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OPPO Shows Off the Find N, its First Foldable Flagship Smartphone
OPPO has unveiled three products at OPPO INNO DAY 2021, the company’s signature annual two-day tech event to share strategy updates and showcase technological achievements. Revealed with much anticipation, the OPPO Find N brings together cutting-edge technology and unprecedented quality to create an improved foldable experience, offering a fully functioning compact smartphone when folded and an intuitive and immersive landscape display when unfolded.
LANDSCAPE RATIO
|For the first time in a foldable smartphone, the OPPO Find N uses a landscape ratio for the inner display, striking a better balance for users to seamlessly switch between an immersive 7.1-inch inner display and a 5.49-inch outer display that offers a full smartphone experience with no compromise on size or usability. With an 8.4:9 aspect ratio, the inner display unfolds directly into landscape mode so users can watch videos, play games, or read books without the extra step of rotating the device. When folded, the 18:9 aspect ratio gives users a full, familiar smartphone experience with a display that is easy to use with one hand.
FLEXION HINGE
The Flexion Hinge on the OPPO Find N brings together 136 components with extreme precision of up to 0.01 mm, ensuring the hinge works as smoothly as the joints in the human body. OPPO’s unique water-drop hinge design solves some of the biggest pain points in foldable devices by widening the angle of the fold in the display and offering a buffer when the display folds, resulting in a minimal crease that is up to 80% less noticeable compared with other devices, according to TUV. This design also practically eliminates the gap between displays when folded, offering a more integrated look and better protecting the inner display from scratches.
FLEXFORM MODE
The cam and spring structure inside the advanced Flexion Hinge allows the device to freely stand when unfolded at any angle between 50-120 degrees. Together with a range of software features that take advantage of the folding display, FlexForm Mode on the OPPO Find N gives users the flexibility to adapt the device to a wide range of usage scenarios.
OPPO customized the user interface to operate better and more efficiently in compatible apps like the Music, Notes and Camera apps. For example, in the Notes app, the OPPO Find N can convert into a mini laptop allowing you to take notes without needing to hold the device. Since the Find N can freely stand at various angles, the device also serves as its own tripod, making 4K HD time-lapse imaging, video calls, and online meetings easy and hands-free.
SERENE DISPLAY
OPPO’s custom 12-layer Serene Display offers excellent protection and durability and works with the Flexion Hinge for a smooth foldable experience. The display includes a 0.03 mm layer of Flexion UTG (ultra-thin glass), compared to 0.6 mm for regular smartphone glass, allowing it to easily bend while providing strong durability. The Serene Display is also very reliable, with the ability to be folded over 200,000 times while still maintaining an overall smooth folding experience with next to no crease, as verified by TUV.
The inner screen uses an LTPO display with smart dynamic refresh rate technology that adapts the refresh rate anywhere between 1-120 Hz based on the content you are watching. The inner display also features support for a touch sampling rate of up to 1,000 Hz. OPPO has fine-tuned both the brightness and color calibration between the inner and outer displays to ensure a consistently smooth experience for users. Both screens provide 10,240 automatic brightness levels, ensuring user comfort in all kinds of complex lighting environments, with a peak brightness of up to 1,000 nits.
SOFTWARE INNOVATION
A great software experience on a foldable device makes the most of the new form factor and gives users a fresh smartphone experience. The 7.1-inch inner display of the Find N offers a 60% larger visual area than a standard 6.5-inch display, creating a more immersive experience and more possibilities for software innovations in usage scenarios like multitasking and productivity.
To make full use of the larger tablet-like experience when unfolded, the OPPO Find N includes new gestures to make side-by-side multitasking more intuitive. When using a compatible app, simply use two fingers to swipe down in the middle of the device to split the screen in half or turn a full-screen window into a floating window by pinching it with four fingers. The OPPO Find N also supports traditional split-screen gestures, such as long-pressing and dragging compatible icons, while allowing you to save commonly used multi-app split-screen combinations to the home screen.
The software of the OPPO Find N is optimized to allow users to switch between the two screens smoothly and naturally. When unfolding the phone, the content is seamlessly relayed from the outer screen to the main inner display. And when folding the device, the user can swipe up on the cover screen to continue using the same function on the outer screen. In addition, a range of keyboard customizations for the large inner display, including a split keyboard that makes it easier to use two thumbs to type, helps to maximize productivity.
CAMERA
The OPPO Find N is equipped with a flagship-level triple-camera setup for high-quality photos and videos. It includes a 50 MP Sony IMX 766 main sensor, a 16 MP ultra-wide lens and a 13 MP telephoto lens, as well as selfie cameras on both the inner and outer displays. Combined with the new form factor and the adaptability of FlexForm Mode, the OPPO Find N gives users a refreshed camera experience with customized software to fully leverage the foldable form factor.
The Flexion Hinge of the OPPO Find N allows the device to serve as its own tripod, making it a compact and burdenless gadget for advanced imaging scenarios. For example, FlexForm Mode makes 4K HD time-lapse imaging easy and hands-free at any angle between 50-120 degrees, while three templates within time-lapse mode – light trails, night sky, sun & clouds – optimize photo and video settings in one click for more exciting and creative astrophotography. When the device is bent at an angle below 60 degrees, the screen automatically moves the image preview to the bottom display to make it easier to set up your shot.
A new split-camera user interface on the OPPO Find N gives you the ability to use the large, immersive inner display to efficiently take photos on one side and then view, share or delete your most recent photo on the other side. When taking photos from the main camera with the display unfolded, you can use both the inner and outer displays for both you and your subject to preview the shot simultaneously.
The more powerful rear camera can be used to take even higher-quality selfies, using the cover screen to preview the image. Selfies can also be taken using hand gestures, so you can easily stay in the frame without having to press the shutter button.
ERGONOMIC DESIGN
For the first time on a foldable phone, the OPPO Find N uses a 3D-curved design on both outer edges of the device to improve the hand feel and maintain a sleek look. The back cover and rear camera module continue the fluid curve design language of the Find X3. Streamlined curves visually lower the height of the camera module, while the Gorilla Glass Victus back panel and ceramic camera plate blend an elegant touch with a tasteful finish.
The OPPO Find N comes in three distinctive colors. The Black variant combines glittery matte glass and new film lamination techniques to achieve a subtle and premium shimmering effect on the base layer. The White option is inspired by a white ceramic glaze, with glossy glass and a refined texture that matches the ceramic camera plate to create a consistent feel. The Purple version is reminiscent of a bottle of luxury perfume, using multiple layers of customized films to create illusions of light and shadow with a transparent texture.
PERFORMANCE
The OPPO Find N comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Mobile Platform, together with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. A large 4,500 mAh battery offers all-day battery life, while 33W SUPERVOOC Flash Charge is optimized to charge to 55% in 30 minutes and to 100% in 70 minutes. It also comes with 15W AIRVOOC wireless charging (compatible with standard Qi) and 10W reverse wireless charging. The OPPO Find N includes a side-mounted fingerprint scanner that is housed in the power button, as well as a dual speaker system and Dolby Atmos support to deliver more lifelike sound.
OPPO INNO DAY 2021 drew worldwide attendees through its online OPPO INNO WORLD, product showcase in Dubai, UAE, and event in Shenzhen, China. Visitors of OPPO INNO WORLD joined the launch remotely with their customized avatars using them to socialize and invite each other to hunt for the hidden easter eggs scattered in the virtual world
Sony has announced two new native 4K laser home cinema projectors, powered by the innovative BRAVIA XR Processor for projector. This cutting-edge processor optimizes Sony’s renowned BRAVIA TV video processing for projection, ensuring exceptional image quality and a truly immersive cinematic experience. These new projectors are the first models to join Sony’s comprehensive BRAVIA home cinema lineup, which also includes BRAVIA 9, 8, and 7 series TVs, as well as BRAVIA Theatre home audio products. By unifying these products under a single brand, Sony aims to provide customers with a one-stop destination for the ultimate home cinema experience, combining stunning visuals and captivating sound.
The two new native 4K HDR laser projectors are the first to utilize the XR Processor for Projector in Sony’s home cinema projector lineup. This powerful processor enables four key picture features: XR Dynamic Tone Mapping, XR Deep Black, XR TRILUMINOS PRO, and XR Clear Image. XR Dynamic Tone Mapping analyzes peak brightness frame by frame, delivering optimal tone mapping for rich gradations, high brightness, and brilliant colours.
XR Deep Black controls laser dimming in dark scenes, ensuring deeper blacks while maintaining tone and colour expression. XR TRILUMINOS PRO brings over a billion colours to life. XR Clear Image intelligently upscales all imagery to 4K quality, recreating lost texture and detail while minimizing noise.
These projectors are equipped with Sony’s unique Laser light source, offering enhanced brightness in a compact and lightweight design. The BRAVIA Projector 9 delivers 3,400 lumens, while the BRAVIA Projector 8 offers 2,700 lumens. For gamers, the 4K 120fps at a 12ms input lag, plus Auto Low Latency Mode via 2x HDMI 2.1 compatible inputs, provides smooth and clear movement for responsive and immersive gameplay. The BRAVIA Projector 9 is also equipped with Live Color Enhancer for more vivid and vibrant images in brighter environments.
Sony’s commitment to sustainability continues with these new models. XR Deep Black optimally controls laser output frame by frame to improve power efficiency, and both models feature a mercury-free laser light source. BRAVIA Projectors 9 and 8 Key Features:
- Cutting-edge design and compact Native 4K Laser home cinema projector for seamless integration.
- Brighter lumens (3,400 & 2,700) for optimal picture quality in various lighting conditions.
- Powered by XR Processor for a projector for professional-grade cinematic, sports, and gaming experiences.
- 4K/120 fps and Auto Low-Latency Mode with HDMI 2.1 for enhanced gaming performance.
- Compatible with home automation solutions and remote maintenance services for easy control.
- Corner Keystone correction and lens shift functions for flexible installation.
- Live Color Enhancer (BRAVIA Projector 9) for more vivid and vibrant images.
The HONOR Magic V3 is the newest contender in the foldable smartphone arena, striving to set new standards with its innovative design, superior build quality, impressive display, advanced camera system, AI capabilities, robust internal specs, outstanding performance, long battery life, and excellent value for money. Let’s explore each feature to see how it measures up.
Design and Build Quality
The HONOR Magic V3 stands out as a marvel of modern engineering, claiming the title of the slimmest and lightest book-style foldable phone available. Building on the success of its predecessor, the HONOR Magic V3 sets a new industry standard with its impressively slim folded thickness of just 9.2mm, comparable to a regular flagship bar phone.
This feat is achieved using 19 innovative materials and 114 microstructures. The HONOR Magic V3’s design boasts timeless aesthetics, featuring a dome-shaped octagonal camera module inspired by classic architecture. Available in three nature-inspired colours—Reddish Brown, Green, and Black—it adds a touch of elegance to its overall appeal. The variant reviewed here is the Green variant.
The proprietary HONOR Super Steel Hinge guarantees the device can withstand up to 500,000 folding cycles and has earned the SGS Durability Certification. To further enhance its resilience against accidental drops, the display features the HONOR Super Armored Inner Screen and HONOR Anti-scratch NanoCrystal Shield, offering additional protection for both screens.
Display Quality
The Magic V3 boasts two impressive OLED displays. It features a 6.43-inch external display and 7.92-inch internal foldable display, offering immersive dual-use functionality. The foldable also comes with an AI Defocus Display technology to alleviate nearwork-induced transient myopia (NITM). HONOR claims that the on-device AI can simulate retina defocus effects for myopia control.
In addition, the HONOR Magic V3 features a comprehensive set of AI-powered, human-centric eye-comfort innovations, including 4320Hz Risk-free PWM Dimming, Dynamic Dimming, Circadian Night Display, and Nature Tone Display. The inner screen offers a resolution of 2344-by-2156 pixels and an aspect ratio of 9.78:9. The outer screen meanwhile offers a resolution of 2376-by-1060 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9.
The inner display is nearly crease-free, marking a significant improvement over earlier foldable models. The colours are vivid, and the brightness levels are more than sufficient for outdoor use.
Camera Quality
The HONOR Magic V3’s camera setup is impressive, featuring a 50MP wide lens with an aperture of f/1.6 and OIS, a 50MP telephoto lens with an aperture of f/3.0 and OIS, and a 40MP ultrawide lens with an aperture of f/2.2. The camera app comes with a wide range of shooting modes such as AI photography, Super Wide Angle, Aperture, Night, Portrait mode, Photo, Pro mode, Video, Panorama, Filter, Watermark, Scan Document, Super Macro, Capture smiles, Time-lapse, Timer, Movie, Slow-MO, and Story.
The camera performance is excellent, thanks to large sensors and wide apertures that excel in low-light photography. The Studio Harcourt portrait effects – such as Harcourt Vibrant, Harcourt Color, and Harcourt Classic – first seen on the HONOR 200 Pro, are also available, making this phone a strong contender for the best foldable camera phone.
The device also boasts AI-enhanced photography features, including HONOR AI Motion Sensing and the HONOR AI Portrait Engine. The AI Portrait Engine captures stunning optical portrait shots with a natural bokeh effect.
AI Features
The HONOR Magic V3 integrates both on-device and cloud AI innovations to deliver a convenient and intelligent user experience. Running on MagicOS 8.0.1 based on Android 14, it features Magic Portal on Foldable, which uses on-device AI to understand the user and provide tailored recommendations.
The AI capabilities include intelligent photo enhancements, scene recognition, and real-time translation. Additionally, the AI optimises battery performance and manages background processes to ensure smooth and efficient operation. These features make the HONOR Magic V3 not only a powerful device but also an intelligent one.
The HONOR Magic V3 also leverages on-device AI to provide habit-based app recommendations on the homepage and organises your pages by app types. It also features Parallel Space, enabling you to operate dual-space apps independently, as if you had two phones. The HONOR Magic V3 is equipped with three bespoke chips that work together to enhance fluency, stability, battery optimisation, and hardware-level security.
Internal Specifications
Beneath its sleek exterior, the HONOR Magic V3 is driven by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, paired with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. This powerful combination ensures the device can effortlessly handle everything from multitasking to gaming. Additionally, the phone is equipped with a substantial 5,150mAh battery, supporting 66W wired HONOR SuperCharge and 50W wireless charging, allowing for quick and convenient recharging.
Performance
The AI performance of the HONOR Magic V3 is impressive. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and enhanced by HONOR’s AI optimisations, the device runs smoothly and efficiently. The AI features boost camera performance, optimise battery life, and effectively manage background processes. This makes the Magic V3 a smart and efficient device that adapts seamlessly to your usage patterns. The device provides a smooth and intuitive user experience, even during gaming sessions.
The HONOR Magic V3 also supports the HONOR Magic-Pen on both its internal and external displays, allowing you to write, draw, and annotate. The Magic-Pen also enhances precision, especially in art and text editing scenarios. Additionally, you can seamlessly switch between the internal and external displays without needing to set the HONOR Magic-Pen aside, ensuring a continuous and uninterrupted experience.
Battery Life
The battery life of the HONOR Magic V3 is also pretty good. As mentioned earlier, the HONOR Magic V3 comes with the ultra-large 5150mAh third-generation HONOR Silicon-carbon Battery which ensures reliable performance and exceptional battery life. Plus, its fast charging capabilities offer quick recharges when necessary.
Verdict
The HONOR Magic V3 sets new benchmarks in the foldable smartphone market with its ultra-thin design, impressive displays, powerful performance, and advanced AI features, making it a compelling choice for tech enthusiasts. The HONOR Magic V3 comes with a premium price tag, which aligns with its high-end features and specifications.
It delivers excellent performance, a stunning design, and impressive camera capabilities. While the cost may be a barrier for some, those seeking a top-tier foldable phone will find the Magic V3 to be a worthwhile investment. Overall, the HONOR Magic V3 is a strong contender in the foldable phone market and worth considering if you’re looking for a premium foldable device. The HONOR Magic V3 thus walks away with the Gadget Voize Editors’ Choice Award.
Price: AED 6899
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Summary
The AI performance of the HONOR Magic V3 is impressive. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and enhanced by HONOR’s AI optimisations, the device runs smoothly and efficiently.
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Huawei is gearing up for a highly anticipated product launch on 19 September, with a series of innovative products, from wearables to tablets, set to be unveiled. As such, everyone is eager to see what Huawei has in store, amidst the wide array of choices available with high expectations for innovative features and cutting-edge technologies for their next smart device purchase.
New HUAWEI WATCH GT series on the horizon?
One of the major highlights of the upcoming launch event is the anticipation of the HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 series. The new series is expected to feature the recently unveiled HUAWEI TruSense System, which promises to enhance health and fitness tracking with more precise and comprehensive data. Introduced in August, the HUAWEI TruSense System also support emotional health-related functions, a potential game-changer in wearable tech. And there is speculation that the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 series will incorporate this feature.
When it comes to design, the new HUAWEI WATCH GT 5 series is expected to prioritise fashion and versatility. Teasers on Huawei’s social media have hinted at sharp-edged geometric designs crafted from premium materials, like metallic titanium alloy and white ceramic, promising a stylish and innovative design.
The Next Swing For Ultimate
Another anticipated release is the new edition of the HUAWEI WATCH Ultimate, which, based on teasers, is expected to introduce features focused on golf. This comes at a time when there’s a growing demand for wearables with specialised features tailored to users’ hobbies and fitness activities. Teasers have also offered a sneak peek at a Dual-Colour Bezel design.
Next-Generation Blood Pressure Monitor
Speculations are that the next-generation blood pressure monitoring will be launched in the form of HUAWEI WATCH D 2, following teasers on Huawei’s social media. Huawei has suggested a focus on expanding health-tracking capabilities during the HUAWEI TruSense System launch, with media reports indicating it may introduce ABPM (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring) in its wearable devices.
This could potentially make it the world’s first smartwatch to support dynamic blood pressure monitoring, a game-changer for users concerned about their health and blood pressure. The last major release in this area was the HUAWEI WATCH D back in 2021, which was EU CE medical certified and praised for its blood pressure measurement capabilities.
An update to the MatePad series
Huawei has continuously developed and launched an impressive array of ground-breaking tablets. Two new tablets are likely to be debuted during the launch event, the HUAWEI MatePad Pro and HUAWEI MatePad12 X.
Notable upgrade for the HUAWEI MatePad Pro is the inclusion of Tandem OLED PaperMatte Display, which boasts anti-glare capabilities, eye-soothing properties, a pen-on-paper writing experience, and performance improvements across the board. Additionally, an upgraded HUAWEI Glide Keyboard is expected, which may bring an innovative stylus storage design with seamless connectivity.
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