With this new technology, Oppo is paving the way for new, unprecedented possibilities when it comes to smartphone photography. At its Oppo Future Imaging Technology conference, the manufacturer unveiled this innovation, which is still at the laboratory testing stage.

The 85-200mm continuous optical zoom lens allows for extremely smooth zooming that no longer has to be done in a “hybrid” fashion, mixing optical and digital as is the case today.

No fewer than seven lenses in three groups, with a “magneto-resistance tunneling sensor”, guarantee greater stability and precision. The idea is to be able to capture sharp images at every level of magnification, regardless of the type of subject and whether portrait or landscape.

With this technology, Oppo is further breaking down the barriers between smartphones and professional cameras. The manufacturer also explained that this technology provides much more stability and avoids common problems of jitter or inaccurate white balance.

It remains to be seen which model will be the first to welcome this new zoom lens.

Oppo is now the fourth largest seller of smartphones in the world behind Samsung, Xiaomi and Apple, according to the latest data from market research company IDC.