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Updated · Yanko Design · Jun 29
Oppo Launches 550mAh Bubble Display in China for Rear-Camera Selfies
Updated
Updated · Yanko Design · Jun 29

Oppo Launches 550mAh Bubble Display in China for Rear-Camera Selfies

3 articles · Updated · Yanko Design · Jun 29

Summary

  • Oppo’s Bubble snaps magnetically onto the back of a phone and shows a live rear-camera preview, letting users frame selfies with the higher-quality main camera instead of the front lens.
  • The circular AMOLED accessory launched in China in May 2026, runs on a 550mAh battery, connects wirelessly from up to 10 meters away, and doubles as a remote monitor with a shutter trigger.
  • When the camera is off, Bubble can display wallpapers, video, live photos or a boarding pass, giving the add-on a broader use than a single-purpose selfie screen.
  • Select Oppo Reno 16 models currently support the live preview feature, and Oppo has not confirmed an international release, limiting availability outside China.

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