Barcelona, Spain – Media OutReach Newswire – March 4, 2026 – OPPO and MediaTek introduced new advances in on-device AI at MediaTek’s “AI for Life” keynote at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Jason Liao, Director of OPPO Research Institute, highlighted how the close cooperation between the two companies is accelerating the adoption of AI in smartphones.
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| Jason Liao speaking at MediaTek’s keynote |
The event showcased the rollout of new on-device AI capabilities, progress on co-developed omni models, advances in connectivity across the ecosystem, and outlined a shared vision for the next generation of AI phones.
From chips to experiences: The evolution of on-device AI
As the mobile experience becomes increasingly AI-driven, OPPO is driving an AI strategy centered around “new computing, new perception, new ecosystem.” At the core of this strategy is on-device computing, which enables low latency, privacy protection, and personalized AI experiences. As highlighted by Jason Liao, “On-device computing is the cornerstone of OPPO’s AI strategy, making AI a perceptible real-time experience integrated into everyday use.” This common vision underpins the close collaboration between OPPO and MediaTek on flagship chip platforms, accelerating the transition of on-device AI from technical concept to scalable deployment.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 platform, OPPO’s in-house developed on-device AI Translate and AI Portrait Glow deliver performance comparable to cloud-based solutions. These features will soon be rolled out to the OPPO Find X9 series through the upcoming ColorOS 16 software update.
On-device AI translation can run directly on the device and supports seamless multilingual translation while achieving an average accuracy improvement of 15% compared to traditional approaches. It maintains stable output even when there is no internet connection or weak signal, enabling reliable translations in a variety of scenarios.
Meanwhile, on-device AI Portrait Glow enhances portraits taken in harsh lighting environments. Intelligently analyzing and reconstructing scene lighting improves results in dimly lit or backlit environments while maintaining natural rendering without relying on the network. The demonstration showed excellent performance in both visual realism and adaptability to different scenes.
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| OPPO on-device AI features |
OPPO and MediaTek also announced a technology preview of Omni, the industry’s first on-device fully modal AI model designed for multimodal understanding and interaction. With support for audio, video, and text input, Omni enables live scene comprehension and interactive Q&A directly on your smartphone. This advancement enhances on-device AI’s ability to perceive and interpret the physical world, laying the foundation for more proactive and natural human-computer interactions.
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| OPPO on device omni model |
Demonstrating ecosystem integration and innovation
The collaboration was further showcased at the MediaTek booth’s Interactive Experience Zone, where attendees experienced the Find X9 Pro’s on-device AI capabilities along with telephoto imaging powered by the OPPO Hasselblad Teleconverter. Reno15 Pro was also featured, showcasing creative AI imaging tools such as AI Motion Photo Eraser, AI Motion Photo Popout, and AI Flash Photography.
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| OPPO at MediaTek booth |
OPPO’s Find X9 series will soon come with Android™ Quick Share, made possible in close collaboration with MediaTek and Google. Users can conveniently and securely transfer files between OPPO smartphones and iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices without installing third-party applications, improving cross-platform interoperability. This feature will be rolled out through a software update starting in March.
At MWC 2026, OPPO Find X9 Pro was shortlisted for the GLOMO Awards’ “Best Smartphone” award, recognizing its innovations across performance, imaging, and AI integration.
OPPO and MediaTek will continue to strengthen cooperation in frontier areas such as on-device AI to improve user experience. The two companies continue to work together to deliver more powerful and reliable AI experiences to users around the world.
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About OPPO
OPPO is the world’s leading smart device brand. Since launching its first mobile phone “Smiley Face” in 2008, OPPO has constantly pursued the perfect synergy of aesthetic satisfaction and innovative technology. Currently, OPPO offers a wide range of smart devices, led by the Find and Reno series. Besides devices, OPPO also provides users with ColorOS operating system and internet services. OPPO is present in more than 70 countries and regions and has more than 40,000 employees dedicated to creating a better life for customers around the world.
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