Oppo Find X9 Ultra to Feature Advanced 10x Periscope Telephoto Camera, Launching in April
Oppo is set to intensify competition in the premium smartphone market with the upcoming launch of the Find X9 Ultra, confirmed to feature a sophisticated periscope telephoto camera system developed in collaboration with Hasselblad. The device is scheduled for a global launch in April 2026, with sales anticipated to begin in May.
Hasselblad-Engineered Telephoto Capabilities
The Find X9 Ultra will boast a 10x optical zoom capability, equivalent to a 230mm lens, and extend to 20x optical quality up to 460mm. This is achieved through a specialized Samsung JNL 50MP sensor with an f/3.5 aperture and gimbal optical image stabilization (OIS), promising enhanced stability for long-distance shooting.Suara.com
Innovative Optical Design
Oppo has introduced a modern optical design incorporating a compact five-reflection prism. This design shortens the optical path to 29mm, improving efficiency compared to conventional periscope designs that typically reach 41mm.Suara.com According to Zhuo Shijie, Find series Product Manager, this new prism design enhances performance without increasing device size.
Enhanced Image Quality
To further improve image quality, Oppo has implemented triple active optical calibration and a special ND coating on the prism. These features aim to deliver clearer zoom images with minimal distortion.Suara.com Oppo has also shared sample photos taken with the 10x periscope camera, comparing them to zoom results from devices using teleconverters.
Find X9 Ultra: Positioning in the Ultra-Premium Market
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is positioned as a direct competitor to other high-end camera flagships, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.Reddit Notably, the Find X9 Ultra is expected to be the only ultra-level camera flagship with a dedicated shutter button.Notebookcheck A Hasselblad Master Edition of the Find X9 Ultra is also anticipated, potentially differing in software features.Notebookcheck
Key Specifications
Beyond the camera system, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is expected to feature a 7025 mAh battery, the Dimensity 9500 processor, and ColorOS 16.OPPO It will also include a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with a 73mm focal length and a 50MP ultra-wide camera with a 15mm focal length.OPPO The device will offer 120x Super Zoom and support 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video recording.OPPO