103
GSMCritic Camera Score
102
Users' Score
#6
Best Camera
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
90
GSMCritic Rate
Excellent
Pros
Camera
Spectacular Primary Sensor Output – Provides detailed, color-accurate, and balanced images even in tough lighting.
AI-Powered Zoom Technology – Merges digital and optical data for high-clarity images at high magnifications.
High-Performance Auxiliary Lenses – Ultrawide and telephoto lenses outperform main cameras on many flagship phones.
Edge-to-Edge Sharpness – Minimal distortion even at wide angles.
Outstanding Low-Light Photography – Maintains textures, shadows, and dynamic range well in low-light conditions.
Impressive Computational Photography – Manages complex photo processing with expert-level results.
Gimbal-Grade Video Stabilization – Offers smooth, crisp video even during fast movement.
Fast and Reliable Video Recording – Delivers footage with minimal warping or lag.
Performance
Blisteringly Fast Chipset – Performs like it’s overclocked, offering incredible speed.
Good Thermal Control – Stays generally cool under normal usage.
Design
IP68/IP69 Certification – Offers top-tier water and dust resistance.
Flagship-Tier Build Quality – The phone feels premium and durable.
Display
High-Quality AMOLED Display – Shows punchy colors, strong contrast, and solid brightness.
Battery
Outstanding Battery Life – Can last into the second day for moderate users.
Class-Leading Charging Speeds – Charges so fast that overnight charging becomes unnecessary.
High-Performance Experience Overall – Combines imaging power with speed and endurance in one package.
Cons
Camera
Redundant Dedicated Camera Button – Feels gimmicky compared to excellent on-screen controls.
Performance
Thermal Spikes During Heavy Use – Can get hot when under sustained performance loads.
Display
Display Brightness Slightly Lags Behind Competitors – Some rival phones are brighter in direct sunlight.
Software
Abundant Preloaded Bloatware – Comes with many unnecessary preinstalled apps.
Non-Deletable Firmware Apps – Some apps are permanently installed and cannot be removed.
Translation and Localization Issues – The OS layer has occasional quirks and bugs in translated content.
China-Only Firmware Limitations – Software ecosystem is limited due to regional restrictions.
Software Experience Not Polished for Global Markets – Lacks the refinement of globally-optimized firmware.
Connectivity
No eSIM Support – Lacks modern eSIM functionality for global users.
Availability
No Western SKU Available – Might be hard to access or use fully outside China without compromises.
Rankings
Where Oppo Find X8 Ultra stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
🥈#2
Highest Optical Zoom
🥈#2
Largest Screen
#21
Smallest Screen
#46
Lightest
#57
Thinnest
#52
Fastest Charging
#6
Highest Screen Ratio
#21
Cheapest
#55
Camera Rate
103
