OPPO showcases the latest innovations with Qualcomm at Snapdragon Summit 2023

Yasser Gomaa

OPPO showcased its technology collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. during the Snapdragon Summit 2023 in Hawaii, the US. As one of the key partners, OPPO unveiled its latest technological breakthroughs in smartphones and wearable devices, including the hardware-based ray tracing feature on the new premium Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, OPPO Watch Pro 4 powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Wearable Platform, and the previously announced OPPO MR Glass Developer Edition that supports the Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developers Platform.

Alongside the technology and product demos, OPPO has announced that its future flagship smartphone will be among the first to feature the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, delivering ultimate experiences to users worldwide.

“Over the past year, OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies have collaborated closely in areas including product innovation, cutting-edge technology development, and empowering ecosystem innovators,” said Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “Our collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies allows us to redefine the flagship smartphone performance and deliver exceptional experience to users globally.”

Revolutionizing the mobile ray tracing experience with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform

OPPO has long collaborated with Qualcomm Technologies to optimize its proprietary ray tracing engine, PhysRay Engine 2.0. Powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform and the latest Snapdragon Elite Gaming™ features, this collaboration significantly improves visual effects such as reflections and taillights in gaming, enabling complex and detailed gaming scenarios with remarkable fidelity and high frame rates.

This collaborative effort extended to a pioneering ray tracing pilot project involving the popular mobile game, “Nitro Nation World Tour,” developed by Mythical Games. Powered by Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, this initiative marks OPPO’s first-ever mobile ray tracing experience in a real-world racing game demo, providing more realistic game scenes and immersive experience for players to enjoy.

Elevating XR Experiences to New Frontiers

OPPO’s long-standing collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies in the XR applications has reached an exciting crescendo. At AWE 2023, OPPO unveiled the OPPO MR Glass Developers Edition, supported by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 Platform. This device is one of the world’s first mixed reality solutions to embrace the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developers Platform. This collaboration extends beyond hardware, delving into XR ecosystem innovation, and OPPO is set to launch cutting-edge XR products, seamlessly merging the physical and digital worlds for a truly immersive experience.

Flagship smartphones and wearables built on long-term collaboration

OPPO’s collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies extends across various product categories, encompassing smartphones and wearables. This collaboration notably led to the integration of Snapdragon mobile platforms into various smartphone models, including the OPPO Find X6 Pro, the OPPO Find N2 series, and the OPPO Reno10 series.

In the field of wearables, the OPPO Watch 4 Pro stands out as a testament to innovation and practicality.  Powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Wearable Platform, this wearable device offers dual functionality as a health monitoring tool and a reliable daily assistant. Its innovative dual-platform design meticulous optimization for extended battery life. In Power Saver Mode, users gain access to 19 most useful features which cater to everyday needs, sports, and health, with a remarkable battery life of up to 14 days. Meanwhile, the Smart Mode guarantee a full-featured experience for 5 days on a single charge.

With its brand proposition of ‘Inspiration Ahead’, OPPO will continue to work closely with Qualcomm Technologies and other industry leaders to develop advanced technologies and products that bring users enhanced mobile experiences and form part of an open and robust global technology ecosystem.