Oppo and Xiaomi post videos of their in-display selfie cameras

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Forward-looking: We’ve already heard talk about in-display selfie cams becoming the next step in smartphone design, but the feature appeared to be far from ready. Oppo and Xiaomi, however, have just shown off working versions of this technology.

Following the rise of divisive notch and hole-punch cutouts, several smartphone companies have been looking at ways of removing anything intrusive from handset screens. This has led to everything from popup cameras such as those in the OnePlus 7 Pro and Galaxy A80, flipable cameras, and, in the case of the Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition, placing a second screen on the rear. But embedding the selfie cam beneath the screen could be the best solution.

Last month brought rumors that Samsung was working on a phone with such a display, which aligns with its ambitions to create an all-screen device, but it isn’t alone in its endeavors. In a Weibo post today, Oppo VP Brian Shen showed off a video (later posted to the company’s official Twitter account) demonstrating its under-display selfie technology. Despite there being no visible camera, the room’s roof appears on the phone’s screen, followed by someone’s finger when it’s waved above the handset.

For those seeking the perfect, notchless smartphone screen experience – prepare to be amazed.

You are taking a very first look at our under-display selfie camera technology. RT! pic.twitter.com/FrqB6RiJaY

— OPPO (@oppo) June 3, 2019

"At this stage, it's difficult for under-display cameras to match the same results as normal cameras, there's bound to be some loss in optical quality," Shen said, in a follow-up post. "But, no new technology jumps to perfection right away."

Not wanting to be outdone, Chinese rival Xiaomi shared a clip showing its own in-display camera technology, which had been added to a Mi 9 prototype.

Do you want a sneak peek at the future? Here you go...introducing you to Under-Display Camera technology!#Xiaomi #InnovationForEveryone pic.twitter.com/d2HL6FHkh1

— Xiaomi #5GIsHere (@Xiaomi) June 3, 2019

There’s no word on when this technology might make it into a commercial handset, but progression looks to be moving along swiftly.

Image credit: testing via Shutterstock

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[xxLCxx]

What, no notch? How are they going to sell that!

 

[Emexrulsier]

What we needs is nano robotic pixels that can move out of the way to give way for a lens. Under screen cameras are great but you will still loose a lot of clarity unless you can make something 100% transparent or disappear entirely.

 

[Cycloid Torus]

The nearly perfect antithesis to privacy - what an accomplishment!

 

[erickmendes]

Both Oppo and Xiaomi underscreen self camera implementations seems to need to dark a part of the screen to make it work. I can understand that, otherwise, the self camera would be "invaded" by the screen light. Seems like the found a way to hid it under the screen and yet be able to shoot thru it... Interesting. I'm going be more amazed when the make it work with the whole screen lit (don't ask me how).

 

[kira setsu]

The nearly perfect antithesis to privacy - what an accomplishment!

if you own a smartphone youve traded that privacy in already

 

[p51d007]

If everyone would get of the STYLE over function aspect....but, sadly that won't happen.
Everyone wants slim, colorful, stylish....which equates to HIGHER PRICES.

 

[kevbev89]

The nearly perfect antithesis to privacy - what an accomplishment!

if you own a smartphone youve traded that privacy in already

^ Yea, haven't you seen the Dark Knight? Batman knows what you did last night.