The smartphone world has never really accepted notches or punch-holes to house the selfie camera but until now, under-screen camera technology has been found wanting. We've seen ZTE's Axon 20 5G sporting the older generation of the technology which compromised on camera quality in favor of aesthetics, but now we have OPPO announcing its next-generation under-screen camera technology with a claim that it won't compromise in either department.
Claimed to deliver the ‘perfect balance' between screen and camera quality, OPPO's under-screen camera technology makes use of algorithms and physical advances, including the following:
- Innovative pixel geometry: the new USC shrinks the size of each pixel without decreasing the number of pixels, ensuring a 400-PPI high-quality display.
- Transparent wiring and new design: By implementing a transparent wiring material that reduces the width of the wiring by 50%, OPPO has created a refined display for a smoother visual experience.
- Improved control of screen accuracy, color, and brightness: OPPO’s proprietary screen technology enables each pixel circuit to drive only 1 pixel. Combined with OPPO’s precise algorithmic compensation technology, this allows the screen brightness to be precisely controlled with a deviation of about 2%. This means smaller fonts can be displayed accurately with a better depiction of textural details and colors, resulting in a more consistent and immersive experience.
- Improved reliability and lifespan: The “1-to-1” pixel circuit and dedicated optimization algorithm deliver display compensation in the USC area of the screen, improving the display’s lifespan by up to 50%.
We aren't sure when OPPO will launch a smartphone featuring the next-generation technology, but perhaps we'll see the Find X4 Pro sporting the improved under-screen camera when it launches in Q1 of 2022.
