OPPO highlighted its technical partnership with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. at the Snapdragon Summit 2023, which took place from October 24th to 26th in Hawaii, United States. As a key partner, 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, the 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.
Along with the technology and product demos, OPPO has stated that its next flagship smartphone would be among the first to adopt the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, providing people across the world with unparalleled experiences.
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.”
Experience mobile ray tracing with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform
OPPO has long worked with Qualcomm Technologies to improve its own ray tracing engine, PhysRay Engine 2.0. This collaboration, powered by the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform and the latest Snapdragon Elite Gaming features, 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 endeavor included a pioneering ray tracing pilot project featuring the popular mobile game “Nitro Nation World Tour,” produced by Mythical Games. This project, powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, represents OPPO’s first-ever mobile ray tracing experience in a real-world racing game demo, giving players with more realistic gaming settings and an immersive experience.
Elevating XR Experiences
The long-standing relationship between OPPO and Qualcomm Technologies in the XR applications has achieved a thrilling climax. OPPO introduced the OPPO MR Glass Developers Edition at AWE 2023, which is powered by the Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 1 Platform. This smartphone is one of the world’s first to use the Snapdragon Spaces XR Developers Platform for mixed reality. This partnership goes beyond hardware and into XR ecosystem innovation, with OPPO preparing to offer cutting-edge XR products that perfectly blend the physical and digital worlds for a genuinely immersive experience.
Flagship smartphones and wearables
OPPO’s partnership with Qualcomm Technologies spans many product categories, including smartphones and wearables. This partnership resulted in the inclusion of Snapdragon mobile platforms in a number of smartphone models, including the OPPO Find X6 Pro, OPPO Find N2 series, and OPPO Reno10 series.
The OPPO Watch 4 Pro distinguishes out in the realm of wearables as a testimony to innovation and functionality. This wearable gadget, powered by the Snapdragon W5 Gen 1 Wearable Platform, serves as both a health monitoring tool and a dependable everyday helper. Its revolutionary dual-platform architecture meticulously optimizes battery life. Users get access to 19 of the most helpful functions in Power Saver Mode, which cater to everyday demands, sports, and health, with a phenomenal battery life of up to 14 days.