Oppo Find X: Motorized Madness!
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A smartphone with a motorized top. Notchless. Bezelless. Smartphone design is getting fun again! MKBHD Merch: shop.mkbhd.com Video Gear I use: kit.com Tech I'm using right now: amazon.com Intro Track: Equilibre by Hocus Pocus ~ twitter.com snapchat.com google.com @MKBHD @MKBHD Phone provided by Oppo for review. Kinda. Thanks Linus.
The Oppo Find X stands out primarily for its radical design rather than its internal specifications. Marques Brownlee emphasizes that the Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage are strong flagship components, but his real focus is the phone’s innovative architecture. The top edge of the device houses a motorized assembly that reveals both the rear and front cameras, along with a facial recognition system that relies on a dot projector and infrared sensors. He notes the absence of a traditional fingerprint sensor and the lack of a headphone jack, but he also highlights the cleverness of the hidden camera solution and the way the face unlocks the device in about a second. The review also touches on potential durability concerns, such as dirt ingress and the long-term reliability of a moving mechanism, and he demonstrates how the motor can be manually overridden and how the system behaves under resistance. Overall, Brownlee communicates a blend of admiration for the bold concept and practical curiosity about daily usability and longevity, inviting viewers to weigh the novelty against real-world practicality. Beyond aesthetics, the video frames the Find X as a bold counterpoint to the era of notches and predictable flagship design. Brownlee explains that Oppo’s approach yields a near bezel-free display with a glossy, color-shifting exterior that aims to feel premium and modern. He explains the mechanical complexity behind the motorized top, including how it enables a notchedless, bezelless screen and a fully integrated camera system. While the phone sacrifices water resistance and introduces more moving parts, the potential for a standout daily driver experience is highlighted if the motor lasts and the device remains reliable under real-world use. The review ends by asking viewers how they would adapt to such a device in daily life, acknowledging both the fascination with its ingenuity and the skepticism about long-term durability, and encourages discussion on whether this design marks a turning point in smartphone aesthetics.
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Questions answered
- What makes the Oppo Find X stand out compared to typical flagship phones?
- Its motorized top section reveals both front and rear cameras and enables a notchless, bezel-free display while also supporting facial recognition. This unique design drives much of the device’s appeal beyond raw specs.
- Does the motorized mechanism affect durability or water resistance?
- Yes, the motor adds moving parts that could be susceptible to dust ingress and potential durability issues, and the device does not include water resistance as a design priority.
- How fast is the face unlock compared to competitors like Face ID?
- The facial recognition system is fast, registering in about three seconds and unlocking quickly when looked at, though security compared to other systems is not definitive.
- Would this phone be practical as a daily driver given its design?
- It could be an interesting daily driver for some users, especially with a launcher and camera flexibility, but durability concerns and repairability may deter others from choosing it as a primary device.