I’ve already written about what makes a camera different in an expensive vs. a cheap smartphone, and it was clear that the difference is enormous. But one thing is explaining it in theory, another is showing it with a smartphone that literally has no equal in cameras right now. Today the global version of OPPO Find X9 Ultra has appeared, and I recommend it. Let me break down what this smartphone’s camera can do and why it deserves the title of best camera phone of 2026.
This is a smartphone with truly the best camera on Android. Image: Trusted Reviews
Where to Buy OPPO Find X9 Ultra
OPPO Find X9 Ultra is not officially sold in Russia. But today the global version of OPPO Find X9 Ultra Global has appeared at a price of 98,062 rubles. This is a version with Google services support, global 4G bands, and a Russian language menu.
For comparison with direct competitors: Xiaomi 17 Ultra costs around 83,000 rubles, vivo X300 Ultra is about 83-85 thousand rubles. That means OPPO Find X9 Ultra is in the same price range but offers a fundamentally different level of camera system. If you’re looking for something cheaper, there are interesting options in the 30,000-50,000 ruble range. But if you want the best, let’s talk about OPPO.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra Specifications
The smartphone has uncompromising flagship specifications. Image: Trusted Reviews
Before talking about cameras, let’s briefly go over the main specs. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra smartphone doesn’t sacrifice anything for the sake of cameras: it has top-tier hardware with no compromises.
| Specifications | OPPO Find X9 Ultra |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.82 inches, AMOLED (3168×1440), 144 Hz |
| Main Camera | 200 + 50 + 200 + 50 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 12/512 GB |
| Battery | 7050 mAh |
| Charging | 100W (wired) 50W (wireless) |
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor is the most powerful Android chip available today. The BOE X3 display with 2K resolution and 144 Hz refresh rate is one of the best displays on the market. A 7050 mAh battery with silicon-carbon technology, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, symmetrical stereo speakers, IP66/68/69. Plus a dedicated camera control button on the right side — like the iPhone. In terms of overall hardware level, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra phone doesn’t fall behind any competitor.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra Camera Capabilities
The camera here is the best on the market. Image: Trusted Reviews
This is what’s worth paying almost one hundred thousand rubles for. The OPPO Find X9 Ultra camera consists of five modules plus a multispectral sensor. Let me break down each one:
- Main camera: 200 MP, Sony LYTIA 901, 1/1.12″, f/1.5. This is the best mobile sensor on the market. The f/1.5 aperture means exceptionally fast optics that give a huge advantage in low-light conditions. OIS, seven lens elements, 23mm focal length.
- Ultra-wide camera: 50 MP, Sony LYT-600, 1/1.95″, f/2.0. Here OPPO has done something no one else does in this segment: placed a truly large sensor in the ultra-wide. 123-degree field of view, autofocus, macro shooting from 4 cm. No blurry edges or noise in poor lighting.
- First periscope: 200 MP, OmniVision OV52A, 1/1.28″, f/2.2, 3x optical zoom (70mm). A portrait periscope with a huge sensor. This is the one responsible for shooting people — and this is where OPPO outperforms most competitors.
- Second periscope: 50 MP, Samsung JNL, 1/2.75″, f/3.5, 10x optical zoom (230mm). A true ten-times optical zoom — with a unique five-reflection optical design unprecedented in the industry. Nothing like this has existed in smartphones before. Maximum digital zoom — 120x.
- Multispectral sensor Danxia 2nd generation. Analyzes 24 spectral channels for accurate color reproduction — especially noticeable when shooting under artificial lighting.
The cameras are powered by the Hasselblad system with professional color profiles. Video recording supports 8K@30fps and 4K@120fps. Additionally, a detachable lens with 300mm equivalent focal length is available for the smartphone — a real photography kit for a separate 31,000 rubles.
OPPO Find X9 Ultra Photo Samples
Let’s move on to practice — this is exactly why people buy an Android camera phone of this class. Based on samples from the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, here’s the picture.
Daytime shooting. The main camera in daylight conditions delivers detail that’s hard to distinguish from a full-frame mirrorless camera. 200 MP in good light means the ability to endlessly crop a shot after shooting without losing quality. Color reproduction is natural — Hasselblad profiles don’t add excessive saturation.
Colors are not overly saturated and look natural. Photo: gsmarena.com
Ultra-wide. This is the main difference of the Find X9 Ultra from competitors in everyday shooting. Ultra-wide shots here are almost on par with the main camera in quality — edges are sharp, colors are accurate, detail is high even in shadows.
