Oppo hasn't launched a camera-focused X-series flagship since then Discover X2, which arrived in India in 2020. Whereas the model stored tempo with the launch of its X sequence flagships in China (yr after yr), Oppo's most up-to-date foray into the premium phase in India was its line-up of N sequence foldables. was the latest mannequin Discover the N3 flip, introduced in late 2023. And now, out of the blue, Oppo has invited us to strive its newest and biggest. It's known as the Discover X7 Extremely, and it's a well-equipped flagship from Oppo with the newest {hardware} specs. It additionally packs 4 rear cameras, together with two periscopic telephoto cameras, which we’re but to see on different smartphones within the premium phase. I’ve been utilizing the cellphone for just a few days and am very stunned why it isn’t coming to India.
Sure, Oppo Discover X7 Extremely shouldn’t be coming to India. It’s at present solely obtainable in China and is priced at CNY 5,999 (roughly Rs. 70,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant, which I obtained for overview. The cellphone tops out at 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, priced at CNY 6,999 (roughly Rs. 80,000).
The Oppo Discover X7 Extremely undoubtedly seems to be the half. It’s obtainable in three colours – Ocean Blue, Sepia Brown and Tailor-made Black – and all of them look very completely different from one another, due to the contrasting colours and finishes achieved by Oppo's design workforce. My favourite amongst them is the sepia brown end, which is completely different from something at present obtainable on this phase and appears luxurious and premium in its tan-brown fake leather-based and matte-silver combo. There's additionally a pleasant navy blue leather-based with a contrasting stark white high half across the digicam module in an ocean blue end, giving it a nautical theme.
I obtained the Tailor-made Black overview unit, which has a really understated but premium look. The wagon leather-based again (which begins beneath the digicam module) has a sew that runs alongside the underside of the digicam module and goes straight down the center, leaving a niche across the Oppo branding.
The glass of the 6.82-inch AMOLED QHD+ show is curved on the left and proper sides, as are the curved edges across the again and the curved body. The glass can also be rounded on the high and backside edges, making software program interactions very inviting.
Because the cellphone shouldn’t be formally bought in India, we’ve a Chinese language machine working the Chinese language model of Oppo's ColorOS software program. It’s loaded to the brim with third-party apps and it additionally comes with Google apps pre-installed on the Google Play Retailer. So, I first needed to set up Play Retailer from a verified supply after which proceeded to obtain apps that almost all of us are acquainted with.
Powering this software program expertise is the Snapdragon eight Gen three SoC, the highest-end providing from Qualcomm. Apart from the Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely, Gen three solely seems on this iQoo 12The OnePlus 12The Xiaomi 14 And Xiaomi 14 Extremely in India.
Like earlier Discover X sequence smartphones, the Uncover the X7 Extremely Focuses on digicam efficiency. Oppo has gone with a revamped digicam setup this time. in comparison with Uncover the X6 Professional, which is the non secular successor to this machine, the Discover X7 Extremely sports activities a brand new 50-megapixel major digicam with a Sony LYT-900 1-inch sort sensor, a 3X optical zoom periscope telephoto with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX890 sensor and a secondary 50-megapixel IMX858 sensor with 6X optical. Zoom periscope telephoto. Lastly, there's additionally a brand new 50-megapixel LYT-600 sensor for the ultra-wide digicam. The selfie digicam has additionally modified and is now supported by a 32-megapixel LYT-506 sensor. Certainly, this digicam appears well-equipped to deal with any form of imaging state of affairs. Oppo additionally claims that it might output 4K 60fps video on all cameras. And I'm very excited to check the digicam for our full overview.
As for the battery, Oppo has caught with a 5,000mAh unit like most camera-focused flagships this yr. Oppo offers a compact 100W charger within the field. The cellphone additionally helps 50W wi-fi charging.
Contemplating the above specs, it appears that evidently Oppo has every part it must compete with gadgets like extremely smartphones. Xiaomi 14 Extremely And Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely. Oppo handing us a Discover X7 Extremely unit for overview is extra about efficiency, and it seems to be like an fascinating smartphone with a novel design that may have given Samsung's Galaxy Extremely sequence some much-needed competitors.
Sadly, you received't have the ability to purchase this cellphone in India as Oppo has made it clear that it has no plans to deliver this mannequin to the nation. Regardless, we'll be testing this machine within the coming days to let our readers know the way it stacks up in opposition to the competitors, so keep tuned for our full overview which might be out quickly.
Disclosure: Oppo sponsored the correspondent's flights and lodge for the journey to Shenzhen, China.