OPPO partners with Qualcomm Technologies

February 2: Chinese smartphone brand OPPO announced partnership with Qualcomm Technologies under the “5G Pioneer Initiative” to explore ways toward mobile technology innovations in the 5G era.

According to the company, Qualcomm Technologies will support OPPO to create brand new 5G mobile phone experiences for users around the world by providing comprehensive solutions such as the radiofrequency front-end field under the “5G Pioneer Initiative”.

Tony Chen, CEO of OPPO, discussed the development and future of global mobile technology in a panel discussion held in Beijing on January 25.

 "The 5G mobile network is going to change the global mobile industry structure, and mobile phones will become the major terminal for the Internet of Things. OPPO has been focusing on technology innovation in the past which has laid great foundations for 5G related R&D. In the future, OPPO will continue to invest in groundbreaking technologies such as 5G and Artificial Intelligence, and apply these to product scenarios based on the core needs of users,” Chen said.

 “In 2018, OPPO will speed up entry into global markets, and specifically enter more developed countries like Japan, to provide smartphones featuring advanced technologies and artistic design to more users in the world,” he added.

OPPO said it has been adhering to the core needs of users to innovate, and continuously prepare for 5G products and other advanced technologies. On January 16, 2018, IMT-2020 (5G) Promotion Group, the key promotion organization established by three official ministries in China, released the 5G technology R&D trial phase 3 specifications in Beijing. OPPO said it participated as the only smartphone manufacturer and made contributions to the 5G standard formulation.