Photography Contest

OPPO Photography Awards 2025

Deadline |

11/20/25

Theme |

Mobile photography: Super Every Moment

Territory |

Other

Eligibility |

The competition is unavailable in Germany. Due to legal restrictions, the competition is unable to accept entries from Sudan, North Korea, Syria, Iran, Cuba, the Crimea region, or any other countries/regions which may be subject to export controls or sanctions at the time of the competition. Also, we don't accpet entries from The United States.

Entry Fees |

FREE

Prizes |

Cash Prize

Host |

OPPO
)PPO has officially launched its annual mobile photography competition, the OPPO Photography Awards 2025.
As a global platform celebrating visual storytelling, the contest aims to inspire OPPO users around the world to capture and share beauty using OPPO's cutting-edge imaging technology.

Building on the momentum of previous editions—which attracted over one million entries from 81 countries and regions—this year's awards feature an expanded structure and new categories, reaffirming OPPO’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation in mobile photography.

“At OPPO, our goal has always been to create human-centered experiences by infusing emotional depth into our advanced technology,” said Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer at OPPO. “With our new imaging technology brand, LUMO, and the new brand slogan ‘Make Your Moment,’ the 2025 OPPO Photography Awards aim to highlight the best in story-driven photography by empowering everyone to capture their ‘super moments’ with OPPO.”

“Super Every Moment”: Turning the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary

Under the theme “Super Every Moment”, the 2025 OPPO Photography Awards spotlight the beauty of everyday life.
The competition includes eight categories encompassing a wide range of storytelling perspectives:

Snapshot
Youth
Live Photo
Sharing
Portrait
Atmosphere
Photo Series
Environment

These categories encourage creators to capture emotion, culture, and spontaneity in unique ways.

Each category reflects OPPO’s belief that mobile photography is not just about technology—but about preserving authentic, emotional stories that resonate with people worldwide.
OPPO’s advanced imaging technology makes it easier than ever to transform everyday moments into “super moments” that shine with natural brilliance.

This year, the OPPO Photography Awards also offer bigger prizes and more chances to win, with a larger prize pool and a more diverse set of awards.
In addition to the prestigious Gold, Silver, and Bronze prizes, the 2025 edition introduces new distinctions including Jury’s Choice, People’s Choice, Regional Awards, and enhanced recognition for young talents, all aimed at celebrating a broader range of creativity.

Prizes:

Gold Award – 1 winner
$25,000 USD
& Latest OPPO flagship devices (phone, watch, earphones)

Silver Award – 3 winners
$11,000 USD
& Latest OPPO flagship phone

Bronze Award – 6 winners
$2,800 USD
& Latest OPPO flagship phone

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