The Oppo R11 is a smartphone developed and manufactured by Oppo, a Chinese consumer electronics company. It was officially unveiled in June 2017. As a successor to the Oppo R9s, the R11 was designed to be a mid-to-high range device, with a particular focus on its camera capabilities, reflecting Oppo's marketing strategy around mobile photography.
Overview The Oppo R11 featured a dual-camera system on the rear, a significant upgrade from its predecessors, comprising a 20-megapixel main sensor and a 16-megapixel secondary sensor, allowing for optical zoom and improved depth effects. The front camera also boasted a high-resolution 20-megapixel sensor. The phone ran on Oppo's ColorOS, a customized version of Android, and was powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor, making it one of the first devices globally to feature this chipset. Its design included a slim metal unibody and a nearly bezel-less display for its time.
Specifications
- Display: 5.5-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core.
- RAM: 4 GB.
- Internal Storage: 64 GB, expandable via microSD card.
- Rear Cameras: Dual setup: 20 MP (f/2.6) + 16 MP (f/1.7).
- Front Camera: 20 MP (f/2.0).
- Battery: 3000 mAh, with Oppo's VOOC Flash Charge technology.
- Operating System: ColorOS based on Android 7.1 Nougat at launch.
- Connectivity: Dual SIM, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Micro-USB.
- Biometrics: Front-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Release and Market Impact Upon its release, the Oppo R11 quickly became a popular model in China and other Asian markets, contributing to Oppo's strong performance in the smartphone segment. Its emphasis on camera performance, particularly for selfies and portrait modes, resonated well with its target demographic. The success of the R11 paved the way for subsequent models in the R-series, further solidifying Oppo's reputation as a strong competitor in the mid-range and "camera phone" categories.