News & Reviews:   Oppo N1 specification

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.

The idea for a rotating camera on a phone is not new, in fact it has been tried many times before. However, the Oppo N1 takes this feature makes it its own and then adds on a whole bunch of other unique features you won't find on any other smartphone. What exactly are these unique features and is it worth your time? We certainly think so, but for the rest read on and find out in our review of the Oppo N1.

Oppo has officially launched several smartphones in Malaysia with a full fledged branch, plans for a flagship store in Plaza Low Yat (which is due for opening at the end of the month and nine dedicated service centers across Malaysia. In line with this they came packing a full range of smartphones including their current flagship the Oppo N1, Oppo R1, Oppo Find 5 mini and OPPO Neo. Each smartphone is targeted at a specific segment of the Malaysian smartphone market with a device for the entry-level to the premium. The tech specs and features for these Oppo smartphones include:

• Oppo N1
• 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB storage
• 5.9-inch full HD IPS display
• 13MP camera (6-elements lens, dual LED flash, 206 degree turn)
• O Touch Panel
• 3610 mAh battery
• 216g
• Additional O-Click keychain accessory
• RM1798

More China-brand smartphones join the fray as Oppo may soon be entering the Malaysia market with a launch event happening on 18 February 2014. Oppo smartphones have generally been more on the premium performance side than other smartphones with the Oppo N1 currently spearheading the company's smartphone efforts. While it still hasn't been confirmed that the Oppo N1 could be launching here in Malaysia, it seems like the most likely device, considering that it has already been launched in both Thailand and Indonesia. Tech specs for the Oppo N1 include:

• 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor
• 2GB RAM
• 16GB / 32GB storage
• 5.9-inch full HD IPS display
• 13MP camera (6-elements lens, dual LED flash, 206 degree turn)
• O Touch Panel
• 3610 mAh battery
• 216g
• Additional O-Click keychain accessory