Oppo Find X9 Ultra Review: A Camera-First Smartphone With Premium Pricing
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is a new smartphone released internationally, emphasizing its advanced camera system with dual 200MP sensors and significant zoom capabilities. It features a high-end Snapdragon processor, a large 7,050 mAh battery, and a bright AMOLED display. However, the device comes with a premium price tag of 5,999 NIS, making it more expensive than many competitors, and its design is bulky and heavy, prioritizing camera hardware over portability.
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- The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is priced at 5,999 NIS, exceeding that of rivals like the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
- It features a sophisticated camera system with dual 200MP sensors and 10x optical zoom.
- The smartphone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor with 12GB of RAM.
- A large 7,050 mAh battery provides extended usage, supported by 100W wired charging.
- The device's design is inspired by professional cameras, resulting in a substantial and heavy build.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra, a smartphone designed with a strong emphasis on its camera capabilities, has been released internationally after initially being a China-exclusive. The device, which arrived in Israel in the summer, is positioned as a high-end competitor against flagship models from Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi. However, its price point of 5,999 NIS makes it more expensive than direct rivals, including the iPhone 18 Pro Max, despite lacking some expected premium features.
The phone's design draws inspiration from professional cameras like the Hasselblad X2D, featuring a substantial camera bump and a textured back, available in finishes like vegan leather and metal. It includes a touch-sensitive button for quick camera access and an adaptable side button that defaults to activating AI tools. Weighing around 235 grams and measuring 9.1mm thick, the Find X9 Ultra is a substantial device, prioritizing ergonomics and grip over a slim profile.
Its display is a 6.82-inch AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 3600 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. While the screen supports 144Hz, it primarily operates at 120Hz, with the maximum refresh rate reserved for specific gaming scenarios. The device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with 12GB of RAM (16GB in other markets) and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, delivering smooth performance for demanding applications and games.
The Find X9 Ultra boasts a significant 7,050 mAh battery, offering a full day of heavy use and up to two days with moderate usage. It supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, though the included charger is 65W, requiring a separate purchase for full charging speed. The camera system is the device's main selling point, featuring two 200-megapixel sensors, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens with 10x optical zoom, and a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens. The camera processing, developed in collaboration with Hasselblad, aims for natural color reproduction. Video recording supports up to 8K at 30 FPS. The selfie camera is a 50-megapixel unit with autofocus.
In summary, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is a powerful smartphone for photography enthusiasts and gadget lovers who prioritize camera flexibility and performance and are willing to overlook its high price, considerable weight, and less-than-ideal ergonomics. However, for users seeking a lighter, more straightforward, and cost-effective premium phone for everyday tasks, it may be considered excessive.
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