OPPO will hold the OPPO INNO DAY 2020 in Shenzhen from November 17 to 18, 2020. At that time, OPPO will launch three concept products and two technology systems.
Today, OPPO teased their concept phone, stating, ‘Big screen? Small screen? Endless screen? In the future, your phone might be able to retract freely.’ The company also released a poster showing a corner of the phone, featuring a highly distinctive design.The key point is that the phone’s bezel is much higher than the screen.
It is worth mentioning that a recent patent filed by OPPO shows that the company appears to be developing a retractable smartphone. Combined with the current promotional activities, this concept phone is expected to feature a retractable screen design similar to what is described in the patent.
In addition, Digital Chat Station guessed that the OPPO concept phone will use use TCL CSOT’s rollable screen, which can be stretched horizontally. Check out the TCL rollable screen here.
At the 2020 TCL Huaxing Global Display Conference, TCL showcased the Cloud Roll Screen concept phone. More precisely, it is a stretchable phone. The screen can roll up and be stored inside the body, allowing it to be used like a regular phone. When a larger screen is needed, simply pull one end of the phone to extend the screen, expanding the display area from 6.75 inches to 7.8 inches. TCL designed a locking mechanism to facilitate this transformation process.
This type of phone does not have a hinge structure, which can also prevent crease issues. Therefore, in theory, this is a better solution. Of course, for now, it is only a concept product. TCL stated that barring any unexpected issues, a developer program will be launched either early next year or later this year, mainly focusing on the software.
Compared with most foldable screens on the market, it can integrate the functions of a mini tablet and a smartphone into a single device without increasing the body thickness, offering both portability and the benefits of a large screen. According to TCL’s official specifications, its body is only 9 mm thick, and the battery capacity can reach 5000 mAh.
Of course, it is still unknown what kind of screen design the current OPPO concept phone will adopt, but it is undoubtedly highly anticipated.
