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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UP NEXT: ColorOS has over 350 Million Monthly Active Users

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OPPO has begun rolling out the ColorOS 5.2.1 update to the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The update brings a ton of new features including Hyper Boost and some AI features.

The ColorOS 5.2 update is a staged rollout so it might take a few days before it hits your device. The changelog is pretty long but we will list some of the new features the update brings below:

AI Assistant

• Wake voice assistant by holding the power button for 0.5s.
• Use the AI assistant to scan words, translate images, scan documents, answer questions etc.
• Smart Car mode – automatically detects when you are driving and blocks notifications and reminders.

System

• Hyper Boost
• Smart Sidebar – add frequently-used apps to the smart sidebar which can be accessed by swiping from the side of the screen.
• New restart feature – long press power button and swipe up to reboot in the shutdown interface.
• Application Quick Freeze – Freeze idle apps to free system resource and reduce power consumption.

Video

• New video editing tool allows you to adjust video speeds, add themes and effects to your videos.

Safety

• Added SOS emergency feature – press the power button 5 times and it automatically calls the preset emergency number and also sends your location and photo to the number.

READ MORE: ColorOS 6 public beta released for OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition

If you don’t want to wait for the OTA, you can download the update for the OPPO R15 (PACM00 and PACT00) and for the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition here. The update is 2037MB for the R15 and 2119MB for the Dream Mirror Edition.

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ColorOS 6 is the latest version of OPPO’s Android-based operating system. Announced last month, ColorOS 6 brings a redesigned user interface and new features. Today, OPPO has released its very first beta version and it is available for the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition.

The announcement was made by the official ColorOS Weibo account. According to the post, ColorOS brings a new UI designed for bezel-less phones (read full-screen displays).

Owners of the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition can now install the public beta by going to Settings > Software update. The update is being pushed out in batches so you may have to check multiple times.

The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition is still yet to get the update to ColorOS 5.2, the latest stable version, so it is a big surprise that a more recent update albeit beta is already available.

There is no changelog yet, so we can’t list the features that are bundled with the update. We also cannot confirm if it is based on Android 9 Pie. If you own the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition and have received the update, you can send the changelog to us.

The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition was launched back in April of this year. It has a 6.28-inch FHD+ display with a 19:9 aspect ratio and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on top. It has a Snapdragon 660 processor, 6GB RAM and 128GB of storage.

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Dual 16MP + 20MP cameras sit on the rear of the phone and a 20MP sensor is housed inside the notch of the display. It also has a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a 3430mAh battery with support for VOOC Flash Charge.

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Last week, OPPO had announced is software acceleration engine called Hyper Boost for significantly improving the performance its smartphones. Hyper Boost is all about optimizing the device’s performance in three areas namely, system, games and apps. The OPPO R17 and R17 Pro were confirmed as the first devices to receive Hyper Boost through a software update. Today, the Chinese manufacturer has confirmed a list of OPPO phones that will be upgraded to Hyper Boost through the latest ColorOS 5.2.1 update.

The OPPO Find X is scheduled to receive the Hyper Boost engine in this month. In November, the Chinese manufacturer will be making it available to devices like OPPO R11, R11 Plus, R11s, R11s Plus, A83 and A1.

In December, the OPPO R9s, R17, R15, R15 Dream Mirror Edition, A5, A79 and A73 will be getting the Hyper Boost engine through ColorOS 5.2.1 update. In January 2019, OPPO will be releasing the update for OPPO R9s Plus, A77 and A3.

• Read More: OPPO R15X full specs and pricing leaked through China Telecom website listing

Hyper Boost is OPPO’s version of GPU Turbo technology that is available on Huawei and Honor smartphones. Hyper Boost’s Behavior Aware Scheduling (BAS) feature can arrange the frequency of hardware in 0.2 milliseconds on a smartphone against Linux kernel of Android that adjusts hardware frequency in 20 milliseconds. This will allow the company to significantly boost the system performance on the aforementioned devices. The Chinese manufacturer had also claimed that Hyper Boost powered devices will offer up to 31.9 percent shorter loading times.

For optimized gaming experience on OPPO phones, the company has teamed up with Tencent, Netease, Unreal, Unity and others to ensure lag-free gaming on the top 100 mobile games. OPPO will be working on improving the Hyper Boost engine by adding AI features to it.

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After weeks of leaks and official teasers, OPPO has finally revealed the launch date for the OPPO R15. An official poster released on Weibo says the OPPO R15 duo will launch on March 31.

According to the poster, the OPPO R15 launch will kick off at 20:00 hrs (local time) and be televised on Zhejiang Satellite TV. If you are familiar with OPPO launches, you know it is usually a musical concert and device launch bundled into one.

In a separate poster, OPPO also revealed that Chinese actor, Zhang Yishan will serve as brand ambassador for the new flagship(s).

The OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition are the two phones OPPO will launch on that day. Although they share some similarities, there are also key differences.

The OPPO R15 will come with a 6.28” 19:9 AMOLED display with a 2280 x 1080 resolution and a notch at the top. It will have MediaTek’s new Helio P60 processor paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

On its rear is a 16MP + 5MP dual camera combo while a 20MP selfie camera sits in front. The R15 will run ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo out of the box and pack a 3450mAh battery.

The OPPo R15 Dream Mirror Edition will come with the same display, RAM, and storage. However, it will swap the Helio P60 for Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 660. It will also have a 16MP + 20MP dual camera setup on its rear which slightly protrudes.

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Other differences are a smaller 3300mAh battery and a 3D glass back and ceramic version unlike the R15 which has 2.5D glass back.

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OPPO has started counting down to the launch of its new flagships the OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The manufacturer has taken to its official website to tease features of the upcoming phones. Today it has released sample camera photos in addition to more official pictures of both devices.

OPPO announced that the OPPO R15 duo will come with a new AI portrait mode for better portrait images. The AI portrait mode will improve portrait photos by combining dual camera bokeh and AI beauty mode.

The AI portrait mode will also help with lighting effects such as contour light, shadow light, and studio light. The result of these effects is a more professional-like portrait photo.

Below are sample photos taken with the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition.

OPPO has also released more official photos of both phones. The OPPO R15 is shown in Hot Red, Snow White, and Starry Purple while the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition is shown in red only. It appears the ceramic black version will not be available at launch.

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Can’t tell the difference between the Hot Red OPPO R15 and the red Dream Mirror Edition? Look at the rear cameras, you’ll see it is slightly raised on the latter unlike that of the Hot Red OPPO R15 which is flush with the body.

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The OPPO R15 and OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition (DME) already appeared on TENAA last week, revealing all the specs. However, as we already know, TENAA doesn’t reveal the exact processor powering the device.

A new leak has surfaced online which discloses the full specs including the processor powering the phones and some other important differences. The leak was posted on Weibo and is a picture from what appears to be an official presentation.

As stated above, OPPO is launching two versions of the OPPO R15 – one will be called the R15 while the other will be called the R15 Dream Mirror Edition (it seems it is ditching the Plus variant this year).

Both will have the same 6.28” 2280 x 1080 AMOLED display, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and 20MP selfie camera. They will also have nearly the same thickness, have the same weight, and both run ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo.

For their differences, the OPPO R15 will be powered by MediaTek’s Helio P60 processor clocked at 2.0GHz  with a dual-core AI chip. The OPPO R15 DME will have a Snapdragon 660 processor clocked at 2.2GHz and a single-core AI chip.

They will also have different rear cameras. The OPPO R15 will have a 16MP f/1.7 wide-angle main camera and a 5MP f/2.2 secondary sensor for capturing depth details. The Dream Mirror Edition will have a 16MP f/1.7 sensor and a second 20MP f/1.7 sensor.

The differences also extend to their battery capacities, design, and color variants. OPPO has included a 3450mAh battery in the R15 with support for VOOC fast charge. It also has a 2.5D glass back design and comes in Starry Violet, Thermal Red, and Snow White.

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The OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition has a slightly smaller 3400mAh battery, also with VOOC fast charge. It also comes in just two color variants with a 3D glass back design for the red variant and a ceramic back for the black variant.

Which of the two variants do you prefer? Do drop a comment.

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Last month, the OPPO PAAT00 and PAAM00 smartphones were certified by 3C authority in China. Only the R-series of smartphones from OPPO carries support for fast charging. Since the PAAT00 and PAAM00 were found to be enabled with fast charging, these phones were speculated as the upcoming OPPO R13 Plus smartphone. However, the Chinese manufacturer had confirmed in the previous week that its forthcoming R-series phone is called OPPO R15 and the name of its advanced sibling is OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition. The probable reason why R13 moniker was canceled because the number is considered unlucky by some people. Fresh information reveals that OPPO PAAT00, PAAM00, PACT00 and PACM00 models that are believed to be the variants of the OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition have received TENAA certification at the end of the previous month.

The specifications of the OPPO PAAT00 that have surfaced on TENAA suggests that it could be the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition (DME). Since the PAAM00 is also packed with the same specifications, it could be a network variant of R15 DME.

The dimensions of the OPPO PAAT00 are 155.3x 75 x 7.5mm and its weight is 175 grams. Black and Red are its two color variants. It is fitted with a 6.28-inch AMOLED screen that supports of 2280 x 1080 pixels. The handset receives power from an octa-core processor that clocks at 2.2 GHz. The SoC is coupled with 6 GB of RAM. Its inbuilt storage is 128 GB and it has a microSD card slot for more storage. It includes a 3,300mAh battery

The handset is loaded with Android 8.1 Oreo. For taking photos, its back panel features 16-megapixel + 12-megapixel dual cameras while a 20-megapxiel camera is available for snapping selfies.

The TENAA listing of PACT00 indicates that it could be OPPO R15 handset and the PACM00 model could be its network variant.

The dimensions of PACT00 are 155.1 x 75.2 x 7.4mm and it weighs 174 grams. A 6.28-inch AMOLED display that produces 2280 x 1080 pixels is available on it. It features a 2 GHz octa-core processor and 6 GB of RAM. It has the same native storage of 128 GB and it also includes a microSD card slot. It is driven by a 3,365mAh battery.

It will arrive pre-installed with Android 8.1 Oreo. It has the same selfie snapper of 20-megapixel like its other sibling. The back panel of features a dual camera setup that has a 16-megapixel sensor and a 5-megapixel sensor.

Read More: OPPO R15, R15 Dream Mirror Edition Official Page Appears, Reservations Begin; Likely to Debut Very Soon

The OPPO R15 and R15 Dream Mirror Edition feature notch-enabled display like iPhone X. Both phones offer 19:9 aspect ratio. The display seems to offer around 90 percent screen-to-body ratio. The back panel houses a dual camera setup and a fingerprint sensor. Apart from the different configuration for the rear camera, both phones seem to be powered by different chipsets. It is speculated that the OPPO R15 DME may feature Snapdragon 700 series SoC while the OPPO R15 may be driven by the newly unveiled Helio P60 chipset by MediaTek. Also, the rear view of the OPPO R15 Dream Mirror Edition suggests that its left and right edges are more curved which indicates that it may sport a better appearance than R15.

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