- OPPO files the rollable phone’s design patent at China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA)
- The patent images suggest the phone might come with an in-screen camera sensor.
- The rollable phone might come with a design that might expand in both directions.
After launching the OPPO Find N2 and OPPO Find N2 Flip, the Chinese giant is reportedly working on something big this time. The company has started prepping a new rollable phone, according to a report by 91mobiles Hindi citing the patent site CNIPA. Rollable technology is fascinating considering the actual form factor changes with just one tap. LG a while ago innovated the tech with a smart TV and a phone, while Motorola showcased a new rollable phone at MWC 2023 this year.
The patent listing shows the complete design of the OPPO’s rollable phone, which suggests there could be an in-display front camera sensor. Check out the complete details.
OPPO rollable phone
The OPPO rollable phone has a typical candy bar design from the outlook. You can see the rear camera module on the back and an LED flash. The volume rocker and power buttons are on the right spine. The front of the phone is flat with square edges. We don’t see the front camera sensor, which means it could be placed within the screen. The Type-C port and speaker grilles can be found at the bottom.
Now coming to the point, the rollable phone will probably expand from the right edge but there are chances, the device rolls from both sides and the screen expands in two directions since the screen is seen coming out in both ways. There will be a specific touchpoint or task, which when enabled will expand the screen. Since the design is still in the patent stage, we’re not sure whether there will be a commercial phone with the same design.
The OPPO rollable phone is listed on China’s certification site China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA). The patent was filed back in December 2021 and it was approved on April 14th this year.
