Chinese smartphone brand Oppo has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s 5G ecosystem through new investments and technology trials. The company plans to raise its global R&D investments to around USD 1.43 billion in 2019, which represents a 150 percent increase year-on-year. This will allow Oppo to further explore areas of 5G, artificial intelligence and smart devices. The Oppo Research Institute has been exploring 5G applications in the fields of 3D vision, VR and AR.
In 2018, Oppo made a 5G signaling and data connection on a smartphone, completing a 5G internet access test on a smartphone. Oppo also partnered with Qualcomm Technologies in the “5G Pioneer Initiative” to explore ways of developing innovative 5G technologies and bringing the 5G experience to users around the world. Oppo plans to launch 5G handsets commercially in 2019.
