Oppo set the tone at the beginning of February when it presented the advances in its in-house image processor, then a few days later when it announced a partnership with Swedish photographic manufacturer Hasselblad. All of which confirms the premium positioning of the latest generation of smartphones. Find Xstarting with the recently unveiled Find X5 Pro. The image and offbeat design are the highlights of the Chinese manufacturer's latest flagship.
Following the merger between its parent company BBK and the Chinese group's other brand, OnePlus, Oppo is using this technical merger to strengthen its position in the Chinese market. a strategy that is being vigorously pursued worldwidel, with Oppo now in fourth place in the smartphone market. So the new Find X series was eagerly awaited and the innovations closely scrutinised, as premium smartphones continue to try to stand out from the competition with new features that consumers appreciate, in terms of shooting, battery life and design.
The new Oppo Find X5 series comprises three models: Find X5 Lite, Find X5 and the most premium model which we'll be focusing on, the Find X5 Pro. This collection succeeds the Find X3 series without going through the X4 stage, the number 4 having been skipped because of its harmful symbolism in China and Asia.
The Oppo Find X5 Pro features a 6.7-inch high-definition Amoled screen that is totally immersive, with an impressive full-colour panel, so you can enjoy particularly sophisticated image characteristics. The aluminium chassis remains similar to its competitors, with a glass back and a screen protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. On the rear, this smartphone stands out for the original presentation of its photo block, highlighted by a narrowed curve that is slightly offset, as if to make it look slimmer at first glance.
What makes this new flagship so special is its image processing. In addition to three rear cameras, including a 50 MP main sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide-angle sensor and a 13 MP telephoto lens, the smartphone features a five-axis stabilisation system, a first for a smartphone. As a result, the risk of shaky shots has been put to one side.
The in-house image processingcalled MariSilicon X and worked with artificial intelligence, ensures, according to the Chinese manufacturer, a more natural rendering of colours. This software adjustment work was carried out in collaboration with Hasselblad, as was portrait photography. Shooting on a smartphone with forced colours is a real dilemma, and manufacturers are trying to remedy it in more or less effective ways, Apple with its latest-generation iPhone an interesting departure on the subject.
Oppo is looking to optimising the mobile photography experience ancreasingly, Oppo is working with Hasselblad, an iconic camera brand that has already worked with OnePlus. Oppo has also made significant improvements to the sensitivity of its smartphones, including the ability to film in 4K at night on the FindX5 Pro and pixel-by-pixel noise reduction.
In addition to its in-house image processor under the bonnet, the Oppo Find X5 Pro features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen1 processor, which is the most powerful chip Another special feature of this premium smartphone is the durability sought and promoted by the Chinese manufacturer. While its 5000 mAh battery is fairly standard for this category of smartphone, as is its 120 hZ adaptive response rate, Oppo Find X5 Pro is said to provide more than 1,600 charging cycles possible, according to the manufacturer. A real plus in terms of durability.
In terms of autonomy, business travellers will appreciate the principle of rapid chargingHalf the charge is achieved in 12 minutes. In addition to fast 80-watt wired charging, the smartphone is compatible with 50-watt wireless charging and 15-watt reverse charging. In terms of endurance, this IP 68-certified premium smartphone is waterproof and dustproof, like most of its premium counterparts today.
As for security, there's nothing out of the ordinary, with the optical fingerprint reader housed under the panel. Oppo, on the other hand, is highlighting its confidentiality control of personal data, now certified. This means that executives on the move can be sure of the security of their data on an expensive premium smartphone, but one that could put the squeeze on rivals such as Samsung's Galaxy S22.
Ultra stable - Smartphone Oppo Find X5 Pro
Screen : 6.7-inch Quad HD (3216×1440 pixels) Amoled screen; Dimensions : 163.7 x 73.9 x 8.5 mm ; Weight : 218 grams ; Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon8 Gen1 ; Operating system : ColorOS 12 on Android 12 ; RAM : 12 GB ; Photo : 50 MP (f1/7) main camera; 50 MP (f2.2) ultra wide-angle and 13 MP (f/e.4) telephoto on rear + 32 MP ( 2.2) on front; Storage : 256 GB minimum ; Connectivity : USB type C, nanosim ; Networks : WiFi6, BT 5.2, GPS, 5G and 4G, NFC ; Battery : 5000 mAh ; Claimed autonomy : 383 hours of standby time and 38 hours of telephone calls ; Certification: IP68
Price : 1299 €. Availability: on pre-order from 9 March 2022 and on sale on 24 March.
