OPPO Bubble Explained: Everything You Need to Know About OPPO's Secondary Screen Accessory

OPPO recently launched the Reno 16 series in India, but the two smartphones themselves didn't bring anything particularly groundbreaking to the table. While they offered incremental upgrades, the real highlight of the event turned out to be something entirely unexpected, the OPPO Bubble.

This quirky accessory stood out as a fresh and innovative addition, showcasing OPPO's willingness to experiment beyond conventional smartphone features. With its blend of style, personalization, and practical functionality, the Bubble quickly became the most intriguing part of the launch.

What Is the OPPO Bubble?

The OPPO Bubble is a compact circular AMOLED display that magnetically attaches to the back of compatible OPPO smartphones and iPhones. It pairs with the phone over Bluetooth and works with a dedicated companion app, allowing users to customize the display and access camera-related features.

While it may look like a decorative accessory at first glance, the Bubble offers much more than aesthetics. Users can display photos, animated wallpapers, short video clips and OPPO's Pop IP animated characters, giving their phone a more personalised look.

How to Use the OPPO Bubble

Getting started is simple. Attach the Bubble to the back of your device and pair it via Bluetooth. Once connected, the companion app lets users upload images, choose animations, switch between Pop IP characters and manage various display settings. The accessory also includes built-in controls for brightness adjustment and Bluetooth pairing.

Its biggest highlight is the camera integration. The Bubble functions as a live viewfinder for the phone's rear cameras, allowing users to see themselves while taking selfies or recording videos. This means users can take advantage of the phone's superior main cameras instead of relying on the front-facing sensor.

The feature is particularly useful for portrait selfies, ultra-wide group photos and low-light photography, where the rear cameras generally produce better results.

Remote Camera Control

The Bubble also works as a wireless remote shutter. Users can place the phone on a tripod or any stable surface, step into the frame and use the Bubble to preview the shot before capturing it remotely. This makes it useful for group photos, travel photography, content creation and hands-free video recording.

In many ways, it brings one of the biggest advantages of foldable smartphones, the ability to use the rear cameras for selfies, to a conventional smartphone.

Compatibility

The OPPO Bubble is compatible with just about any OPPO phone running the latest software Additionally, the OPPO Bubble also supports iPhones running iOS 15.0 or higher. Expanding compatibility to more Android smartphones would make the Bubble an even more versatile and appealing accessory.

The accessory attaches magnetically, similar to MagSafe, and works alongside a companion app for a seamless user experience.

Final Thoughts

The OPPO Bubble proves that smartphone accessories can be both fun and functional. While its customizable display gives compatible phones a unique personality, the live camera preview and remote shutter add genuine everyday utility. For users who enjoy mobile photography, creating social media content or simply want something different from the usual smartphone accessories, the Bubble offers an experience that stands out.