdrop notch. It is definitely one of the most attractive mid-rangers.

Display

I would pick Oppo F9 Pro even when it comes to the display. It has a wide 6.3-inch panel with the LTPS technology, wide angles, and a high brightness. It is a very nice display, but note that the difference between this screen and the panels of the other two handsets is just marginal in terms of viewing quality and detail. Even the size is very similar. So do not choose your device by basing on the display.

Specs & Software

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite and Vivo V9 Pro are the ones I prefer in terms of hardware, as they come with the Snapdragon 660 SoC which I define better for advanced users if we compare it with the MediaTek Helio P60 found on the Oppo F9 Pro. If you choose the most expensive variant, you will get more from the Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite as it features 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage. But note that Vivo V9 Pro and Oppo F9 Pro have a dedicated micro SD slot, while you can not expand the Mi 8 Lite’s storage. These devices all come with a highly-customized Android fork which offers nice additional features.

Camera

I believe Oppo F9 has the best camera. On the paper, it offers a brighter aperture as well as a higher resolution for both the rear and the front sensor. Further, it has nice AI-backed features in the software dedicated to selfies. Its secondary sensor can capture depth info for a better bokeh effect.

Battery

Oppo F9 Pro has the biggest battery and also the one that charges in the fastest way, so it is the winner of the battery comparison. It is powered by VOOC Flash Charge, a technology which can provide 2 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging.

Price

Vivo just launched the V9 Pro in India with a price tag of $275, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite costs $175 in its base variant and Oppo F9 Pro costs $338. Oppo F9 Pro is the best, but with the actual prices, Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has the best value for money.

• Read More: Vivo V9 Pro with notched display and dual rear cameras launched in India

Vivo V9 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite vs Oppo F9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Vivo V9 Pro

PROs

• Wide display
• Good hardware
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Nice selfie camera

CONS

• Not so exciting rear camera

Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite

PROs

• Wonderful design
• More affordable
• Good performance
• Nice cameras
• Big display

CONS

• No micro SD

Oppo F9 Pro

PROs

• Big display
• High screen-to-body ratio
• Nice cameras
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Original design

CONS

• Lower-end SoC

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China became the homeland of affordable phones. With Apple releasing only flagship devices and Samsung struggling every day more to keep its first place in several Asian nations, Chinese smartphones seem to be becoming the best choice for people who want to save money. Meizu 16X, Oppo F9, and Vivo V11 are three devices able to provide huge performances, a good photo quality, and stunning aesthetics without being expensive flagships, and you just need about €300 to grab a unit. If you are asking yourself which unit should you bring to your home, this comparison will clear your ideas.

Meizu 16X vs Oppo F9 (Pro) vs Vivo V11 (Pro)

Design

In my opinion, if you love beautiful smartphones, Oppo F9 (also known as F9 Pro in India) is the one you should go for. It combines a stunning design with originality thanks to its gradient glass back with a diamond-like pattern. Even though it is less original, Vivo V11 (also known as V11 Pro) has nothing to envy with another glass back available in gradient colors. Further, both have a waterdrop notch and almost nonexistent bezels. Meizu 16X has the advantage of being symmetric due to its notchless display, but it is far from its opponents in terms of beauty.

Display

Meizu 16X and Vivo V11 are the ones with the most premium displays, especially thanks to the AMOLED technology making their color rich and brilliant. Further, they both feature an in-display fingerprint reader for authentication. Given the slight difference in viewing quality, you can choose the display by basing on your tastes: do you like a notchless display with more bezels or a notched one with almost absent bezels around it? If you prefer the first, then go for the Meizu 16X, else choose Vivo V11.

Specs & Software

No stories: Meizu 16X is the most powerful handset of the trio. It features the new upper-midrange SoC Snapdragon 710 by Qualcomm which is definitely the best Qualcomm’s chipset if we exclude the 800 series. At the second place there is Vivo V11 with its Snapdragon 660, while at the third, with just marginal differences in performance, there is Oppo F9 and its Helio P60 by MediaTek. All of these devices come with a highly customized Android fork: Flyme OS for Meizu 16X, Color OS for Oppo F9 and Funtouch OS for Vivo V11.

Camera

The camera department which convinces us the most, at least on the paper, is the one from Meizu 16X. We still did not have the chance to click a photo from this device as it was announced two days ago, but judging the specs we believe it will shoot better photos. It has a dual setup with OIS and a six-LED flash, as well as a laser autofocus mechanism: all things that improve photos and videos quality missing from the remaining two handsets which even feature lower resolutions for the secondary sensor.

Battery

Oppo F9 has the biggest battery and it should last a bit more than both Vivo V11 and Meizu 16X. Not only it offers a big capacity of 3500 mAh, but it also features the fastest charging technology: VOOC flash charge, which can provide 2 hours of talk time with just 5 minutes of charging. Given that it has the smallest battery with just 3100 mAh (against 3400 mAh of the Vivo V11), Meizu 16X should have the shortest battery life.

Price

Prices are not an element you should consider so much if you want to choose a device from these three handsets. Meizu 16X carries a $305 price tag, Oppo F9 sells for $330 or less depending on the channel, and Vivo V11 starts from $270 (it depends on the market). I believe Vivo V11 is the perfect compromise it combines a great design with satisfying performance, a good battery life, and a nice photo quality, but if you are one of those users who only care about having the best performance, or you want the best camera out there at a modest price, go for the Meizu 16X.

• Read More: Our Meizu 16X Hands On Video is up! We are impressed

Meizu 16X vs Oppo F9 Pro vs Vivo V11: PROs and CONS

Meizu 16X

PROs

• Higher-end hardware
• Better rear camera
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Great notchless display

CONS

• No micro SD

Oppo F9 (Pro)

PROs

• Waterdrop borderless display
• Beautiful aesthetics
• Very fast charging
• Gorilla Glass 6
• Micro SD dedicated slot

CONS

• Lower-end hardware

Vivo V11 (Pro)

PROs

• Wider display
• In-display fingerprint reader
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Waterdrop notch and slim bezels

CONS

• Nothing special to mention

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2018 is a year which brought mid-range smartphones at a considerably higher level. Even affordable handsets started being innovative and, for many users, it is no more necessary to get a flagship in order to have a perfect phone for their needs. In this article, we will compare Moto G6 Plus, Nokia 6.1 Plus, and Oppo F9 Pro as we think they are among the handsets able to offer most surprises when it comes to save money and get a device under $300/$350. After reading the comparison, you can let us know which one would you buy in the comment box below.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro

Design

Before releasing the Find X this year, Oppo kept releasing upper-midrange handsets instead of flagships for 4 years. That is why even Oppo mid-rangers have a flagship-like design, and that is why we suggest you get an Oppo F9 Pro if you want the best look. It offers a tri-borderless design with a small waterdrop notch and a very narrow chin, as well as an elegant glass back which is available in gradient color variants. In the second place, there is Nokia 6.1 Plus: it boasts a notch as well, just a little bigger, and a glass back; but it is less attractive than its opponent. In my opinion, Moto G6 Plus is the worst one in terms of design, but it is splash resistant.

Display

When it comes to displays, it is not easy to choose a winner because these devices have similar displays both on the paper and in daily use. Moto G6 Plus and Oppo F9 Pro have a wider screen (note that 18:9 displays are bigger than 19:9 displays with the same diagonal), while Nokia 6.1 Plus is more compact and easy to use with one hand. I would personally choose Oppo F9 Pro due to its high surface and its great viewing quality, but the other twos are not so distant in terms of display quality.

Hardware & Software

The device I like the most for its hardware and software sides is Nokia 6.1 Plus. First of all, it offers a chipset (the Snapdragon 636) which is a perfect compromise between performance and efficiency. Secondly, the device is equipped with Android One, a stock version of the operating system supported directly by Google with fast and constant updates. Oppo F9 Pro takes the second place as its MediaTek Helio P60 is very powerful and it comes with up to 6 GB RAM.

Camera

After checking photos taken from each device, I can say that Moto G6 Plus has the most impressive rear camera. With its bright f/1.7 aperture it shoots very detailed photos and it can capture a huge amount of light. On the other hand, Oppo F9 Pro offers a better selfie snapper with a resolution of 25 MP which is also AI-backed with very interesting features. I saw less convincing photos with the Nokia 6.1 Plus.

• Read More: Moto G6 Plus with MAX Vision display and dual rear cameras launched in India

Battery

With its big 3500 mAh battery, Oppo F9 Pro boasts the longest battery life. It is able to reach the end of the day even when used continuously. And it even has the fastest charging technology, so the fact that the battery is bigger does not mean that it takes longer to fully charge. When it comes to Moto G6 Plus and Nokia 6.1 Plus, it is a close fight and the battery life depends on the usages, but they last more or less the same.

Price

In India, Moto G6 Plus was released a few days ago in the 6 GB RAM configuration, with a price tag of about $310. Nokia 6.1 Plus costs about $222, while Oppo F9 Pro carries a price tag of about $333. Oppo F9 Pro is the winner of the comparison, but Nokia 6.1 Plus is the one with the best value for money.

Moto G6 Plus vs Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Oppo F9 Pro: PROs and CONS

Motorola Moto G6 Plus

PROs

• Splashproof
• 6 GB RAM
• Nice camera department
• Good price

CONS

• Bezels

Nokia 6.1 Plus

PROs

• Android One
• Good aesthetics
• Good price
• Compact design

CONS

• Smaller display

Oppo F9 Pro

PROs

• Great design
• Wide display
• Micro SD dedicated slot
• Very fast charging tech
• Great cameras

CONS

• Nothing particular

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OPPO launched the F9 Pro last week in India, and it officially went on sale for the first time today. The device was immediately up for preorder after the launch and that was exclusively on Flipkart. However, the open sales of the OPPO F9 Pro have commenced in India and it is available not just on Flipkart, but also it can be purchased from various retailers such as Amazon India, and PayTM Mall.

This is quite different from the sales pattern we see lately where a new release is only available from one retailer. The phone is available for INR 23,990 ($338) on all platforms since there is only a 6GB + 64GB model.  Also, you get the options of Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue colour variants.

• Read Also: Honor takes on the OPPO Find X with the Magic 2

As a reminder, F9 Pro is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio P60 SoC running at a maximum frequency of 2.0 GHz. The device come with 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB.

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Oppo has today launched a new smartphone in the Indian market in its mid-range F-series of devices — Oppo F9 Pro. The phone is priced at Rs. 23,990 ($344) and comes with the trendy gradient colors in three different options — Sunlight Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple.

While the phone is now available for pre-order, the sales of the Oppo F9 Pro will commence from 31st August and will be available for purchase from various online stores as well as offline stores across the nation.

The Oppo F9 Pro comes with a “waterdrop” display which has a small notch on top of the screen that houses the front-facing camera. It has a 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels, 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio. The display is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top.

Under the hood, the device is powered by MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor along with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. There’s a dedicated microSD card slot, enabling users to expand the phone’s storage capacity up to 256GB.

The phone features a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary sensor with f/1.8 aperture and a 2-megapixel secondary camera sensor that captures the depth of field. On the front side, it comes with a 25-megapixel Sony IMX576 sensor for taking selfies.

The camera features AI Beautification 2.1 technology that identifies the camera usage pattern and enhances the captured images. The company is also introducing Vivid Mode to the videos, which was earlier available for images only. The camera now also supports Slow motion video recording.

Coming to the software, the device runs on ColorOS 5.2 which is based on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system. It comes with various features, including Google Lens, Touchpal Keyboard with AI assistant, among others. It also introduces Smart Bar for interference-free usage of apps and games.

Connectivity options on the device include Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Bluetooth 4.2, FM radio, MicroUSB 2.0, and GPS. There’s also a fingerprint sensor on the back panel for added security.

The phone is fuelled by a 3,000mAh battery that supports VOOC Flash Charging. It is said to be the world’s first low-voltage and fast charging technology. The company says that the technology is 4X faster than the normal 5V/1A charging and can provide 2 hours of talk-time with just 5 minutes of charging.

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Oppo F9 Pro will be officially launched in India on August 21 (tomorrow), but you do not need to wait for the event to know what the new mid-ranger will look like or its key specs. Several reliable leaks and official teasers from the Chinese company have already revealed most of the details about the upcoming smartphone. In this article, you will find all the details revealed by rumors, leaks and official info in a complete OPPO F9 Pro specs rumor roundup.

Design

As you can see in the below official video published by the BBK-owned company, Oppo F9 Pro will share the same design with the already announced F9 for the Vietnamese market. Indeed, it is speculated that it will just be a re-branded version of the F9 launched in Vietnam, for the Indian market, more or less like the famous Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro which is called Redmi Note 5 in the Chinese market (while the standard version of the Redmi Note 5 in India is actually the device known as Redmi 5 Plus in China and the global market).

It will have a stunning waterdrop display with a minimal notch just like the recently unveiled Oppo R17 housing the front camera only. There will be incredibly thin bezels on the sides, an almost nonexistent upper bezel with the earpiece, and a very narrow chin. The back side will be made of glass with a prismatic effect and gradient hues color options available. The color variants which will be launched in India will be Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?=33&v=SpZexLcIwSA

Oppo F9 Pro Specs and Features

One of the most impressive features of the Oppo F9 Pro will be VOOC flash charge, an outstanding fast-charging technology which will be able to provide about two hours of talk time with just five minutes of charging. The handset will also pack an above-average 3500 mAh battery (with AI-backed battery management to make it last more) which should be able to reach the end of the day with decent amount of charge remaining. The presence of its big battery will also be possible thanks to the wide 6.3-inch display. It will show images at a Full HD+ 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio.

Under the hood, there will be an upper-midrange hardware side composed of an octa-core Helio P60 SoC by MediaTek running at a max frequency of 2 GHz, up to 6 GB of RAM (there will also be a cheaper 4 GB RAM version) and 64 GB of internal storage expandable with a micro SD up to 256 GB. On the rear side, there will be a dual camera setup with resolutions of 16 and 2 MP and with a f/1.8 aperture. The front camera will have a 25 MP resolution, f/2.0 aperture and it will be AI-backed. It will obviously come with Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box, customized with Color OS 5.2 user interface. In the software, there will be Google Lens, an advanced video editing tool, and even an emergency SOS feature

Launch event date, time and price

In the invites sent by Oppo for the official launch of the new Oppo F9 Pro, it is clearly mentioned that the launch event will take place in India on August 21. The location of the event will be in Mumbai according to the invites, and the event will start at 12 pm Indian time. The price has still not been confirmed, but recent reports hint that it will be initially offered with a price tag of Rs. 25,000 in India, which roughly translates into €313 or $358. Note that the F9 is already on sale in Vietnam (where it was launched a few days ago) with a price tag equivalent to about Rs. 23,000 (translating into about $329).

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The OPPO F9 smartphone is now official in Philippines, Taiwan. Very soon it will be hitting other Southeast Asian market such as Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. India is expected to receive the smartphone as OPPO F9 Pro. The OPPO F9 has arrived as a successor for the OPPO F7 notched display smartphone that was unveiled earlier. The F9 features a smaller drop-like notch. Hence, the company has dubbed the new design as waterdrop display. Other exciting features of the smartphone include color changing appearance, VOOC flash charging and AI driven selfie camera.

OPPO F9 Specifications and Features

The OPPO F9 has arrived in color gradient options such as Starry Purple, Twilight Blue and Sunrise Red. All these color variants feature diamond-like pattern on their rear. The amazing pattern becomes visible when the handset is viewed from certain angles. The handset measures 156.7 x 74 x 7.99mm and it weighs 169 grams.

The 6.3-inch LTPS IPS LCD screen of the OPPO F9 produces Full HD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. It offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. According to OPPO, the waterdrop screen of the F9 produces a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 percent.

The Helio P60 that powered the OPPO F7 is the same chipset that powers the OPPO F9. The 2.0 GHz octa-core SoC by MediaTek features a dedicated AI unit for handling AI tasks. The SoC is coupled with 4 GB of RAM. Some markets will be receiving both 4 GB and 6 GB RAM variants of the smartphone.

The handset is packed with 3,500mAh battery that carries support for VOOC flash charging through microUSB. The company claims that the phone can last for 2 hours by charging it for only 5 minutes. Compared to traditional high current protection, VOOC brings five 5 levels of protection from adapter to the charging por and internals of the F9 to prevent it from overheating while charging.

The backside of the OPPO F9 features a horizontally arranged f/1.85 aperture 16-megapixel + f/1.85 aperture 2-megapixel dual camera setup that provides impressive depth of field effects. The smartphone supports recognition of 16 scenes and object such as sunset, grass, indoor, food, snow, night, dog, scenery and so on for shooting better photos.

The OPPO F9 is equipped with f/2.0 aperture 25-megapixel AI selfie camera that is assisted by sensor HDR hardware for capturing naturally beautiful in bright and dim-light conditions.

The internal storage of OPPO F9 is 64 GB. For more storage, it features a microSD card slot. The handset is loaded with ColorOS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo. connectivity features on the handset include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB, USB OTG and 3.5mm audio jack. The handset lacks support for NFC.A fingerprint scanner is placed on the rear shell of the phone.

OPPO F9 Pricing and Availability

OPPO Thailand has confirmed that the OPPO F9 is priced at THB10,990 (~$329). Vietnam has received the 4 GB RAM variant of the phone with a price tag of VND 7,990,000 (~$340). The pre-orders of the F9 will begin today in Vietnam followed by its market release on Aug. 24.

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The OPPO F9 Pro will launch in exactly a week. The latest phone in the F-series will pack along impressive features. While we already know some of the key specs, a leaked sales pitch memo has provided full details.

According to the leaked memo, the OPPO F9 Pro is the first smartphone with “Gradient color body”. The phone changes its color based on the lighting. This is not new as we have seen it in a number of other phones.

The F9 Pro will have a 6.3” FHD+ water drop screen with a 90.8% screen to body ratio, a 409 PPI, and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio. For cameras, there is a 16MP + 2MP dual combo on the rear which has five different lighting filters for its portrait mode. The phone can also record slow-motion videos.

Housed within the water drop notch is a 25MP sensor with AI 2.1. that is said to be smarter and more precise. There is also an HDR mode with a real-time preview and Vivid Mode 2.0 which allows users to take more colorful and lively photos. Another camera feature is AR 2.0 which we believe to be better and or more AR effects.

The memo also mentions the phone will have MediaTek’s 12nm Helio P60 processor clocked at 2.0GHz along with 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which should be able to handle heavy games such as PUBG and Asphalt 8.

The OPPO F9 Pro will run Color OS 5.2 which has Google Lens built-in, supports video editing with themes and effects, and also has an emergency SOS option. OPPO’s VOOC charge is also mentioned. It brings super fast charging to the device and is safer with its “5 layers of protection”.

READ MORE: OPPO R17 Pro confirmed to arrive with variable aperture

The memo also includes a list of nine reasons to buy the OPPO F9 Pro. The last reason confirms the phone does have a 3,500mAh battery with AI battery management.

(Source)

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OPPO will be launching the OPPO F9 smartphone in markets like Philippines and Indonesia on Aug. 15. Today, OPPO India has confirmed that the OPPO F9 Pro will be launching in India on Aug. 21. It is speculated that the very same OPPO F9 may arrive in India as F9 Pro. The following teaser video confirms the features of the smartphone along with its launch date.

As it can be seen in the video, the OPPO F9 Pro will be featuring a notched display. The notch will not be as big as the that was present on the OPPO F7 smartphone. A smaller round-shaped notch will be available on the F9 Pro. OPPO has dubbed this design as water drop display. The handset will be arriving in color gradient options such as Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple. A fingerprint scanner is present on the rear shell of the phone. Also, it is equipped with VOOC fast charging technology that promises 2 hours of battery power by charging it only for 5 minutes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpZexLcIwSA

The OPPO F9 is pegged to arrive with a 6.3-inch display that carries support for Full HD+ resolution. Rumors have it that the handset will be equipped with f/1.85 aperture 16-megapixel + f/1.85 aperture 5-megapixel dual camera setup. For snapping selfies, it will be featuring a 25-megapixel front camera. Since it is a selfie expert series phone by OPPO, it will be coming with various AI features for capturing selfie shots.

And the wait finally ends, experience unmatched power and speed with #OPPOF9Pro.
Launching on 21st August 2018. Are you ready to be amazed? #StayTuned pic.twitter.com/6von2pCnkS

— OPPO Mobile India (@oppomobileindia) August 11, 2018

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The F9 Pro is expected to be powered by MediaTek Helio P60 SoC that could be coupled with 6 GB of RAM. It may feature a native storage of 64 GB and it may also come with a microSD card slot. The phone will be preinstalled with ColorOS 5.2 flavored Android 8.1 Oreo.

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Oppo has scheduled a launch event in India on 21st August and has sent out media invites for the same. At the launch event, the company is expected to launch the Oppo F9 Pro smartphone in the Indian market.

The F9 Pro will be first launched in Vietnam and the Philippines as the Oppo F9 on 15th August. The specs and features of the device have already been listed online.

The phone features a “waterdrop” notched 6.3-inch Full HD+ display with 2280 x 1080 pixels screen resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio. Under the hood, the device is powered by the 12nm MediaTek Helio P60 octa-core processor paired with ARM Mali-G2 MP3 GPU.

It will be available in two variants — 4GB RAM with 64GB internal storage and 6GB RAM with 128GB onboard storage. There’s also a microSD card slot for further expanding the phone’s storage expansion up to 256GB. However, in India, only the 6GB RAM variant is expected to launch.

Coming to the photography department, the device will sport a dual-camera setup on the back, consisting of a 16-megapixel primary camera with LED flash and f/1.85 aperture, and a secondary 2-megapixel sensor. On the front side, there’s a 25-megapixel selfie camera with f/1.0 aperture and AI features.

The device runs on Android 8.1 Oreo operating system out-of-the-box with ColorOS custom interface. Connectivity options on the device include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 4.2, and GPS. It packs a 3,500mAh battery and comes with company’s own VOOC flash charging.

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The Oppo F9 Pro will come in gradient colors — Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue, and Starry Purple. For the pricing information, we’ll have to wait for the company to officially launch the phone on 21st August.

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OPPO has been teasing the upcoming OPPO F9 smartphone in multiple Asian markets. The company has already confirmed that the F9 will go official on Aug. 15 in Vietnam. It is speculated that the same phone may get official as OPPO F9 Pro in India. The entire specifications of the OPPO F9 smartphone have surfaced ahead of its launch date.

The OPPO F9 will be arriving in three colors such as Sunrise Red, Twilight Blue and Starry Purple. It measures 156.7 x 74 x 7.99 and weighs 168 grams. The device houses a 6.3-inch display that supports Full HD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The company has already advertising the screen of the phone as waterdrop display as it features a drop-like notch.

MediaTek’s 12nm Helio P60 SoC that features an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.0 GHz is present under the hood of the OPPO F9. It is the very same SoC that OPPO has used to power its recent phones such as Realme 1 and OPPO F7. The smartphone will be arriving in two models such as 64 GB storage + 4 GB RAM and 64 GB storage + 6 GB RAM. The leak does not confirm on the presence of a microSD card slot.

The OPPO F9 will arrive pre-installed with Color OS 5.2 based Android 8.1 Oreo. The back panel of the phone will be fitted with f/1.85 aperture 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel dual camera setup. For shooting selfies, it will be arriving with an f/2.0 aperture 25-megapixel front camera. The rear and front cameras of the smartphone are expected to carry AI capabilities for better photography experience.

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The handset will include the usual connectivity features such as 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, microUSB, USB OTG, GPS and 3.5mm audio jack. The F9 will be drawing power from 3,500mAh battery that will be enabled with support for VOOC fast charging that will allow the phone to last for two hours by charging it for only for 5 minutes.

The social media channels of OPPO India seems to be teasing the very same smartphone as OPPO F9 Pro. It is speculated that the F9 Pro may sell in India with a price tag of Rs. 25,000 (~$362).

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Corning, Inc, the company that manufactures toughened Gorilla Glass panels for smartphone displays has confirmed through a press release today that an upcoming OPPO flagship phone will be the first device to feature Gorilla Glass 6. Since OPPO R17 and OPPO F9 are the two upcoming phones from the company, it is likely any of these may feature the Gorilla Glass 6 panel

OPPO has recently launched the OPPO Find X flagship smartphone. The handset features Gorilla Glass 5 protection for its massive display. Since the Find X is a very new flagship phone from the company, the upcoming OPPO F9 or the OPPO R17 may feature Gorilla Glass 6. Since the R17 is speculated to arrive as a high-end with in-screen fingerprint scanner, it is likely that it could be the first Gorilla Glass 6 enabled phone.

The upcoming OPPO F9 and F9 Pro are expected to feature a smaller notch than OPPO F7. Since the notch appears like a drop, the Chinese manufacturer is calling it as water droplet screen. It is speculated that the OPPO R17 may also arrive with a water droplet display.

There is no information available on the specifications of the OPPO R17. Initial rumors claim that it could be featuring Kirin 710 SoC and 6 GB of RAM. Like the other R-series smartphone, it is expected to arrive with support for VOOC flash charging. Some rumors are claiming that the OPPO R17 that is arriving in China may get unleashed as OPPO F9 in overseas market. After arriving on the next OPPO flagship phone, the Gorilla Glass 6 may arrive on the flagship smartphones from other companies later this year.

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The Gorilla Glass 5 was introduced in 2015. It was first seen on the Galaxy Note 7 that had met with a premature death because of battery related issues. Since then various cellphone makers from across the world have used Gorilla Glass 5 on their smartphones. In the previous month, Corning had announced the arrival of Gorilla Glass 6. According to the company, the Gorilla Glass 6 is two times stronger than its predecessor. It has stated that the Gorilla Glass 6 could easily survive up to 15 drops from a height of 1 meter.

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OPPO F9 and F9 Pro are the upcoming Selfie Expert smartphones from the Chinese manufacturer. The company has been teasing the arrival of F9 Pro in India whereas the F9 is heading to markets like Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. The recent teasers from the company have revealed some key information on the upcoming F9 series. A new teaser reveals that the F9 will be go official in Vietnam on Aug. 15.

It is quite evident from the recent teasers that the OPPO F9 and F9 Pro will be arriving with a valley notch. It is nothing but a smaller notch compared to other notch enabled OPPO phones. The redesigned display is dubbed as  water droplet screen by the company. A new teaser has revealed that the notch of the smartphone will be featuring a 25-megapixel AI driven selfie snapper with Sensor HDR for capturing flawless and bright selfies.

Other teasers have revealed that the F9 duo will be available in colors like Sunrise Red and Twilight Blue. A leaked hands-on shot of the red variant has appeared to reveal its beautiful rear panel that features an attractive diamond-like pattern.

Through the other teasers it has been known that the F9 and F9 Pro will be equipped with VOOC charging that promises 2 hours of battery life through 5 minutes of charging. OPPO is usually known for offering VOOC charging on its R series of smartphones that are launched in China. However, F9 Pro would be the first F series to feature OPPO’s fast charging technology.

Rumors have it that the OPPO F9 Pro will be arriving with a 6.3-inch IPS LCD screen that will support FHD+ resolution of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The screen will be shielded by Gorilla Glass layer. The MediaTek Helio P60 will be powering the smartphone with 6 GB of RAM. It will be arriving with a native storage of 128 GB and it will also feature a microSD card slot. The back panel of the features a fingerprint scanner and a pair of 16-megapixel cameras.  The handset is expected to receive power from a 3,400mAh battery.

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There is no information on the specifications of the OPPO F9. The F9 Pro is expected to be priced nearly Rs. 30,000 (~$438) in India.

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The OPPO F9 Pro is one of two new OPPO phones expected to launch soon. Thanks to teaser posters and leaked images, we know OPPO has redesigned the notch (and screen). It has even named it “Waterdrop Screen” based on the shape of the notch.

Today, specs said to be that of the OPPO F9 Pro have surfaced online. There is no way to confirm they are genuine, so we advise you take them with a pinch of salt.

The F9 Pro is said to pack a 6.3-inch IPS LCD display with a 2280 x 1080 display and Gorilla Glass. That resolution translates into a 19:9 aspect ratio. For the processor, OPPO is going with MediaTek’s Helio P60 chipset and have paired it with 6GB of RAM.

The source says the phone will come with 128GB of storage and will support expansion by up to an additional 256GB. With respect to cameras, the OPPO F9 Pro will come with a 25MP selfie camera and dual 16MP cameras on its back.

The OPPO F9 Pro will run Android 8.0 Oreo, have dual-SIM support, a fingerprint scanner, and support for VoLTE and Indian 4G bands. It will also pack a 3400mAh battery. An official teaser already confirmed it will have support for VOOC fast charging.

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The OPPO F9 and F9 Pro should launch soon and one of the confirmed markets it will be available in is Malaysia. There is no info on the price at the moment.

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OPPO‘s F and R series usually come with almost similar designs. That could get even more similar with the upcoming OPPO F9 Pro and R17. The Chinese company is expected to launch the F9 and F9 Pro in India and other markets outside China. OPPO India has now released a teaser for the F9 Pro today and it is similar t what we have seen of the R17. The teaser clear shows both the front and back design of the device and goes to confirm the presence of a redesigned valley notch. Even though this is similar to that of the Essential Phone, it is different in that the notch isn’t a U-shaped one but is shaped like a valley.

The F9 Pro teaser poster also confirms the presence of a dual camera setup at the rear. In addition, the teaser clearly states that the device will come with OPPO’s VOOC fast charging with 5 minutes of charge touted to deliver 2 hours of talk time. Although it wasn’t expressly stated, the teaser also suggests that the device will have a waterproof body but no word on the IP rating yet.

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There is no word yet on its launch date but we don’t expect the OPPO F9 Pro to launch until OPPO has taken the wraps off the R17 in China. The poster only stated that the device is “coming soon”.

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Update:

Oppo Mobile India has released a new teaser for upcoming OPPO F9 Pro smartphone. The new teaser also suggests that it will be arriving with some sort of water resistance.

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OPPO is now prepping up to launch its next F and R series of smartphones. A leaked image that had surfaced recently had revealed that the company has already started advertising the upcoming R17 smartphone in China. Also, a newer image that was spotted yesterday suggested that the R17 will be coming with a smaller notch than the one present on the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition that were unveiled earlier this year. OPPO Malaysia has now started teasing the arrival of the OPPO F9 smartphone. The teaser of the F9 has revealed that it would be also arriving with a smaller notch.

A drop of rain falls on the leaf will shine they say, but how if it falls on the screen?

Get ready to welcome the OPPO F9 with new waterdrop screen, a breaking new vision experience for you! #OPPOF9 #WaterdropScreen pic.twitter.com/4qn9UAjmet

— OPPO Malaysia (@OPPOMalaysia) July 30, 2018

The OPPO F7 that was unveiled earlier this year had arrived with a notched display. The smartphone featured a 25-megapixel front-facing camera inside the notch. The teaser of the upcoming OPPO F9 shows that it is equipped with a smaller notch than F7. Through the Twitter handle, OPPO Malaysia has claimed that it will be equipped with a waterdrop screen. Probably, through the company may elaborate more on it. There is a possibility that the phone could be equipped with IP67 rated chassis.

The arrival of the F9 series could be close at hand as F9 and F9 Pro smartphones was recently spotted with Bluetooth certification. The Chinese manufacturer may announce the OPPO F9 series in the coming month. At present, there is no information on the specifications of the OPPO F9 and F9 Pro.

The recently spotted leaked image (shown above) that is said to belong to the forthcoming R17 smartphone also features a notch. Probably, the image belongs to the F9 or there is a possibility that both the smartphones may feature the same display design.

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In the previous week, PBCM00 and PBCT00 OPPO phones were spotted at TENAA with identical specs and images. Their TENAA listings are yet to be updated with full information, but some of the details that have surfaced so far include 156.7 x 74 x 7.9mm dimensions, 6.3-inch display and 3,415mAh battery. Since the measurements and specs of PBCM00 and PBCT00 are similar to OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition, it is likely that these phones may get official R17 and R17 Pro.

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The OPPO F7 smartphone which was launched this year March would be having a successor really soon. The successor is coming with the name “OPPO F9” and recent teaser from OPPO suggest that the smartphone would be coming in August which is a month from now.

From all indication which can be concluded from the teaser, the OPPO F9 would sport a dual rear camera on the rear side of the device. The Chinese phone producer Oppo has made the F-series smartphones selfie centric with the F7 following same part. The device would come with a top notch design and most likely would upgrade the front-facing selfie camera.

Interestingly, new OPPO models have just gotten Bluetooth certification (version 4.2). The devices are listed with the model numbers CPH 1823, CPH 1825, CPH 1881 of which the CPH 1823 is thought to be OPPO F9 or OPPO F9 Pro. The Bluetooth certification document clearly confirms the presence of a second model named F9 Pro.

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For now, we can’t tell the difference but the devices sport the same Bluetooth module as the  OPPO F7, OPPO F7 Youth, OPPO R15 and Realme 1. From this, the device is most likely to be fuelled by the chipset on the other devices which is the (MT 6771) MediaTek Helio P60 chipset.

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