OPPO is one of the Android brands whose devices usually compete every year for the throne of “best camera phone.” The company has invested a lot of resources in boosting the photography section of its mobile devices. In line with this, and possibly inspired by the iPhone 16 series, the upcoming OPPO Find X8 series will feature a dedicated camera button.
Apple brought a dedicated physical button to offer a better camera experience on the iPhone 16 series. On Android, Sony stands out by including a dedicated shutter button on its flagship phones. However, Apple added more functionality by integrating a touch and pressure sensitive button. That means that the button can not only launch the camera app, set focus, and take photos, but also allows you to control the zoom by sliding on it.
A dedicated Camera Button will be present on the OPPO Find X8 series
Now OPPO has confirmed that its upcoming flagship phones will feature something similar. Zhou Yibao, product manager for OPPO Find products, confirmed the X8 series’ camera button with a short video on Weibo. The executive describes how the new button will work, and it’s actually pretty similar to what Apple offers, with a few minor differences.
On the iPhone 16 series, the Camera Control button lets you open the camera app with a single press. On the other hand, the camera button on the OPPO Find X8 series requires a double-tap to launch its equivalent. However, the rest of the functions, including zoom control via gestures on the button, seem the same. It’s noteworthy that the iPhone 16 series also lets you set the Camera Control to trigger the assigned action with a double-tap if you want.
A dedicated camera button can be quite useful and handy once you get used to it. Swiping to control zoom saves you from having to touch the screen or press the volume buttons, which is ideal if you need the best image stabilization possible. On the iPhone 16 series, users can also assign the button to launch other apps. The OPPO executive did not reveal whether the Find X8 series’ camera button will allow the same.
OPPO Find X8 series to arrive this month in China
The OPPO Find X8 series is expected to hit the Chinese market on October 24. Meanwhile, the global market should receive it sometime in 2025. Additionally, it will be the first time that the most premium “Ultra” model hits global markets. So, the competition for the best camera phone worldwide will be more intense than ever.