Oppo just launched its Find X9 Ultra flagship in China on April 21, 2026, pushing smartphone photography boundaries with a camera setup that includes the industry’s first 50MP Hasselblad telephoto lens boasting a true 10x optical zoom. The device packs five Hasselblad-branded cameras, two 200MP sensors, a 7050mAh battery, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and a 3600-nit peak brightness display. It’s set to arrive in Russia for pre-order on May 8, with sales starting May 22.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra camera specs and 10x optical zoom
The headline feature is a 50MP telephoto lens with a true 10x optical zoom and f/3.5 aperture-the first of its kind in smartphones. It uses a five-prism periscope design that bends light five times, shrinking the module’s length by 30% to fit a thin frame. Optical image stabilization shifts the sensor to keep shots sharp at any zoom level, with an extended zoom range reaching the equivalent of 20x optical quality.
The main camera uses Sony’s new LYTIA 901 sensor, sized at 1/1.12 inches with an f/1.5 aperture, offering light-gathering capabilities comparable to previous generation 1-inch sensors. Complementing it is a 3x telephoto portrait lens with a 1/1.28-inch sensor and f/2.2 aperture, capable of focusing as close as 15 cm for macro shots. A 50MP ultra-wide camera rounds out the main setup, plus a dedicated next-gen color correction lens ensures accurate white balance and color fidelity in any lighting.
Combined, these cameras cover an equivalent focal length range from 14mm wide angle to a 460mm telephoto reach.
Hasselblad collaboration with advanced camera modes and accessories
Oppo’s partnership with Hasselblad continues with the new Hasselblad Master mode, which disables aggressive color processing for more natural shots. It allows 50MP JPEG MAX and 50MP RAW MAX shooting across six focal lengths (14 to 230mm), with nine classic film-inspired color profiles and customizable presets.
Also launching is the Hasselblad Earth Explorer Kit, adding physical camera-style controls-a two-stage shutter button with half-press to focus, plus a zoom dial. There’s a teleconverter with 16 glass elements in a metal shell that clips onto the 3x telephoto lens, pushing it to 300mm with a 13x optical zoom.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra video capabilities and professional profiles
The Find X9 Ultra supports HDR Dolby Vision video recording at 4K/60fps with a smoothly variable zoom between 0.6x and 30x. Its dual 200MP cameras can shoot at 4K/120fps, and 8K/30fps video is making its Oppo flagship debut.
For pros, the device offers an O-Log2 video mode that extends dynamic range and preserves shadow detail, compliant with ACES (Academy Color Encoding System) standards and compatible with studio-grade post-production workflows. It also supports 3D LUTs (Look-Up Tables) for custom color grading or embedding profiles directly during recording.
Display, chipset, and battery specifications
The Find X9 Ultra sports a 6.82-inch 2K ProXDR display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a stunning 3600-nit peak brightness for HDR. It hits as low as 1 nit for comfortable viewing at night. Oppo tunes color accuracy pixel-by-pixel using the proprietary Display P3 Pro chip.
Under the hood sits Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor paired with enhanced cooling to handle extended 8K recording sessions without overheating. The massive 7050mAh battery supports 100W wired and 50W wireless charging speeds.
Design inspiration and durability features
The design is inspired by the Hasselblad X2D camera, featuring an eco-leather back and a hexagonal aperture-shaped element within the camera cluster. The phone comes in two finishes: Tundra Umber and Canyon Orange-the latter crafted from aerospace-grade fiber.
Oppo has sealed the device with IP66, IP68, and IP69 certifications, ensuring strong resistance to dust, water, and even high-pressure cleaning.
ColorOS 16 and AI-powered features on Oppo Find X9 Ultra
Running ColorOS 16, the Find X9 Ultra introduces ”AI Mind Space,” a three-finger swipe that stores and organizes screen information automatically. Its AI expense manager tracks digital payments and physical receipts to generate spending insights. Oppo’s AI system combines multiple language models to pick the best one for each task or offer a side-by-side comparison. The ”AI Menu Translator” displays dish photos, ingredients, and pricing converted into local currencies.
Oppo Find X9 Ultra pricing and availability in Russia
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra enters pre-order phase in Russia starting May 8, 2026, with official retail availability beginning May 22.
”Find X9 Ultra marks the most significant breakthrough in Oppo’s photography history,” said Pete Lau, Senior Vice President and Product Director at Oppo. ”By combining advanced optics, sophisticated computational photography, and creative tools designed alongside Hasselblad, we’ve created a device that fundamentally raises the category’s standards.”
Pete Lau, Oppo Senior Vice President
Oppo’s latest flagship pushes optical zoom well beyond what mainstream rivals from Apple and Samsung offer. While Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra peak around 5x to 10x zoom with lower-resolution periscope lenses, Oppo breaks new ground with a 50MP sensor delivering true 10x optical zoom, combined with Hasselblad’s color science for authentic image reproduction. This sets a new bar for smartphone telephoto performance and could ignite a new arms race in mobile photography.
Looking ahead, Oppo is focusing on integrating its advanced periscope system with computational photography to rival or surpass DSLR-level results in varied lighting. The Find X9 Ultra’s adoption of studio-grade video profiles like O-Log2 hints at a future where flagship smartphones increasingly target videographers and prosumers. The big question remains whether this phone’s camera improvements will push other manufacturers to innovate faster in optics, rather than relying solely on software enhancements.