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Paul Jones \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n
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We got our first hands-on look at the OPPO Find X9 Ultra ahead of its official launch.
\nThe phone marks a clear design shift from both the Find X8 Ultra and the rest of the Find X9 family.
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The OPPO Find X9 Ultra<\/a> is finally arriving, and it\u2019s a complete departure from the sleek, minimalist glass we saw on the Find X8 Ultra. Instead of following the \u201csmooth-and-simple\u201d trend, the X9 Ultra leans into a bold, tactile look that feels like a return to the series\u2019 roots.<\/p>\n The biggest change is the return of vegan leather. After moving to matte glass with the X8, OPPO has brought back the two-panel aesthetic. The rear is split into a textured upper section for the massive camera housing and a matching lower section for the logo. In the hand, it feels much more premium and grippy \u2014less like a slippery piece of tech and more like the Find X7 Ultra of old.<\/p>\n Paul Jones \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/p>\n OPPO is also making sure you don\u2019t confuse the Ultra with its siblings. While the standard Find X9 and X9 Pro stick to the usual (and arguably safer) glass-and-aluminum build, the Ultra stands out immediately with its leather finish and that huge circular Hasselblad housing. It doesn\u2019t blend in; it\u2019s meant to look like a dedicated camera.<\/p>\n Speaking of the camera, the module is a beast. It\u2019s a raised circle with a polished metal ring that\u2019s far more aggressive than the \u201cCosmos Ring\u201d on the X8. The lenses are arranged asymmetrically behind a single glass pane, with Hasselblad branding tucked just below. Between the module\u2019s size and the leather trim, it feels more like holding a Leica than a smartphone.<\/p>\n Paul Jones \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n The unit we had our hands on comes in a dark, earthy brown that looks understated but expensive, especially with the metal frame sharing the same warm tint. It\u2019s a cohesive, \u201cgrown-up\u201d look.<\/p>\n OPPO still hasn\u2019t gone official with full specs, but the rumors of a massive battery and next-gen sensors are hard to ignore. We\u2019ve been tracking the leaks for months<\/a>, including lots of details on what to expect from camera upgrades<\/a> and hardware configurations<\/a>. We\u2019ll have the full breakdown once the official launch kicks off. That date is rapidly approaching: April 21<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Oppo](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Oppo-Find-X9-Ultra-lay-down.jpg\"\/ "\\"Oppo")
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