14 DAY TRIAL // Today, Chinese mobile phone maker Oppo has officially announced a new Android-based smartphone, namely the Oppo R819, which features a thin design at only 7.3 mm.
The new mobile phone is also set to be one of the lightest handsets in the world, weighing only 110 grams, though capable of delivering a long-lasting battery life, as well as a sharp viewing experience.
The handset lands on shelves with a 4.7-inch IPS touchscreen display with OGS technology, and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6589 processor, and 1GB of RAM.
“Encased in a slim frame of subtle curves and stylish metallic accents, the superior ergonomics make the R819 easy to hold, operate and carry with you,” Oppo announced.
“R819 was built to simplify and improve your life; to offer you an impossibly thin and light smartphone without sacrificing the craftsmanship or functionality you've come to expect from an Oppo device.”
The mobile phone features 16GB of internal memory, dual-SIM card capabilities, a 2000mAh battery inside, and an f/2.0 aperture 8-megapixel Sony Exmor BSI back-facing camera, which should prove great at taking photos in low-light conditions.
The Oppo R819 also comes to the market with a front-facing camera for making video calls, as well as with Wi-Fi 800.11 b/g/n connectivity, WiFi display, DLNA, FM Radio, and Google’s Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean operating system loaded on top.
“Using this smartphone is simpler than ever before. Gestures let you control waking, answering and silencing your device with the slightest movements. You can wirelessly view your screen's content on any other TV, tablet or device with Wi-Fi display and DLNA,” Oppo explains.
“Oppo believes in having the freedom to run the operating system of your choice to get the experience you want from your R819. Use the original ROM, or install OPPO's Color ROM, which will soon be available, for a completely fresh take on Android that was developed with Oppo fans and is frequently updated.”
Oppo has already made the new device available for pre-order, and plans on shipping it starting with early September. However, no specific info on the device’s price tag has been provided as of now.