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The ‘Holy Trinity’ of Ultra camera phones is finally complete with this global launch

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Why This Matters

The global launch of OPPO's Find X9 Ultra marks a significant milestone in the smartphone industry by completing the 'Holy Trinity' of ultra camera phones, offering consumers a flagship device with cutting-edge camera technology. This device emphasizes the growing importance of high-end photography capabilities in smartphones, catering to both tech enthusiasts and professional users. Its advanced features and premium design set a new standard for camera-centric smartphones, influencing future industry innovations and consumer expectations.

Key Takeaways

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TL;DR OPPO has launched the Find X9 Ultra globally with top-tier camera specifications and a €1,699 (~$2,000) price tag.

The Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP primary camera, a 50MP ultrawide camera, a 200MP 3x telephoto camera, a 50MP 10x telephoto camera, a multispectral sensor, and a 50MP front camera. There’s also an optional Earth Explorer Kit with a 300mm teleconverter.

The Find X9 Ultra is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, a 7,050mAh silicon-carbon battery with 55W USB PD charging, and supports AirDrop-compatible Quick Share.

If you want a top-spec camera-focused flagship, you really need to consider one of the Ultra flagships from Chinese OEMs. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has been around for a while, and the vivo X300 Ultra was recently launched globally. Now, OPPO has launched the Find X9 Ultra globally, completing the holy trinity of camera-focused Android Ultras that are worthy of your attention.

OPPO Find X9 Ultra design and performance specifications

Tundra Umber Canyon Orange

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is one of the better-looking smartphones around, with a design inspired by the Hasselblad X2D camera and a dual-tone vegan leather look in the signature Tundra Umber variant. It also comes in a bright Canyon Orange color if you want to attract all the attention. The Find X9 Ultra also features the new “Quick Button,” which is OPPO’s take on a camera shutter button.

The Find X9 Ultra features a 6.82-inch 144Hz QHD+ LTPO OLED display, with 1,800 nits of full-screen brightness and 3,600 nits of peak HDR brightness. It also supports 2,160Hz PWM dimming. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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