OPPO Global Photography and Video Competition 2026 with Prizes Worth Up to USD 20,000
Applicant criteria
- 18 - 60
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
OPPO has opened applications for the OPPO Photography Awards 2026, a global competition for photographers and content creators who use mobile phones to capture images and produce creative videos.
Held under the theme “Super Every Moment,” the competition aims to discover mobile photography talent and give creators the opportunity to showcase their stories and visual experiences to a global audience.
Participants may submit photos and videos captured using OPPO, OnePlus, or realme smartphones across six categories, including portrait photography, travel, candid moments, telephoto photography, Livephoto, and video. The competition offers a total prize pool of USD 76,500, distributed across 38 awards and recognitions.
Prizes
Gold Award
- One winner.
- Cash prize of USD 20,000.
Silver Awards
- Two winners.
- Each winner receives USD 8,000.
Bronze Awards
- Three winners.
- Each winner receives USD 3,000.
Recognition Awards for Photo Categories
- Three winners in each of the five photo categories.
- Each winner receives USD 1,000.
Recognition Awards for the Video Category
- Three winners.
- Each winner receives USD 1,500.
Regional Awards
- Two winners selected from each of the five regions.
- Each winner receives USD 1,000.
People’s Choice Awards
- Four winners.
- Each winner receives USD 500.
Benefits
- Participate in an international photography competition organized by OPPO.
- Compete for cash prizes of up to USD 20,000 for the Gold Award winner.
- Have outstanding work featured across OPPO’s global platforms.
- Reach an international audience of photographers and content creators.
- Receive evaluation from a judging panel of experts in photography, filmmaking, and media.
- Gain the opportunity to join OPPO programs designed to support creators.
- Potentially receive invitations to attend OPPO events and product launches.
- Access professional equipment and collaboration opportunities through the OPPO Creators Program.
- Video category participants may have the opportunity to join the Filmmaker Accelerator Program in collaboration with Discovery, which may include professional mentorship, support for producing a short film, and potential screening opportunities.
Eligibility criteria
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old or have reached the legal age of majority in their country of residence.
- Applicants must have full legal capacity to participate.
- The submitted work must be captured using an OPPO, OnePlus, or realme smartphone.
- The work must be original, and the applicant must own all related rights.
- The complete original EXIF data must be retained.
- AI-generated or AI-modified images and content are not allowed.
- Computer software such as Photoshop or Lightroom may not be used for composite or extensive editing.
- Minor edits made on a mobile phone, such as adjusting lighting and contrast, are permitted.
- The submitted work must not have previously won another competition.
- The work must not have been submitted to another photography competition or used publicly for commercial purposes.
- Applicants must retain the original photo or video files and provide them upon request.
Photo Requirements
- The photo must be captured using an OPPO, OnePlus, or realme smartphone.
- The original EXIF data must be retained.
- Each submission may include between one and nine photos.
- Only minor edits made on a mobile phone are permitted.
- Composite images or images edited using desktop software are not accepted.
- AI-generated or AI-modified images are not accepted.
Video Requirements
- The video must be between 15 seconds and 10 minutes long.
- The video must be recorded using an OPPO, OnePlus, or realme smartphone.
- The video must not be processed or edited using artificial intelligence tools.
- Participants must retain the original files and footage and provide them if the work reaches the final stage.
- Each submission in the Super Video category may include only one video file.
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