OPPO really found its footing in the premium flagship category with the Find X3 Pro. And while that phone was easily one of their best, it still didn’t get as much recognition. That recognition is now what the the OPPO Find X5 Pro hopes to achieve.

The OPPO Find X5 Pro is the company’s latest flagship model. It brings with it a few design tweaks, improved performance, and what are promised to be better cameras. It’s also joined by the OPPO Find X5.

Here’s a quick look at the specs:

OPPO Find X5 Pro

Performance

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 CPU
• MariSilicon X NPU
• 12GB + 256GB
• Android 12 / ColorOS 12.1
• 6.7” WQHD+ AMOLED
• 1~120Hz LTPO

Battery and Charging

• 80W SuperVOOC
• 50W AirVOOC
• 5000mAh

Cameras

• 50MP f/1.7 IMX766 Wide
• 50MP f/2.2 110º IMX766 UWA
• 13MP f/2.4 Telephoto (2x optical zoom / 5x hybrid zoom)
• Hasselblad Color Calibration
• 32MP f/2.4 90º selfie

OPPO Find X5

Performance

• Snapdragon 888 CPU
• MariSilicon X NPU
• 8GB + 256GB
• Android 12 / ColorOS 12.1
• 6.55” FHD+ OLED
• 120Hz Refresh Rate

Battery and Charging

• 80W SuperVOOC
• 30W AirVOOC
• 4800mAh

Cameras

• 50MP f/1.8 IMX766 Wide
• 50MP f/2.2 110º IMX766 UWA
• 13MP f/2.4 Telephoto (2x optical zoom / 5x hybrid zoom)
• Hasselblad Color Calibration
• 32MP f/2.4 81º selfie

Hasselblad partnership

I’m sure the “Hasselblad Color Calibration” jumped out at you. Yes, the OPPO and OnePlus merger has brought over the Hasselblad collaboration to OPPO. As indicated in the name, Hasselblad’s cooperation will mostly be felt in color tuning/calibration.

The plan will start with software improvements for natural color tuning. It will be a long-term goal for the partnership to enhance color calibration solutions for all OPPO mobile phones. The ultimate goal is to become the standard in camera color performance.

MariSilicon X

That superhero-like sounding name is OPPO’s home-cooked imaging neural processing unit. The aim, of course, is to output images that rival the best of the best in the mobile photography market. It improves machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) in a smartphone, leading to a better overall user experience.

MariSilicon X will save more battery life when taking photos and 4K videos, as the MariSilicon X delivers up to 18 TOP (trillion operations per second). In fact, shooting in 4K on a phone with MariSilicon X will consume 50 percent less power.

The next OPPO smartphones powered by the new NPU will enable users to produce photos with HDR at four times better – at 20 bit, 120db dynamic range, or 1 million to 1 contrast ratio.

Likewise, along with AI features like noise reduction algorithms and an improved RGBW sensor, 4K AI HDR Night Video capturing on OPPO smartphones will now be possible.

SuperVOOC

VOOC has come a long, long way from its earlier days. As noted in the specs sheet above, the Find X5 Pro supports 80W SuperVOOC and 50W AirVOOC. Those are crazy numbers especially considering most fast wireless chargers are still only clocking in at 30W. Thankfully, OPPO does offer a 50W wireless charger that you can purchase separately.

But the 80W SuperVOOC is even crazier. It promises to fill up the dual-cell 5000mAh battery from 0 to 50 percent in just 12 minutes. That’s just stupid fast.

A solid upgrade

On paper, the Find X5 series, specifically the Find X5 Pro, is looking like a step in the right direction for OPPO’s flagship. The company has ambitions of tussling against the Samsung’s and iPhones of the world and this might just get them in the ring. Stay tuned for our review!

Price and availability details to follow.

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