Oppo has just announced a brand-new service to improve the after-sales experience on its smartphone for its customers. The company is bringing a digital self-help assistant that enables instant smartphone support. So here’s everything you need to know.

Oppo India Digital Self-Help Assistant

Oppo India unveiled this new service on World Consumers Rights Day. The new digital service basically lets customers resolve issues related to their smartphones without having to physically go to a service center. As per official notes, this is a first-of-a-kind initiative in India and is available for all Oppo smartphones, meaning your A, F, K, Reno, and Find series are eligible for this service. This program is also in line with the Indian Government’s “Right to Repair” drive.

According to Savio D’Souza, Director of Product Communications at OPPO India, “Indian consumers are very tech-savvy, and this portal provides users with all the information they would need to troubleshoot their OPPO smartphones without making a trip to the service centre. With the Self-Help Assistant, OPPO makes things simpler for consumers; this initiative is about empowering them and enhancing their experience of owning an OPPO device.” To get access to this service, Oppo smartphone owners simply need to head to Self-Help Assistant on the official Indian website.

One can even go to the MyOppo app and click on the Support Tab to access the Self-Help Assistant. Consumers can then select their device from the menu and pick between Troubleshooting and Simulation options. The latter offers over 400+ settings and functions to test the Camera, Memory, Recording, Backup, Wi-Fi, Hotspot, and more. This setting also brings a digital step-by-step guide as well. Meanwhile, Troubleshooting can help resolve software issues that are related to data and networks. Oppo will even bring multilingual support and integrate IoT products in the next phase.

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Oppo has just recently launched the Find N2 Flip in India, which is its latest foldable smartphone. But just a week into its release, it appears that the company’s new high end device has already been sold out in the region.

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had finally released the Find N2 Flip back on 17th March 2023. but earlier this week, the company announced that the Find N2 Flip model has been sold out within the first week of its availability on Flipkart. In other words, the device has been quite successful in the region, despite having an exorbitant price tag of 89,999 INR (roughly 1,088 US Dollars).

Talking more about this device, the Find N2 Flip also debuts the brand’s all new Flexion Hinge design that creates a water drop fold. In simpler terms, it has a much shallower and narrower crease on the main display compared to any other foldable phone. Oppo has also managed to fit a large 3.26 inch secondary display, which is quite large for a clamshell like handsets.

According to Damyant Singh Khanoria, Oppo India’s Chief Marketing Officer, “We are thrilled to bring the OPPO Find N2 Flip to our customers. The remarkable response within first week of its launch is a testament to the love for the best flip phone ever launched.” He further added that “Our partnership with Google further enhances the user experience by providing six months of free YouTube Premium and Google One to Find N2 Flip consumers. This partnership is a win-win for our customers and elevates the Find N2 Flip experience.”

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Oppo is one of the largest smartphone makers in the global market. Now, a new report has revealed that the company is also the fast growing brand in the Indian market and even ranks among the top 5 vendors list in the region.

In an official press release, the Chinese company announced that it was the fastest growing smartphone brand in the region with a 14 percent year on year growth in the third quarter of this year. During this period, the OEM shipped over 7 million smartphone units. Oppo claimed that some of its newest handset lineups helped boost sales thanks to their ‘best in class’ technology. The company even shared the example of the Reno 8 and Reno 8 Pro models, which achieved a target of 124 percent and 105 percent respectively.

Apart from the Reno phones, the company’s F series of smartphones were also quite popular as well. This includes the F21 Pro, which helped clocked 68 percent growth in 2022. Similarly, the new K models also saw great sales as well, with the K10 5G seeing robust sales during this period. As per Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer of OPPO India, “

“In keeping with our brand proposition of Inspiration Ahead, we at OPPO are proud innovators in smartphone technologies. We have expanded our connection with our customers through a product ecosystem that makes their life convenient. Our YoY steady growth is a testament of our consumers love for what OPPO brings to its products. We will continue to push the boundaries in technology and innovation to build cutting-edge devices for the Indian market.”

Oppo further added that its impressive growth was also made possible thanks to its manufacturing site in Greater Noida. This plant was a part of its “Make in India” initiative, which also contributed to the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” mission.

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Earlier this week, Oppo had announced that it is bringing 5G connectivity support for Airtel users in India who own the company branded smartphone models that support 5G networking.

For those unaware, India is seeing the initial stages of 5G network roll out from different telecom operators in the country. So now, the Chinese smartphone maker is bringing support for the newer and faster network standard for all Airtel users in the region. This arrives as the company partners with the Indian telecom giant. According to Shashwat Sharma, Director of Consumer Business Airtel, “OPPO has been a long standing partner to Airtel and we are thrilled to collaborate with them yet again in our 5G journey.”

He further stated that “Airtel 5G Plus is already live in 8 cities and we plan to ramp up our services soon across the country. Existing Airtel 4G SIM is 5G enabled therefore customers can enjoy ultrafast 5G services across all OPPO 5G devices just by selecting the 5G network under settings. Our network will deliver the best experience – between 20 to 30 times higher speeds than today coupled with brilliant voice experience and super-fast call connect”

This basically means that users won’t have to shift to a separate Airtel SIM card to enjoy the benefits of 5G networking. So Airtel and Oppo 5G phone owners living in cities that are rolling out 5G services, just need to enable the option in settings to get the benefits of the faster internet connection.

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Oppo has just made two new smartphones from its A series available for purchase through offline channels in India. The two new models include the A77s and the A17 handset, which is a mid range device and a budget level handset respectively.

Talking about the A77s model first, it sports a 6.56 inch LCD panel that has a HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, the smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC that is paired with 8GB of RAM and runs on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1. The device packs a 50 megapixel dual camera setup on the rear, while the front houses an 8 megapixel selfie shooter. This model is powered by a 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging.

The Oppo A17 also features a 6.56 inch HD+ display that has a standard 60Hz refresh rate. This model is equipped with a MediaTek Helio G35 processor that runs on Android 12 OS based ColorOS 12.1. On the rear, the device also houses a 50 megapixel dual camera module, while the front has a 5 megapixel selfie camera. This device is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that charges by a micro USB port.

The Oppo A17 comes in a single 4GB + 64GB configuration that has a 12,499 INR price tag. On the other hand, the A77s has a price tag of 17,999 INR and also arrives in a single 8GB + 128GB configuration. As of right now, the two devices can be found on Manish Telecom, which is an offline Indian retailer.

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Oppo has just officially unveiled its new Service Center 3.0. With this, the company plans on greatly improving the service experience for its loyal customers. We got to experience this first-hand, thanks to Oppo offering us a visit to one of these modern service centers in India. So let’s have a look at what’s new with Service Center 3.0.

After-sales is an integral part of a brand’s operations given how simply selling a smartphone to customers is not the end goal for a company. Ensuring robust post-sale services to its customers helps maintain brand image and goodwill while also building trust regarding the smartphone maker’s commitment to both quality and customer relations. While every OEM offers after-sale customer service, Oppo seeks to take this a step further with its new Oppo Service Center 3.0 experience.

Oppo’s Customer service Head, Saurabh Chaturvedi stated that “Having a customer-first model, we believe in listening to customer feedback on various channels and deploying initiatives that are best suited for their needs. The recurring insight coming from our conversation with them was a need for a transparent, convenient, and premium service experience. Attuned to this feedback, we set a new industry benchmark in after-sales servicing with the launch of service center 3.0. Further, to offer a faster, easier, and more convenient customer experience, we have introduced device pickup and drop services which will ensure accessibility of quality technology across the country.”

The brand will offer full transparency during servicing. This means that the company’s service team will work on your device right in front of you for quality assurance. Oppo does place an emphasis on booking an appointment as it helps the service center procure any necessary parts and equipment before hand, which will help reduce the time taken for servicing. Once work has begun, the company claims that you will have a working smartphone in your hand within the hour.

At the moment, Oppo’s latest Service Center 3.0 is located in Chandigarh, India, which is also the site we visited for the media briefing. The Service Center 3.0 featured a new modern look, which blended Experience store aesthetics with a service center’s functionality. There were comfortable couches to sit and wait, while the center also offered magazines, a smart TV, and even a small private area as well for customers that may need to attend important business calls. There were even small toys to keep kids occupied.

The Oppo Customer Service Head confirmed that all of the current service centers are planned to be upgraded to the Service Center 3.0 standards in the near future. Right now, four of such state-of-the-art centers are already open, with one situated in Lucknow, Chandigarh, Calicut, and Kochi. Oppo will also offer users updates through emails and even SMS regarding the repair status of the customer’s device to ensure transparency remotely as well.

Here’s some quick info regarding Oppo Service Center 3.0:

• Repairs will be operational across 13,000 pin codes in India.
• Repaired devices have an expected return time of 3 to 5 working days.
• Senior citizens are offered the option of a home pick up and delivery for Oppo products.
• OPPO plans to expand its service center 3.0 upgrade to all the service centers by 2024 across Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities in India.

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OPPO Pad Air has launched in India today. It has debuted alongside the OPPO Reno 8 series smartphones and OPPO Enco X2 TWS earphones. The Pad Air is the brand’s first tablet in India. It had debuted in China earlier in May this year. The Indian variant comes with the same specifications. 

The OPPO Pad Air competes against the likes of the Realme Pad, Xiaomi Pad 5, Nokia Tab T20, and others in the market. Read on to know what the device offers out of the box. 

OPPO Pad Air specifications and features 

The OPPO Pad Air sports a metallic body and a dual-tone back panel. It features a 10.36-inch LCD display bearing a resolution of 2,000 x 1,200 pixels and offering 360 nits peak brightness. The tablet comes with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front-facing selfie snapper. It is equipped with quad speakers.

Internally, the OPPO Pad Air is equipped with a Snapdragon 680 processor. It packs up to 6GB RAM and up to 128GB internal storage that is expandable via a microSD card slot. The tablet draws its power from a 7,100mAh battery unit with support for 18W fast charging. 

The OPPO Pad Air runs on Android 12 OS out of the box. It is compatible with a smart stylus and keyboard. Connectivity options on the tablet include a USB-C port, WiFi 6, and Bluetooth 5.1. 

OPPO Pad Air pricing and availability

The OPPO Pad Air starts at Rs 16,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB option whereas the 4GB + 128GB model costs Rs 19,999. The device will be available for purchase from July 25th from Flipkart, OPPO.com and retail stores

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The Oppo Reno 8 series launch in India is just around the corner. We had previously covered the launch timeline for the lineup and now, a new leak has revealed the launch date for the new smartphones.

According to a MySmartPrice report, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on launching at least two models from the Reno 8 series for the Indian market. For those unaware, the brand has already launched the Reno 8 series in its home market of China. Now, the latest report has revealed that the new Reno 8 phones will be announced in India near the middle of next month on July 18.

The report further adds that the company might skip the Reno 8 Pro+ 5G model for the Indian market, rather, it will be rebranding the Reno 8 Pro+ 5G as the Reno 8 Pro 5G in India. In other words, we will only be seeing two out of the three smartphones next month. If the report is correct, then the Reno 8 Pro+ model in India will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8100 SoC rather than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC since it is technically the Reno 8 Pro+ model rather than the actual Reno 8 Pro.

Additionally, the Indian variant of the Reno 8 Pro will sport a 6.7 inch AMOLED display with a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. On the back, the device will feature a triple camera setup, which consists of a 50 megapixel primary sensor, an 8 megapixel ultra wide angle lens, and a 2 megapixel macro sensor. The front houses a 32 megapixel selfie shooter.

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Back in March, OPPO launched the K10 smartphone in India. The device is drastically different from the OPPO K10 launched in China as the Indian variant is an affordable 4G device.

Now, tipster Mukul Sharma has revealed that the company has a new K series device in the pipeline for India which will come with 5G connectivity and is likely to debut as soon as next week. Sharma has also shared the render of the device in Black and  Blue colors. The render reveals that the smartphone has flat edges, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, and two camera bumps protruding from the camera island.

The device could very well be a Pro variant of the previously launched K10 or the OPPO K10x which was spotted last month on TENAA. The OPPO K10x is essentially a rebranded Realme V25 5G, so let’s take a look at what we can expect from the smartphone.

OPPO K10x specifications (expected)

Being a rebranded Realme V25 5G, the K10x will likely come with a 6.6-inch LCD display with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and 120Hz refresh rate.

Under the hood, it will likely bring the 5G enabled Snapdragon 695 chipset, paired with either 6GB or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 2.2 internal storage.

For optics, we can expect the smartphone to come with a triple camera setup consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera paired with a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel B&W lens. Other than that, the smartphone was spotted on TENAA with a 4,880mAh (rated capacity) battery pack. It will likely bring 33W fast charging support. It is unclear if the upcoming OPPO smartphone for the Indian market is indeed the K10x, so we advise our readers to stay tuned for further developments.

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Oppo is apparently gearing up to launch two new smartphones in India. The company is planning on bringing two new models within the Oppo A57 series to the region, with the A57 already being launched in certain other nations.

Oppo A57 4G launching soon in india

-6.56" FHD+
– Helio G35
– 33W https://t.co/auaQbhRt6G pic.twitter.com/dqSJBpbgEB

— Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) May 26, 2022

For those unaware, the Chinese smartphone maker had just launched the A57 5G in Thailand earlier today (27th May 2022). Although, this model’s 5G variant has been available in the brand’s home market of China since April 2022. But now, new information shared by tipster Paras Guglani has revealed that the 4G model will also be arriving in the Indian market. However, the A57 will not launch alone, as the brand is reportedly planning on releasing an A57s model in India as well.

While the A57 has been launched before, the A57s is a new entry from Oppo. The tipster also shared images of both smartphone models, which offered us a look at both A57 series version. Looking at the images, we can see that the A57 and A57s will have a similar design, with both variants having a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera on the front and a flat rear panel. The tipster further added that the A57 series will be available in two color options, including a 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB configuration.

Furthermore, the smartphones will be available in Glowing Black, Glowing Green, and Sunset Orange color options. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of information available for the Oppo A57s, but the A57 has already been launched. So, the base model will have a 6.56 inch FHD+ display. Under the hood, it will be equipped with a MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging. We can expect more details to surface soon, so stay tuned for more updates.

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OPPO had recently announced two new products for the Indian market. This included the new K10 smartphone and its latest truly wireless earbuds, the Enco Air2. Now, both of these devices are available for sale in the region.

The K10 and Enco Air2 first sale began earlier today (29th March 2022), with both products being sold on Flipkart.com, a known Indian e-commerce platform. Talking about the smartphone first, it sports a 6.5 inch FHD+ LCD screen that offers 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC runs the device, which is paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. For camera, it houses a 50 megapixel AI triple camera setup on the rear, with a 16 megapixel selfie shooter on the front. The device powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 33W fast charging.

Arriving at the earbuds, the OPPO Enco Air2 TWS earphones offer 13.4mm composite titanized diaphragm driver setup that is housed in a translucent jelly case lid. The earbuds offer up to four hours of audio playback, with a total battery life of 24 hours when paired with its charging case. Notably, it even features a 94ms low latency mode for gaming, along with IPX4 water resistance, AI noise cancellation, and USB Type C charging as well.

The OPPO K10 is offered in two storage configurations, namely 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB variant. The former has a price tag of 14,990 INR (roughly $197) while the latter costs 16,990 INR (roughly $224). On the other hand, the Enco Air2 TWS earbuds is available for 2,499 INR (roughly $33). For those interested, the K10 will be available for a flat discount of 2,000 INR (roughly $26) on SBI Debit/Credit Cards and EMI transaction and a discount of 1000 INR (roughly $13) on transactions from Standard Chartered and Bank of Baroda Credit Cards. Flipkart is even offering a free 1 year subscription of Disney+Hotstar and No Cost EMI up to 3 months on the smartphone.

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Oppo has officially confirmed that the Reno7 series will be launching in India soon. The lineup was first launched in China last year and included the Reno7 5G, Reno7 Pro 5G, and Reno7 SE 5G.

The Chinese smartphone maker shared the news on Twitter, and even confirmed its availability via the popular e-retailer, Flipkart. Looking at its listing on this platform, we can observe that the brand teases some of the upcoming series’ features. This includes the “World’s first Sony IMX709 Ultra Sensing Sensor” for the 32 megapixel selfie shooter. Similarly, the rear features a “Flagship Sony IMX766 Sensor,” which is a 1/1.56 inch 50 megapixel camera.

In other words, the Reno7 lineup that is launching in India is likely identical to the one launched in China last year. The tweet also labels the upcoming devices as the “Portrait Expert” and “The Most Advanced Reno Camera System Ever.” Unfortunately, Oppo refrained from revealing any other finer details like launch date or pricing and availability as of right now. Although, previous reports do hint at its possible pricing.

Reportedly, the Reno7 will be priced somewhere between 28,000 INR and 31,000 INR (roughly 376 to 416 US Dollars) while the Pro variant might be launched for around 41,000 INR to 43,000 INR (roughly 550 to 580 US Dollars). Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now, and stay tuned for more updates.

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Earlier this month, we had reported on BBK Electronics owned smartphone brands OnePlus, OPPO, vivo applying for trademark for autonomous and electric vehicles in India. Now, new information has just surfaced which suggests that OPPO is currently working on an electric vehicle that might launch in the region sometime by early 2024.

According to a 91Mobiles report, tipster Mukul Sharma claimed that the Chinese tech giant is is working on electric vehicles for the Indian market. So, its in line with the trademark application. Notably, these EVs, which could include autonomous vehicles and electric scooters, are likely in the planning process as of right now. The tipster further added that these electric vehicles might be launching by the end of 2023 or even early 2024.

While the report has revealed a possible launch time frame for the EVs, the tipster did not reveal any finer details like technical or hardware specifications. Keep in mind that this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now. But if the reports are true, we can expect the company to release teasers for the EVs in the arriving months. With the EV market booming, automobile makers are also eyeing to expand their presence in various Asian markets.

Previously, Tesla had announced its plans to launch its EVs in India as well, so it doesn’t arrive as a surprise that tech giants (that have recently been investing in the automobile segment) are also aiming to compete in the market. Furthermore,

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Oppo has just launched a new product in India. The latest device is a new truly wireless earbuds called the Buds Enco, which the company claims will offer high quality concert like audio.

The Buds Enco are the Chinese tech giant’s new entry level TWS earbuds that arrives with AI based call noise cancellation technology. For battery, the company claims that the earbuds with the charging case can offer up to 24 hours of battery life from its 400mAh battery pack on its case and 40mAh on each buds. Furthermore, the new wireless earbuds is apparently ‘built for users who want to upgrade from their wired and traditional Bluetooth earphones’ to their first TWS earbuds.

The new Enco Buds are rated for IP54 for dust and water resistance while Oppo also offers support for Bluetooth 5.2 as well. This allows users to stay connected to the earbuds up to 10 meters away while still being able to play music or making phone calls. notably, the new Bluetooth 5.2 chipset also enables the earbuds to offer a binaural low latency transmission that solves issues of interference and disconnection and providers a quick and stable connection.

The brand also offers a 80ms super low latency Game Mode as well, which aims to reduce the delay between the audio and the visuals being displayed while gaming on your smartphones. These earbuds arrives with AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) for high definition wireless audio transmission protocol and even features AI based call noise cancellation that can differentiate between ambient sounds and human voices to block out background noise while the user is on a call. The Enco Buds are set to launch in India on September 14 and will be available on Flipkart for an introductory price of 1,799 INR (roughly 24.4 US Dollars) while its retail price is 1,999 INR (roughly 27 US Dollars).

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced its plan to further strengthen its presence in India by expanding its service center network across the country. The company plans to increase the number of service centers to 600+ stores by 2022. As of now, Oppo offers service across 500+ cities in India with over 500+ stores.

Oppo is looking to reach the remote areas of the country with its new service centers. Recently, the company expanded its after-sales service centers in remote areas of Kudal, Modasa, Nangal, Udhampur, Mayiladuthurai, Dharmapuri, Hingoli, and Thootupupudi. The company said, “With an aim to deepen consumer connect and build brand loyalty, the announcement follows Oppo’s efforts to give its users more reasons to buy products with more convenience and accessibility” in a press release.

Upon the announcement, Oppo India’s Chief Market Officer, Mr Damyant Singh, said, “Customer centricity is at the heart of how we build our products and craft consumer experiences. The expansion of our After-Sales Service network to over 500 cities in India is an endeavour to offer consumers an amazing and unparalleled experience with our products, no matter what part of India they live in.”

According to a 2020 report from Counterpoint, Oppo ranked No. 1 in after-sales service experience with a 93% satisfaction rate. The customer rated their experience as “very good” or “excellent”. The report highlights that customers waited an average of 15 minutes to be attended by the executives at the centers. Also, the report shows that Oppo has the fastest turn-around time and maintained its inventories.

Oppo also recently announced an AI chatbot, Ollie. Customers can reach out to Ollie 24×7 and get their queries resolved. Oppo says that the chatbot resolved 94.5% of consumers’ queries. The company also provides an exclusive Platinum care hotline for Reno & Find users. The hotline operates throughout the year, and customers can call in anytime and get their queries resolved.

Oppo added in its press release that the company will ensure customer and staff’s safety during the pandemic. The stores are said to be regularly sanitized, with staff adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.

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Oppo has just revision the pricing for certain smartphone models in India. This revision in price was for the company’s A series of budget and affordable mid range handsets, with the new prices being live as of today (1st of July 2021).

The news was first shared on Twitter by @Abhishek Yadav and is already reflected on online listings on popular e-retail websites that have these smartphone models in stock. On the social media platform, Abhishek shared a small number of models along with their new revised pricing. This includes the Oppo A11K, which is now available for 8,990 INR (roughly 120 US Dollars). While this was the original pricing of the device, it is still notable since it was launched back in June of last year.

Oppo revised pricing of their Oppo "A" series models from July 1, 2021 in India.

New Pricing
– Oppo A11K ₹8,990

– Oppo A15 2GB+32GB ₹9,490
– Oppo A15 3GB+32GB ₹10,490

-Oppo A15s 4GB+64GB ₹12,490

– Oppo A53s 8GB+128GB ₹17,990#Oppo pic.twitter.com/u6qwzgYaec

— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) July 1, 2021

Similarly, the Oppo A15 series also saw a price revision, with its 2GB + 32GB variant now being sold for 9,490 INR (roughly 127 US Dollars) while the 3GB + 32GB variant is now available for 10,490 INR (roughly 140 US Dollars). Again, while this isn’t exactly a rise from its launch price, it is still close to its original offering from October 2020. Usually, the prices of smartphones drop within a couple of months, which is especially true for mid range and budget devices.

Lastly, the A15s is now available for 12,490 INR (roughly 167 US Dollars), up from 11,490 INR (roughly 154 US Dollars), while the Oppo A53‘s 8GB + 128GB variant is now priced at 17,990 INR (roughly 241 US Dollars). This also marks a 1,000 INR rise from the original 16,990 INR launch price (roughly 228 US Dollars). Recently, a number of brands have revised the pricing of their products in India.

This includes Xiaomi, which raised the prices for its Mi TVs. Similarly, even the Redmi Note 10 saw its third price hike in India earlier this month. At the moment, the world is suffering from a shortage of semiconductors and various firms are also struggling to maintain a consistent supply for a number of their products. The automobiles and the consumer electronics market are two such affected industries.

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An Oppo A53 unit has just recently exploded in the pockets of a customer in India. A video that was published on YouTube reveals the detail of this occurrence, which was apparently caused by an issue in the device’s large 5,000mAh battery pack.

According to a video by YouTube channel, Technical Dost, the smartphone model from the Chinese tech giant exploded in the pocket of an Indian user. The video even showcased the aftermath of this event, with the device’s burnt rear panel being in full view. The explosion caused the lower half of the rear panel to almost completely burn away, making the internal components of the handset visible.

On the other hand, the user himself sustained injuries due to this incident. One leg of the user suffered from burns, and looking at the destroyed A53 model, it is clear that the explosion was quite severe. The smartphone brand has yet to make any official statements regarding this matter and has yet to even acknowledge this incident as of right now. Although, we can expect the company to investigate this accident so as to avoid the public relations nightmare Samsung faced back with the launch of its Galaxy Note 7.

As per the video, the Oppo A53 device was purchased back in August 2020, which means that the smartphone was still under warranty. The user stated that he only used the handset to browse the internet and to make calls. It was also revealed in the video that the Indian user used the original charger of the device, so we can rule out the possibility of a faulty third party charger. We’ll provide updates if any notable developments or additional information surfaces regarding this matter. So stay tuned for more.

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Oppo has just announced that it would be launching its own exclusive home delivery service in India. This delivery service will be centered around shipping its own electronic products across the country.

As per an announcement earlier today (24th May 2021), the Chinese tech giant is launching home deliveries in an effort to making the shopping experience easier amid the lockdowns caused by the recent second wave of coronavirus. For those interested, users can text on the WhatsApp application to place an offer for Oppo products. This service is now open and one can send a text to the number +91-9871502777 simply stating their state along with Pincode. Following this, they will a call back from the nearest retail stores.

Furthermore, the move is in line with the company’s Omni channel strategy that will also provide support to local stores and other mainline partners that sell Oppo products via WhatsApp. This also signifies that Oppo is remaining committed to its customer base despite the lockdowns across the nation, while also customers to reach an online solution with offline retailers.

The initiative is just one of the company’s efforts in easing the impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns on its customer base. Previously, we had also reported on the brand extending the warranty for all of its products till 30th June 2021 as users were not able to reach out to customer care services.

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Oppo India has just announced the new MyOPPO App for the region. It offers its Indian customers an easier method to access the Community and even allows them to seek support for any issues.

As per a press release, the Chinese tech giant announced that it seeks to furthermore improve the user experience of its customer base in the country. This new app will serve as a platform for user interaction with other members of the community to share their own experiences and get direct support as well. This community also brings with it benefits that users can avail directly.

Through the app, the brand will now place a large focus on community, services, and products. Users can even find useful information, tips, and tricks on the platform easily while also being able to get in touch with the company’s service team directly instead of requiring a third party social media platform. This app will be available on the firm’s official App Market and will arrive pre installed in all upcoming smartphones. The app is currently available for download from the App Market and users can check it out by clicking on this link here.

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With India struggling with the second wave of the Coronavirus pandemic, Oppo is extending its product service warranty to encourage its users to stay at home and follow precautionary lockdown measures.

The Chinese tech giant has just announced that it is extending the repair warranty for all of its product until 30th June 2021. This is only applicable to products whose warranty expires during this lockdown period. Notably, the move from the brand arrives amid the recent resurgence of cases of COVID-19 in the country. Furthermore, this is also in line with the local government’s directives. Amid the crisis, the company’s service centers will remain closed until the lockdown is in place in different parts of India.

Furthermore, the company has also provided the WhatsApp number to its Indian customers (+91-9871502777) to check the status of the operations in real time. The extension of warranty will cover multiple products like smartphones and accessories such as chargers, data cable, and earphones. Oppo has even setup an after sales customer service in the region that is powered by an AI powered Chatbot called ‘Ollie,’ which is available 24X7 for its customers.

The company has claimed that this bot can resolve 94.5 percent of their querries of its customers. To further support the local government, the smartphone maker has even donated 300 Oppo Band Style to Hyberabad police workforce recently, along with donations of 1,000 oxygenators and 500 breathing machines as well.

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OPPO is launching the OPPO A54 in India on April 19. Ahead of this, 91Mobiles has partnered with Leaker Ishan Agarwal and has leaked the pricing of the device. It is said to begin as low as ₹13,490($180).

OPPO A54 India Storage variants, Price(Leaked)

As per the report, the OPPO A54 will launch in India in three storage variants. Users will have the choice to get either 4/6GB RAM and 64/128GB storage options. You can look at the leaked pricing below:

• OPPO A54
  • 4GB + 64GB – ₹13,490
  • 4GB + 128GB -₹14,490
  • 6GB + 128GB -₹15,990

Last month, the device debuted in Indonesia for IDR 2.7 million(~$186) but this is for the 4/128GB variant. The Flipkart teaser page for India already shows the Starry Blue color variant but we can also expect the Crystal Black from Indonesia to launch in India.

OPPO A54 Specifications – India(Expected)

OPPO launched the OPPO A74 4G version as OPPO F19 in India a few days ago. However, it is bringing the OPPO A54 as it is to the country.

If OPPO doesn’t make any big changes, the OPPO A54 should feature 6.51-inch IPS LCD display. The Indonesian version has an HD+ display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, a 60Hz refresh rate, and a 120Hz touch sampling rate.

Under the hood, the OPPO A54 is likely to feature the same MediaTek Helio P35 chipset paired with 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage. It will probably get the MicroSD card for storage expansion up to 256GB.

For cameras, the device likely has a triple-camera setup on the back with a 13MP main and a pair of 2MP sensors. Upfront, the device is expected to have a 16MP selfie shooter. Other features include a 5,000mAh battery with 18W charging, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm jack, and Android 11 OS.

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OPPO has a big manufacturing plant in India where it not only makes its own but does make a lot of other devices of realme, OnePlus. For instance, the recently launched Narzo 30 Pro 5G is manufactured at its factory in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.  Now, National Geographic is going to give us a deep look into the Manufacturing Plant of OPPO on February 27.

National Geography Television Network runs a popular show where it showcases what goes inside popular companies’ factories across various sectors. The program focuses more on the state-of-the-art facilities that have helped factories transform their productivity.

On February 27 at 7 PM IST, the network is airing a special premiere of the OPPO Manufacturing Plant in India. In a short teaser that National Geographic posted on Twitter, we get a glimpse of what’s coming tomorrow on the Superfactories: OPPO premiere show.

#DidYouKnow that Oppo India’s manufacturing unit is more than twice the size of Eden Gardens? Sneak a peek inside one of India’s largest smartphone producers on Superfactories: Oppo, premieres 27th Feb, 7 PM, on National Geographic. #NatGeoIndia #OppoIndia pic.twitter.com/7ZMTicrRaC

— Nat Geo India (@NatGeoIndia) February 26, 2021

As per the video teaser, OPPO is making an average of 50 million smartphones in the factory every year. This factory, which is located the South Asian country, spans for 110 acres. This is twice the size of the Eden Gardens which is about 50 acres in Kolkata.

One can only imagine the amount of stress that goes inside a a factor like this, which also runs contract manufacturing for brands like OnePlus, realme. We saw an example of productivity snag during the pandemic last year when shuttered OPPO factory affected the sales of the above brands.

Anyway, we are excited to know what goes inside the factory and its everyday functions. If you are equally curious, you can catch the show premiering live on February 27 at 7 PM IST (GMT+ 05:30) on the National Geographic Channel.

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Earlier today (18th January 2021), Oppo announced that it would be launching more than six 5G enabled smartphones in India this year. This arrives as the company aims on expanding its IoT and 5G handset portfolio in the region.

According to a Business Insider report, the move from Oppo arrives after the Chinese tech giant set up its first 5G Innovation lab in India, which will be for its overseas market outside of China. This lab will support the company’s plans in developing core 5G technologies and growing its global 5G presence. Oppo’s Vice President and Head of Research and Development, Tasleem Arif, stated that “In 2021, we will carry on this growth legacy with much more innovative products and concepts to make the life of our users even better. Building upon our 5G and IoT product category will be one of the key focus areas for us.”

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He further added that “Aligned with this strategy. we have added Reno5 Pro 5G and EncoX True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earphones for our Indian customers. Our Reno series has been the epitome of consumer-centric innovation and one of the most loved smartphone devices. All the editions of Reno have been very well received around the world and in India, it witnessed a growth of over 50 per cent in Q3 2020.” In other words, the company is pushing for the growth of its IoT devices along with new 5G enabled smartphones launches.

Notably, the Oppo Reno5 pro 5G will be manufactured at the company’s Greater Noida plant, which recently had its capacity increased to 50 million handset units in a year. Furthermore, the company’s Hyderabad site is also its first R&D center which is located outside of its home country, China, and is playing a vital role in the development of 5G technologies.

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After a number of leaks, Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has finally launched the OPPO A15s in India. It is said to be a slightly upgraded version of OPPO A15 that debuted in the country in mid-October. Let us take a look at the specs, features, and price of this handset.

OPPO A15s Specifications and Features

The newly unveiled OPPO A15s is similar to the already available OPPO A15. The only major differences are that the former features an 8MP selfie camera and comes in a single 4GB + 64GB storage configuration On the other hand, the latter sports a 5MP selfie shooter and is only sold in lower 2GB/3GB + 32GB variants in India. 

Another small but notable dissimilarity is that the latest handset comes in two new colors namely Fancy White and Rainbow Silver, in addition to standard Dynamic Black.

Apart from the above-mentioned differences, the OPPO A15s is OPPO A15 inside out. Hence, it is powered by the same MediaTek Helio P35 chipset paired with eMMC 5.1 storage and LPDDR4x RAM. As for software, it runs ColorOS 7.2 based on Android 10.

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On the front, the device sports a 6.52-inch IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1600×720 pixels (HD+), 269ppi, 71% NTSC color gamut, 1500:1 contrast ratio, and 88.7% screen-to-body ratio. This screen can reach a peak brightness level of 480 nits and has a 60Hz refresh rate as well as a 60Hz touch sampling rate.

There is a dew-drop notch at the top of the display housing the selfie camera. Whereas, the rear panel of the handset features a 13MP (wide, f.2.2) + 2MP (macro, f/2.4) + 2MP (depth, f/2.4) triple camera setup and a capacitive fingerprint sensor.

Other features include dual-SIM, 4G, VoLTE, dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS (GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS), MicroUSB 2.0 port, 3.5mm headphone jack, microSD card slot, and 4,230mAh battery.

OPPO A15s Pricing and Availability

The OPPO A15s is priced at ₹11,490 ($156) and will go on sale starting December 21. It can be purchased from Amazon India and leading offline retailers in the country.

As part of launch offers, customers can avail a 5% cashback via ICICI Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Federal Bank credits cards as well as ZestMoney if they opt for no-cost EMI (up to six months).

Also, customers buying through financial services like Bajaj Finserv, IDFC First Bank, HDB Financial, Home Credit, HDFC Consumer loan, and ICICI Bank don’t need to pay down-payment.

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OPPO had recently announced its new Reno4 series. This new series including the base Reno4 and Reno4 Pro is also arriving in India, but alongside a new premium smartphone, according to a recent hint from an Oppo executive.

Grapevine is rife and quite rightfully so! Rejoice over the successful launch of @OPPO Reno4 Pro , but stay tuned for another premium 'sensation' that'll export you to the world of infinite possibilities! #OPPOIndia#OPPOReno4Pro

— Tasleem Arif (@tasleemarifk) June 9, 2020

Earlier today (9th June 2020), Tasleem Arif, Vice President and Head of Oppo India’s R&D, shared a tweet that revealed some interesting news. On the social media platform, the senior official stated that the Reno4 series will be launched in India, along with another “Premium sensation.” The tweet talked about the success of the Reno4 Pro’s launch and hint at a new flagship as well.

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Unfortunately, no finer details regarding this new premium grade flagship are currently available. We will have to wait for an official announcement or an unofficial leak for more details. So stay tuned, as we will be providing more coverage regarding any developments of this new Oppo flagship for the Indian market.

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According to a new report, OPPO has halted operations in its factory in Greater Noida, India. This arrived after 8 employees of the Chinese smartphone maker tested positive for the Coronavirus infection. The facility has its operations currently suspended until further notice.

A spokesperson from OPPO India stated that the company will be looking into taking strict measures to keep both the environment and its employees safe. The factor will undergo a rigorous disinfection action within the premise. The company had received permission from local authorities to resume production earlier this month, but the confirmed cases of the COVID-19 has caused a halt in the operations again.

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The spokesperson stated that “we have suspended all operations at our manufacturing facility in Greater Noida and initiated COVID-19 testing for over 3,000 employees, for which results are awaited. Will only allow employees with negative test results to resume office following all safety protocols.” OPPO has also refrained from revealing details regarding the 8 employees and their hospital location for their isolation.

These cases arrive after the Indian government is looking into the fourth phase of the mandated lockdown. The newest phase will see relaxation across the board for all zones, including green, orange, and red, and is being done to restart the halted Indian economy. For more updates regarding this, stay tuned.

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The OPPO Find X2 series already launched in China and Europe but is yet to launch in India. That is about to change as OPPO India has shared an image that teases the device is coming soon.

The image was posted on Twitter by OPPO India earlier today. Also, Amazon India already has a promotional page live on its site. The page reveals some of the key specs and it says the device has 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The Find X2 Pro is the model with 512GB of storage, so there is a chance it is not just the Find X2 launching.

The #OPPOFindX2 is coming to let you witness the #PerfectScreenOf2020 with a Billion colours and ultimate smoothness with its 120Hz Ultra Vision Screen!
The #TrueFlagshipExperience is coming soon to India.
Get Notified: https://t.co/9ckLNJDdGk pic.twitter.com/vXTVdSy64x

— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) May 13, 2020

There is no date yet for the launch but we expect more details will surface in the coming days.

The OPPO Find X2 has a 120Hz Ultra Vision screen that measures 6.7-inches. The screen is curved and has a punch-hole at the corner for the selfie camera.

There is a Snapdragon 865 processor inside the phone along with a 5G modem. There is a 48MP triple rear camera on the back of the phone and a 32MP camera in front for selfies. It also has stereo speakers, an in-display fingerprint scanner, and a 4200mAh battery capacity with support for 65W fast charge.

The Find X2 launched in Europe for €999 which converts to about INR 81,485. While OPPO does have factories in India where its phones sold there are manufactured, we do not think local manufacturing can bring the price lower than INR 65,000 (~€800).

How much do you think the Find X2 will sell for India? Share your guesses in the comment box.

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Oppo India announced on Twitter that it has donated a total sum of INR 1 Core to the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund as a gratitude towards the medical personnel who are providing services to the people affected by the coronavirus. Additionally, it also launched an ‘Online Repair Service’ as well as canceled its upcoming product launch.

Here's to standing together. To support India's battle against #COVID19, we are donating INR 1 Crore during this tough time. We urge you all to #StayHomeStaySafe and defeat this unprecedented pandemic together. #OPPOStands4India pic.twitter.com/K1fgtJfMGm

— OPPO India (@oppomobileindia) March 29, 2020

Oppo has been one of the popular smartphone brands in India since its debut in the country in early 2014. The company even has two R&D centers in the country, out of which the Hyderabad center, which is the brand’s largest such center outside mainland China has filed over 50 patents in a year. As you can guess how important the Indian market is to Oppo, the company does not want to miss the chance to give it back to the community.

Now, as the country is facing the coronavirus outbreak, Oppo has come forward to donate a total amount of INR 1 crore to two separate government funds. Apart from this, the company also announced a new ‘Online Repair Service’ to help its customers with basic troubleshooting and software-related issues as part of its after-sales service amidst lockdown. The brand has also extended warranties of its products till May 31.

Lastly, Oppo India also postponed the launch of its Enco M31 wireless neckband earphones in the country and asked the people to stay home to maintain social distancing.

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Oppo established an R&D (Research and Development) centre in India a year ago. Now, in an interview with Gadgets Now, Tasleem Arif, the Vice President and Head of this centre shares the achievements they have accomplished so far.

The Oppo R&D centre located in India’s Hyderabad is the company’s largest centre with 350 employees. Also, it is the firm’s only R&D centre outside mainland China. According to Mr Arif, this centre played a key role in many of the new Oppo technologies including VOOC 3.0, globalization of ColorOS 7, and the brand’s F17 smartphone, which was launched in January.

He also revealed that they have filed over 50 patents this year, out of which, 30% are in imaging and 20% are in the network space. Further, he also mentioned some of the areas they have filed a patent for, which include camera and image processing, battery, 5G networks, system performance, payments, AI and gaming.

Additionally, Oppo has announced a $7 billion global investment in R&D over the next three years. This investment will be used to develop core technologies in hardware, software, and systems. The company will also work in 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and other similar techs. Plus the company has allocated $143 million in 2020 to support developers across the globe to boost its operating ecosystem.

Lastly, Mr Tasleem Arif expects the Hyderabad Oppo R&D center to be 500 strong by the end of 2020 as they have been hiring skilled people from prestigious Indian institutions like IIT, IIIT, and NIT.

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Oppo, the popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has apparently made India’s first 5G WhatsApp call. The company recently revealed this achievement, which was made in its research and development centre in Hyderabad, India.

Oppo made the WhatsApp video call to test the capabilities like network speeds and bands through 5G. In a press release, Tasleem Arif (Vice President of R&D for Oppo India), stated that “The 5G WhatsApp video calling tests which we have conducted at our R&D center in Hyderabad has further strengthened our vision to be future-ready for 5G rollout.”

In other words, the company is already preparing for the eventual adoption of the newer and faster bandwidth in the world’s second largest smartphone market. This move is also indicative of Oppo’s commitment to “bringing technology to empower and simplify the lives of the consumers.” Or simply put, innovating and offering the latest technology that is currently commercially available.

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Notably, the test also showcases that 5G networking in India is closer than you think it is. Smartphone brands testing the new telecommunications technology is only indicative of how quickly the shift could arrive. Oppo is just one of the many OEMs working on developing 5G handsets for India. On the other hand, brands like Realme and iQOO have already launched 5G enabled handsets in the Southeast Asian country.

Oppo may soon join them with the Oppo Find X2, which is expected to make a global debut soon. It is also expected to arrive in India and will likely be the same 5G flagship that the company ships to countries that already have 5G networking, like China and South Korea. So stay tuned for the launch event and further developments on 5G in India.

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Oppo is one of the top 10 most popular smartphone manufacturers in the world. Its success is accredited to the company’s popularity in its primary targets being India and China, which are also the biggest smartphone markets in the world. Now, it is reported that the company is looking to further cementing its base in the former nation by opening a second R&D Centre in the country.

The news arrives after Oppo announced its plans on investing $7 billion in research and development globally in the next three years. The company already has one R&D in Hyderabad, India (largest R&D Center outside of China) and may now also establish a new center, but this time in another city, Bengaluru, according to a senior executive.

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Awesome OPPO India R&D New Office in Hyderabad.#OPPOIndiaRnD pic.twitter.com/JsNKbrqN6h

— Tasleem Arif (@tasleemarifk) November 1, 2018

Alen Wu, Oppo’s Vice President and President of Global Sales, stated that the company has 6 global institutes and 4 research centers including the one in Hyderabad which the OEM is planning on expanding. Furthermore, the top executive went on to also state that the company is planning on investing more in R&D owing to Oppo’s success in the Indian subcontinent.

Oppo’s plans for a new R&D center in Bengaluru are directly related to the success of the company which saw a growth of 60 percent in India alone. Reportedly, these numbers are also expected to go up more by year-end. Wu also added that India will always be an important market for the company which currently has an 11.8 percent smartphone market share in the country in Q3 2019.

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On INNO DAY 2019, the Oppo Founder and CEO, Tony Chen, announced the $7 billion investment in R&D over the next 3 years. The large sum is being invested to develop core technologies in hardware, software and system in addition to 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality and other emerging fields.

"OPPO is more than just a smartphone company", said Tony (Founder,CEO), @oppo also announced investment plans of US$ 7 billion over the next three years into R&D to drive innovations in hardware as well as software. #CreateBeyondBoundaries pic.twitter.com/ro7Rdgt9SU

— Tasleem Arif (@tasleemarifk) December 11, 2019

Notably, Chen also mentioned that Oppo and the entire industry won’t solely be focusing on just smartphones as the company has three key strategies of seizing 5G opportunities and other important fields. These important steps include:

• Firstly, the company will remain committed to core technology R&D centers.
• Secondly, Oppo plans on building a multi-portal ecosystem of intelligent devices with smartphones being the key gateway (Similar to Apple’s ecosystem).
• And lastly, to rethink user service and optimize content and service offerings.

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MIUI is to Xiaomi as ColorOS is to OPPO. While Xiaomi is already rolling out a stable version of the latest iteration called MIUI 11 to its devices, OPPO is gearing up for the launch of the latest version of its own skin which will arrive as ColorOS 7.

It was previously reported that ColorOS 7 will be unveiled on November 20 in Beijing, China. For OPPO fans outside China, you won’t have to wait long as the BBK-owned company has begun sending invites for a launch in India exactly a week after the Beijing event.

The ColorOS 7 event scheduled for November 27 will be held in New Delhi.

There are no official details about what to expect but it should come with a new UI, Dark Mode for those who don’t like the mainly white bright theme of ColorOS 6. We also expect it to come with new animations, a new version of Game Boost, and a number of useful features to make usage easier.

ColorOS 7 should bring Android 10 to most of OPPO’s new phones but older models may be stuck on the version of Android they are currently running.

UP NEXT: Realme smartphones will be getting exclusively customized ColorOS 7

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Chinese smartphone maker Oppo‘s India Managing Director Yi Wang has resigned from the company and Oppo has accepted his resignation, according to the documents filed by the company with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Yi Wang will relinquish office on November 30. His resignation comes at a time when the company’s loss in the Indian market keeps on increasing.

In the regulatory filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange, the company said, “In a captioned meeting, the Board of Directors of the company discussed and passed the resolutions with respect to the following – resignation of Yi Wang, Managing Director of the Company, with effect from 30 November.”

In a statement, the company’s spokesperson said:

Wang has been an important part of OPPO’s journey in India and has played a crucial role in the company’s success in the country since it entered the Indian market. We thank him for his valued contribution and wish him the very best for his future endeavors.

According to the sources, there was pressure from the Oppo management on the India team as it was not able to get desired results at a time when Xiaomi captured the pole position for almost a year in the country.

The Chinese company’s net loss in India widened to Rs. 360 crore in 2017-18 from Rs. 40 crore a year ago, according to the documents filed with the Registrar of Companies (RoC). Industry analysts largely attribute these losses to the company’s huge marketing spends.

Meanwhile, the company on Thursday announced that it will invest 10 billion Yuan (approximately $1.43 billion) in Research and Development (R&D) across its global markets in 2019.

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Tony Chen, Founder & CEO of Oppo, announced at its technology-focused ‘2018 Oppo Technology Exhibition’ an increase in Research and Development spending to 10 billion yuan in 2019, which is a 150 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase, and would continue to increase investment on a yearly basis. He also talked about Oppo embracing the 5G trend and said that it is striving to become the first manufacturer to launch a 5G smartphone.

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After launching Oppo F9 Pro and Oppo Find X flagship smartphones in India, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer is now all set to launch a new smartphone in India under its R-series.

Through a Twitter post, the company has teased the launch of a new smartphone in India under its R-series. In the tweet, the company writes: “Stay tuned! Something new is coming up. #OPPO R-Series.”

However, the company has not revealed which device it plans to launch in India and when. Going by the recent developments from Oppo, it seems that the company could launch Oppo R17 series phone, which also includes R17 Pro and R17 Neo.

As for the specifications, the Oppo R17 comes with a 6.4-inch waterdrop display and is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 670 processor. It comes in two RAM versions – 6GB and 8GB RAM, both pairing up with 128GB of internal storage.

It has a 21MP + 8MP dual cameras at the back and a 25MP front-facing camera. The phone runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based ColorOS 5.2 while a 3500mAh battery with support for VOOC fast charging keeps the lights on.

The R17 Pro features a 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED screen with a waterdrop notch screen that offers an aspect ratio of 19.5:9, along with an under-display fingerprint scanner. It is powered by Snapdragon 710 chipset, coupled with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. There’s a 12MP + 20MP camera at the back and a 25MP front-facing shooter. Running on Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box with ColorOS, the device is powered by a 3,700mAh battery.

Oppo R17 Neo, on the other hand, features the same 6.4-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display with a notch and this one too is equipped with an in-display fingerprint reader. However, instead of Snapdragon 710, the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 660 SoC, coupled with 4GB of RAM. It features a 16MP + 2MP dual camera setup on the back and comes with a 25MP front-facing snapper. Running on Android Oreo-based ColorOS, the phone is powered by a 3,600mAh battery.

Read More: OPPO A7 is official with waterdrop notch display, SD450 and 4,230mAh battery in multiple markets

To know for sure, we’ll have to wait for Oppo to officially launch the new smartphone in the Indian market. We expect to soon get more information, including the launch date.

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Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has announced its first Research & Development unit in India, located in Hyderabad. The company has also announced the appointment of former Samsung India executive Tasleem Arif to head this research and development centre.

However, the Chinese firm has not yet disclosed information related to the investment for the new Research & Development centre in India. This will be the company’s seventh such facility globally. It already has four such centres across China in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Dongguan, one each in Japan (Yokohama) and the USA.

The upcoming R&D centre in Hyderabad, India, will work towards gaining deeper insights about Indian consumers and market, and thereby help in building India-centric innovations and customised product offerings, OPPO said in a statement.

Charles Wong, OPPO India President, said, “We are focused towards offering unique experiences to our consumers in India through our innovations and technological capabilities. The opening of our first R&D Centre in Hyderabad is a step in that direction and strengthens our commitment to the Indian consumers.”

As the Vice President and Head of R&D at Oppo India, Tasleem Arif will be leading the team which will focus on software localisation for Indian consumers as well as device quality. He brings to the new role almost 15 years of experience in mobile software, design and development.

Read More: OPPO to launch new smartphone on October 10 in China; Could it be OPPO K1?

The company has already acquired land and has started work to establish operations for its upcoming bigger facility “Industry Park”, and is planned to go into operations next year.

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Reports emanating from India indicates that Chinese smartphone maker and one of BBK Holding’s subsidiary, OPPO has been granted the license to start operating its own single-brand retail stores in the country. This makes OPPO the first pure-play smartphone brand to get such clearance in India. This development, however, portends well for contenders like Apple and Xiaomi who also jostle for such approvals.

India is the world’s third-largest smartphone market after the U.S and China and as such, the major players in the industry are keenly contesting for a share of the market. It is not as if India totally blocks foreign firms from opening up single-branded retail outlets in the country but to do so, the companies must source 30 percent of the products locally. The law was relaxed in 2016 in a bid to attract more investors, exempting foreign retailers from local sourcing for three years, after which it applies.

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Apart from OPPO, other firms like Apple, Xiaomi and Vivo are reportedly also seeking to get such approvals.Apple made a similar application for store licenses last year, shortly after its Chief Executive Tim Cook made his first visit to India, where it has only about three percent market share. OPPO plans to retain its license with plans in top gear to start making phones at a plant near the capital New Delhi by the end of 2017 in partnership with Taiwanese firm, Foxconn. The phones would be meant for the Indian market and the tech giant also plans to export the phones manufactured in India in the next two to three years.

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OPPO seems to be doing all it can to make its presence felt in India and to capture a good market share of the Indian mobile market.

Tom Lu, CEO of OPPO Mobiles India said that the company was feeling fortunate by winning the title sponsorship right of such a popular cricket tournament in India. Cricket as a game is the most popular sport in India and OPPO thinks that this can be the best way to reach the Indian audience. In India, cricket is being watched by majority of the people and by sponsoring this T20 Champions League, OPPO is confident of making their presence felt as a strong mobile company.

This Cricket Champions League T20 will be called as “OPPO CHAMPIONS LEAGUE T20”. The matches will start from 13^th September and will go on till 4^th October. This tournament will see participations from other countries as well which include – Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Probably, OPPO CEO himself or some other official of the company will be present to witness the matches and deliver trophies to the winning team.

Recently, OPPO had announced its sponsorship with a TV serial named “BIG BOSS” on a popular Indian TV channel. Let’s see will these marketing strategies will give OPPO any benefit or not.

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A great symbiotic relationship is one in which both the parties are equally benefitted. Sponsorship of the latest season of Bigg Boss by OPPO India is a precise example of this. OPPO is a Chinese mobile phone manufacturer who launched its handsets in India in early 2014. Since then the company is trying to gain a stronghold in the Indian market. What could be a better opportunity to connect with the Indian public than sponsoring India’s top most reality TV show, Bigg Boss. On the other hand, the show gained an important sponsor as it aims to increase its budget from 120 crores last year to a whopping 150 crores.

OPPO India CEO, Mr Tom Lu said, “It’s been our endeavour to establish a closer connect with the Indian society ever since we became a part of it. A hugely popular show like Bigg Boss on Colors will give us a platform to come closer to the Indian masses. During the show, viewers will get to know more about OPPO’s commitment to designing beautiful technology products with an open attitude and how OPPO’s range of innovative smartphones help create fun memorable moments. We wish the show enormous success.”

Mr Raj Nayak, CEO, Colors, said, “We are happy to announce our association with OPPO India as the ‘Powered By’ sponsor for Bigg Boss Season 8 and are glad that OPPO has chosen Bigg Boss as a platform to launch their newest campaign. We look forward to building a positive relationship with the brand and strengthening our association.”

Here’s hoping that this strategic partnership works in favour of both the companies.

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