As much as we are fans of Android, we must recognize that Apple has been the benchmark in the smartphone sector since its inception. But Apple is weaker than ever, having been overtaken by Xiaomi in smartphone sales. After a mixed reception for its new iPhone 16 due to a lack of significant new features, is it time for another manufacturer to take its place?
At OPPO, they believe it. In one of the most controversial marketing decisions we’ve seen in recent years, OPPO’s chief product officer Pete Lau shared a photo that directly compares the brand’s new mobile phone with the new iPhone 16.
Marketing agencies usually avoid these types of direct comparisons, either out of respect or obligation to the competition laws of certain countries. Apple itself is infamous for its (many unfair) comparisons in its keynotes, and now OPPO has countersued for good reason: because now he wins.
Among the few new features of the iPhone 16 Pro (not the base model), we find the new edges of the screen, which promise to be more beautiful. the best on the market; However, Apple will not be able to enjoy this achievement for long, as the upcoming OPPO Find X Pro is said to have even smaller bezels. The photo shared on social media as
We need to clarify which OPPO is in the image due to another controversial decision by the company: its new ColorOS 15, which it will take a lot of “inspiration” from iOSthe iPhone system. A quick glance at the home screen reveals the similarities in design, and they won’t be the only ones.
– Pete Lau (@PeteLau) September 20, 2024
Leaks suggest that OPPO’s customization layer will receive a “Control Center,” a “Dynamic Island,” and other iPhone features; it could even get support for Apple technologies like AirDrop, although the latter is still just a rumor for now.
The OPPO Discovery The rear design will likely remain original, but the photo shared by Pete Lau now shows it a flat screen like the iPhone, unlike the Find X7 which used a curved screen on the edges.
