OPPO unveils next-generation periscope camera: 85-135mm lens, variable aperture and 32MP sensor

OPPO unveils next-generation periscope camera: 85-135mm lens, variable aperture and 32MP sensor

OPPO today unveiled the next generation periscope camera. So far, this is just a separate module, but the first smartphones with it may be shown in the near future.

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The camera is equipped with a seven-element lens and can adjust the focal length from 85 to 135 mm. The aperture can change from f / 3.3 to f / 4.4 at maximum magnification. Movement and positioning, autofocus and optical image stabilization will be controlled by a new 16-bit high-precision IC driver.

It is worth noting that the company presented not only a “naked” lens. OPPO has done a lot of work on the sensor and image processing algorithms. The sensor has a resolution of 32 MP and a Quad Bayer filter. Thanks to image overlay, the camera can operate at a hybrid zoom up to 280mm. When used with a 26mm lens, the module offers 5.2x optical and 11x hybrid zoom.

A device that could be the first smartphone with this camera was spotted on the TENAA website last month. The smartphone, which is likely to enter the Reno series, will boast a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 5G support, and a 3945mAh battery. As a reminder, OPPO is rumored to be working on 125W fast charging, which is also targeted at future flagships.