Oppo is preparing an ultra-thin answer to the iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge

With rumors of ultra-thin flagships from Apple and Samsung, Chinese brand Oppo is also entering the race for the title of slimmest smartphone. The company is developing a device that will be a direct competitor to the upcoming iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge, claims a reliable insider at Digital Chat Station.

Competition heats up: iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge on the way

Samsung is rumored to unveil the Galaxy S25 Edge with a thickness of just 5.84mm as early as May 13. It’s an attempt to get ahead of Apple, whose iPhone 17 Air will be released closer to fall and also relies on an ultrathin body.

Not wanting to be left behind, Chinese manufacturers are actively getting into the game. Oppo, which already promotes its Reno and Find X series as an alternative to the iPhone, is preparing its own response.

What’s known about Oppo’s ultra-thin flagship

According to Digital Chat Station, the company is working on a new smartphone with a focus on minimal body thickness, but without sacrificing flagship specs. Weibo users are expecting the new product to have:

• periscopic camera,
• ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint scanner,
• and a large battery – all in a device that is about 6-7mm thick.

Ambitious? Absolutely. But Oppo already has some work in that direction.

Find X8s+: balancing finesse and flagship-level

The company recently unveiled Find X8s+ one of the thinnest and most technologically advanced smartphones in its lineup. It got:

• 6.59-inch OLED display with 1.5K resolution at 120Hz,
• a 6000 mAh battery with 80W fast charging,
• triple 50MP camera (main, ultra-wide-angle and periscope),
• a 32MP front-facing camera,
• 50W wireless charging,
• the Dimensity 9400 Plus chipset
• the case is 8mm thick and weighs 198g

If Oppo manages to pack this kind of specs into a body less than 7mm thick, it could be one of the biggest sensations of the year.

When to expect a release?

There’s no official timeline yet, but rumors suggest the announcement could take place in the second half of 2024, closer to the release of the iPhone 17 Air and Galaxy S25 Edge. This creates the perfect conditions for a direct comparison of all three devices in the same segment.

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