OPPO has thrown down the gauntlet in India’s premium-smartphone segment with the launch of the Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. Both devices are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, signalling that OPPO is serious about delivering flagship-grade performance.
Big Batteries, Big Promise
The standard Find X9 comes equipped with a 7,025 mAh battery, while the Pro variant pushes that to 7,500 mAh. These aren’t marginal increases—they reflect OPPO’s aim to deliver significantly improved endurance. Both models also support fast charging (wired and wireless) in line with what the flagship space demands.
Camera Systems That Raise the Bar
Photography is a headline feature. The standard model features a triple-50 MP camera array (wide + ultra-wide + telephoto). The Find X9 Pro goes further with a 50 MP primary, 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 200 MP periscope telephoto lens, co-engineered with Hasselblad. This speaks directly to users who demand high-end imaging.
Design & Display Highlights
The Find X9 features a 6.59-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, while the Pro comes with a 6.78-inch panel with a similar refresh rate and premium durability materials. Both phones emphasise flat-edge design (moving away from exaggerated curves), luxury finishes, and IP-rated protection.
Price & Market Positioning in India
In India, the Find X9 starts at around ₹74,999 for the 12 GB + 256 GB variant, while the Find X9 Pro carries a premium price of roughly ₹1,09,999 for 16 GB + 512 GB. With these figures, OPPO directly challenges other top-tier brands in the premium space.
Implications for Buyers & the Market
For Indian consumers, the arrival of these devices means more competitive choices at the flagship level, specs that rival what global players are offering. OPPO risks little in terms of hardware now; the differentiators will include:
- Software support and update policy (critical at high price points)
- After-sales service and network in India
- Real-world performance of the cameras and battery (which often differ from marketing numbers)
For OPPO itself, this launch is a statement: move from value-premium into full-premium territory. If the company can deliver on experience (not just specs), it could shift brand perception, and force competitors to rethink how they price and spec their top-end phones.
Final Word
The Find X9 Series is clearly built to show that OPPO means business in India’s flagship smartphone market. With the Dimensity 9500 chip, 7,000 mAh+ batteries, and Hasselblad-tuned cameras, the hardware is there. The next few months will decide whether the ecosystem around these phones (software, updates, service, real-world reliability) lives up to the promise. If it does, OPPO may find itself a much stronger contender in the premium-Android race; if not, buyers will move on to the alternatives.
