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OPPO's Find series has long held a reputation as a bold flagship alternative, innovative yet grounded. With the Find X9, unveiled globally in October and launched in India in mid-November 2025, the brand takes a confident step forward. It retains signature flair while delivering hard-hitting upgrades: a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, a mammoth 7,025 mAh battery, and a Hasselblad-tuned imaging system. These upgrades signal OPPO's intent to balance photography, endurance, and performance without alienating users who appreciated the Find X8's accessible design and feel.

Display quality impacts your daily viewing experience.
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What makes the Find X9 particularly newsworthy is its promise to serve as a polished “everyday flagship” with features that matter, packaged in a sleek 8 mm slim chasfsis and IP66/68/69 dust and water resistance. For those who loved the circular camera accent on the Find X8, OPPO's bold shift to a minimalist square module may surprise, but reviewers emphasize that elegance, grip, and build quality take precedence. In essence, OPPO's strategy seems clear: substance over flash, but with plenty of polish.
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Software updates ensure security and new features.
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OPPO refines the Find X9's aesthetics compared to the X8. The slab-like form factor measures ~157 × 74 × 8 mm and weighs 203 g. Gone is the circular lens housing, replaced by a top-left square module aligned flush with the back cover. Matte finishes in Space Black, Titanium Grey, Velvet Red, and White resist fingerprints and add grip.
Durability is key: OPPO includes Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aggressive IP66/IP68/IP69 ingress protection; Moneycontrol reviewers also cite drop resistance testing. There's no camera bump wobble thanks to the flush module, and a trio of physical buttons, a configurable “Snap Key,” Quick Button for camera access, and alert/power rocker, boost convenience.
The Find X9 sports a flat 6.59-inch AMOLED panel with 2760 × 1256 resolution (~460 ppi), 120 Hz refresh, Dolby Vision & HDR10+, 3,600 nits peak, 1 nit low, and 3,840 Hz PWM dimming. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects it. While lacking LTPO adaptive refresh, PWM performance improves low-light readability. Reviewers note slim 1.1 mm bezels and a small hole-punch selfie cam.
Security includes an in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint reader, renowned for accuracy, and even works with wet fingers. Face unlock is also present, though less emphasized.
Equipped with the 3 nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (1 × 4.21 GHz + 3 × mixed cores) and Mali G1-Ultra GPU, OPPO's 4 million+ Antutu scores show “easy flagship-level performance”. Reviews from Trusted Reviews and Smartprix highlight smooth multitasking and consistent gaming performance. Thermal control is handled via a vapor chamber and OPPO's Trinity Engine AI optimisation.
ColorOS 16 on Android 16, fresh from October 2025, is streamlined and polished, with enhanced UI consistency and Oppo-specific features like Mind Space and Vehicle Motion Alerts for car reading. There are AI features and refinements, although some reviewers note occasionally redundant pre-installed apps.
OPPO's Hasselblad-tuned triple 50 MP camera array, wide, ultrawide, and periscope telephoto, performs admirably in real-world use. The 50 MP Sony LYT808 main sensor, with OIS, and Sony/Samsung ultrawide & telephoto modules offer 3× optical zoom. Detailed reviews from 91mobiles, CNET, and Fossbytes confirm sharp daylight, strong portraits, and color-accurate results, though some note oversaturated ultrawide and slightly crushed shadows.
A Hasselblad teleconverter (3.8× zoom) and optional kit for photography enthusiasts is available separately (≈₹29,999 in India).
Selfie performance uses a 32 MP fixed-focus sensor; reliable but lacks autofocus.
Video capabilities include 4K at 120 fps, Pro modes like XPAN, master video anti-shake, and Dual-view, improving creative flexibility.

The flagship has 2+ days battery life and fast wired/wireless charging.
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The 7,025 mAh silicon–carbon battery delivers impressive two-day endurance. Wired 80 W SUPERVOOC (up to 50 W PPS) recharges fast; 50 W wireless (AIRVOOC) and even reverse 10 W charging round out the options. Screen-on-time scores place it alongside powerhouses like OnePlus 15 and Vivo X300 Pro, while also comfortably beating Find X8.
At ₹74,999-84,999 for Find X9 and ₹1,09,999 for the Pro variant in India, the regular Find X9 offers a compelling value proposition. Reviewers from Fossbytes and Trusted Reviews contend it's, “Why go Pro?”, given its massive battery, sharp display, and strong cameras. It's compact compared to larger Android rivals, and compares favorably against OnePlus 13/15 and Pixel 10 Pro.
GSMArena, 91mobiles, and Smartprix frequently highlight OPPO's unique selling points: all-day battery, Hasselblad-enhanced photos, premium build with IP ratings, and a clean ColorOS experience, offered at competitive pricing.
For users seeking a polished all-round flagship in a compact, durable package, the Find X9 strikes a sweet balance. It forgoes over-the-top design for practical elegance, and subs in what matters most: superior battery, dependable cameras, and a refined display. Little niggles remain, no LTPO panel, USB 2.0 speeds, occasional camera focus hiccups, but OPPO addresses most with meaningful hardware upgrades. The value-packed reasoning is clear: “Why go Pro?” when Find X9 achieves a near-flagship experience at a lower cost.
In India, the 12 GB + 256 GB Find X9 starts at ₹74,999, and the 16 GB + 512 GB version is ₹84,999. Launch offers include cashback, no-cost EMI, exchange bonuses, 3 months of Google Gemini Pro, and Jio travel vouchers. However, there is a great news that the OPPO Find X9 is currently available on Flipkart for just ₹68,000* only. So, hurry, grab your new toy today!
1. What factors should I consider before buying a smartphone?
Look for performance, display quality, camera capabilities, battery life, and software updates.
2. How important is refresh rate in a smartphone display?
Higher refresh rates (90Hz or 120Hz) offer smoother scrolling and better gaming experiences.
3. What is the benefit of fast charging technology?
Fast charging reduces downtime, allowing your phone to reach 50–80% in minutes.
4. Does IP rating matter for smartphones?
Yes, IP ratings indicate water and dust resistance, adding durability for outdoor use.
5. Why do smartphones use multiple camera lenses?
Multiple lenses enable wide-angle shots, zoom capabilities, and better low-light photography.
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