Oppo facts for kids
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| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Predecessor | BBK Electronics |
| Founded | 10 October 2004 |
| Founder | Tony Chen (陈明永) |
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China
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Tony Chen (CEO) |
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Number of employees
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40,000 |
| Subsidiaries | OnePlus Realme |
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| Simplified Chinese | Oppo广东移动通信有限公司 | ||||||
| Traditional Chinese | 廣東歐珀移動通信有限公司 | ||||||
| Literal meaning | Guangdong Oppo Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd. | ||||||
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Oppo is a company from China that makes and sells electronics. Their main office is in Dongguan, Guangdong. They make many cool gadgets like smartphones, smart devices, and audio devices. They also make power banks and other electronic products. Until 2023, another company called BBK Electronics helped oversee Oppo.
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History of Oppo
The name "Oppo" was first registered in China in 2001. The company officially started in 2004. Tony Chen launched Oppo in Dongguan, China.
In 2005, Oppo introduced its first product outside China. It was an MP3 player called the Oppo X3. Since then, Oppo has grown a lot. They now sell their products in over 50 countries. Oppo has become a very important company in the world of electronics.
By June 2016, Oppo was the biggest smartphone maker in China. They sold phones in more than 200,000 stores. In 2018, Oppo Digital stopped making disc players. They decided to focus more on mobile devices. In 2019, Oppo was the top smartphone brand in China. It was also the fifth largest worldwide.
In 2021, Oppo announced they were buying OnePlus. OnePlus is another big phone company. This deal grew even more in 2022. OnePlus became a part of Oppo. Now, OnePlus phones share many parts with Oppo phones. This includes processors, screens, and even the phone designs. OnePlus also helps Oppo sell phones in the United States.
Oppo's Brand and Sponsorships
Companies often work with famous people or teams. This helps more people learn about their brand. Oppo has done this many times.
In 2010, the South Korean boy band 2PM helped Oppo. They made a song called "Follow Your Soul." This was to help launch Oppo in Thailand. In 2015, Oppo became a sponsor of FC Barcelona. This is a famous Spanish football club.
In 2016, Oppo partnered with the Philippine Basketball Association. They became the official smartphone partner. This started with the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup.
Oppo also works with celebrities in Vietnam. For example, Sơn Tùng M-TP promoted three of their smartphones. Oppo also sponsored The Face Vietnam, a popular TV show.
In 2017, Oppo won a bid to sponsor the India national cricket team. Their logo was on the team's uniforms from 2017 to 2019.
In 2019, Oppo became a sponsor of the French Open. This is a big tennis tournament in Paris. The same year, they also sponsored the Wimbledon Championships. Oppo was the first official smartphone partner for Wimbledon.
Since 2019, Oppo has been the main smartphone partner for League of Legends esports. This partnership will last until 2024. Oppo will be involved in the sport's three big tournaments each year. These include the Mid-Season Invitational and the World Championship.
Oppo Products
Oppo Smartphones
Oppo is well known for its Oppo phones. They make many different models. These phones often have advanced cameras and fast charging features.
Headphones and Audio Devices
Oppo also makes high-quality audio products. In 2015, they released the HA-2. This was a portable amplifier and digital-to-analog converter (DAC). It could play music from phones or computers. It also had a battery pack.
In 2016, an updated version called the HA-2SE came out. It had a new DAC chip. These devices helped people enjoy their music with better sound.
Smartwatches
Oppo has also entered the smartwatch market. Their first smartwatch, the OPPO Watch, launched in 2020. It was first sold in China.
They have released newer versions since then. These include the OPPO Watch 2 in 2021, the Watch 3 Pro in 2022, and the Watch 4 Pro in 2024. These smartwatches help users track fitness and get notifications.
Research and Development at Oppo
VOOC Fast Charging Technology
VOOC stands for Voltage Open Loop Multi-step Constant-Current Charging. It is a special way to charge phones very quickly. Oppo first showed this technology in 2014. To use VOOC, you need a special cable and charger made by Oppo.
This fast charging method is used in many phones. These phones are often from companies connected to Oppo. For example, OnePlus uses a similar technology called Warp Charge. Even though the names are different, they work in a similar way.
Here are some versions of VOOC:
- VOOC 2.0 (2015): This version charges at 5 volts and 4 amps.
- SuperVOOC (2016): This is a faster version. It charges at 10 volts and 5 amps. It can charge a phone very quickly.
- VOOC 3.0 (2019): This version is about 24% faster than VOOC 2.0. It charges at 5 volts and 6 amps. It is also known as Warp Charge 30.
- VOOC 4.0 (2019): This version charges at 5 volts and 6 amps. It can charge a phone up to 67% in just 30 minutes.
- SuperVOOC 2.0 (2020): This version charges at 10 volts and 6.5 amps. It is also called Warp Charge 65.
- SuperVOOC 2.0 (2022): This version charges at 11 volts and 6-7.3 amps. It is also known as Warp Charge 80.
- 240W SuperVOOC (2022): This is a super-fast version. It was announced in 2022. It can charge a 4,500mAh battery in only 9 minutes! You need a special charger and cable for this.
HyperTone Camera Systems
In November 2023, Oppo teamed up with Hasselblad. Hasselblad is famous for its cameras. They are working together to create new camera systems called HyperTone. These systems will be in Oppo's future flagship smartphones. The goal is to make phone cameras even better. They want to improve how photos look and how the phone processes images.
See also
In Spanish: OPPO para niños
- Oppo Digital: This is a separate part of Oppo. It makes audio and video equipment.
- Realme
- OnePlus
