OPPO’s Find X series has always prioritised refinement over spectacle, and the Find X9 continues that philosophy. Instead of relying on bold gimmicks or experimental features, this flagship focuses on elevating the essentials, including imaging, performance, design and everyday usability, through careful engineering and attention to detail. The result is a device that feels deliberately built for those who value balance, reliability and long-term performance over short-lived trends.
The Find X9 shares its DNA with the more advanced Find X9 Pro, which pushes the platform further with a 200MP telephoto camera, a larger battery and more pro-grade tools. While the Pro caters to users who want every possible feature, the Find X9 offers the core strengths of the series in a lighter, more accessible package designed to deliver premium performance without unnecessary excess.
Design and display focus on comfort, durability and immersion
The Find X9’s design is a clear example of refinement over reinvention. Its flat-edged frame with subtle curves makes it comfortable and secure to hold, while its slim 7.99mm profile and light 203g weight make it easier to handle throughout the day, even with one hand. The camera module sits in the top-left corner and protrudes slightly. Its placement helps keep fingers away from the lenses in portrait shots and causes minimal interference for most landscape grips.
Durability is another area where OPPO has gone further than most. The Find X9 carries IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings, meaning it is resistant to dust, immersion in water and even high-pressure water jets, protection that is rare even among premium devices. This makes it dependable in everyday situations, like rain or splashes by the pool. It also comes in three finishes: Space Black with a minimalist matte look, Titanium Grey with a subtle metallic sheen that resists fingerprints, and Velvet Red with a soft-touch coating that improves grip.
OPPO has also added thoughtful touches like the new Snap Key, a customisable physical button on the frame that can launch the camera, activate the flashlight, take screenshots or interact with the AI Mind Space feature. Small features like this make daily use more seamless and intuitive.
The 6.59mm flat AMOLED display is one of the highlights. Its symmetrical 1.15mm bezels, the thinnest on any OPPO phone, create an immersive edge-to-edge experience without making the phone feel oversized. Support for 10-bit colour depth, 100% DCI-P3 colour coverage, and HDR standards, including Dolby Vision and HDR10+, ensures rich, accurate colour across all content. At the same time, a peak brightness of 3,600 nits keeps it easily readable even in strong sunlight.
Comfort is a key focus, too. The display can dim as low as 1 nit to ease eye strain in dark environments, while 3,840Hz PWM dimming reduces flicker for more comfortable viewing. OPPO has upgraded the fingerprint sensor to a 3D ultrasonic version that unlocks 35% faster and works reliably even with wet or oily fingers, without the bright flash typical of optical sensors. Features like Vehicle Motion Alerts, which reduce motion sickness by syncing on-screen cues with vehicle movement, add another thoughtful layer to the user experience.
Imaging built for detail, colour accuracy and creative control
Photography is where the Find X9 makes its strongest case as a refined flagship. Built around the Hasselblad Master Camera System, it is designed to capture scenes with accurate colour, crisp detail and consistent performance across a wide range of conditions. The hardware is anchored by a 50MP main camera with a 1/1.4-inch Sony LYT-808 sensor and an f/1.6 aperture, capable of gathering 57% more light than its predecessor. This is complemented by a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with a 1/1.95-inch sensor that delivers 3× optical and up to 6× lossless zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus for expansive landscapes and architecture. A dedicated True Color Camera enhances colour reproduction across all lenses.
These specifications translate into meaningful real-world results, as seen in the sample images. In the riverfront shots of The Fullerton Hotel captured at focal lengths ranging from 23 mm to 146 mm, the Find X9 demonstrates impressive consistency across its focal range. Even at 146 mm, fine architectural details such as window frames, stone textures and signage remain sharply defined without excessive noise or over-sharpening. OPPO’s Super Resolution algorithm further enhances clarity when zooming beyond 10× by intelligently combining data from the full 50MP sensor, preserving texture and definition even at higher magnifications. The tonal balance between the sky, buildings and water is handled well, with natural colour rendition and no loss of highlight detail in brighter areas. The True Color Camera’s spectral analysis capabilities help maintain this colour consistency even under mixed lighting, a scenario where many smartphones still struggle.
The camera’s ability to resolve detail extends beyond distant subjects. In the close-up shot of the pink flowers at 23 mm f/3.5, the Find X9 produces a pleasingly shallow depth of field with natural-looking background blur. The subject remains crisp, with fine textures on the petals clearly visible, while the out-of-focus areas fall away smoothly without harsh transitions. This kind of depth rendition and separation is particularly useful for portrait and macro photography, where subtlety often matters more than dramatic background blur.
Indoor lighting conditions are handled with similar confidence. In the atrium shot, the Find X9 balances complex lighting conditions with ease, preserving shadow detail and maintaining accurate white balance under both natural and artificial light sources. Vertical lines remain straight and free from distortion, while the dynamic range ensures that bright skylights and darker architectural elements are both clearly visible. This balance is particularly important for architectural and interior photography, where inaccurate metering or colour shifts can easily ruin a shot.
Moving subjects are also well managed. The riverboat scene at 48 mm shows the Find X9’s ability to freeze action without sacrificing sharpness or exposure balance. Even with multiple points of motion in the frame — water ripples, moving passengers and the boat itself — the image retains clarity and contrast, a result of OPPO’s improved autofocus algorithms and enhanced stabilisation.
The Find X9 also handles resolution and processing differently from most flagships. Instead of downsampling images to around 12MP, it captures full-resolution 50MP shots by default. This delivers sharper textures and more flexibility for cropping without losing detail. When needed, the system intelligently adjusts to 25MP or 12MP in low light or high temperatures, while users can switch to Hasselblad Hi-Res Mode to maintain full resolution in more scenarios. Behind this, the LUMO Image Engine optimises every frame by expanding dynamic range, reducing noise and enhancing clarity, all while preserving a natural, true-to-life look.
Creative tools extend beyond still photography. Motion Photo has been upgraded to capture 4K short clips, allowing users to extract high-quality frames or use features like Motion Photo Collage and 4K slow motion. All cameras, including the front-facing one, record 4K video at 60fps with Dolby Vision HDR, while the main sensor can reach 120fps for smooth slow motion. The optimised imaging pipeline improves stabilisation, autofocus and lens transitions, and Pro Video mode with LOG recording and ACES certification gives creators more control in post-production. Stage Mode, Sound Focus and a four-microphone audio system make it a capable tool for events and performances.
Hasselblad-inspired modes add more flexibility. Master Mode provides full manual control with support for JPEG MAX and RAW MAX formats. XPAN Mode captures cinematic panoramic shots, and Hasselblad Portrait Mode offers flexible focal lengths with precise subject separation and smooth bokeh. Film simulations recreate nostalgic CCD-era effects for both photos and videos.
The result is a camera system built for more than just specifications. It consistently delivers reliable, versatile results across scenarios, from close-up detail and macro shots to distant architecture and cinematic video. It reflects OPPO’s focus on meaningful improvements over gimmicks, producing a camera experience that is capable, creative and refined.
Performance and battery designed for longevity
The Find X9 is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset built on a 3nm process. It combines a high-performance CPU cluster with the new Arm G1-Ultra GPU, delivering up to 32% faster CPU speeds and 33% higher GPU performance than the previous generation. NPU performance has more than doubled, accelerating AI tasks and camera processing. With LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, performance remains smooth and responsive across multitasking, gaming and creative workflows.
OPPO’s Trinity Engine helps sustain that performance while managing power consumption. It predicts power demand with over 90% accuracy, synchronises frame rendering and reduces redundant instructions by almost 30%. Even intensive tasks like 4K HDR video recording benefit from improved efficiency, with sensor offloading reducing power usage by over 16%. A redesigned vapour chamber cooling system with 21.6% more dissipation area keeps temperatures stable during demanding use.
Battery life is another standout feature. The Find X9’s 7,025 mAh silicon-carbon battery comfortably lasts up to two days of typical use and retains up to 80% of its capacity after five years. Charging is fast and flexible too, with 80W wired charging providing hours of use in minutes, 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging for convenience and 10W reverse wireless charging for accessories. Users can also set charging limits to extend long-term battery health.
Connectivity is comprehensive and reliable. Support for Wi-Fi 7, NFC, Bluetooth 6.0 and multiple satellite navigation systems ensures stable performance across use cases. OPPO’s AI LinkBoost, paired with a self-developed RF chip and a 360-degree antenna, improves signal strength in challenging environments like lifts and underground spaces. Everyday tasks such as streaming, gaming and file sharing benefit from stronger, more consistent connections. Small touches, such as Splash Touch, which improves screen responsiveness when wet, and a refined haptic motor, further enhance daily usability.
The verdict: OPPO Find X9
The OPPO Find X9 is a flagship that focuses on getting the fundamentals right. It offers a slim, durable design, a bright and comfortable display, powerful performance and battery life that lasts comfortably for two days. Thoughtful details such as the customisable Snap Key, advanced water resistance and screen features that reduce motion sickness show how much consideration has gone into daily usability.
Its imaging capabilities are among the strongest in its class. Collaboration with Hasselblad, the addition of the True Color Camera and the LUMO Image Engine result in consistent colour accuracy, full-resolution 50MP photography, 4K Motion Photos and a comprehensive suite of creative tools. Real-world results, from detailed zoom shots of landmarks to macro close-ups and accurate low-light scenes, show that this camera is more than just spec-sheet power.
For users seeking even more, the Find X9 Pro builds on this foundation with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto camera that redefines zoom performance, a larger 7,500 mAh battery and a slightly bigger display. It is aimed at those who want the most advanced mobile imaging and battery technology available.
By focusing on refinement and longevity, OPPO has created a flagship designed to outlast the typical launch cycle. The Find X9 delivers a premium, reliable experience with attention to detail that users will appreciate every day.
Launch promotion
The OPPO Find X9 Series will be available for pre-order in Singapore from 12:00 PM on 29 October to 11:59 PM on 4 November 2025 through OPPO Brand Stores and authorised platforms. Priced at S$1,599 for the Find X9 Pro and S$1,299 for the Find X9, customers can enjoy launch promotions worth up to S$767, including discounts, a Magnetic Gift Set, and a 2-Year Total Protection Plan, with an extra S$150 trade-in voucher for in-store pre-orders.
