Oppo Find X9 Ultra review: The new camera king?

The Oppo Find X9 Ultra finally goes global, positioning itself as a serious contender for the year’s best cameraphone. Armed with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and a massive 7,050 mAh battery, it promises elite performance and class-leading endurance. Is its quad-camera system enough to beat the best, or is there something holding it back? Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality. ▶ Check price https://www.gsmarena.com/where-to-buy.php3?p=14548 Note: This is an unbiased, non-sponsored review, but sales commissions may be earned if you make a purchase through the link above. ▶ Read our detailed text review https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultra-review-2955.php ▶ Check out the full specs https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultra_5g-14548.php ▶ Check out how the phone sounds https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_find_x9_ultra-review-2955p3.php#lt ▶ Our new Active use score for battery life is explained here: https://www.gsmarena.com/introducing_gsmarena_battery_test_v2-news-60397.php ******************* Timestamps: 00:00 - Oppo Find X9 Ultra review 00:24 - Design tour and build quality (IP68/IP69) 01:14 - Shortcut key & camera key 01:36 - 6.82" AMOLED max brightness test 01:56 - 144Hz variable refresh rate 02:22 - Stereo speakers loudness test 02:36 - Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner speed 02:43 - IR blaster 02:48 - ColorOS 16 features & Android 16 03:33 - 5 years of OS updates 03:39 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset performance 03:47 - Geekbench 6, AnTuTu 11 & 3D Mark scores 03:59 - Thermal throttling test 04:07 - 7050mAh battery life test 04:22 - 100W SuperVOOC charging speed test 04:44 - Quad camera specs 05:01 - Daylight photo quality 06:45 - Low-light photo quality 07:42 - Selfie camera test 07:54 - Video recording features 08:14 - Daylight video quality 08:33 - Video stabilization test 08:41 - Low-light video quality 09:01 - Verdict: Is the Find X9 Ultra worth it? 09:40 - Two alternatives: iPhone 17 Pro Max & Galaxy S26 Ultra