Oppo has introduced a fresh accessory for its smartphones in China called the Oppo Bubble, and it turns out to be surprisingly adaptable. It works as a selfie‑enhancing tool, a tiny rear‑mounted display, a whimsical phone add‑on, and a generally fun gadget – the kind of thing that would have dominated tech TikTok a few years back.
Unveiled together with the Reno 16 lineup, the Bubble is a small magnetic circular screen that snaps onto the back of compatible Oppo phones. Essentially, it acts as a secondary display that improves selfie composition, which is genuinely useful. It’s lightweight, customizable, and boosts your selfies or group shots thanks to the enhanced rear‑camera view. Normally you’d have to guess the framing with the rear cameras, but this accessory handles that for you.
What can it actually do?
The Oppo Bubble features a circular AMOLED touchscreen capable of showing static wallpapers, live photos, videos, emojis, decorative themes, and carousel‑style media playback. So it’s not limited to just being a selfie helper, although the wireless camera preview is undoubtedly its most practical function.
When attached, users can preview framing, tweak angles, and trigger the shutter remotely. Oppo claims the Bubble supports a wireless live preview from up to 10 meters away, making it handy for tripod work, group photos, or anyone who’s ever endured the awkward “set timer, run into frame, hope for the best” routine.
Useful and still light
The good news is Oppo kept the device slim. The Bubble is about 7 mm thick and weighs roughly 27.5 g, so it won’t turn your phone into a pocket dumbbell. It houses a built‑in 550 mAh battery, pairs without cables, and is automatically detected by compatible Oppo phones when brought nearby.
You can also use it as a standalone hanging display when paired with a suitable protective case. Priced at 499 yuan (around $75) in China, the Bubble currently works with the Oppo Reno 16, Reno 15, Reno 14, Find X8, and Find X9 series.
Given how impressive some of Oppo’s latest flagship cameras are, owners of those phones can get a lot out of accessories like this. Not everyone needs a tiny magnetic selfie screen on the back of their device, but vloggers, selfie enthusiasts, and fans of playful tech will definitely appreciate the novelty.
