Oppo Unveils Apex Guard: A Comprehensive Strategy for Enhanced Smartphone Longevity
At its global headquarters and R&D hub in the Binhai Bay Campus, Oppo has announced Apex Guard, a comprehensive initiative designed to elevate smartphone lifespan to a new industry standard. This multifaceted plan encompasses hardware innovations, software optimizations, and enhanced after-sales support, all aimed at ensuring prolonged device usability and performance.
The Apex Guard framework incorporates several key hardware advancements. These include the utilization of advanced materials such as Ultra-High-Strength Steel and AM04 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, alongside structural solutions like the Armour Shield. These implementations are intended to bolster device resilience, mitigating the impact of daily wear and tear, including drops, scratches, and fluctuations in temperature, as well as the effects of repeated button and USB port usage.
Furthermore, Oppo has integrated Silicon-Carbon battery technology, leveraging custom spherical silicon-carbon material. This innovation is projected to extend the battery’s usable lifespan by an additional 400 charge cycles, thereby preserving its capacity for a longer duration.
To validate its quality assurances, Oppo is collaborating with leading testing organizations, including TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, and SGS. These partnerships facilitate rigorous testing throughout the product lifecycle, encompassing over 180 device tests from pre-R&D stages to final product validation.
Addressing software degradation, Oppo’s new ColorOS 16 introduces the first Unified Animation Architecture for Android. This feature is engineered to maintain fluid app launches and transitions, even after extended periods of use.
Oppo conducts extensive aging tests, simulating device usage over periods of 48, 60, and even 72 months (up to six years). This rigorous testing protocol is employed to ensure the efficacy of all implemented advancements.
The unveiling of Apex Guard took place at Oppo’s Binhai Bay campus, a facility housing advanced laboratories, including a Materials Lab, an Intelligent Terminal Testing Lab, a Power Consumption Intelligent Lab, and a Communication Lab.
Grus Shan, Director of Manufacturing at Oppo, stated, “Quality is the foundation of everything. Through continuous breakthroughs in quality, Oppo is committed to protecting the freedom of every user on their journey in life. Quality isn’t just a feature, it’s the freedom to Make Your Moment.”
