Oppo Find X8 Ultra

 

2nd best phone of 2025 (~$1100)

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

90

1st review by

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6th review by

90

2nd review by

90

GSMCritic Score

90

5th review by

91

3rd review by

90

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Last update: 2025-06-23

Pros

Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
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
Human Checked Mobile Phone Pros&Cons With Quality Mark
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


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2025: #2


ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2025: #2

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #20

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #45

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #55

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #50

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #6

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #21

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #53


ranking-point GSMCritic Camera Score: 103