OPPO and MediaTek Showcase Latest Innovations in On-Device AI at MWC 2026
At MWC 2026, OPPO and MediaTek announced advanced on-device AI features, including offline translation, to be deployed on the upcoming OPPO Find X9 series powered by the Dimensity 9500.
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[March 4, 2026, Barcelona, Spain] - OPPO and MediaTek showcased their latest innovations in on-device AI during the "AI for Life" keynote hosted by MediaTek at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Jason Liao, Head of the OPPO Research Institute, explained how the close collaboration between the two companies is accelerating the evolution of AI features integrated into smartphones.
In addition to deploying new on-device AI features, the event introduced the progress of the jointly developed "Omni Model" and the evolution of cross-ecosystem collaborations, illustrating both companies' vision for next-generation AI smartphones.
## From Chip Technology to Experiential Value: The Evolution of On-Device AI
As mobile experiences increasingly evolve to become AI-centric, OPPO is driving an AI strategy built on three core concepts: New Computing, New Perception, and New Ecosystem. The core of this is on-device computing, which realizes low-latency, privacy-protected, and personalized AI experiences. Jason Liao stated, "On-device computing is the core of OPPO's AI strategy, integrating AI into daily life and evolving it into an experience that can be 'felt' in real-time." OPPO and MediaTek share this vision and are collaborating closely during the development of flagship chips, advancing on-device AI from a mere technological concept to a practical, widely deployable stage.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, OPPO's proprietary on-device AI Translation and AI Portrait Glow achieve performance rivaling cloud-based AI functions. These features will be sequentially rolled out to the OPPO Find X9 series through upcoming ColorOS 16 updates.
The on-device AI Translation operates directly on the device, achieving an average accuracy improvement of 15% compared to conventional methods. It supports seamless translation between multiple languages. It maintains stable performance even without an internet connection or in unstable network environments, enabling highly reliable translation across various scenarios.
Meanwhile, AI Portrait Glow is a feature that enhances the quality of portraits taken in complex lighting environments. By analyzing the lighting conditions of the captured scene and adjusting for natural brightness and shading, it improves image quality seamlessly even under conditions like low light or backlighting. It can be executed even in offline environments. The actual demonstration showed its ability to accurately respond to diverse scenes while applying visually natural corrections.
In addition to deploying new on-device AI features, the event introduced the progress of the jointly developed "Omni Model" and the evolution of cross-ecosystem collaborations, illustrating both companies' vision for next-generation AI smartphones.
## From Chip Technology to Experiential Value: The Evolution of On-Device AI
As mobile experiences increasingly evolve to become AI-centric, OPPO is driving an AI strategy built on three core concepts: New Computing, New Perception, and New Ecosystem. The core of this is on-device computing, which realizes low-latency, privacy-protected, and personalized AI experiences. Jason Liao stated, "On-device computing is the core of OPPO's AI strategy, integrating AI into daily life and evolving it into an experience that can be 'felt' in real-time." OPPO and MediaTek share this vision and are collaborating closely during the development of flagship chips, advancing on-device AI from a mere technological concept to a practical, widely deployable stage.
Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, OPPO's proprietary on-device AI Translation and AI Portrait Glow achieve performance rivaling cloud-based AI functions. These features will be sequentially rolled out to the OPPO Find X9 series through upcoming ColorOS 16 updates.
The on-device AI Translation operates directly on the device, achieving an average accuracy improvement of 15% compared to conventional methods. It supports seamless translation between multiple languages. It maintains stable performance even without an internet connection or in unstable network environments, enabling highly reliable translation across various scenarios.
Meanwhile, AI Portrait Glow is a feature that enhances the quality of portraits taken in complex lighting environments. By analyzing the lighting conditions of the captured scene and adjusting for natural brightness and shading, it improves image quality seamlessly even under conditions like low light or backlighting. It can be executed even in offline environments. The actual demonstration showed its ability to accurately respond to diverse scenes while applying visually natural corrections.