OPPO and MediaTek Showcase On-Device AI Innovations at MWC 2026
TLDR:
- OPPO and MediaTek showcase new on-device AI advancements at MWC 2026
- New AI Translate and AI Portrait Glow features coming to Find X9 series
- Omni model represents industry’s first on-device full-modal AI
- Quick Share enables file transfer between OPPO and iOS devices
Barcelona — OPPO and MediaTek showcased new on-device AI advancements at MediaTek’s “AI for Life” keynote during Mobile World Congress 2026. Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute, highlighted how deep collaboration between the two companies is accelerating AI deployment on smartphones.
From Chip to Experience
As mobile experiences become increasingly AI-driven, OPPO is advancing its AI strategy centered on “New Computing, New Perception, and New Ecosystem.” At the core of this strategy is “On-device Compute,” enabling low-latency, privacy-preserving, and personalized AI experiences.
As Jason Liao emphasized, “On-device Compute is a cornerstone of OPPO’s AI strategy, making AI a perceptible, real-time experience integrated into everyday usage.” This shared vision underpins the deep collaboration between OPPO and MediaTek on flagship chip platforms.
New AI Features
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 platform, OPPO’s self-developed on-device AI Translate and AI Portrait Glow now deliver performance comparable to cloud-based solutions. These features will roll out to OPPO Find X9 series through the upcoming ColorOS 16 software update.
The on-device AI Translate can run directly on the device, achieving an average 15% improvement in accuracy over conventional approaches while supporting seamless multilingual translation. Meanwhile, on-device AI Portrait Glow enhances portraits captured in challenging lighting environments.
Omni Model
OPPO and MediaTek unveiled a technology preview of Omni, the industry’s first on-device full-modal AI model designed for multi-modal understanding and interaction. Supporting voice, video, and text inputs, Omni enables live scene understanding and interactive Q&A directly on a smartphone.
Cross-Ecosystem Connectivity
Coming soon, OPPO’s Find X9 series will bring Android Quick Share, enabled in close collaboration with MediaTek and Google. Without installing third-party applications, users can conveniently and securely transfer files between OPPO smartphones and iOS, iPadOS, and macOS devices.
Our Take
The OPPO and MediaTek collaboration represents a significant advancement in on-device AI capabilities. The partnership demonstrates how chip manufacturers and smartphone brands can work together to deliver meaningful AI experiences directly to users.
For Malaysian consumers, these features will enhance the smartphone experience without relying on cloud connectivity. The cross-ecosystem Quick Share feature addresses a long-standing pain point for users who switch between platforms.
The commitment to bringing flagship AI features to more users through software updates shows OPPO’s dedication to customer value.
