OPPO Teases Satellite Connectivity In Find X7 Pro, But Global Launch Remains Uncertain
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- OPPO has announced that its next flagship phone, likely to be the Find X7 Pro, will support satellite communication technology.
- However, details regarding the timeline, regional support and technology partners are not disclosed.
- Even if the Find X7 Pro is launched globally, it may only support satellite communication technology in certain regions.
A smartphone's satellite connection is one of those rare features you hope you never need to use, but when you do, you'll be grateful. The H2 was supposed to mark the start of Android's satellite communications revolution with Snapdragon Satellite in 2023, but that project is no longer in the works as Qualcomm has ended its partnership with Iridium. There's still a glimmer of hope that we'll have satellite phones soon, bolstered by OPPO's recent announcement that its next flagship Find phone will come with satellite calling features.
OPPO has announced that the next generation Find will support satellite communication technology. Although it is not named clearly, we assume that this is a feature that will be coming to the OPPO Find X7 Pro.
OPPO's announcement didn't mention any other details about the timeline or regional support, so we'll have to wait and see for leaks and rumors.
It is not known what technology partners OPPO has with Snapdragon Satellite to provide satellite connectivity for its devices. The phone is said to come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, so the technology will be compatible with Qualcomm's SoC.
However, OPPO has not mentioned anything about the phone's global launch. OPPO chose to skip the international launch of its previous flagship, the Find X6 Pro, and so far there is no indication that the Find X7 Pro will be launched globally.
Even if the phone launches globally, satellite connectivity is a region-restricted feature. Global OEMs like Apple are targeting this feature in the US, while Snapdragon Satellite is targeting North America and Europe. In the context of an announcement made in China rather than globally, satellite calling functionality is likely to be limited in China even if the phone is widely available.
It remains to be seen whether OPPO will bring this feature to market with the Find X7 Pro or one of its sub-brands. Interlocking fingers.
