OPPO Find X8 to feature iPhone 16-like camera control button

OPPO, a prominent innovator in smartphone camera technology, is set to introduce a new feature in its upcoming Find X8 series, borrowing a page from Apple's iPhone 16 playbook. The Find X8 will reportedly include a pressure-sensitive shutter button similar to the Camera Control button found on the iPhone 16. This button allows for quick launching of the camera app, adjusting settings like aperture, exposure, and zoom, and performing other camera-related functions.

While this feature is novel for OPPO, it's worth noting that dedicated shutter buttons have been incorporated into Android devices before. Sony, for example, has included physical shutter buttons on several Xperia models, catering to users who prefer the tactile feedback and control it offers. However, OPPO's implementation appears to take it a step further with the addition of gesture controls and underwater functionality.

A video shared on Weibo by OPPO's product manager Zhou Yibao demonstrates the functionality of this new shutter button. Users can double-tap to launch the camera app and use swipe gestures to adjust the zoom level, mirroring the iPhone 16's Camera Control feature. Interestingly, the shutter button and swipe gestures function underwater, addressing a common challenge with touchscreens in wet environments.