For some months now, the intention of many manufacturers to innovate in the technology of front cameras for mobile phones with a sensor located below the screen has been mentioned , something that would avoid the need for notch designs and retractable mechanisms. The truth is that Oppo has become in the last day the first to show it publicly.

If a few weeks ago brands such as Xiaomi and Oppo advanced their work in this field , during the MWC in Shanghai this week the Chinese giant revealed its development for the first time. All the media have been able to have a first contact with this technology, although the device is only a prototype and there is still no date to see this type of camera on a business phone.

How Oppo’s front camera works: Oppo publicly displays a front camera below the screen

First look at Oppo’s “hidden” selfie camera

Not only is it feasible to view a sensor below the screen that can hardly be seen from some angles and lighting conditions, but the Chinese giant has also given some explanations about its operation. For example, the sensor is larger than traditional selfie cameras, while offering a higher aperture.

Using a custom transparent material on a redesigned pixel structure, it is possible that the lighting can pass through the surface and reach the camera, while it is confirmed that this area of ​​the screen will remain tactile in the same way as in the rest of the screen. the screen .

On the other hand, those who have doubts about the quality of the photographs obtained with this innovative camera, Oppo ensures that there will be no negative effects in this regard thanks to the creation of an algorithm present in the hardware dedicated to correcting the problems that arise . It is clear that they will have to test it for themselves to confirm its performance.

It is not the first time that Oppo has shown its new technical developments ahead of time at international events, although it also often happens that these characteristics materialize in commercial products some time later. Hopefully this time we won’t have to wait long to get in touch with this original feature.