GSMCritic Take:
The top-rated phone in GSMCritic history, it delivers a phenomenal experience driven by its exceptional camera system, blazing performance, and superb battery life, though all that hardware makes it noticeably bulky and heavy.
Screen:
6.82"
Weight:
235g
Waterproof
Charging:
100W
Optical Zoom:
10x
Thickness:
8.7mm
Screen covers
90% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Class-Leading Camera System: The camera system is repeatedly described as class-leading and arguably the best available on any smartphone.
Exceptional Zoom Performance: Both the 3x telephoto and 10x lenses are singled out as exceptional, offering unmatched versatility and reach.
200MP Main Sensor Quality: The main 200MP sensor delivers outstanding results in both still photography and video.
Strong Ultrawide Camera: The ultrawide camera performs better than expected, completing a highly capable multi-camera setup.
Accessory Ecosystem: Optional photography-focused accessories enhance versatility and are thoughtfully designed.
Performance
Top-Tier Performance: The device features top-tier internals that deliver smooth and powerful flagship-grade responsiveness.
Phone Appearance
Durable Build: The phone offers high levels of dust and water resistance with multiple certifications.
Distinctive Design: The device features a bold, visually striking Hasselblad-inspired design.
Display
High-End Display Specs: The device includes a large 6.8-inch QHD AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
Excellent Display Quality: The screen is vibrant with standout brightness and overall visual quality.
Battery
Outstanding Battery Life: Battery life is consistently described as class-leading or among the best available.
Very Fast Charging: The device supports charging speeds up to 100W, enabling rapid recharging.
Software
Feature-Rich Software: The software is highly customizable and packed with meaningful features.
Cons
Camera
No RAW on Teleconverter: The teleconverter is unable to capture RAW images.
Soft Video Output: Video output is described as somewhat soft despite strong camera hardware.
Large Camera Module: The very large camera module contributes to bulk and affects handling.
Performance
GPU Stability Issues: GPU stability under extended heavy workloads leaves room for improvement.
Phone Appearance
Bulky Form Factor: The phone is thick and heavy, impacting ergonomics.
Display
Underutilized 144Hz Display: The 144Hz refresh rate is rarely utilized in practice, reducing its real-world impact.
Battery
Smaller Battery Than X9 Pro: Battery capacity is smaller compared to the X9 Pro.
No Magnetic Charging: The device lacks built-in magnetic charging support.
Proprietary Wireless Charging: Uses a proprietary wireless charging approach that may not suit all users.
Price
High Price: The device has a significantly high premium price.
Expensive Accessories: Optional accessories further increase the already high total cost.
Software
Software Inconsistencies: The software has noticeable quirks and lingering inconsistencies.
Limited Long-Term Support: Software support does not match competing ecosystems from Google or Samsung.
Rankings
Where Oppo Find X9 Ultra stands in 2026
Best Phone Of 2026
🥇#1
Highest Optical Zoom
🥇#1
Largest Screen
#15
Smallest Screen
#16
Lightest
#29
Thinnest
#22
Fastest Charging
🥇#1
Highest Screen Ratio
#17
Cheapest
#26
Camera Rate
108
