#MWC19: OPPO's 10x zoom phone will be available in Q2 2019

OPPO just announced at MWC 2019 that their smartphone with 10x zoom technology will be available in the second quarter of 2019.

OPPO's prototype smartphone with 10x zoom

10x hybrid zoom, a breakthrough in mobile photography 

OPPO's 10x hybrid zoom was made possible by using a triple-camera setup. There's a primary high-resolution 48MP sensor, wide-angle lens, and D-Cut optical periscope-like lens.

OPPO's upcoming triple rear camera setup 

The company said that the modules will cover 35mm equivalent of 16mm to 160mm focal length. In comparison, Huawei Mate 20 Pro with 5x hybrid zoom has 16mm to 80mm.

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The result? It can effectively make up to 10x lossless zoom. Moreover, it has up to 20x digital zoom with the help of software.

What could be the name of this smartphone?

In addition, OPPO's new tech has Dual OIS image stabilization for the primary camera and the wide lens.

Ultra-wide angle lens vs 10x lossless zoom sample photo

We tried the camera out!

OPPO was also successful in creating a prototype smartphone with slim profile even with this type of camera module.

This 10x hybrid zoom showcased by OPPO could be a breakthrough in mobile photography sector.

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Price and availability

OPPO did not specify the official name of this smartphone yet. But they have already mentioned that this will be available in Q2 2019. The details about the pricing is also yet to be announced.

Early rumors stated that it could be the R19 Pro.

Who's excited? Tell us in the comments!