Oppo confirms full metal unibody design of upcoming R7 smartphone

Upcoming Oppo R7 Android smartphone features full metal unibody design — Oppo R7

The handset will not be "bezelless" as anticipated, but will feature a full metal unibody design and Oppo will unveil it during a special event on May 20.

Codrut Nistor, 05/06/2015

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The Oppo R7 smartphone has been in the rumor mill for a while and now the company behind it has finally confirmed its release date and some details about its design. While previous leaks revealed that Oppo R7 is the first handset to hit the market with a "bezelless" screen, it seems that the technology described by a recent patent of the Chinese company will not be involved in its creation. Fortunately, Oppo R7 will have a full metal unibody design although fans of the edge-to-edge technology will be disappointed.

According to the official press release that describes some of its highlights, "the OPPO R7 sports a metal unibody undergoing 48 polishing processes to retain the original metallic flavor as well as a curvy and lustrous charm, thus delivering a peerless feel in the hand." Next to the all-metal design, the super-slim Oppo R7 will pack a 2.5D glass touch display and extremely narrow bezels.

The list of specs and features has not been officially unveiled yet, but if the latest rumors prove to be true, the Oppo R7 will pack a 64-bit octa-core processor from MediaTek, a 20.7 MP rear camera, a 2000 mAh battery, while the 4.7-inch display will offer the rather standard Full HD resolution. We will get back to this handset as soon as we hear more, and it would be no surprise to get the official specs before its launch, so stay tuned.

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OPPO’s R7 Will Have a Full Metal Unibody

Having been frequently exposed on major media and social sites, the excitement surrounding OPPO’s much-anticipated new phone, the R7, has become increasingly clear. With an ultra-thin body, super-narrow bezels and an officially confirmed 2.5D touch screen, the OPPO R7combines the most fashionable elements of the smartphone world.

As a leader of smartphone design and innovation, OPPO has been known for its classy product design and state-of-the-art manufacturing expertise. From the world’s first motorized rotating camera phone, the OPPO N3, to the world’s thinnest smartphone less than 5mm thick, the OPPO R5, and the OPPO R1C with its stunning sapphire glass back cover, OPPO has proven its strong all-round innovative strength.

As the successor to the OPPO R5, which boasts silk-like metallic texture, a strong body and a unique stainless steel micro-arc frame and back, the OPPO R7 has even more to offer. In addition to the 2.5D touch screen, it continues the metallic design of the premium R series to provide a luxurious feel as well as a high-quality visual experience. Besides further increasing the metallic ratio, the OPPO R7 sports a metal unibody undergoing 48 polishing processes to retain the original metallic flavor as well as a curvy and lustrous charm, thus delivering a peerless feel in the hand.

On the basis of the micro-arc frame of the R5, the R7 has even more thoughtful features in its body curves to fit the hand perfectly. Though the R7 adopts a metal unibody, it’s forged in a way which provides more curves to ensure optimum handling comfort.

As the time of release approaches, the OPPO R7 will soon reveal itself in all its glamor. Even with its other high specs aside,

About OPPO

OPPO is a global electronics and technology service provider that provides customers with the latest and most exquisite electronic devices and mobile internet service in over 20 countries such as the United States, China, Australia and many other countries in Europe, Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East and Africa. OPPO is dedicated to delivering customers with the most delightful electronic experience that is full of surprises through meticulous designs and smart technology. For moreinformation,please visit http://global.oppo.com.