Super Moments in Focus: OPPO Announces Global Winners of the 2025 Photography Awards

Shenzhen, China--(Newsfile Corp. - December 15, 2025) - OPPO today announced the global winners of the 2025 OPPO Photography Awards, its annual international competition celebrating creativity, storytelling, and the power of mobile photography. The 2025 edition attracted nearly 2 million entries from 87 countries, making it the largest in the contest's history. Winning works will be showcased at the global finale in Cairo, Egypt, on December 18, 2025, bringing together creators from around the world.

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"Mobile photography is more than a tool--it has become a global stage for creative voices," said Ling Liu, OPPO Overseas CMO. "Through the OPPO Photography Awards, we aim to support creators, let their perspectives be seen worldwide, and inspire audiences to discover the extraordinary in everyday life--the true essence of 'Super Every Moment.'"

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Winners: Capturing Super Moments in Life

This year, 10 photographers were honored with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Awards for their exceptional visual narratives.

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This year's Gold Award goes to Boooya for "Dialect - The Fading Voice," a compelling visual project that transforms an auditory cultural crisis into powerful imagery. Through a series of mobile photographs, the creator documents the fragile present and uncertain future of dialect culture--from traditional opera performances to scenes revealing the widening linguistic gap between generations. The series stands out for f its conceptual clarity and emotional resonance. The jury highlighted its social importance: "The disappearance of language is the disappearance of culture." In recognition of Boooya's outstanding work and thoughtful artistry, the grand prize comprises USD 25,000 along with OPPO's latest flagship devices to support his creative work.

Silver Award, "Person from Another Place" by Ray Cheung' (China), OPPO Find X8 Ultra

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Among the three Silver Award recipients, Ray Cheung's "Person from Another Place" captures a young girl on a bus, her distant gaze turning a fleeting winter scene in St. Petersburg into a poetic reflection on youth and solitude. Judge Tina Signesdottir Hult called it "art," praising its simplicity, balanced tones, and ability to convey emotion without distraction. The six Bronze Award honorees highlight cultural diversity, including Abdullah Salah's "Timeless Framing" (OPPO Reno14 5G), which documents the centuries-old El Mermah equestrian tradition, capturing a single moment of speed, intensity, and cultural vitality.