Bucket Tech: OPPO Reno7 5G smartphone: The imaging expert

With the introduction of the OPPO Reno 7 5G Smart phone to the market not too long ago, we take a closer look into the camera and processing imagery system to give you a more detail outlook one what the device is capable of doing. With smart phone cameras ever evolving, its great to see the strides being made into getting better quality pictures from a device that fits in the palm of your hand. The OPPO Reno 7 5G offers the consumer pictures that capture DSLR like quality images and videos, which is frankly amazing and great to see how far camera technology has come and is going. Here are some of the highlights from this device.

Highlights:

Portrait Mode: OPPO Reno7 5G puts DSLR-like lens quality in a smartphone package

Digital Retouching: Take control of your own beauty with a variety of retouching effects in video

Bokeh Flair: Create jaw-dropping bokeh effects with delicately blurred backgrounds in photos and videos

AI Highlight Video: Ultra Night and Live HDR Algorithms automatically adjust light settings for crystal clear videos at night or with bright backlight

AI Color Portrait Video: Bring out the colour of life by making backgrounds black and white

Dual-View Video: Add a new dimension to storytelling by recording from both the front and back cameras simultaneously

“OPPO knows that high-quality photo and video capabilities are a priority in today’s smartphones,” said Bradley Young, Head of Training at OPPO South Africa. “The Reno7 5G delivers extremely high performance imaging through a range of advanced technologies and clever features. We’re thrilled to introduce this device in South Africa and offer local creators an affordable but premium tool to express their creativity.”

The Portrait Expert

The Reno7 5G’s Portrait Mode gives users total control over background bokeh lights and depth of field settings to allow high-quality photos with styles similar to those captured with expensive, large aperture DSLR camera lenses.

OPPO’s AI algorithms mimic the optical properties of professional cameras to create bokeh light spots of different size, colours, and brightness according to distance and depth of field. Portrait Mode on Reno7 5G offers 25 levels of adjustable aperture sizes, from F0.95 to F16, allowing precise adjustment of the level of bokeh in the background. Bokeh flare settings are available in both Portrait Photo and Video modes.

Portrait Modes also include additional image enhancement options to deliver professional quality, color and clarity. These include detection and preservation of skin textures and skin tones, as well as an entire palette of retouching effects for perfect portrait images. OPPO’s facial recognition algorithms can identify up to 193 key facial feature points in video and apply individual retouching effects to give subjects a clean natural look. On the front camera, a total of eight retouching options can be chosen from the Retouching panel and adjusted on a scale of 1-100.

Game changing video

Powered by a 64MP AI triple camera setup and OPPO’s advanced AI capabilities, Reno7 5G can capture rich, creative content through multiple video styles. A suite of powerful features and effects takes video quality to new heights:

Whether shooting at night or with a bright backlight, AI Highlight Video automatically detects ambient lighting and adjust settings to give you clearer, brighter, and more vivid portrait videos without any need for manual adjustment. The feature detects backlight in a scene and applies OPPO’s Live HDR algorithm to increase the dynamic range of each frame – automatically boosting the brightness in darker areas and reducing over-exposed backgrounds for crisp, natural video regardless of a scene’s lighting quality.

AI Color Portrait Video applies a monochrome, black and white filter to the background of videos leaving the subject in vibrant original colour with just a tap of the screen.

Two unique perspectives at the same time gives storytelling a unique new dimension. With Dual-View Video, users can record videos from both the front and rear cameras simultaneously in three customisable split-screen layouts.

Focus Tracking: Double-tap an object in video mode and the Reno7 5G’s camera identifies the selected subject and automatically tracks it consistently and steadily.

Bucket Tech: Oppo A53S & A15

Something new has sneaked its way into SA, that is OPPO, the Chinese mobile manufacturer. After enjoying great success in Asia, the sub continent as well as Europe and the Middle East, they've decided to launch in SA. Who is OPPO? They're  leading global smart device branch, with their first ever device launched in 2008 called the "Smiley Face". they have been relentless in the pursuit of synergy in aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Today OPPO provides customers with a with a wide range of smart devices spearheaded by the Find and Reno Series, ColorOS operating system as well as internet services such as OPPO Cloud and OPPO+.  With operations in over 40 countries and regions, 6 research institutes and 4 R&D centers worldwide as well as an international design center in London, OPPO's more than 40,000 employees are dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world. 

OPPO are launching two new devices to the market on the 7th of November, namely the A53S and the A15. Looking at the A53S, OPPO claim that the device makes premium features accessible to more customers with their low prices and offering faster and smoother performance with speed that connects you to your entertainment needs and friends. The A53S boasts a high refresh rate 65.-inch screen which offers smooth viewing at 90Hz thanks to a Neo-Display with AI brightness that rivals flagship phones. The 3D-curved Iridescent Wave Design hides a beefy 5000mAh battery that can be quickly charged with its 18W Fast Charge. The A53S has imbedded in its system a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core 460 processor and OPPO's first RAM+ Memory Optimization is tailored to enhance the Google-powered Android experience for all-round performance. The A53S has 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB if UFS 2.1 storage which can be expanded to 256GB through a 3-Card Slot. Camera wise, the A53S has a 13MP AI Triple Camera on the rear which includes a 2MP macro camera. It has an array of stylish camera features which include Portrait Bokeh, Dazzle Color Mode and more than a dozen filters to add a dash of flair to your daily pictures and videos. The front facing camera is 16MP with AI beautification that automatically adjusts your skin tone to look natural and bright even in a dim environment. OPPO A53S has a built-in finger print sensor on the back for added security. 

The OPPO A15 also launches boasting a massive 6.52-inch screen and AI Triple Camera. OPPO South Africa's Head of GTM Operations, Liam Faurie says they are glad to introduce the A15 which offers the essential features users need to satisfy their mobile lifestyle, that can take great photos with the AI Triple Camera and enjoy the HD+ display on the 6.52-inch big screen, all while enabling you to stay connected with your friends and family. The big 6.52-inch waterdrop screen with a large 89% screen-to-body ration will have you fully immersed in your games or videos with a resolution of 1600 x 720. This ensures that every on-screen detail can be viewed with clarity and also includes features that ensure the comfort of your eyes with Eye Comfort Filters which effectively filter out harmful blue light and alleviate eye strain. The A15 sports a 4239mAh battery which gives you great battery life. The device is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 octa-core processor with 32GB storage, 2GB of RAM and extendable memory up to 256GB. The 13MP main camera with a 2MP Macro Lens which can take close-up shots as close as 4cm. The 2MP Depth Camera adds natural bokeh effect to the background. 

Pricing

OPPO A53S: R4,999 or R299pm on a 24-motnh contract at Vodacom

OPPO A15: R2,999 or R199pm on a 24-month contract at Vodacom

Bucket Tech: HUAWEI P Smart S

Huawei has long been known as a brand that caters to the needs of young consumers, and the new mid-range HUAWEI P Smart S is testament to this, combining stylish design, essential innovations and great value. It boasts a beautiful, big display for immersive viewing, an enduring battery life that keeps up with the youth’s hectic lifestyle, as well as a smarter camera that allows users to capture what they see effortlessly, making it stand out as a photography, entertainment and social companion.

Shimmering design

The new HUAWEI P Smart S has a 6.3" OLED Dewdrop Display, with a high screen-to-body ratio of 90.17%, offering a massive viewing area and displaying content in fine details and vivid colours. With its integrated 3D curved edges, the device is comfortable to hold, and lovely to look at.

The HUAWEI P Smart S further elevates its fashion elements by using nature-inspired colour tones in two eye-catching colour variants: Breathing Crystal and Midnight Black.

Enduring battery life

The young consumer is all about their smartphones, so they need a battery that can keep up with them. For this reason, the HUAWEI P Smart S has a 4,000mAh high-capacity battery for all the users’ gaming, browsing, reading, music or series and movie needs.

 

Breath-taking photography

This smartphone’s rear camera is capable of producing high-definition images, thanks to its 48MP Main Camera. Even zoomed in, the details are crisp and sharp. The HUAWEI P Smart S also excels in night photography due to its high sensitivity performance and AI capability.

Thanks to the device’s 120° 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera and 2MP Macro Camera, users are able to capture from a more creative perspective, from distant landscapes to intricate details just 4cm from the lens. On top of this, a sophisticated 2MP Depth Camera helps subtly accentuate the subject with realistic and immersive bokeh effects.

The 16MP selfie camera is also bound to be popular with the youth market, as its AI beautification and Circular Flash provides soft lighting for selfies when shooting in low-light conditions.

The HUAWEI P Smart S is available now for just R5,999.00 from MTN and Telkom mobile operators, Huawei stores and Huawei online www.huaweistore.co.za. Plus get 15 GB free cloud storage for 12 months