After weeks of anticipation and strategic teasers, OPPO has officially pulled back the curtain on its latest flagship, the Find X9 Ultra. Debuting in China with a promised rollout to select global markets, this device isn’t just a smartphone; it is a sophisticated imaging powerhouse designed to push the boundaries of what a mobile “cameraphone” can achieve.
A Hasselblad-Powered Imaging Beast
The centerpiece of the Find X9 Ultra is its ambitious Hasselblad quad-rear camera setup. Leading the charge is a 200MP Sony LYT-901 main camera, featuring a massive 1/1.12-inch sensor, an f/1.5 aperture, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
However, the innovation doesn’t stop at the primary lens. OPPO has integrated a dual-telephoto system that includes:
- A 200MP OmniVision OV52A periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom.
- A 50MP Samsung JNL periscope telephoto lens providing 10x optical zoom with sensor-shift optical stabilization.
Most notably, the 10x camera utilizes an industry-first Quintuple prism reflection periscope, a technological leap that OPPO claims helps achieve 20x optical-quality zoom. The rear array is rounded out by a 50MP Sony LYT-600 ultrawide with autofocus and a 3.2MP true color camera. For selfies, users are treated to a 50MP Samsung JN5 front-facing camera with autofocus.
Pro-Grade Software and Video
OPPO is leaning heavily into its partnership with Hasselblad, introducing a new-generation Hasselblad Master Mode. Interestingly, the updated imaging pipeline explicitly avoids generative AI, focusing instead on authentic reproduction. Professionals will appreciate the support for 50MP JPEG MAX, 50MP RAW MAX, and up to 16-bit color depth.
Video capabilities are equally robust, supporting 4K at 60/120fps and 8K at 30fps. The suite includes an O-Log2 Log solution, real-time LUT previews, LUT Burn-in, and enhanced audio recording and stabilization.
Flagship Performance and Durability
Beyond the lenses, the Find X9 Ultra is a powerhouse. It features a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED display boasting a 144Hz refresh rate, 3168 x 1440 resolution, and a staggering 3,600 nits peak brightness. Protection is handled by Corning’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2, and the body carries an impressive triple-rating for durability: IP66, IP68, and IP69.
Under the hood, the device runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage. To keep this hardware running, OPPO has packed in a 7,050mAh Silicon/Carbon (Si/C) battery, supporting 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Security is handled by an under-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
Pricing and Global Availability
The Find X9 Ultra arrives in Tundra Umber and Canyon Orange for the EU market, with an additional Polar Glacier White available in China.
- In Europe: The phone starts at €1,699 ($1,999) for the 12GB/512GB variant. Early-bird offers include freebies like the OPPO Pad 5 or Pad SE depending on the region.
- In China: Pricing begins at CNY 7,499 ($1,099) for the 12GB/256GB base model, scaling up to CNY 9,299 ($1,365) for the 16GB/1TB tier.
- Special Edition: A Hasselblad Master Edition is available in China for CNY 9,499 ($1,395), which includes a unique 300mm teleconverter kit for extreme reach.