OPPO and MediaTek unveil on-device AI features for Find X9 series at MWC 2026

OPPO and MediaTek Collaboration Advances On-Device AI

OPPO and MediaTek announced a strategic partnership at MWC 2026 during MediaTek's AI for Life keynote, unveiling next-generation on-device AI features that operate without cloud connectivity 1

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. The collaboration centers on bringing advanced AI capabilities to the OPPO Find X9 series, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. Jason Liao, President of the OPPO Research Institute, emphasized that "On-device Compute is a cornerstone of OPPO's AI strategy, making AI a perceptible, real-time experience integrated into everyday usage" 4

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. This partnership represents a significant shift toward privacy-preserving AI that delivers low-latency performance comparable to cloud-based solutions.

Omni AI Model Brings Multimodal LLM to Smartphones

The centerpiece of the announcement is Omni, described as the industry's first on-device full-modal AI model 2

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. The Omni AI model enables seamless interaction through text, speech, images, and video, leveraging the integrated NPU within the Dimensity 9500 to deliver real-time responses 1

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. This multimodal LLM powers use cases like Live Scene Understanding, enabling future smartphones to interpret physical environments and provide interactive Q&A experiences directly on the device 4

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. Think of it as Gemini Live-like functionality, but running entirely locally without requiring cloud connectivity. While OPPO previewed the technology at MWC 2026, the company has not yet confirmed which phones will first receive Omni or when it will be released 3

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Enhanced AI Translate and AI Portrait Glow Coming to Find X9

The OPPO and MediaTek collaboration will deliver immediate improvements to existing on-device AI features on the OPPO Find X9 series through the upcoming ColorOS 16 update starting in March 4

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. AI Translate, which provides fast and reliable text-to-text generation for translation, achieved approximately 15 percent improvement in accuracy along with better multilingual translation capabilities 3

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. Meanwhile, AI Portrait Glow uses AI to restore lighting and clarity in portrait photos, with the upgraded version demonstrating enhanced ability to analyze and reconstruct scene illumination 1

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. Both features now deliver performance at a level similar to cloud-based tools while maintaining the privacy and speed advantages of local processing 3

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Why On-Device AI Matters for Mobile Users

The push toward on-device AI features addresses critical concerns around privacy, speed, and reliability. By processing voice, video, and text locally on the device, OPPO can offer real-time data processing without transmitting sensitive information to external servers 2

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. This approach enables mobile phones to react to input much faster while preserving user privacy 3

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. OPPO's AI strategy, built on "New Computing, New Perception, and New Ecosystem," positions on-device compute as essential for delivering personalized AI experiences that work reliably regardless of network conditions 4

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. The OPPO Find X9 Pro's recognition as a shortlisted candidate for the "Best Smartphone" award at the GLOMO Awards organized by GSMA further validates this approach 3

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. As OPPO and MediaTek continue their collaboration, watch for broader deployment of these capabilities across more device tiers and the eventual release timeline for the Omni model to consumers.