Shown off recently at CES 2015, the Polaroid Selfie smartphone features a dual LED flash 13MP rotateable camera very similar to the earlier released OPPO N1. In fact, it is so similar as to be an almost blatant copy. This includes the same white body, rounded corners and rounded back. Tech specs and features are decidedly different with an octa-core MediaTek processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB storage, 5.5-inch display with 720p resolution and Android 5.0 Lollipop, but OPPO are definitely not amused. Here's what OPPO had to say about it:
It was recently reported that the Polaroid Selfie smartphone released at the CES 2015 has a remarkably similar design to the patented rotating camera phone OPPO N1. However, OPPO has not licensed the design of the rotating camera to any third parties, nor has us done that in any OEM way. We will continue to keep track of the event and reserves the right to take further legal action.
OPPO is committed to delivering our customers with the most delightful electronic experience that is full of surprises through meticulous designs and smart technology. OPPO holds strong respect to intellectual properties and any innovation of technology and design. Sustainable innovation sits at the core of our business, and has made OPPO being a mostly talked new brand in the mobile industry.
OPPO does not stop here with the rotating camera on N1. An upgraded model, the N3, was launched in late 2014 featuring a motorised rotating ‘selfie’ camera, which could rotate for 206 degrees and makes new shooting modes like auto panaroma possible. Perfect for hands free selfies!
Some folks may think it is okay for OPPO to be copied so blatantly as many other Chinese companies have so blatantly copied designs from elsewhere, but that doesn't make this right in any way. We expect there to be a court case or at least a cease and desist order soon. For more details and pics on the OPPO N1, check out our OPPO N1 review.
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