As the "blockbuster" of the OPPO Future Technology Conference 2021, the release of OPPO Find N is of revolutionary significance to the entire folding screen ecosystem. Not only the nearly invisible screen look and feel, but also the series of convenient interactions and functional innovations developed are the highlights of this OPPO Find N.
I believe someone will ask after seeing this, how does OPPO Find N achieve the issues of crease look and feel and perfect experience that other products of the same type have failed to solve after several generations? It just so happened that the well-known digital reviewer @爱发科技 recently conducted a relevant interview with the OPPO team. Next, let us follow the perspective of OPPO engineers to understand it.
(OPPO Find N)
It can be seen from the interview that the OPPO Find N released this time is not the earliest generation product to be launched. It is the first truly first-generation product. It can be traced back to April 2018. At that time, the OPPO team had successfully developed the first-generation water drop-shaped hinge folding screen product. However, due to technical problems, the first-generation OPPO folding screen phone was as unable to use as the folding screen phone on the market at that time. To solve the flaw of screen creases, and adhering to an attitude of striving for product excellence, OPPO did not release the first-generation OPPO folding phone even if it did not affect normal use.
(The first-generation OPPO folding screen phone can be traced back to April 2018)
(The first-generation OPPO folding phone failed to solve the problem of folding screen marks)
In After taking the precedent of the first-generation OPPO folding screen mobile phone, the OPPO team subsequently found the factors that affect the crease: the choice of folding method and screen material. In terms of the choice of folding technology, the OPPO team chose a teardrop-shaped hinge, which is more expensive than a U-shaped hinge. Based on this hinge technology, the screen’s bending radius can reach 3mm, which not only allows the OPPO Find N screen to bear more force It's even and the creases are lighter. (p> During the initial cooperation with Samsung, due to different design concepts, Samsung at the time believed that OPPO's hinge solution was not feasible, but now it is obvious that OPPO can do it. It is reported that OPPO later proposed a self-developed water drop gradient mesh solution. With the continuous adjustment, stacking and rotation of the engineers from both parties, it finally developed an excellent screen that can be matched with the water drop hinge. This has also enabled the OPPO Find N to achieve almost A seamless folding experience.
(OPPO engineers explain the reasons for jointly developing screens with Samsung)
(OPPO engineers’ views on completely invisible folding screen products)
Overall , from the above interview, we can see that the entire development process of OPPO Find N was not smooth. It not only experienced the crease problem of the first generation, but also had similarities and differences in the design concept during joint development with Samsung. In addition, there are also unmentioned issues to be mass-produced. The foldable product was rejected and redone, but even so, OPPO did not give up and continued to explore with a goal positioning close to perfect score, just to bring a product without compromise. At the end of the interview, @爱福科技 also asked, “Is it really possible to make foldable screen products without creases?” To which OPPO engineers gave the answer, “It must be possible, we can all look forward to it.” , I can only say that how can we not look forward to the OPPO team with such craftsmanship?