Consumer technology brand OPPO has announced the launch of the OPPO Photography Awards 2026, an annual competition that provides a global stage for mobile photographers to showcase their work through visual storytelling.
This year’s edition introduces a Super Video category and expanded support programs. A total prize pool of $76,500 is distributed across 38 award categories, which include Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards in the main competition, as well as Honorable Mentions, Regional Awards, and Audience Choice Awards.
“Over the past four years, the OPPO Photography Awards has evolved into a truly global platform that empowers mobile creators everywhere to express their inspiration effortlessly through OPPO’s powerful imaging capabilities,” said Ling Liu, Overseas CMO at OPPO.
“Championing young creators has always been central to the Awards, and this year, we are taking this further by creating more opportunities for the next generation to be seen, supported, and recognized. Smartphone users have always embraced video as a powerful tool for mobile storytelling, and through our advanced imaging technologies and long-term partnership with Hasselblad, we hope to empower more creators worldwide to tell rich and authentic stories with their mobile devices.”
In partnership with the Discovery Channel, OPPO has launched the Filmmaker Accelerator Program, which offers mentorship from industry professionals to young creators. Creators who submit videos to the Super Video category will have the chance to be invited to produce a short film with creative support and potential broadcast opportunities, along with a grant provided by OPPO.
OPPO is also introducing the OPPO Imaging Academy, which features tutorial videos designed to help users work with OPPO’s technology. The OPPO Creators program offers additional development opportunities, including the showcasing of work across OPPO platforms, priority invitations to flagship launches, collaboration opportunities, and complimentary professional equipment.
The 2026 judging panel includes Tina Signesdottir Hult and Wang Jianjun, Hasselblad Masters; Vikram Channa, Vice President, Co-Lead, and Editorial Chief at Warner Bros. Discovery; Zhu Jiong, Professor at the School of Visual Media and Communication, Beijing Film Academy; Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO; and Joy Cheng, Director of Imaging Cognition at OPPO.
For more information on the OPPO Photography Awards 2026 and the monthly contests, go here.
