7,499 yuan! The OPPO Find X9 Ultra brings tenfold optical zoom, incredibly powerful
On April 21, 2026, OPPO held the OPPO Find X9s Pro/Ultra launch event in Chengdu. Lei Technology was invited to attend the event.
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The last-released ultra-premium model, can it overtake on a curve?
As the last manufacturer in the OVM group to release an Ultra model, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is at a slight disadvantage since the other two brands have already been on the market for a while, capturing a portion of users who favor ultra-large cup models.
This also means that the OPPO Find X9 Ultra must demonstrate sufficient sincerity and strength to capture the remaining potential users.
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OPPO, of course, understands this. During the launch event, the company stated that all lenses of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra have been upgraded. Let’s analyze its performance together.
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Firstly, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is equipped with a brand-new 200-megapixel large sensor main camera, featuring the LYT-901 sensor, 1/1.12-inch size, F1.5 super-large aperture, 7P lens, OIS optical stabilization, and FOV84.4°. The advantage of this processor lies in its integration of AI-based mosaic rearrangement algorithm circuits, which can merge four small pixels into one large pixel. In low-light environments, the merged ultra-large pixel collects more light like a 'flashlight,' making dark details still clearly visible, aligning perfectly with the positioning of an imaging flagship.
At the launch event, OPPO explicitly stated that the newly upgraded LUMO Light Gathering Engine no longer crudely brightens dark areas but instead realistically simulates the physical attenuation of light.In Hasselblad Master Mode, the transition between light and shadow is extremely delicate. Shadows on the backlit side of subjects are restrainedly preserved, instantly filling the frame with a cinematic, three-dimensional sense of depth and breathability.
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However, what deserves the most attention is the tenfold optical zoom of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. Many readers might wonder if anyone actually uses the 230mm focal length in everyday scenarios?But don’t forget, this is a high-end imaging flagship. Its focal range configuration should naturally aim for perfection.
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During the launch event, OPPO also performed a 'beat up the junior' demonstration, comparing long-distance shooting between the OPPO Find X9 Pro with a teleconverter and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. From the sample images, it’s clear that there’s almost no difference in image quality between the two.
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In other words, unlike other manufacturers that enhance their telephoto capabilities using teleconverters, OPPO has directly integrated a teleconverter, measuring over a dozen centimeters, into the phone itself—a milestone achievement in the history of smartphone imaging.
Of course, the quality of this 70mm 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens is also impressive. Thanks to OPPO's algorithm optimization, its shooting success rate may even surpass that of the main camera.
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On the software side, OPPO's highly acclaimed Hasselblad Master Mode has received an epic upgrade. It supports capturing Hasselblad 8K ultra-clear photos at six focal lengths directly. Paired with the new XPAN widescreen mode and the next-generation full-link true color ProXDR, it effortlessly restores Hasselblad's classic techniques and tonal styles.
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Oh, and OPPO isn't content with just replicating Hasselblad's digital-era style; it has introduced three major series of Hasselblad film simulation styles—native classics, emotion and expression, structure and time—offering users of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra both digital Hasselblad and analog Hasselblad experiences.
The upgrade to Hasselblad Master Mode also extends to video capabilities, supporting top-tier image quality across all focal lengths. It enables 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps cinematic-grade recording, complemented by the new O-Log2 video workflow and support for the ACES professional color management process. Coupled with native 3D LUT real-time monitoring and burning, it makes shooting cinematic masterpieces effortless.
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OPPO has also collaborated with TILTA, a global leader in professional filmmaking accessories, to create a professional video accessory ecosystem. This includes support for ND filters, manual follow-focus handles, multiple accessories, and in-device HDMI signal output. For managing video footage, OPPO has partnered with NAS brand FeiNiu to provide private cloud-based asset management, making it more integrated and convenient.
Interestingly, OPPO has even teamed up with its long-time partner Hasselblad to launch the exclusive Hasselblad Terra Explorer Master Set. Readers familiar with cameras will know that Terra Explorer is a limited-edition color scheme Hasselblad released with the X2D, symbolizing absolute professionalism and authority in the camera industry. The fact that Hasselblad is willing to share this name with OPPO shows that they recognize OPPO's achievements in mobile imaging.
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It can be said that everything professional cinematographers need in their creative workflow, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has taken care of.
Finally, regarding pricing, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra is priced as follows:
12+256GB: $1,060;
12+512GB: $1,135;
16GB+512GB: 8,499 yuan;
16GB+1TB version: 9,299 yuan;
16GB+1TB satellite call version: 9,499 yuan;
16GB+1TB Hasselblad Terra Explorer set: 11,999 yuan.
A minor iteration of the Pro model—does it show enough sincerity?
The first product is the OPPO Find X9s Pro. The name might be a bit tricky to pronounce, but its improvements over the X9 Pro are significant.
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First, the OPPO Find X9s Pro is equipped with dual 200-megapixel lenses, making it the only Pro model on the market with this feature.It can shoot high-definition portraits up close and capture stunning landscapes from afar. Given today's large sensor sizes, greater resolution directly reflects the camera's capability.
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However, what interests me most is the improvement in color accuracy. Thanks to the second-generation Danxia TrueColor lens and a new algorithm, the OPPO Find X9s Pro perfectly reproduces colors as seen by the naked eye, whether handling complex color scenes or highly saturated solid-color environments. This is an essential feature for professionals.
Additionally, the Hasselblad Master Mode built into the OPPO Find X9s Pro offers nine native film styles, featuring various classic film tones. Whether shooting portraits or landscapes, it can output photos with a strong sense of 'timelessness'.
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If you think these nine styles are not enough, don't worry, the Find X9s Pro also supports custom film parameters. Combined with the AI one-touch flash memory function, it can directly replicate various blockbuster formulas that users see on social platforms.
Of course, the highly acclaimed Live Photos feature has also been upgraded on the OPPO Find X9s Pro. It not only supports 4K Live Photo shooting but also introduces an industry-first 3D Live effect, making the live photos not just simply move, but appear to 'break out of the screen,' giving them more vitality.
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Finally, there have been corresponding upgrades in video capabilities. The professional video mode adds a one-touch LUT burn-in feature, preloaded with cinematic filters such as Clear Cool White. Even on cloudy days, videos can be made clear with one touch. It supports 8K ultra-clear cinematic quality and allows for custom LUT import, enabling users with no prior experience to shoot cinematic-quality films effortlessly.
Perhaps due to the camera's upgrade, the Find X9s Pro's camera Deco adopts a new matrix design. The texture is pretty good, though personally, I prefer the smaller Deco design of the X9 Pro.
In terms of product specifications, it features a 1.1mm ultra-narrow four-sided bezel screen, supporting a 1nit eye-care display and a 144Hz esports-level refresh rate, along with a 7025mAh battery and Dimensity 9500 processor. Although the hardware improvements aren't as significant as expected, the newly added imaging features alone allow it to 'dominate' the market at this price point.
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In terms of pricing, the OPPO Find X9s Pro is priced as follows:
12+256GB: $750;
12+512GB: $800
16+512GB: $850;
16+1TB: $1,000.
The prices of the remaining products are as follows:
Conclusion
Throughout the entire press conference, the product philosophy conveyed by OPPO was very clear: leave the most complex optical hardware and underlying computing power to manufacturers, and return the simplest shutter and purest joy of photography to users.
It can be said that OPPO has brought smartphone imaging competition into a completely new phase: flagship imaging in the past mostly focused on the competition of specs and parameters, but the debut of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has pushed shooting experience and the "humanistic nature" of photography to the forefront.
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At the same time, an excellent mobile photography system cannot do without imaging accessories, creative modes, and the social media distribution of the final output.OPPO's collaborations with companies like Hasselblad and Xiaohongshu have also ensured that high-end imaging is no longer monopolized by certain professional products. This is an imaging revolution with strong perceptual impact and profound significance, whether for the entire imaging industry or consumers.
For ordinary people who are tired of the heavy "algorithm taste" in smartphone photos and yearn to capture the authentic beauty of life anytime, anywhere, this true "pocket Hasselblad" is undoubtedly the most unmissable imaging totem of the year.
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