While the Oppo Find X9 Ultra may have stolen the spotlight, Oppo has just quietly unveiled another contender that’s turning heads for entirely different reasons. Meet the Oppo Find X9s – a photography-focused vanilla flagship that’s already being dubbed the “Hasselblad Travel Companion.” And yes, Oppo has confirmed it’s heading for a global launch.
In a world where “Ultra” models dominate the conversation with quad-camera setups and titanium frames, the Find X9s takes a refreshingly different approach. It’s not about packing every possible sensor – it’s about delivering professional-grade optics, marathon battery life, and a design that feels impossibly sleek. Here’s everything you need to know.
A Design That Defies Its Battery Size
The first thing you’ll notice about the Oppo Find X9s is the screen. The 6.59-inch AMOLED display features uniform ultra-thin bezels measuring just 1.15mm – a figure that puts even some premium flagships to shame. It’s a 120Hz panel, so scrolling through social media or gaming feels buttery smooth, and it’s protected by Gorilla Glass 7i for added durability against drops and scratches.
But here’s where things get impressive. Despite housing a massive 7,025 mAh battery, the Find X9s measures only 7.99mm thick. That’s thinner than many phones with far smaller cells. Oppo has achieved this through advanced battery stacking technology, and they haven’t skimped on ruggedness either.
The phone carries a triple IP rating: IP66, IP68, and IP69. That means it’s not just dust-tight and submersible (up to 1.5m for 30 minutes) – it can also withstand high-pressure, high-temperature water jets. Spilled a drink on it? Dropped it in a puddle? Taking it into a steamy bathroom? The Find X9s won’t break a sweat.
Battery Life That Lasts Days (Literally)
Let’s talk numbers. A 7,025 mAh cell is unusually large for a phone that isn’t a ruggedized brick. To put it in perspective, most flagship phones hover between 4,500 mAh and 5,500 mAh. The Find X9s gives you roughly 30–40% more capacity than the average premium device.
And it supports 80W fast charging. Oppo claims you can go from zero to 100% in just under an hour, which is remarkable given the sheer size of the battery. There’s no wireless charging mentioned, but with this kind of endurance – easily two full days of heavy use, possibly three with moderate use – you might not miss it.
Performance: MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and ColorOS 16.0
Under the hood, the Oppo Find X9s runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. While not the absolute top-tier Dimensity 9500 (note the “s” suffix), it’s still a flagship-grade processor built on a 4nm process. Paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, multitasking and app loading are lightning fast.
The phone ships with ColorOS 16.0 based on Android 16 – one of the first devices to do so. Oppo has committed to four major Android OS upgrades and five years of security patches, so you’re covered well into 2030.
But the real software story here is AI. Oppo has baked an entire ecosystem of intelligent features into the Find X9s, centered around the new AI Mind Space hub. Think of it as a “second brain” that automatically captures, categorizes, and summarizes your voice notes, screenshots, documents, and more.
For a deeper dive into the official specs and regional availability, check out Oppo’s official Find X9s product page – it’s the best place to track global rollout updates.
Key AI Features You’ll Actually Use
- AI Mind Pilot: Integrates multiple AI models to give you context-aware answers based on your saved data. Need to recall a meeting note from three weeks ago? Just ask.
- AI Imaging: Includes AI Portrait Glow (virtual studio lighting), AI Eraser (remove photobombers), and AI Clarity Enhancer (sharpen old or low-res photos).
- AI Writer: Generates captions for social media posts, emails, or messages based on your tone preferences.
- AI Call Summary: Automatically transcribes and summarizes phone calls – a godsend for remote workers and journalists.
- AI Menu Translation: Point your camera at a menu in a foreign language, and the phone overlays translated text in real time.
- Cross-Ecosystem Link: Enhanced “Quick Share” now works seamlessly with iOS devices. Transfer files, sync notifications, and even mirror clipboard content between your Find X9s and an iPhone or iPad.
Triple 50MP Hasselblad Cameras: No Ultra, No Problem
If you were expecting a quad-camera setup like the Find X9 Ultra, you’ll be disappointed – but only for a second. The Find X9s opts for a triple 50MP system, co-developed with Hasselblad, and it’s more than capable of producing stunning images.
- Main Camera: 50MP, f/1.8 aperture, OIS, 1/1.56-inch sensor. This is your workhorse for everyday shots, with excellent low-light performance thanks to the large sensor and optical stabilization.
- Telephoto Camera: 50MP, f/2.6, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 6x lossless zoom, and a staggering 120x SuperZoom (digital). While 120x is more of a party trick, the 3x and 6x ranges deliver crisp, usable shots.
- Ultra-wide Camera: 50MP, f/2.0, 120° field of view. Perfect for landscapes, group photos, or dramatic architectural shots.
Video recording goes up to 4K at 60fps across all three lenses, with Hasselblad’s Natural Color Calibration ensuring consistent tones. There’s also a dedicated “Hasselblad Pro Mode” that lets you tweak ISO, shutter speed, and focus manually.
Is it as versatile as the Ultra’s rumored 200MP periscope? No. But for a “vanilla” flagship, this triple 50MP setup is genuinely impressive – especially when you factor in the AI imaging tools.
Connectivity, Colors, and Pricing
The Oppo Find X9s is future-proofed when it comes to wireless tech. You get Wi-Fi 7 (for blazing multi-gig speeds), Bluetooth 6.1 (with lower latency and better range), and eSIM support alongside the physical nano-SIM slot.
Color options include:
- Midnight Grey – stealthy matte finish
- Lavender Sky – subtle pastel purple with a gradient sheen
- Sunset Orange – vegan leather back for extra grip and a premium feel
Global pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet, but Oppo Malaysia has listed the 12GB + 512GB variant at 3,599 MYR, which converts to approximately $910 USD. For that price, you’re getting a phone with a larger battery than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, a thinner body than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and AI features that rival Google’s Pixel lineup.
European and Indian pricing will likely be announced in the coming weeks, with a global release expected before the end of the quarter.
Final Thoughts: Who Is the Oppo Find X9s For?
The Oppo Find X9s isn’t trying to beat the Find X9 Ultra at its own game. Instead, it’s for travelers, remote workers, and photography enthusiasts who want flagship-level cameras without carrying a power bank everywhere. That 7,025 mAh battery is the headline act, but the ultra-thin bezels, triple IP rating, and Hasselblad-tuned lenses make it a well-rounded package.
If you’re someone who’s tired of charging your phone twice a day, or you want a device that can survive a beach trip, a rainy hike, and a week of business meetings without hunting for an outlet – the Find X9s deserves a spot on your shortlist.
And for those wondering: no, Oppo hasn’t forgotten about the Ultra model. But the Find X9s proves that “vanilla” doesn’t have to mean “boring.” Sometimes, the sweet spot is right in the middle.
Source: Oppo