Oppo switching to bi-annual release events for flagship Find X and N devices
Oppo Find X8. | Image credit — PhoneArena
This shift comes on the heels of the recent autumn release of the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro. Looking ahead, Oppo plans to introduce the much-anticipated Find X8 Ultra and Find X8 Mini in the spring. But before those devices hit the market, we can anticipate the launch of the Find N5, also known as the OnePlus Open 2 in markets outside of China.
Zhou Yibao's post on Weibo | Image credit — Weibo
But there's also a potential downside. Releasing phones twice a year could put a lot of pressure on Oppo to keep up with the demand. They'll need to make sure they have enough resources and ideas to keep pumping out innovative and high-quality devices. It's a risky move, but it could pay off big time if they can pull it off. They'll definitely need to be strategic and efficient in their production process.
For tech enthusiasts like myself, this is welcome news. A more frequent release cycle means we get to see the latest and greatest from Oppo more often. It also creates a sense of anticipation and excitement throughout the year, as we look forward to the next big reveal. Competition is also likely to heat up as other companies strive to keep up with Oppo's accelerated release schedule.
It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out for Oppo. Can they really keep up this pace and still make amazing phones? We'll have to wait and see. But one thing's for sure: Oppo is definitely a company to keep an eye on in the near future.
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