Global tech brand OPPO has announced its partnership with Riot Games to sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11).

The partnership was part of the company’s multi-year deal signed with Riot Games since 2019.

This partnership will help OPPO further enhance its brand awareness among global esports players.

This year, OPPO will present the most valuable players awards to pro players who dominate the
battlegrounds with otherworldly performance in the finals. OPPO will also bring gaming highlights as well as interviews of the pro players and the teams to the audience. So that the viewers may get the inside scoop on the pro players and the progress of the final game.

“It’s our pleasure to continue the partnership with Riot Games this year. League of Legends provides OPPO a platform to let more gamers around the world get to know us better. More importantly, the unyielding spirit of the pro players is similar to OPPO’s relentless strive for innovation when it comes to products and technology. We are constantly concentrated on delivering nothing short of excellence and creating unique experiences for our users.” said William Liu, Vice President and President of Global Marketing at OPPO.

“Based on the successful partnership last year, we are thrilled to have OPPO sponsor the League of Legends World Championship 2021. As the first global smartphone partner for the game, OPPO has become one of the most impressive tech brands among global esports players. We look forward to seeing what OPPO will bring to the audience in the finals.” said John Needham, Global Head of Esports at Riot Games.

This year’s finals is themed “Make / Break”, which represents the courage and spirit to break the impossible and create new possibilities. With this pursuit in making the OPPO Find X series, Find X3 Pro not only allows people to shoot and store the world in 10-bit color but also boasts a screen display with over a billion colors. In addition, Find X3 Pro is equipped with in-house Color Vision

Enhancement as part of ColorOS 11.2. Producing potential screen calibration and optimally color- corrected for people who suffer from color vision deficiency. The outstanding color capability and accessibility design on the Find X3 Pro is unprecedented. OPPO has broken the boundaries of colors on the smartphone and created new possibilities.

As a consumer-centered brand, OPPO understands what mobile gamers need. Hence, providing them an unhindered gaming experience with Gaming Mode in ColorOS. When players toggle to Gaming Mode, the games that they are playing will no longer be disturbed by notifications, messages, and calls. Therefore, players can enjoy their immersive gaming experiences uninterrupted.

OPPO hopes to become more engaged with the global esports community. And also believes that the spirit of the pro players in the finals will motivate viewers to make their wildest dreams come true.

The League of Legends World Championship 2021 (S11) will invite elite teams from 11 countries and regions to the most high-stakes tournament ever.

It will kick off on October 5th 2021 and end with the finals on November 6th 2021 in Engjavegur 8, 104 Reykjavik, Iceland.

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Behold the mega pixels in OPPO’s newest top shelf smartphones – The X Series’ Find X3 Lite.

Prior to release we received a OPPO Find X3 Lite to put through it’s paces and see what it can do.

Firstly the AMOLED near zero bezel 6.4 inch screen just pops with a refresh rate of a maximum refresh of 90hz.

True, it’s not up there with the 120Hz’s which are perfect for console quality mobile gaming, but this is the Lite version of the Find X3, the younger sibling.

Powered by a more than adequate Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G ensures that you have the power under the hood if you’re wanting to get your game on, content create or a super whizz at multi-tasking. Combine that with the near industry standard 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM you’ll have enough to keep you going.

Testing out the Find X3 Lite as an everyday smartphone in my crazy busy digital life saw that even though this is the watered down version of the new X Series devices it was more than capable of keeping pace with other manufacturers flagships.

OPPO and audio. I just love the audio output via Bluetooth on OPPO’s phones.

They really put some love in to it ensuring that that you gain an optimal listening experience, as they have done with their OPPO Enco X, currently the best Bluetooth buds in the market in my opinion.

The same can be said for their smartphones too – and whether it’s audio or media streaming or gaming the Find X3 Lite has the most indepth and detailed sound immersion when compared with the likes of Samsung and iPhone top models.

But this is not something that OPPO are well known for, for them it’s the innovation and specs they place in to their device’s cameras.

On the rear of the OPPO Find X3 Lite you’ve got four cameras. 64 MP main (wide), 8 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro and a 2 MP depth. One of very few smartphone producers to always include a macro in to their camera array.

Seemingly pulling light from where there is none OPPO have also been championing the night or low-light point and shoot. While this can also be said for the Find X3 Lite, the almost zero light source pics tended to be a bit washed out and grainy.

OPPO Find X3 Lite Night mode

The front ‘selfie’ camera weighs in at a very impressive 32MP. For the ‘Lite’ version of a top shelf device this is extremely generous. The front camera can record at 1080 but it’s not 4K, at 30fps.

The rear cameras however are 4K being able to record at 120fps maximum.

Battery capacity is middle road though on the OPPO Find X3 Lite. Having a 4,300mAh built in the charge level from full gets punished severely if you’re doing any serious mobile gaming (PUBG tested) or video recording (4K tested).

A 30 minute recording session shaved around a quarter of the battery level and gaming for 1 hour was slightly more than half.

OPPO OPPO Find X3 Lite Macro mode

And while you are likely to use the video recording function on the OPPO Find X3 Lite I am doubtful that for the most part those that want to mobile game would go for the high spec’d and higher capacity Find X 3 Pro.

The 128GB internal storage is enough, even if you’re shooting videos at maximum resolution, however I’d recommend using a cloud back up like Google (already built in to Android 10) as there is no external microSD slot.

The OPPO Find X3 Lite sadly does not have wireless charging. You’ll need to cable it in – but it does have reverse charging.

There is Fast Charge however and providing that you use the supplied cable and power pack you should see zero to full in around half an hour. Good odds for sure. For me however, it only took 20 or so minutes from dead flat to 100%.

The OPPO Find X3 Lite is mobile photographers dream handset with enough goods built in to it that will see moderate to heavy smartphone users right.

I would have liked to see wireless charging included as this is now becoming industry standard – but the non-inclusion of this doesn’t dampen the overall user experience of this phone.

If you’re in the market for a performance smartphone the Find X3 Lite is a strong contender at a moderate price point.

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Today OPPO have announced the launch of its Find X3 Series.

The Find X3 Pro 5G headlines the series, with its premium and futuristic design as well as cutting-edge quad camera and immersive screen. It is OPPO’s first smartphone that both captures and displays 1 billion colours, bringing true-to-life accuracy via an abundance of shades.

The Find X3 Lite 5G will also be launching today, bringing OPPO to even more audiences. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms, the Find X3 Series offers all the performance that can only be expected from OPPO innovation.

“We are extremely proud of the new Find X3 Series and are thrilled to launch the Find X3 Pro and Find X3 Lite locally to our premium technology offerings,” says Morgan Halim, Managing Director of New Zealand.

“This series pushes innovation even further and that’s highlighted with our flagship Find X3 Pro smartphone combining true image capture performance with a one-of-a-kind, elegant design. The goal of the series is to help customers bring colours to life by giving them the tools to capture and see 1 billion colours on a device that can not only perform but also looks incredible.”

The flagship device in the series, the OPPO Find X3 Pro, is the first smartphone to feature two primary 50MP cameras (wide-angle and ultra wide-angle) and leverage an innovative Sony IMX 766 imaging sensor for photographers to take their art to the next level.

The Find X3 Pro also delivers 10bit image and video processing, a professional DSLR-level feature, that yields truly high-quality video with wider dynamic range and colour depth. This offers even more creative expression through post-production – ideal for those who want to push the limits of their content.

Further taking advantage of its 10bit capabilities, under the Cinematic Mode, the Find X3 Pro comes with 4K imaging, a broad dynamic colour range and log format video recording. This offers full manual control over ISO, white balance, shutter speed and focus – truly making it a videographer’s best friend.

Additionally, the Find X3 Pro debuts an ultra wide-angle camera with a freeform surface lens that helps drastically reduce distortion around the edges of photos and videos.

Bringing a new level of display excellence, the Find X3 Pro uses the 10-bit full-path Colour Management System to capture, store and display photos and videos up to 1 billion colours.

The power of the 50MP cameras combined with the 1 billion colour display of the Find X3 Pro provide a pro-level colour accuracy right in the palm of the hand. In addition, the adaptive 120Hz refresh rate and QHD+ resolution take apps, games and entertainment to a whole new level.

Housing the brilliant display, the Find X3 Pro’s futuristic design makes it a beautiful and durable device. The camera module is encased in the back panel, blending with the clean and slim design to create a uniquely comfortable feel in hand.

The Find X3 Pro is also great for creators on the move, built with durability in mind as it features a robust bezel as well as dust and water resistance.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro  delivers true innovation at all levels, including performance, with the help of the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G Mobile Platform. Leveraging the most advanced mobile platform of the year, OPPO enables users to easily multitask and switch between even the most demanding apps.

Combining the Qualcomm mobile platform with the industry-leading 4500mAh battery allows for outstanding battery performance whether it’s for gaming or binge-watching shows.

The Find X3 Pro will always be ready to go before you know it – with the 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge allowing users to charge to 40% in only 10 minutes or fully charged in 38 minutes.  The 30W AirVOOC Wireless Flash Charge, feature is new to the Find X3 Pro, providing a full charge in 84 minutes and also allows for reverse charging.

For the Find X3 Pro, OPPO is honoured to have partnered with Hans Zimmer who has created exclusive ringtones and notifications for this device.

Having scored more than 200 projects, Hans Zimmer’s accolades include an Academy Award, two Golden Globes, three Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Tony Award and OPPO is thrilled to showcase his work on the Find X3 Pro. The new ringtones and notifications composed by Hans Zimmer will roll out with a future OTA update.

The Find X3 Lite also joins the Find X3 Series today.

The OPPO Find X3 Lite brings 5G connectivity and performance to a wide range of audiences, thanks to the use of advanced Qualcomm Snapdragon 5G Mobile Platforms.

Users can take advantage of the best of the Find X3 Series’ features in a more accessible package with the Find X3 Lite. The smartphone comes with the same premium, elegant, yet ultra slim design and also runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Mobile Platform. Combined with a powerful quad camera, AI imaging and 65W SuperVOOC 2.0 Flash Charge, the Find X3 Lite brings OPPO’s innovative technology to a wider audience of smartphone lovers.

OPPO also announces the latest OTA 1.6 software for OPPO Watch, the company’s first smart wearable device that runs WearOS by Google.

This update introduces 15 new watch faces, including two that reflect the design language of the Find X3 Pro, for enhanced synergy. Users can now locate their phone from their Watch, and use it to trigger the camera shutter, reducing camera shake and making group shots simpler.

These updated features make the OPPO Watch even more intelligent and versatile, and will be pushed via an update globally on 12 March 2021.

The Find X3 Series is available for pre-order 16 March 2021 and on sale on 30 March 2021.

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The world-leading smart device brand, OPPO, will announce the launch of its high-end, billion colour flagship smartphone, OPPO Find X3 Pro.

Building on the success of Find X2 Pro, OPPO marries breathtakingly high-end design with best-in-class technology across the board.

At OPPO INNO Day 2020, OPPO announced its ground-breaking 10-bit Full-path Colour Management System as part of its commitment to experiential excellence. Now, the technology is ready to be shared with the world in OPPO Find X3 Pro.

OPPO’s Full-path Colour Management guarantees high quality at every point when it comes to colour. The results are true-to-life, evocative and relay rich visual experiences from capture to encoding, storage, decoding and display.

The Find X Series has always been ahead of the curve, combining human-centric design with OPPO’s unwavering passion for innovation to benefit humankind. OPPO painstakingly focuses on the full-spectrum of colour management on the OPPO Find X3 Pro with everything from high-impact enjoyment, eye safety and accessibility.

The OPPO Find X3 Pro isn’t just a colour powerhouse,its screen also delivers excellence across resolution, screen refresh rate, and high dynamic range content, bringing users the clearest, most accurate, smooth, and comfortable display to date.

Committed to capturing the moment, OPPO Find X3 Pro’s camera capabilities have been tuned to empower photography and video capture at the highest quality across a range of scenarios.

Additionally, OPPO Find X3 Pro is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Mobile Platform, which brings exceptional 5G experiences and incredible performance, creating a symphony of highlights to excite and delight with every curve, swipe and tap.

Morgan Halim, Managing Director at OPPO New Zealand says the Find X3 Pro launch is an exciting time for everyone at OPPO.

“The Find X2 Pro was something we’re really proud of and the latest technology integrated on the next generation Find X3 Pro will raise the bar even further as it achieves the premium experience. We can’t wait to showcase this device and continue building our flagship series in New Zealand.”

The global Find X3 Series launch event will be streamed live via OPPO’s YouTube channel at 12:30amNZT on 12th March 2021.

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