Oppo Find N3 launch date revealed

China is gearing up for a bustling October in the world of smartphone launches, with numerous new devices on the horizon, including some intriguing foldable options.

Oppo Find N3 launch date revealed

Among the anticipated releases is Oppo's rumored unveiling of the Find N3, a foldable smartphone expected to feature a dual-layer transistor CMOS sensor. This innovative sensor holds the potential to deliver significant improvements in image quality.

Honor is also poised to introduce its next foldable phone in October, along with a new smartwatch and a fresh addition to the Play series. Meanwhile, Huawei is rumored to announce the Nova 11 SE series during the same month.

Recent findings on TENNA have already unveiled some details about the Nova 11 SE, revealing a flat back panel with a dual-circle camera module housing a triple-camera setup.

However, the spotlight is expected to shine brightest on the Oppo Find N3, courtesy of its groundbreaking camera sensor. Oppo's collaboration with Sony's Lytia imaging sensor brand promises to introduce dual-layer stacked Sony sensors to future Oppo flagship devices. These new sensors are anticipated to usher in a new era of computational photography.

This sensor employs a two-layer design to separate the transistors and photodiode layers, allowing for larger photodiodes that can capture more light and reduce noise, even in challenging lighting conditions. While this technology is not entirely novel, it draws inspiration from Sony's earlier use of the ExmorT IMX 888 stacked CMOS sensor with two-layer transistor pixel technology in the Xperia 1 V earlier this year.

In addition to its groundbreaking camera sensor, the Oppo Find N3 is expected to feature a 7.82-inch internal screen boasting a resolution of 2268×2440 pixels, complemented by a 6.31-inch external screen with a resolution of 2484×1116 pixels. These specifications hint at an exciting month ahead for smartphone enthusiasts.