With the 5G era fast approaching, OPPO takes several steps forward by successfully launching a 5G-equipped prototype of its flagship Find X at the 2018 China Mobile Global Partners Conference.
Speaking at the conference, OPPO Global Vice President and President of China Business Brian Shen said, “We are confident OPPO will be one of the first companies to launch commercial 5G smartphones in 2019.”
In the event, OPPO showcased a prototype that features a Snapdragon 855 and X50 5G modem. Together with Qualcomm and keysight Technologies Inc., they demonstrated 5G data connectivity and applications such as browsing, online video replay, and video call using the Find X 5G protoype.
“OPPO will drive the advancement of 5G together with AI, Big data and Cloud Computing (5G + ABC), making smartphones and smart devices true ‘intelligent personal assistants,” said Levin Liu, Head of OPPO Research Institute. “We believe that rich 5G application scenarios and killer 5G applications will emerge in the future, bringing disruptive experiences to users,” Liu added.
The new prototype headlines the many other 5G products that OPPO will reveal this year. The company also revealed its plan of developing a new 5G ecosystem together with its industry partners worldwide.