OPPO Find X9 Pro Review: The Flagship Camera Phone That’s Changing the Game in 2025

If you’ve been searching for a flagship camera phone that doesn’t compromise on battery life, the OPPO Find X9 Pro might just be the device that ends your hunt. After spending quality time with this powerhouse smartphone, I’m convinced that OPPO has delivered something truly special—a device that challenges the dominance of Samsung and Apple while carving out its own identity in the crowded flagship market.

Why the OPPO Find X9 Pro Deserves Your Attention

Let me start with the biggest revelation: this phone lasted me nearly two full days on a single charge with moderate to heavy use. Yes, you read that right. In an era where we’re conditioned to reach for our chargers every evening, the Find X9 Pro breaks that cycle entirely. But exceptional battery life is just the beginning of this story.​

The OPPO Find X9 Pro combines a revolutionary 200MP Hasselblad telephoto camera, a stunning 120Hz ProXDR display with 3600 nits peak brightness, and the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor into a premium package that feels both familiar and innovative. After using flagships from Samsung and Apple for years, I was genuinely surprised by how well OPPO has refined the smartphone experience.​

Unboxing and First Impressions: Premium From the Start

When I first unboxed the OPPO Find X9 Pro in the Titanium color variant, the build quality immediately stood out. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame feels cold and premium to the touch, while the matte glass back prevents fingerprint buildup—a small but significant quality-of-life improvement.​

At 224 grams and 8.25mm thick, this isn’t the lightest phone on the market, but it feels substantial without being unwieldy. OPPO has achieved something remarkable here: they’ve packed a massive 7,500mAh battery into a chassis that’s actually slimmer than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.​

The phone is available in three sophisticated colors: Titanium Grey, Space Black, and a stunning Velvet Red that’s unfortunately not available in all markets. The square camera module on the back is a departure from previous Find models, and while some might miss the circular design, I find the new aesthetic purposeful and modern.​

Display Excellence: Brightest Flagship Screen You Can Buy

The 6.78-inch flat LTPO AMOLED display is nothing short of spectacular. With ultra-thin 1.15mm bezels (the thinnest I’ve ever seen on any smartphone), the screen-to-body ratio creates an almost borderless viewing experience. The adaptive refresh rate ranges from 1Hz to 120Hz, ensuring buttery-smooth scrolling while conserving battery life.​

But here’s where the Find X9 Pro truly shines: with a peak outdoor brightness of 3,600 nits, this display is substantially brighter than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2,600 nits) and destroys the iPhone 17 Pro Max (~1,800 nits) in direct sunlight. I tested this during a sunny afternoon at a park, and I could comfortably read emails and browse social media without squinting or finding shade.​

The display also features 2160Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort, TÜV Rheinland and SGS certifications, and support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Whether you’re watching Netflix, editing photos, or gaming, colors pop with accuracy and depth that rivals the best OLED panels in the industry.​

The new 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is positioned perfectly and responds almost instantaneously. It’s a noticeable upgrade from optical sensors, working reliably even with wet or slightly dirty fingers.​

Camera System: Where OPPO Flexes Its Muscles

The Star: 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto Camera

The camera system is where the OPPO Find X9 Pro truly justifies its flagship status. The headline feature is the 200MP Samsung ISOCELL HP5 periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom, capable of 13.2x lossless zoom through intelligent sensor cropping. This isn’t just a megapixel war—the image quality at medium and long-range zoom levels is genuinely impressive.​

In my testing, I photographed birds in a nearby tree from about 50 meters away, and the detail captured was remarkable. Feathers, tree bark, and fine textures were rendered with shape and dimension, not just sharpness. The telephoto’s super-short 9cm focusing distance also enables stunning macro photography with beautiful, creamy bokeh that looks almost DSLR-like.​

Ultra XDR Main Camera: Low-Light Champion

The 50MP main camera features a custom 1/1.28-inch Sony LYT-828 sensor with Real-Time Triple Exposure technology. This groundbreaking feature captures shadows, highlights, and mid-tones simultaneously, delivering exceptional dynamic range that preserves detail in challenging lighting conditions.​

During a concert I attended, I used the Stage Mode feature, which automatically enhances contrast and tone for atmospheric, dramatic shots. The results were impressive—photos that captured the energy and mood of the performance without looking over-processed.​

The main camera captures excellent detail with natural color rendition and dependable auto white balance. In daylight, photos are crisp with nice global contrast, though occasionally foliage can look slightly artificial when pixel-peeping. At night, the low-light performance is outstanding, with controlled noise and excellent colors that rival—and sometimes surpass—the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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50MP Ultra-Wide: Versatile and Dependable

The 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 120-degree field of view and autofocus doubles as a capable macro lens. Colors and dynamic range are excellent, and detail is very good across the frame. The autofocus capability sets it apart from many competing ultra-wide cameras that still use fixed focus.​

Hasselblad Teleconverter: Optional Pro Accessory

OPPO offers an optional Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit that transforms the Find X9 Pro into a professional ultra-telephoto camera with a 230mm focal length. This 3.28x teleconverter attaches magnetically and works with the 200MP telephoto to deliver optical-quality depth compression and real bokeh.​

While it’s expensive (around €200-300 separately) and has some limitations—it blocks the main and ultra-wide cameras when attached and only works in basic photo mode—the results are undeniable. You get texture separation and depth rendering that computational photography simply can’t replicate. It’s a niche accessory, but for photography enthusiasts willing to invest, it’s a game-changer.​

Video Capabilities: Professional-Grade Recording

The Find X9 Pro supports 4K recording at 120fps in Dolby Vision HDR on both the main camera and the 200MP telephoto. Dual stabilization (OIS + EIS) keeps footage ultra-smooth even during fast-paced action.​

For professional users, the phone supports LOG recording with ACES certification, providing a flat, data-rich file perfect for color grading. The BT.2020 color space with 10-bit depth means you can integrate footage seamlessly into professional workflows. This is as close to pocket cinema production as smartphones have ever gotten.​

I recorded some test footage at a local skate park, and the stabilization combined with the high frame rate made slow-motion replays look silky smooth with excellent shadow and highlight retention.​

Battery Life: A Revolutionary Leap Forward

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room—or rather, the massive battery inside it. The 7,500mAh silicon-carbon battery is the largest in any OPPO flagship and represents a fundamental leap in battery technology.​

In extreme battery drain tests against the iPhone 17 Pro Max and Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, the results were staggering. The Pixel died after 7 hours of screen-on time, the iPhone lasted 7 hours and 17 minutes, but the OPPO Find X9 Pro kept going for an incredible 11 hours and 17 minutes—over four hours longer than its closest competitor.​

In my real-world usage, I achieved 36 hours of runtime with 6 hours of screen time including GPS navigation, video calls, photography, social media, and gaming. Even when I pushed the phone hard with 4K video recording and intensive app usage, I never felt battery anxiety. This is easily a two-day battery for casual users, and heavy users can comfortably get through a full day without reaching for a charger.​

The battery management is remarkably intelligent. One morning, I drove to work with the battery at 2%, expecting it to die. Not only did it survive the 12-minute commute using GPS, but it held at 1% for another 15 minutes in the office. The phone genuinely knows how to optimize battery life when you need it most.​

Charging is equally impressive: 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging takes the phone from 3% to 50% in about 30 minutes and reaches full charge in just over an hour. The 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging is among the fastest wireless charging speeds available, making the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 15W wireless charging feel prehistoric by comparison.​

OPPO’s third-generation silicon-carbon battery technology also promises exceptional longevity, retaining over 80% of its original capacity after five years of typical use. That’s significantly better than traditional lithium-ion batteries, which typically degrade faster.​

Performance and Gaming: Powerful with Some Caveats

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, built on TSMC’s third-generation 3nm process, delivers flagship-level performance for everyday tasks. The All-Big-Core CPU architecture achieves up to 32% higher performance and 55% less peak power consumption compared to the previous generation.​

In daily use—scrolling social media, multitasking between apps, taking photos, and video calls—the phone is blazingly fast with zero lag. The 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM ensures smooth multitasking, and the 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage (expandable to 1TB on higher models) provides ample space for apps, photos, and videos.​

However, gaming performance reveals some limitations. While the phone handles most games smoothly, demanding titles like Genshin Impact experience frame rate fluctuations and thermal throttling during extended play sessions. In extreme stress tests, performance can drop by up to 80% under sustained load.​

For casual gamers, this won’t be noticeable. But if you’re planning marathon gaming sessions with graphics-intensive titles, the Dimensity 9500 in the Find X9 Pro doesn’t quite match the sustained performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. The upside? The phone stays relatively cool during gaming—only reaching slightly warm temperatures rather than uncomfortably hot.​

Benchmark results are strong but not class-leading. In AI processing tests and storage write speeds, the Find X9 Pro showed some weaknesses compared to competitors, likely due to the memory controller in the Dimensity 9500. Real-world impact is minimal, but benchmark enthusiasts should be aware.​

ColorOS 16: Smooth, Smart, and AI-Powered

The OPPO Find X9 Pro launches with ColorOS 16 based on Android 16, bringing smooth performance and a suite of AI features that actually feel useful rather than gimmicky.​

AI Mind Space: Your Digital Second Brain

AI Mind Space is the standout feature. Swipe up with three fingers or press the new Snap Key, and whatever’s on your screen is instantly saved and intelligently organized. Articles, schedules, photos, and messages that used to scatter across different apps are now grouped together automatically.​

Point your camera at a concert poster, and AI Mind Space scans it through the viewfinder (no photo needed), detects the event details, and suggests adding them to your calendar with one tap. It’s genuinely useful AI that saves time rather than adding complexity.​

OPPO partnered with Google to connect AI Mind Space with Gemini, allowing the AI assistant to pull together content from your Mind Space and help you take action. Planning a trip? Save articles and notes to Mind Space, then ask Gemini to create a detailed, personalized itinerary.​

Other AI Features Worth Using

• AI Portrait Glow: Improves poorly lit portraits with advanced skin-tone optimization for natural, balanced lighting​

• AI Eraser: Removes unwanted objects from photos with one click​

• AI Recorder: Transcribes audio in real-time, recognizes different speakers, and generates relevant titles and summaries automatically​

• AI Writer: System-level writing assistant integrated into Notes, Instagram, Facebook, and other apps. Helps polish emails, generate captions, create spreadsheets, and mind maps​

Interface Criticisms

The main criticism of ColorOS 16 is that it looks too similar to iOS, with the split between the notification panel and control center resembling Apple’s Dynamic Island concept. For users switching from Android, this might feel like a step away from what makes Android distinctive.​

However, the interface performs smoothly with meaningful AI features, great multitasking tools, and OPPO promises 5 years of major OS updates and security patches. That’s among the best support windows in the Android ecosystem.​

Build Quality and Design: Premium but Polarizing

The Find X9 Pro earns high marks for durability with IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. It survived drops in tests earning SGS five-star drop resistance certification. The Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protects both front and back panels.​

OPPO added two physical controls that subtly enhance usability. The Snap Key on the left provides quick access to AI Mind Space shortcuts and the camera. The Quick Button on the right functions as an actual shutter button—double-tap to launch the camera, half-press to focus, press to capture, and swipe to zoom. It’s similar to Apple’s Camera Control but positioned more ergonomically.​

The design, however, is somewhat polarizing. While I appreciate the clean, sophisticated finish, some critics argue the Find X9 Pro lacks character and looks too generic, following iPhone-style design trends rather than maintaining OPPO’s unique identity from the Find X6 and X7 series. The flat sides and square camera module play it safe instead of standing out.​

Audio Quality: Stereo Speakers with Presence

The stereo speakers deliver nice, strong haptics with very short pulses that feel premium and responsive. Voice call quality is excellent with active noise cancellation, and I received no complaints from callers about audio clarity.​

The haptic motor provides satisfying feedback that’s better than previous OPPO models—short, controlled vibrations with good strength. It’s not quite at the level of Apple’s Taptic Engine, but it’s close enough that most users won’t notice the difference.​

What I Love About the OPPO Find X9 Pro

After weeks of daily use, here’s what impressed me most:

1. Unmatched battery life: Two-day battery life is genuinely transformative. No more battery anxiety, no more carrying chargers everywhere​

2. Exceptional camera versatility: The 200MP telephoto delivers stunning zoom shots, and the main camera’s low-light performance rivals the best in the business​

3. Brightest display on the market: The 3,600-nit peak brightness makes outdoor use effortless, even in direct sunlight​

4. Lightning-fast charging: 80W wired and 50W wireless charging means you’re never tethered to an outlet for long​

5. Intelligent AI features: AI Mind Space and other ColorOS 16 features actually enhance productivity rather than feeling like tech demos​

6. Premium build quality: Military-grade durability with IP69 rating provides genuine peace of mindcroma+1​

Areas for Improvement

No phone is perfect, and the Find X9 Pro has some limitations:

1. Gaming performance throttling: Sustained gaming performance drops significantly under prolonged load. Casual gamers won’t notice, but hardcore mobile gamers might be disappointed​

2. Generic design language: The iPhone-inspired aesthetic lacks the distinctive character of previous Find models​

3. ColorOS resembles iOS too much: The interface feels less distinctive than other Android skins​

4. Teleconverter lens limitations: The optional Hasselblad accessory is expensive and blocks other cameras when attached. It’s amazing when you use it but inconvenient for quick lens switching​

5. Pricing in some markets: While the global price of $1,229 is competitive, European pricing reportedly reaches €1,299, which feels steep compared to importing options​

6. Availability and support: OPPO isn’t as widely available in all markets as Samsung or Apple, which might concern some buyers​

OPPO Find X9 Pro vs. The Competition

vs. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Galaxy S25 Ultra offers a more versatile camera system with dual telephoto lenses (3x and 5x), a built-in S Pen, and more consistent gaming performance thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. However, it’s more expensive ($1,299), has dramatically worse battery life (5,000mAh vs. 7,500mAh), and much slower charging (45W vs. 80W). The OPPO’s display is also significantly brighter.​

If you need maximum camera flexibility and S Pen functionality, choose Samsung. If battery life and charging speed matter more, the OPPO wins decisively.

vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 17 Pro Max offers superior video consistency, seamless ecosystem integration with other Apple devices, and slightly better sustained gaming performance. But it costs about the same ($1,199), has much worse battery life (7 hours vs. 11+ hours in extreme tests), dramatically slower charging (35W vs. 80W), and a dimmer display.​

For photographers who prioritize zoom and low-light stills, the OPPO is the better choice. For videographers deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem, stick with the iPhone.​

vs. Vivo X200 Pro

The Vivo X200 Pro is the closest competitor with a similar 200MP telephoto approach and Zeiss optics. It offers slightly different telephoto focal lengths and an impressive camera system overall.​

The OPPO edges ahead with superior battery capacity (7,500mAh vs. 6,000-6,500mAh, depending on the region), a brighter display, and better RAM options. Both are excellent choices, but the OPPO’s longer battery life gives it the edge for most users.​

Pricing and Availability

The OPPO Find X9 Pro starts at $1,229 USD for the 16GB/512GB global version. In other markets:​

• UK: £1,185​

• Europe: €1,299 (official) or €877-€922 (import)​

• India: ₹109,999​

• Australia: Approximately AUD 1,700-1,900 from Oppo Store in Australia​

The phone is available in Space Black, Titanium Grey, and Velvet Red (though red availability varies by market). Storage options include 256GB/12GB, 512GB/16GB, and 1TB/16GB configurations.​

The optional Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit costs around $200-300 separately and includes the 3.28x lens, magnetic case, and accessories.​

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does the OPPO Find X9 Pro battery last?

A: In extreme battery tests, the Find X9 Pro achieved over 11 hours of screen-on time, outlasting the iPhone 17 Pro Max by 4 hours. In real-world use, expect 1.5 to 2 days with moderate use and a full day with heavy use.​

Q: Is the OPPO Find X9 Pro good for gaming?

A: The phone handles casual and moderate gaming well, but demanding titles experience frame rate drops and thermal throttling during extended sessions. It’s capable but not the best choice for hardcore mobile gamers.​

Q: Can I use the OPPO Find X9 Pro in the US with all carriers?

A: The global version supports extensive LTE and 5G bands including bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 66, 71, and 77, making it compatible with most US carriers. However, always verify band compatibility with your specific carrier before purhasing.​

Q: How does the camera compare to the iPhone 17 Pro Max?

A: The OPPO excels in zoom photography with its 200MP telephoto and matches or exceeds the iPhone in low-light stills. The iPhone offers more consistent video quality and better ecosystem integration. For stills photography, especially with zoom, the OPPO has the edge.​

Q: Is the Hasselblad Teleconverter worth buying?

A: If you’re a photography enthusiast who frequently shoots at longer focal lengths, yes. It delivers genuine optical-quality images at 230mm. However, it’s expensive, blocks other cameras when attached, and only works in basic photo mode. Most users won’t need it.​

Q: Does the OPPO Find X9 Pro have wireless charging?

A: Yes, it supports 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging, which is among the fastest wireless charging speeds available and significantly faster than most competitors.​

Q: How many years of software updates will the OPPO Find X9 Pro receive?

A: OPPO promises up to 5 years of major OS updates and security patches, putting it among the best-supported Android phones.​

The Verdict: Who Should Buy the OPPO Find X9 Pro?

The OPPO Find X9 Pro is an exceptional flagship that excels in areas that matter most to real users: battery life, camera quality, display brightness, and charging speed. It’s not perfect—gaming performance could be better, and the design plays it safe—but its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses.​

Buy the OPPO Find X9 Pro if you:

• Prioritize battery life above all else and want a phone that genuinely lasts two days

• Love photography and want exceptional zoom capabilities with a 200MP telephoto

• Need a display that remains visible in bright sunlight (3,600 nits peak brightness)

• Value fast charging (80W wired, 50W wireless)

• Want a camera phone that rivals or exceeds iPhone and Samsung in certain areas

• Appreciate thoughtful AI features that actually enhance productivity

Consider alternatives if you:

• Play graphically intensive games for hours daily (Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra performs better)

• Are deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem (iPhone 17 Pro Max offers better integration)

• Prefer distinctive, bold design over safe, refined aesthetics

• Need the widest possible retail availability and support network

For smartphone enthusiasts looking for a flagship that breaks the mold—especially those tired of mediocre battery life—the OPPO Find X9 Pro is one of 2025’s most compelling options. It proves that OPPO can compete toe-to-toe with industry giants while offering genuine innovations that matter.

After using it as my daily driver, I’m confident recommending the OPPO Find X9 Pro to anyone seeking a well-rounded flagship that prioritizes the fundamentals. Sometimes, the best smartphone isn’t the one with the most marketing hype—it’s the one that simply works brilliantly, day after day, without compromise.