Chinese Smartphone Brands Rush to Copy iPhone 16 With Camera Button, 'Origin Island,' Live Photos, and More

[MacRumors]

OPPO's upcoming Find X8 series will include a pressure-sensitive camera shutter button that resembles Apple's new Camera Control feature introduced with the iPhone 16.

The iPhone 16's Camera Control is a pressure-sensitive button allows users to interact with the camera in ways that were previously only possible with on-screen gestures and can perform functions such as launching the camera, taking pictures, switching between cameras, and zooming in. Chinese smartphone maker OPPO recently confirmed that its upcoming Find X8 series will feature a similar camera shutter button (via Android Authority).

OPPO's product manager, Zhou Yibao, revealed on the Chinese social media platform Weibo that the Find X8 series will include a pressure-sensitive button designed to streamline camera controls. According to Zhou, the button will allow users to quickly launch the camera app with a double-tap and swipe to zoom, with clear parallels to Apple's implementation. Zhou also pointed out that the camera button on OPPO's device has been specifically designed for underwater use.

Vivo's recently launched X200 series also exhibits similarities to the iPhone, boasting 4K video recording at 120 frames per second and cinematic slow-motion video capture—features that align closely with those recently introduced in Apple's iPhone 16 Pro models. The X200 also supports Live Photos that are compatible with the iPhone.

Vivo's X200 series also introduces "Origin Island," a dynamic interface feature that bears a striking resemblance to Apple's "Dynamic Island" on the iPhone. Much like Apple’s implementation, Origin Island provides real-time notifications, multitasking capabilities, and cross-app operations within a single interactive space.


Article Link: Chinese Smartphone Brands Rush to Copy iPhone 16 With Camera Button, 'Origin Island,' Live Photos, and More

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

not much news here. The best are always watched and copied

 

[Apple Knowledge Navigator]

Ohh I love me an Origin Island

 

[ghostface147]

Who is underwater snapping photos left and right?

 

[rotvaldi]

At least hope they put it near the corner, the camera buttom is too far from my fingers for real they just switched the plastic cover for 5G

 

[cigz]

I wish apple copied battery from some Chinese phones - vivo’s new 6.3” phone has 5700 mah battery, while iPhone 16 Pro has 3582 mah, that’s a huge difference for phones that are basically the same size.

 

[cjsuk]

I wish apple copied battery from some Chinese phones - vivo’s new 6.3” phone has 5700 mah battery, while iPhone 16 Pro has 3582 mah, that’s a huge difference for phones that are basically the same size.

It's not when their CPU is coal fired.

 

[gatorvet96]

I wish apple copied battery from some Chinese phones - vivo’s new 6.3” phone has 5700 mah battery, while iPhone 16 Pro has 3582 mah, that’s a huge difference for phones that are basically the same size.

and probably doesn't last as long

 

[victorvictoria]

Anyone who buys one of these phones deserves what they get.

 

[macfacts]

not much news here. The best are always watched and copied

Sony and Samsung already had an extra button years ago. But Samsung used it for bixy (their smart assistant) then got rid of it. Samsung now uses double click power button to bring up their camera.

 

[AgeOfSpiracles]

Jeez just make the whole phone a camera bump at this point.

 

[coffeemilktea]

I'm kind of impressed that they were able to copy it so fast; they've only had a month or so to change the phone's design and then actually manufacture the units. 🤓

 

[cesjr]

I wish Oppo would go back to making high end 4k Blu-ray players.

 

[jcwhalley]

Lets hope Apple takes the to the cleaners!

 

[Expos of 1969]

I think those are damn classy looking phones.

 

[LoveToMacRumors]

Quite impressive, if apple were to copy android, it would’ve taken 7 years

 

[djcerla]

Clearly shows Chinese OEMs have lost their way

 

[MacLoveMacHate]

Not sure that Apple invented putting a dedicated camera button on a phone. Hit up DXO to see how far ahead some of these Chinese manufacturers are ahead camera wise.

 

[Plutonius]

I'm kind of impressed that they were able to copy it so fast; they've only had a month or so to change the phone's design and then actually manufacture the units. 🤓

You are assuming that they didn't get the Apple designs until the phone was released by Apple.

 

[antiprotest]

I bet they can't copy how Apple's button doesn't work.

 

[Hodar1]

I wish Oppo would go back to making high end 4k Blu-ray players.

IMHO, they were the absolute best 4k Blu-Ray players on the market. And I agree, they need to re-enter that market, as I would grab 2. They weren't cheap, but they stood out as one of the best.

 

[Cloudyskies22]

They’re all dumb enough to copy a gimmick garbage feature.

You actually have to actively force yourself to use the camera capture button and in doing so definitely slow yourself down lmao.

It’s comical how bad Apple is at this point. I’d fire everyone who had anything to do with that button including Tim if I could. Just all stupid people honestly. But they are the people who brought us such moronic features as Distracting Island and Peek and Pop so….its understandable.

 

[Plutonius]

Quite impressive, if apple were to copy android, it would’ve taken 7 years

The big difference is that the parts are sourced in China so they are pretty much given the design.

 

[that be me]

A flagrant copy, but at least it’s nice to see Digimon on a video featured on Macrumors.

 

[neuropsychguy]

I wish apple copied battery from some Chinese phones - vivo’s new 6.3” phone has 5700 mah battery, while iPhone 16 Pro has 3582 mah, that’s a huge difference for phones that are basically the same size.

How long does that Vivo phone last in real world use? Have some independent review data for it?