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Highlights
- The OPPO Find X9 Series is launching globally on October 28, 2025, as a flagship lineup.
- Dual periscope cameras and Hasselblad-tuned AI imaging promise professional-quality photos.
- The X9 Ultra, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, X9, and X9 Pro, uses the MediaTek Dimensity 9500.
- ColorOS 16, featuring AI-driven enhancements, improves the camera, performance, and overall user experience.
The competition for advancements in mobile technology has never been fiercer, and OPPO is poised to break the mold once again with its next flagship – the Find X9 Series. The new family is going live globally on October 28, 2025. And it appears that the Find X9 family is poised to be one of OPPO’s most ambitious endeavors to date, combining powerful performance with professional-grade imaging. From the rumored dual Periscope cameras to hybrid MediaTek and Qualcomm chipsets, the Find X9 Series is set to elevate what is possible in design, photography, and energy efficiency.
The Journey to OPPO Find X9: An Introduction
The “Find” lineup has served as a test bed for OPPO’s most competitive technologies. The Find X5 and Find X6 series introduced the color science of Hasselblad, while the Find X7 and Find X8 built more complexity into OPPO’s imaging process and display design.
The OPPO Find X9 Series will build on that development path and, in every way, make smartphones more akin to professional-quality photography instruments. (More like professional photography equipment.) According to OPPO’s official newsroom, the new series will extend its strategic collaboration with Mediatek on performance and AI-powered imaging.
However, OPPO is not just sticking with one chipset partner this time. The Find X9 and X9 Pro are rumored to feature MediaTek’s 3 nm Dimensity 9500 SoC. At the same time, the flagship Find X9 Ultra is expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the most powerful chip to date, designed explicitly for Android flagships.
This split mentality is part of OPPO’s broader strategy: they want to make each one work for the audience the company is targeting. The X9 and X9 Pro are designed to blend price and performance, while the Ultra elevates raw power, imaging, and design to a new level.
A New Era for Smartphone Photography
If true, then OPPO’s biggest gamble with the X9 lineup lies in the camera system – especially on the Ultra model. According to various sources, including ChannelNews Australia, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra may become the world’s first smartphone with two periscope telephoto lenses.
Dual periscope technology suggests that the Ultra would have two optical zoom ranges: one for medium distances and one for long distances, without losing pixels or resorting to digital cropping. If done well, that could eliminate one of the most significant compromises in smartphone photography: the loss of detail when zooming in.
The primary sensor is considered to be Sony’s new IMX09E (also known as the LYT-990), a sensor with 200 megapixels, offering improved detail, low-light performance, and noise performance.
Coupled with OPPO’s Hasselblad-tuned imaging color calibration and AI image processing, the Ultra might perform on par with or surpass the imaging performance of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi’s 15 Ultra more easily. The Find X9 Pro may have a 200 MP periscope camera, while the base X9 is expected to have a new triple-lens camera with improved optical stabilization and improved depth mapping.
Design and Display: Premium All Around
OPPO has a reputation for creating some of the sleekest smartphones. The Find X9 series should continue that trend. Early images indicate a camera module that is less obtrusive yet symmetric, potentially utilizing newly developed ‘cold-carving’ materials for a seamless surface finish. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is likely to include a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with 2K display and 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate, whereas the X9 and X9 Pro may use flat 1.5K OLED displays.
All displays will likely feature peak brightness levels exceeding 3000 nits, ultra-slim bezels, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. These displays may be tuned for improved color accuracy and sunlight readability, which is essential for a device that aims to fulfill the role of professional imaging.
Hardware and Battery
Internally, the OPPO Find X9 and X9 Pro are reportedly equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, a 3 nm chipset that OPPO has co-developed with MediaTek for enhanced AI efficiency and heat reduction during demanding tasks, such as 4K recording or gaming.
In contrast, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is likely to utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm’s latest premium processor, which provides robust performance with improved thermals and on-device generative AI capabilities. Battery life is another area where OPPO appears to be determined to provide an excellent solution.
While the base OPPO Find X9 might feature a cell size of 7,025 mAh, the Pro could potentially reach up to 7,500 mAh, according to early listings. If accurate, these batteries would be some of the largest in any flagship smartphone. Both will likely include SuperVOOC charging, possibly in the 120 W range, supporting both wired and wireless charging of at least 50 W.
The addition of OPPO’s “Glacier Battery” technology, a battery technology designed to enhance longevity and heat management while facilitating fast charging, is also rumored to make its debut.
ColorOS 16 and AI-Driven Experience
The entire lineup will be debuted with ColorOS 16, built on Android 16, featuring a more fluid and adaptive interface. OPPO’s introduction of AI will expand beyond camera optimization, as claimed, with features such as live, real-time text generation for captions, intelligent app memory management, and enhanced privacy modes.
ColorOS 16 may also introduce Hasselblad Pro Mode 2.0, which will enable manual controls, RAW HDR image captures, and enhanced tone mapping for professional users. OPPO has even teased an imaging accessory kit that features a magnetic grip and external teleconverter lens, allowing you to essentially turn the X9 Pro or Ultra into a pocket-sized alternative to a DSLR.
Anticipating Launch Day
With the worldwide launch of the Find X9 collection approaching on October 28, excitement continues to build. Here is what consumers and reviewers will be closely on the lookout for:
- Camera performance vs. competition – The dual periscope is a game-changer, provided OPPO can effectively process the images with its algorithms and stabilize them after capture.
- Thermals – The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is a powerhouse, but keeping it from overheating during prolonged camera or gaming sessions will be crucial.
- Weight and comfort – If the Ultra has two periscopes on top of reasonably sized batteries, it will become bulky. OPPO will need to think about design ergonomics seriously.
- Updates and optimization – Flagship hardware is only as good as the software tuning. How OPPO handles its updates on ColorOS 16 and bugs will significantly impact how the user base perceives the long-term experience.
- Price and global availability – The Ultra is expected to be a pricey phone, potentially breaching the ₹1.2 lakh mark in India, whereas the stock X9 could be priced below ₹70,000.
Final Thoughts
The OPPO Find X9 Series is a pivotal point for the organization; this is not just a new version for the year, but a significant attempt to redefine what smartphone photography can achieve.
If OPPO delivers on its claims, the Find X9 Ultra may set a new standard for mobile optics and performance, marking a significant leap toward realizing the company’s ambition of making smartphones true creative tools. However, without proper software optimization, even the best hardware may not be able to perform optimally. Regardless, please mark your calendar for the upcoming announcement on October 28, as the Find X9 Series may redefine how we capture, process, and experience the world with our phones.
