OPPO, a leading global smart device brand, has announced today that it has renewed its partnership with FC Barcelona for another three years. To commemorate this partnership, OPPO released a Limited Edition FC Barcelona OPPO Reno 10x Zoom Series handset at the launch event held at the football club’s Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. 

This furthers an already successful four-year alliance with the world-famous team, which is now the longest running partnership between a Chinese smartphone brand and a European football club. 

The renewed partnership will include stadium signages, training camps, workshops for fans, creative online and off-line fans engagement activities, kicking off an exciting new chapter in the OPPO- FC Barcelona story.

Both organizations’ mutual philosophies have become even more apparent with this re-upped partnership. Just as FC Barcelona’s world-renowned passion for the “beautiful game” has effectively transformed football into an art; likewise, OPPO aims to create beauty in people’s lives, through cutting-edge devices that unleash users’ creativity. Both partners’ shared values extend to innovation and perfection, with OPPO setting up institutes across the world to advance the company’s tech innovation and research capabilities in 5G and AI, as well as the Barça Innovation Hub, that is exploring the use of new technologies on the football field.  Camp Nou is also set to become the first stadium in Europe with dedicated 5G coverage, giving this iconic stadium an even more immersive experience for fans.

As the world’s fifth-largest smartphone brand, OPPO operates in more than 40 markets globally, and aims to become the favorite smartphone brand in Europe. OPPO has been able to reach out to Barça’s more than 200 million fans across the world, making this a critical element of the company’s overseas branding strategy.

The stunning new Limited Edition FC Barcelona’s handset from OPPO celebrates the three-year partnership, highlighting to fans the fruitful relationship between the two, especially the mutual pursuit of perfection and innovation through artistry and technology. Under the mantra of "Combining technology with art", this commemorative edition of OPPO’s Reno 10x Zoom phone blends the team’s famous garnet and blue colors with hardware and software, fusing elements from the club’s past, present and future. OPPO has created a genuine work of art that is sure to resonate with Barça supporters globally.

Inspired by the club flags waving in Camp Nou, the phone’s exterior sports the club’s famous garnet and blue coloration, which forges closer ties between the club, the fans and the brand. This used an innovative, industry-first heat-press technique to create its unique gradient effect, giving fans a fresh visual package that embodies FC Barcelona’s deep passion for football.  Overlaying this are two Barça logos: a larger blurred logo, paying homage to the club’s glorious history, as well as a smaller gold team logo at the bottom, which represents the club’s present, as well as its bright future. It also comes equipped with custom software, including exclusive wallpapers and icons such as footballs, garnet and blue kits, and more. Fans can also feel like Barca is with them wherever they go, thanks to its custom ringtones that sample the FC Barcelona anthem and stadium sounds. 

This special edition handset boasts excellent photographic capabilities, solving the pain points of football fans. Its 10x zoom and action shot capabilities allows fans to enjoy the game from the perspective of a VIP ticket with an ordinary ticket, and shot stabilization software means that shots will still come out clearly even when enlarged, enabling fans to enhance their Barça experience to the max. Ultra Night Mode 2.0 allows fans to film all the action throughout the night at Camp Nou, and a panoramic screen creates a more comfortable viewing experience. They also need not worry about low battery come extra time, as the innovative VOOC 3.0 technology can swiftly charge the handset free of interruptions. In addition, being able to support dual SIM cards, this is the perfect device for Barça fans, as they follow their club across borders. It allows them to seamlessly maintain connectivity with family and friends, no matter where they are in the world.

The Limited Edition FC Barcelona OPPO Reno 10x Zoom with 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM will be initially available in the global market in Europe, Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific soon. For more info, visit www.oppo.com/my/