Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 25
Oppo Launches €129 Bubble 1.73-Inch Selfie Screen for Reno 16 Phones
Updated
Updated · The Verge · Jun 25

Oppo Launches €129 Bubble 1.73-Inch Selfie Screen for Reno 16 Phones

3 articles · Updated · The Verge · Jun 25

Summary

  • Oppo’s new Bubble is a 1.73-inch circular OLED add-on that wirelessly connects to supported phones as a rear-camera selfie screen or a remote shutter with up to 33 feet of range.
  • At 7mm thick and 27.5g, the device carries a 550mAh battery, pairs directly with Oppo’s camera app, and can access the camera even when the phone is locked.
  • Compatibility is narrow: Bubble works only with Oppo Reno 16 models and a few other Reno and Find X phones, and it cannot be used with other Android devices or third-party imaging apps.
  • The biggest drawback is attachment—none of the supported phones have built-in Qi2 magnets, so users need a magnetic case or included ring, which the report says is too weak and prone to slipping.
  • Priced at €129, about $150, Bubble costs well above Insta360’s $80 Snap, underscoring both Oppo’s polished take on the concept and Android’s broader lag in adopting Qi2.

Insights

Is Oppo's magnetic accessory a clever gadget or a major misstep in the era of the universal Qi2 standard?
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