In the 12 months since unveiling its first device for Kiwis, OPPO has launched a total of 10 camera phones in the New Zealand market, partnered with seven retailers and its devices are now stocked in nearly 400 stores across the country.

OPPO arrived in New Zealand in March 2017 launching with its first range of premium camera phones at affordable price points, the F1s, A39 and R9s. Since then, Kiwis have also been able to take stunning pictures with the R11, A57, A77, R11s, A75, A73 and the OPPO R11 FC Barcelona Limited Edition.

As the fourth largest smartphone provider globally, OPPO camera phones are available in over 30 countries, and interest from the local market has been strong.

OPPO R11

OPPO New Zealand Sales Director, Terence Tan, says the company has seen solid incremental growth in New Zealand over the past year and is quickly becoming a brand of choice for Kiwis; “On the back of our successful global performance, we were confident that Kiwis would be keen to get their hands on our OPPO camera phones so we continued our expansion and entered the New Zealand market in March 2017. In a span of one year, we have entered seven major channels in New Zealand with a total coverage of nearly 400 retail stores across the country. We are delighted to bring Kiwis the latest mobile technology and ground-breaking design at an affordable price.”

Internationally, OPPO has a reputation for delivering high-quality and innovative design, providing great value devices at an affordable price point.

“OPPO smartphones are known for their outstanding camera quality, with the recent launches of R11 and R11s boasting dual 20MP cameras, a first of their kind,” says Terence. “We were also the first company to introduce dual SIM phones to New Zealand.”

OPPO A77

Other features such as VOOC Flash Charge, AI technology, and Bokeh effects are also standout features among customers, positioning OPPO as an industry leader.

Originally from China, OPPO began to rapidly develop a strong market share across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania between 2013 and 2017. As of late 2017, OPPO employs more than 15,000 people outside of China and provides an exceptional smartphone photography experience to over 200 million people around the world.

For the last decade, OPPO has been focusing on manufacturing camera phones, while innovating breakthroughs in mobile photography technology. OPPO started the era of selfie beautification and was the first brand to launch smartphones with 5MP and 16MP front cameras. OPPO was also the first brand to introduce the motorised rotating camera, the Ultra HD feature and 5x Dual Camera Zoom technology.

“We take our time to make sure each device meets Kiwis’ needs and wants, always delivering a premium quality device at an affordable price-point,” explains Terence. “We are continuously looking for new opportunities to grow our brand and there are plenty of exciting announcements to come from OPPO as we enter our second year in the New Zealand market.”

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Quality, high performance and a stellar symphony of hardware does not need to break the bank. No better example of this is the OPPO R9s android based smartphone.

Having recently launched in New Zealand, the dominant Chinese brand is set to shake up and wake up consumers to the realisation that they can have the best without needing to fork out thousands of dollars.

Built on Android, the OPPO R9s runs on a customised 6.0. And while newer handsets releasing at the moment and / or recent released ones are updating to 7.0, the OPPO R9S has slated the 6.0 as its base for the time being.

The OPPO based ColorOS UI does take a little bit of getting used to. While general functionality is similar to any other Android smartphone, some settings are very well hidden and rely on gestures.

As an example, I am a big fan of widgets and live wallpapers. When reviewing a handset, I make it my own and use it as a primary phone for the time that I have with it. Once my plethora of Apps have been restored from my auto Google backup, I tweak the visuals to my liking.

However OPPO at first glance did not have the customisation that I was expecting. After some Googling I discovered  that in order to add a Widget you needed to pinch the screen. To add a Live Wallpaper you needed to install it then open the App and go from there.

Not being able to paste a copied number in to the Dialer was an interesting oversight aswell.

Nonetheless – these are small issues for what this handset truly has to offer for it’s price tag.

Under the hood there’s 3GB RAM (Memory), 64GB storage (upgradeable of course via microSD to 256GB) and a MediaTek MT6755 Octa-core processor. All of this means some serious power in a slim 5.5 inch device.

Battery power is absolutely astounding. I am a heavy user when it comes to mobile. Games, calls and data aswell as multi-tasking, yet I was able to get two days from the handset before requiring any charging.

Roughly 10 minutes of charge will get you up and going for an entire day thanks to the OPPO VOOC Charge proprietary inclusion.

Aesthetically, the OPPO R9s looks like the illegitimate offspring of an iPhone and a Samsung. That’s not a bad thing, it is the best of both worlds.

The smoothly refined back of the phone resembles an iPhone and the front of the handset at first glance looks a little bit like a Samsung device. The non tactile ‘Home’ button is actually a fingerprint sensor. Again a premium security feature in a high end device without the premium price tag.

OPPO have also ramped up the price factor competition by way of the camera. 16MP for the rear with 4x Low light sensitivity (for taking pics in the dark) and the very necessary image stabilizer.

The Selfie camera is also 16MP, not de-spec’d in anyway and offers up the same features as the rear camera, by way of shooting modes, filters and the aforementioned stabilizer.

Whatsmore, OPPO want to make sure that your device is protected from bumps and includes a rubber case complimentary in the retail box. No other phone manufacturers do this.

The OPPO R9s is a damn fine handset. On par, hardware wise, with the current market leaders, and while OPPO have a long road ahead of them in order to run with the more known brands in New Zealand, their price point, and what you get for it (OPPO R9s retails in New Zealand for $699.00) will ensure that they are one of the leaders in no time at all.

There is a saying that ‘you get what you pay for’. With OPPO and their R9s you get MORE than what you pay for.

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Global camera phone brand OPPO has launched into the New Zealand market bringing its F1s, A39 and R9s smartphones to New Zealanders for the first time.

Internationally, OPPO has a reputation for delivering high-quality and exquisite design, including mobile phones and accessories, Blu-ray players and personal audio products. It is currently the world’s fourth largest smartphone brand by market share and continues to experience dramatic growth as it expands into new markets.

“We’re excited to be launching our smartphones in New Zealand. We think that New Zealanders are going to appreciate how our phones stand up to the rigors of life in Aotearoa,” said Kuan Li, Head of Marketing, OPPO New Zealand. “We launched in Australia in 2014 and within two years we were in the top tier of smartphone brands in the nation. OPPO’s innovations such as state-of-art mobile photography, VOOC Flash Charge technology and impressive design are winning over global customers. We’re confident more and more New Zealanders will realise that you can get a premium phone at a reasonable price.”

OPPO is partnering with local telco 2degrees at launch, as well as entering a retail partnership with JB Hi-Fi.

“We’re really looking forward to offering OPPO in New Zealand for the first time and I think people are really going to love the range,” said Roy Ong, Chief Marketing Officer, 2degrees Mobile.

“OPPO makes high quality, high value mobiles that can be enjoyed without having to drop $1000 which I think is definitely going to attract attention – the R9s especially. Like 2degrees, OPPO is about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible so it’s great to be working with another challenger brand,” said Roy.

The full range of OPPO mobile phones will be available from today in 2degrees Mobile Stores as well as JB Hi-Fi stores.

Kuan added: “The three mobile devices we’re launching with were chosen because they fit the Kiwi lifestyle. The R9s brings premium design and performance without the price tag, the F1s is made for selfies and night shots, and the A39’s battery life is perfect for New Zealanders whether they’re living in the suburbs of Auckland or in rural Otago.”

 OPPO R9s

The R9s, delivers greater camera features and improved technologies to provide consumers with an exceptional all-around photography experience. Its stylish design also boasts 16MP front and rear facing cameras, and OPPO’s industry leading VOOC Flash Charge technology.

Key features:

• 16MP front and rear camera
• 4GB RAM and 64GB built-in storage
• 5.5inch FHD screen
• VOOC Flash Charge, 0-75% in 30 mins
• 0.2s flash touch access

NZ RRP $699

OPPO F1s

The OPPO F1s comes with a 16MP front camera and 13MP rear camera, and beautification features to help take perfect selfies. The F1s also features a 3075 mAh battery that gives consumers over a full day’s use. It features 3GB RAM, 32GB storage and ColorOS 3.0, delivering a fast and elegant user experience along with plenty of storage space for photos.

Key features:

• 16MP front camera
• 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage
• Fingerprint security
• Full metal body
• 5.5 inch HD screen

NZ RRP $449

OPPO A39

The OPPO A39 features a 5.2-inch 720P HD IPS 2.5D curved glass display making it easy on the eyes. It is powered by a 1.5GHz octa-core processor, paired with 3GB of RAM for seamless multitasking. The OPPO A39 sports a 13MP primary camera with LED flash, F2.2, and a 5MP front-facing camera with F2.4 for selfies and video chats. It comes with 32GB of internal storage, which can be expanded to 256GB via microSD card.

Key features:

• 13MP rear camera
• 5.2inch HD screen
• 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage

NZ RRP $349

OPPO is a global electronics and technology service provider that delivers the latest and most exquisite mobile electronic devices in over 20 countries, including China, Australia and throughout Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. OPPO is dedicated to delivering customers the most extraordinary mobile experience through meticulous designs and smart technology.

OPPO also provides world-class Blu-ray DVD players to users in the United States, Europe and other places.

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