All of the options I need to see

OPPO won’t be very well-known within the States, however that doesn’t change the truth that it has produced fairly a number of distinctive, memorable Android telephones over time. The OPPO Discover X7 Extremely undoubtedly suits that invoice, due to its highly effective quad-camera setup. There’s so much to love in regards to the X7 Extremely; it’s too dangerous we are able to’t expertise it. The Discover X sequence has to date remained a China unique. However what about its successor? Right here’s to hoping it might have a wider launch for a change. With that in thoughts, right here’s what I’d prefer to see from the OPPO Discover X8 Extremely.

Outdoors of its sibling firm OnePlus, OPPO is just about unparalleled in america, other than hardcore Android fanatics. I don’t suppose it will ever change, and for that cause alone, I’m undecided the X Extremely would ever come right here except it was rebranded by OnePlus as a substitute. That mentioned, OPPO has a lot better model recognition in India, Europe, Africa, and just about each market that isn’t North America. Contemplating the OPPO Discover X7 Extremely has been getting fairly a little bit of consideration, it appears solely pure it could come to extra markets.

For no matter cause, OPPO has been hesitant to launch the mannequin elsewhere, however I believe the OPPO Discover X8 Extremely will provide the proper alternative to broaden. The sequence may have had one different mannequin beneath its belt and might be refined sufficient that it will possibly higher compete with different well-known high-end digital camera telephones from Samsung, Apple, and others. The excellent news is there are early rumors suggesting the X8 Extremely might certainly see a wider world launch, simply remember that these rumors can’t be totally substantiated simply but. In fact, the corporate must do extra than simply launch it elsewhere; it additionally wants to make sure the cellphone has a extra westernized method when it does.

Whereas OPPO isn’t transferring away from Coloration OS anytime quickly, even in world markets, I’d at the very least prefer to see them clear up the expertise considerably. Fashions constructed particularly for the Chinese language market are inclined to have a whole lot of bloatware and pointless apps, although world fashions aren’t usually that a lot better. Nonetheless, if the OPPO Discover X8 Extremely is to search out true success globally, it could not solely want a wider launch but in addition a number of tweaks to the software program expertise to make it match western audiences higher.

The present design is a bit too top-heavy

The quad digital camera on the X7 Extremely isn’t simply the headliner; it’s just about the one cause it’s getting this degree of consideration from tech publications and different fanatics. Sadly, this design would possibly take nice images, nevertheless it additionally leads to an expertise that’s a bit too top-heavy. Holding this cellphone will really feel awkward, as the load isn’t balanced all that properly. It’s undoubtedly totally usable, however remember it is perhaps extra vulnerable to drops consequently.

If the OPPO X8 Extremely desires to be an even bigger deal in 2025, it wants to think about making some design tweaks. This could possibly be so simple as including some weight or heft to the underside to raised stability the distribution, although this would possibly end in a thicker cellphone that’s additionally not significantly simple to carry. Granted, this won’t be a straightforward drawback to resolve, however I’m hoping the OPPO X8 Extremely can ship the identical type of spectacular digital camera chops whereas additionally at the very least barely mitigating the top-heavy design challenge that plagues the present mannequin.

Battery life on the OPPO Discover X7 Extremely isn’t significantly dangerous, as it will possibly simply final by way of a full day or perhaps a little past. That’s not too shocking given the cellphone’s bigger dimension and beefy 5,000mAh battery. That mentioned, there are different equally sized telephones that may present the identical or higher battery life, all with out utilizing the aggressive battery administration technique that OPPO has carried out right here. By default, you’ll discover that it turns off or restricts a whole lot of background settings and apps to maintain battery life easy. That is frequent in a whole lot of the China market telephones I’ve used over time, however it may be a bit irritating, and turning off a few of these battery administration settings is usually a little onerous to determine for these new to Coloration OS.

I actually hope the OPPO Discover X8 Extremely makes a number of software program adjustments round battery optimization. For one, it must be simpler to activate and off. For one more, OPPO must attempt to strike a greater stability between saving battery life by way of battery administration and holding the cellphone usable. It’s infinitely irritating if you suppose an app is doing one thing for you within the background, solely to search out it’s been closed out by the OS’ software program.

Whereas there aren’t any rumors about battery optimization, just lately OPPO confirmed the Discover X8 sequence will have so-called Glacier Battery know-how, which ought to provide significantly upgraded battery life. This tech first debuted with the Ace 3 Professional and relies round silicon-carbon batteries as a substitute of conventional lithium-ions.

Will there be an OPPO Discover X8 Extremely?

Sure, the OPPO Discover X8 sequence is a certain factor. As we talked about earlier, there are already a number of rumors across the OPPO Discover X8 Extremely, and even OPPO itself has since revealed that the Discover X8 sequence is on its method. We’ve additionally just lately heard that OnePlus, OPPO, and Realme are engaged on an ecosystem of equipment with magnets as an alternative choice to Apple’s MagSafe equipment, which can debut with the Discover X8 vary.

That’s not all we’ve heard in regards to the X8 sequence. The machine will reportedly have a MediaTek Dimensity 9400 SoC and a brand new {hardware} button much like the iPhone 16 seize key. Beforehand, leaker Digital Chat Station additionally claimed on Weibo that the cellphone might function 4 50MP cameras, similar to its predecessor. Two of the cameras will reportedly be periscope telephoto shooters. The identical leak additionally claims the cellphone is coming this 12 months, however no before October 21.

We’ve even seen the primary pictures of the Discover X8, kind of. OPPO has given us our first have a look at the machine, however solely a small glimpse with it set towards the iPhone 16. The brand new machine seems to have a flatter show and thinner bezels than earlier than.

OPPO govt Zhou Yibao additionally posted a picture of the Discover X8 Professional on September 26. The image, seen above, reveals an out-of-focus machine with an iPhone within the background. The image confirms a comparatively small digital camera bump and an alert slider. The chief added that the cellphone was 7mm thick, had elevated battery capability, wi-fi charging assist, and the digital camera capabilities of the “Extremely model.” Fellow govt Pete Lau added that the cellphone nonetheless had a periscope digital camera.

Yibao additionally posted one other picture of the usual Discover X8 on September 26, giving us a full view of the machine’s entrance. So, these hoping for skinny bezels must be comfortable right here.

An OPPO worker confirmed at MWC 2024 that the next-generation Discover X flagship line could be launching in Europe. That is certainly anticipated to be the Discover X8 vary.

It’s unclear if the Discover X8 Extremely might be launched individually from the usual and professional fashions, although. OPPO is tipped to launch the usual and Professional fashions in late October or November. However OPPO launched the Discover X6 sequence and Discover X7 sequence on January 8 in China, so it’s potential we might see the Discover X8 Extremely mannequin launching in January if it doesn’t seem in 2024.

The OPPO Discover X7 Extremely launched in January and it didn’t even arrive outdoors of China. Whereas it’s potential the X8 Extremely might come to extra markets given affirmation of a worldwide Discover sequence launch subsequent 12 months, there’s no cause to attend for it. For those who’re actually set on an OPPO cellphone, your finest wager could be to import an OPPO Discover X7 ($829 at Amazon) or OPPO Discover X7 Extremely (on the product’s web site). You continue to received’t formally discover it within the US, nevertheless.