OPPO Find X8 Series Boasts Stunning Bezels: Result of Three Years of Research and Significant Investment

OPPO Find X8 Series Boasts Stunning Bezels: Result of Three Years of Research and Significant InvestmentDo you remember the picture Liu Zuohu posted after the iPhone 16 series officially launched? Industry insiders speculated that it was a comparison of corner radii between a model in the OPPO Find X8 series and the iPhone 16 Pro series. The picture revealed that the bezels of the OPPO Find X8 series were comparable to the iPhone 16 Pro series, even surpassing them in beauty

OPPO Find X8 Series Boasts Stunning Bezels: Result of Three Years of Research and Significant Investment

Do you remember the picture Liu Zuohu posted after the iPhone 16 series officially launched? Industry insiders speculated that it was a comparison of corner radii between a model in the OPPO Find X8 series and the iPhone 16 Pro series. The picture revealed that the bezels of the OPPO Find X8 series were comparable to the iPhone 16 Pro series, even surpassing them in beauty. But what makes the bezels of the OPPO Find X8 series so stunning? On September 22nd, Zhou Yibo, Product Manager of the OPPO Find series, revealed the secrets behind this accomplishment.

Three Years of Research, Over 100 Million Yuan Invested

It turns out that OPPO started developing this ultra-narrow bezel technology three years ago. It took a total of three years to achieve what is seen today, with cumulative investment exceeding 100 million yuan. This reminds us of the time when Liu Zuohu, while leading OnePlus, collaborated with Samsung Display to develop the high refresh rate screen, which has now become a standard feature in Android devices. If the bezels of the OPPO Find X series are indeed impressive, other brands will undoubtedly follow suit after their official release.

Foundation Material Research is Crucial

The stunning bezels are primarily attributed to the research and development of the fundamental materials, such as adhesive. Zhou Yibo emphasized that adhesive should not be underestimated, as some are specially formulated, with a cost exceeding that of gold per gram. These are likely proprietary to OPPO, showcasing their advanced technological prowess.

Production Line Investment Exceeds 30 Million Yuan

Research and development are only the first step; significant investment is also required. New technology demands new production lines, and Zhou Yibo mentioned that the investment for such a production line for a single model starts at 30 million yuan. It seems that OPPO has spared no expense for the Find X8 series.

Elegant Design Backed by Hardcore Technology

Zhou Yibo concluded by saying that elegant design is backed by hardcore technology. This statement holds true. Creating good design is easy, but translating it into mass production and commercialization is a formidable challenge. This is probably why iPhone bezels have remained the industry benchmark for so many years. If it were so easy to achieve, the Android camp would have surpassed Apple long ago in bezel technology, making Apple the one to learn from them instead.

After hearing this, the industry is eagerly anticipating the OPPO Find X8 series. It is worth noting that this series hasn't had a particularly successful run in the past few generations, with lower market recognition compared to competitors in the same price range. According to industry sources, the OPPO Find X8 series won't be unveiled until October 21st at the earliest, with OPPO holding its 2024 Developer Conference beforehand. This series is said to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, with a focus on both design and innovative imaging features. The design is rumored to rival the iPhone 16 Pro series, with ColorOS 15 boasting an iOS 18-like interface (particularly the fluid cloud and dynamic island features) and a magnetic ecosystem.

The research and development journey of the OPPO Find X8 series' bezel technology, along with the significant investment behind it, showcases OPPO's commitment to innovation. This impressive development fuels anticipation for the upcoming device.