Australian Review: OPPO Find X9 Pro, 16\/512GB, Dual SIM and eSIM, CPH2791<\/p>\n
This is not the OPPO Find X9 (not Pro), and you can read the spec differences. OPPO Find X9 Pro has a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto and a massive 7500 mAh battery.<\/a><\/p>\n BrandOPPOModelOPPO Find X9 ProModel NumberCPH2791RAM\/Storage Base16\/512\u00a0\u00a0 Price base$2290 (Find X8 Pro was $1799)Warranty months24-months ACL\u00a0TeirPremium flagshipWebsiteProduct Page<\/a>FromJB Hi-Fi<\/a>Country of OriginChinaCompanyOPPO is #2 in Australia for Android smartphone market share. It has achieved that through excellent products and after-sales service.Test dateNovember 2025Ambient temp20-30\u00b0ReleaseLaunch October Ratings<\/p>\n We use the following ratings for many of the items below. CyberShack regards a score between 70 and 80\/100 as a fit-for-purpose pass mark. You can click on most images to enlarge them.<\/p>\n Fail (below expectations), and we will let you know if this affects its use.<\/p>\n Pass(able) rating that is not as good as it should be.<\/p>\n Pass (meets expectations).<\/p>\n Pass \u2018+\u2019 rating to show it is good, but does not quite make it to Exceed<\/p>\n Exceed (surpasses expectations or is the class leader).<\/p>\n How to make the best use of this deep dive review<\/p>\n We test over 70 different aspects and uncover nearly 300 key data points about the device. Overall reviews can reach a few thousand words. So, if you are keen, this is the world\u2019s most comprehensive review!<\/p>\n If you want to see our impressions only, they are listed at the beginning of each table. At the end, you will find CyberShack\u2019s view, competitor analysis, and ratings. Ratings are based on the price bracket and expectations, so a $200 phone may score as well as a $2000 phone\u2014we compare like with like.<\/p>\n First Impression \u2013 Eagerly awaited and rightly so<\/p>\n This is classic OPPO build quality (IP66, IP68, IP69) with the very best of components.<\/p>\n 10-bit, 120Hz, 2772 x 1272, 3600 nits, no PWM, OLED with Gorilla Glass Victus 2<\/p>\n MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (one of the most powerful chips of 2025)<\/p>\n 16GB LPPDR5X and 12GB virtual RAM. Storage is 512GB<\/p>\n Fully implemented USB-C 3.2, Gen 1 for externally mounted SSD drives and ALT DP screen mirror and more.<\/p>\n True Wi-Fi 7 with MLO and Rx speeds over 5000Mbps<\/p>\n Huge battery<\/p>\n New 2+5+6 (warranty\/OS upgrade\/security patch)<\/p>\n Now to the reasons it won\u2019t be our 2025 phone of the year<\/p>\n Phone reception is amazingly strong, but more suitable for the city and suburbs only<\/p>\n Some odd test results that we suspect are easily firmware fixable<\/p>\n The OPPO is so far ahead in flagship specs and price than its competition that it\u2019s a no-brainer.<\/p>\n Screen \u2013 Exceed<\/p>\n This is a glorious screen. Ultra bright (up to 3600 nits for Dolby Vision) as well as wonderfully daylight readable. Its 10-bit colour perfectly matches photos. It has no perceptible PWM (headache-inducing pulse width modulation \u2013 Samsung is the worst.<\/p>\n If you compare this to a Samsung S25U, Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (all using Samsung screens), you will be immediately sold on the screen alone.<\/p>\n Summary: OPPO\u2019s ProXDR (Professional Extreme Dynamic Range) means I have not seen a better flagship screen.<\/p>\n Size6.78\u2033TypeLTPO flexible OLED (BOE made)Flat, Curve, 2D, 3DFlat and centre o-hole Processor \u2013 Pass+<\/p>\n It is one of the fastest processors of 2025, even beating the Qualcomm SD8 Elite for Galaxy. But this much power means little to Joe and Jane Average and their daily tasks. It is just like driving a V12 on suburban streets.<\/p>\n In reality, the processor \u2018Exceeds\u2019 in almost every area. We deducted points because some of the test apps would not run or gave meaningless results. Likely, the apps are not aware of the processor\u2019s new features.<\/p>\n ProcessorTests on 2354 x 1080 Balanced modeTypeMediaTek Dimensity 9500<\/a> AI Tests<\/p>\n We can\u2019t be sure about its AI \u2018chops\u2019 except that it Antutu (not AI) is above the S25U. It has 16GB RAM and a further 12GB virtual RAM, so it has tonnes of memory. I can\u2019t see any issues at all running the entire Google Gemini AI suite. (Find X8 Pro in brackets)<\/p>\n AINPU 990 Other tests<\/p>\n Despite supporting ray-tracing (really only used for games) and having good OpenCL and Vulcan results, it\u2019s not a gamer\u2019s device due to throttling.<\/p>\n Storage access is fast, and it supports external mountable SSDs, which is good for videographers.<\/p>\n GPU TestOpenCL23,214 (20,170)Vulcan27,318 (24,883)RAM, type16GB LDPPR5X plus up to 12GB virtual RAM.Storage, free, type512GB UFS 4.1 (445GB Free)micro-SDN\/ACPDT internal seq. Read MBps sustained\/peak1640\/3300 (1560\/1955)CPDT internal seq. write MBps sustained\/peak715\/1004 (877\/988)CPDT microSD read, write MBpsN\/ACPDT external (mountable?) MBps Throttling \u2013 Fail<\/p>\n It has one main issue that will affect power users \u2013 it throttles, losing 45% of power after one minute. \u00a0This is disappointing because OPPO are usually very good at Thermal management, and the Find X8 Pro only throttles 24% so it is more powerful when throttled.<\/p>\n To be clear, Throttling is not an issue for typical users. (OPPO Find X8 Pro in brackets)<\/p>\n Throttle testMax GIPS467,373 (400,759)Average GIPS287,901 (335,034)Minimum GIPS240,229 (292,554)% Throttle45% (24%)CPU Temp50\u00b0Comment40\u00b0 beside the camera. Thermal management is not good with throttling over 50% after just a minute. While videographers won\u2019t be affected, gamers will. OPPO will address this in firmware.<\/p>\n Comms \u2013 Exceed<\/p>\n This Wi-Fi 7 device understands true MLO and reaches its maximum Rx\/Tx speed of 5800Mbps. The S25U and Google Pixel 10 only achieve 2400Mbps.<\/p>\n GPS is interesting. Where dual band was considered a luxury, this has nine bands and covers every known GPS with lightning-fast route recalculations and high <1m accuracy.<\/p>\n Also, a reminder that the USB-C port supports external mountable drives and full ALT DP audio\/video\/HID\/data and charge.\u00a0 It can mirror your display and Android 16 Desktop over USB-C. If the monitor has a touch screen, keyboard and trackpad, these all work. Neither S25U nor Google Pixel supports this.<\/p>\n Special mention to OPPO\u2019s quick camera button (right side capacitive slide to open the camera and take a photo).<\/p>\n Wi-Fi Type, modelWi-Fi 7 Tri-band 4\/5G \u2013 City and Suburbs<\/p>\n While it has excellent antenna strength (25 pW), it only picks up two towers on 4G and no usable 5G or indoors. It\u2019s not for rural or regional use.<\/p>\n It has DSDA \u2013 dual SIM active, which is perfect for travellers who want to use an eSIM and a home SIM at the same time.<\/p>\n SIMSingle SIM and eSIMActiveDSDA \u2013 dual SIM, Dual active. Additionally, two can be used for concurrent data.Ringtone single, dualSingleVoLTEYesWi-Fi callingYes4G Bands1\/2\/3\/4\/5\/7\/8\/12\/13\/17\/18\/19\/20\/25\/26\/28\/32\/38\/39\/40\/41\/42\/48\/66\/71CommentWorld phone5G sub-6Ghzn1\/n2\/n3\/n5\/n7\/n8\/n12\/n20\/n25\/n26\/n28\/n38\/n40\/n41\/n48\/n66\/n71\/n75\/n76\/n77\/n78\/n79CommentAll Australian sub-6GHz and low bandsmmWaveN\/ATest Boost Mobile, Telstra\u00a0 DL\/UL, ms50\/20\/37ms\u00a0\u00a0 Tower 1 -dBm, fW or pW4G Band 3: 25.1pW (well above average) Battery \u2013 Pass+<\/p>\n It earns \u2018Exceed\u2019 for the massive 7500mAh Si\/C technology battery and 80W SUPERVOOC charger inbox. But it\u2019s a big phone, and typical users will get about 24 hours, and power users will get 5-10 hours.<\/p>\n mAh7500mAh\/28.13Wh Sound hardware \u2013 Pass+<\/p>\n It decodes Dolby Atmos (metadata downmixed to 2.0 speakers and \u2018spatialised\u2019 for headphones). Great range of Bluetooth codecs.<\/p>\n It gets quite loud with limited distortion. You can play Hi-Res music via Wi-Fi or USB-C.<\/p>\n SpeakersStereo (well-matched earpiece and bottom speaker)TuningNoAMP2 x TFA98 5.6W, THD 1%Dolby Atmos decodeYesHi-ResLossless audio from Tidal or Apple Music (if using LDAC\/aptX) wirelessly or wired.3.5mmDigital USB-C headphones (not Analogue)BT CodecsSBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0MultipointYesDolby Atmos (DA)Yes, and Holo Audio Sound Quality \u2013 Pass+ (this is our best ever rating)<\/p>\n The sound quality has improved markedly over the Find X8 Pro \u2013 it\u2019s actually quite listenable.<\/p>\n There is a slight hint of high bass, strong mid and treble. \u00a0It is fine for music, and the OReality presets work well.<\/p>\n Deep Bass 20-40HzNilMiddle Bass 40-100HzLinear build from 50 to 100 HzHigh Bass 100-200HzLinear build from 100-200 HzLow Mid 200-400HzFlat to 18kHzMid 400-1000HzFlat to 18kHzHigh-Mid 1-2kHzFlat to 18kHzLow Treble 2-4kHzFlat to 18kHzMid Treble 4-6kHzFlat to 18kHzHigh Treble 6-10kHzFlat to 18kHzDog Whistle 10-20kHzFlat to 18kHzSound Signature typeNeutral sound signature with exceptionally strong mid and treble.\u00a0\u00a0 SoundstageAs wide as the phone. Spatial content gives a mild 3D effect.CommentLive Caption Build \u2013 Exceed<\/p>\n OPPO has always had extremely high build standards. This is IP66, IP68 and IP68 rated and during the teardown declared one of the most repairable handsets yet.<\/p>\n Add to that excellent local support and service. OPPO earns major brownie points for including a charger inbox.<\/p>\n Size (H X W x D)161.26\u00a0 x 76.46 x 8.25Weight grams224Front glassGorilla Glass Victus 2 IP68 test conditions: (i) still fresh water, depth 1.5 m; (ii) test duration: 30 minutes; (iii) water temperature difference from device \u2264 5 \u00b0C.<\/p>\n IP69 test conditions: (i) turntable speed: (5\u00b11) r\/min; (ii) nozzle angles: 0\u00b0, 30\u00b0, 60\u00b0, 90\u00b0; (iii) flow rate: (15\u00b11) L\/min; (iv) water temperature: (80\u00b15) \u00b0C; (v) test duration: 30 seconds per position; (vi) device placement: horizontal, screen facing upward.<\/p>\n ColoursTitanium Charcoal OS \u2013 Exceed<\/p>\n While OPPO\u2019s 2+5+6 has not quite matched Samsung\u2019s 2+7+7 warranty\/OS upgrade\/security patches, it has exceeded all expectations for prompt availability, having the December patch available a few days after Google\u2019s release.<\/p>\n AI Mind Space is a standout feature. Swipe up with three fingers or press the new\u00a0Snap Key, and your screen is instantly saved and intelligently organised. Articles, schedules, photos, and messages are now grouped automatically.\u200b<\/p>\n Point your camera at a concert poster. AI Mind Space scans it through the viewfinder (no photo needed), detects the event details, and suggests adding them to your calendar with one tap.<\/p>\n OPPO partnered with Google to connect AI Mind Space with Gemini<\/a>, allowing the AI assistant to pull together content from your Mind Space and help you take action. Planning a trip? Save articles and notes to Mind Space, then ask Gemini to create a detailed, personalised itinerary.\u200b<\/p>\n Other AI features:<\/p>\n AI Portrait Glow: Improves poorly lit portraits with advanced skin-tone optimisation for natural, balanced lighting\u200b<\/p>\n AI Eraser: Removes unwanted objects from photos with one click\u200b<\/p>\n AI Recorder: Transcribes audio in real-time, recognises different speakers, and generates relevant titles and summaries automatically\u200b<\/p>\n AI Writer: System-level writing assistant integrated into Notes, Instagram, Facebook, and other apps. Helps polish emails, generate captions, create spreadsheets, and mind maps\u200b<\/p>\n Android16Security patch date1\/12\/25 for December testUIColorOS 16OS upgrade policyFiveSecurity patch policySix yearsBloatwareOPPO App Market, AliExpress, Amazon,\u00a0 Facebook, Games, Instagram, LinkedIn, Temu, TikTok, WPS Office and OPPO substitutes for Google Apps.OtherAI Studio We wanted to point out some setup options that you need to be aware of. Each one enables further features that can impact privacy as they allow the phone (OPPO) to gather information. For example, allowing Global Search means it can search everything on your phone. Smart Decision Making allows access to the calendar and more. These are OPPO services, and if you are using Google Gemini (which you have already agreed to), you don\u2019t necessarily need any of the below. <\/p>\n Similarly, you don\u2019t need an OPPO account \u2013 Google is all that is necessary. We are not suggesting that some of the OPPO AI features are not useful but you should be aware of what you data you may be giving away.<\/p>\n OPPO Find X9 Pro rear camera \u2013 Exceed<\/p>\n This is a 50+50+200+2 (wide, ultrawide, telephoto and monochrome) camera.<\/p>\n DXOMARK has not formally rated it, but the Find X8 Pro was 157 in 2025, and this camera is a significant upgrade. For reference:<\/p>\n 168: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max<\/p>\n 160: Google Pixel 10 Pro XL<\/p>\n 157: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max<\/p>\n 157: OPPO Find X8 Pro<\/p>\n 151 Samsung S25 Ultra<\/p>\n DXOMARK is testing, and its preliminary results are \u2018OPPO delivered brighter and more detailed subject representation, making their results appealing to those who prefer a clear and defined look\u2019. It does not include Samsung S25U in its top five cameraphones.<\/p>\n OPPO has a Hasselblad partnership, which adds its Master Camera System, authentic colour science, and 135mm portrait emulation. In addition, it supports K 120fps on main\/telephoto lenses, Dolby Vision, and LOG recording (Samsung does not).<\/p>\n It also has new LUMO image processing, using the ISP, NPU, GPU, and CPU. It has exceptional AI image manipulation abilities.<\/p>\n A new feature is that photos can now be taken automatically in different resolutions, such as 12 MP, 26 MP and 50 MP \u2013 depending on the lighting conditions and temperature.<\/p>\n Summary: The combination of the 10-bit screen (matches images \u2013 Samsung does not), MediaTek Dimensity 9500, and four rear camera sensors gives it exceptional colour and flexibility.<\/p>\n Photo test<\/p>\n CyberShack tests for Joe and Jane Average \u2013 this camera is so far ahead of point-and-shoot that it is wasted on them. There are so many app options and pro modes that can only improve these results even further.<\/p>\n Rear camera specs<\/p>\n Rear PrimaryWide\u00a0 MP50MP bins to 12.5 OPPO Find X9 Pro Front camera specs<\/p>\n Selfie colours and dynamic range are very good, and it now has autofocus. Skin tones are excellent.<\/p>\n FrontSelfie\u00a0 MP50MP bins to 12.5\u00a0\u00a0 SensorSamsung S5K JN5\u00a0\u00a0 FocusPDAF\u00a0\u00a0 f-stop2\u00a0\u00a0 um.64 bins to 1.28\u00a0 FOV (stated, actual)78.6 to 91.4\u00a0\u00a0 StabilisationNo\u00a0\u00a0 FlashScreen fill\u00a0\u00a0 ZoomNo\u00a0\u00a0 Video max4K@60\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 FeaturesFront: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PANO, Pro Video, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, Hasselblad Hi-Res CyberShack\u2019s view: OPPO lifts the premium flagship bar again, setting standards that others do not try to beat<\/p>\n First, let me say that I have the Samsung S25 Ultra, and it\u2019s a fantastic flagship for Samsung lovers.<\/p>\n The S25 Ultra has five things over the OPPO.<\/p>\n The S-Pen, if you use it (OPPO\u2019s developer options indicate Stylus support is coming)<\/p>\n Superior phone reception for regional and rural use (this is strong city and suburb use)<\/p>\n 7+7 OS upgrades and security patches (5+6)<\/p>\n DeX (Desktop Experience), although it does not have a full USB-C implementation like OPPO.<\/p>\n Its trade-in value is artificially higher as, like Apple, it operates the program (OPPO is looking at this).<\/p>\n However, given that OPPO\u2019s Find X series has consistently provided higher specs, better photography, faster charging and more tech over the years, I can\u2019t see the 2026 S26 Ultra being anything but playing catch-up. Let\u2019s hope I am wrong.<\/p>\n Side by side, OPPO blows it out of the water. In over 70 tests, it easily beat the S25U for speed, outright performance, battery life and more.<\/p>\n The only caveat \u2013 city and suburbs reception only.<\/p>\n OPPO Find X9 Pro Ratings<\/p>\n We rate this as a premium flagship device.<\/p>\n RatingsFeatures95Oppo has subtly improved on the excellent Find X8 Pro with a larger battery, better camera, next-gen SoC, while keeping the best bits \u2013 the OPPO ColorOS experience and OPPO Smarts.Value85OPPO Find X8 Pro was $1799, and it\u2019s a huge jump to $2299. Compared to the Samsung S25 Ultra at $2049, it has lost a little price gloss. But it offers so much more.Performance85Gone is the ostentatious camera circle, and in its place is a more refined Apple-esque design.Ease of Use902+5+6 Warranty\/OS\/updates and Android 16Design90Gone is the ostentatious camera circle, and in its place is a more refined Applesque design.Rating out of 1089Final commentOPPO has made a serious Samsung S25 Ultra challenger with vastly better screen, camera, full USB-C implementation and a huge battery. It is for city and suburbs receptions only. It is what flagship buyers (who don\u2019t need an S-Pen) should consider.<\/p>\n CyberShack Verdict
Retail: November 2025Other models not for Australia (Don\u2019t buy)The genuine Australian model has an R-NZ C-Tick on the box label and under About Phone, Regulatory. Do not buy models PLG110.<\/p>\n![\"OPPO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/oppo-fx9-HERO-2.jpg\")
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Ultra-thin 1.15mm bezelsResolution2772 x 1272
2354 x 1080 (longer battery life)PPI480Ratio19.8:9Screen to Body %95.5%Colours bits10-bit\/1.07 billion coloursRefresh Hz, adaptive.LTPO means adaptive from 1 to 120Hz.
Fixed 60, 90 or 120Hz.Response 120Hz120 default and 240Hz optionNits typicalClaim: 800 Typical (Test 890)Nits maxClaim: 1800 HBM (Test 1790)
Dolby Vision 3600 (Tested 2% 3465)ContrastInfinitesRGBNatural, Pro (6500K colour temp) and Vivid modes.
Test: 100%+DCI-P3Claim
Standard mode: 100% DCI-P3
Natural mode: 100% DCI-P3
Colourful mode: 100% DCI-P3
Test: 99-101%Rec.2020Android Ultra HDR standard for displaying HDR photos with enhanced tone mapping and a brightness boost for highlightsDelta E (<4 is excellent)<1HDR LevelHDR10, HDR10+, HDR10+, HLG
Dolby Vision certifiedSDR UpscaleNoBlue Light controlTUV Dark Light and Active Intelligent Eye care certified.PWM if known2160Hz high-frequency PWM dimming when the screen brightness is below 70nits.Daylight readableYes \u2013 excellentAlways on DisplayYes, and adaptive sleepEdge displayYes and sidebarAccessibilityUsual Android featuresDRML1 FHD HDR Amazon Prime content. Netflix requires a 4K account for Dolby Vision content.GamingThe SoC and GPU are faster than the SD8 Elite.
Referesh rate 60Hz\/60fpsScreen protectionGorilla Glass Victus 2
Mohs hardness 6CommentThis is everything a flagship screen should be.\u00a0 Samsung 8-bit screens are not colour accurate for video and photo preview, and never support Dolby Vision.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_2025-12-12-13-14-25-04_80d113afa7fe9062e90e56bd32b7cc31.jpg\")
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All big core designnm3nm TSMC N3PCores1 x 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra & 3 x 3.5 GHz C1-Premium & 4 x 2.7 GHz C1-ProGPUArm G1-Ultra MC12
and Imagiq 1190 ISPModemMediaTek DSDA (Dual SIM, Dual Active for both SIMs at once).<\/p>\n
Geekbench AI
CPU: Would not complete (1878)
GPU: 1396\/1874\/1601 (1096)
NNAPI: 378\/341\/725 can\u2019t be right (12,713)
AiTuTu: 48847 can\u2019t be right (215,900)
Ai Benchmark6: 19733 (11,147)
GFLOPS: 20.88 (14.06)
GNOPS: 33.44 (19.85)Antutu2,736,977Geekbench 6 Single-core3123 (2813)Geekbench 6 multi-core9381 (8854)LikeBenchmarks<\/a>
8% faster than SD8 Elite for Galaxy but 6% slower than SDS8 Elite Gen 5.<\/p>\n
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236\/310CommentA fast SoC that beats the Snapdragon SD8 Elite Gen 5. Excellent USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 allows for external mountable drives, perfect for videographers and Vloggers.
Also supports ALT DP 1.2 Audio\/video\/data\/streaming\/charging.<\/p>\n![\"OPPO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-throttle.jpg\")
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\nWhile OPPO throttles, it\u2019s coming off a very high 467,373 GIPS compared to the S25U below at 306,384.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SS-S25U-25-th.jpg\")
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2 x 2 MIMO 2.4 2 x 2 MIMO 5 GHz 160 MHz
1 x 1 6GHz 320 MHz and full MLO
S1 NetworkBoost chip
AI enhancement
OPPO\u2019s excellent 360\u00b0 surround antennaTest 2m -dBm, Rx\/Tx Mbps-42\/5764\/5380Test 5m-51\/4803\/4323Test 10m-53\/4323\/4003BT Type6.0, Low Energy, BLE AudioGPS single, dualGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1C + B2a + B2b), Galileo (E1 + E5a + E5b), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5)
Supports A-GNSS-assisted positioning, WLAN positioning, and Cellular network positioning.USB typeUSB-C 3.2 Gen 1 5Mbps supports data, Alt DP video, audio, HID, and external SSD.ALT DP, DeX, Ready ForSupports USB-C to USB-C or HDMI cable to external TV or monitor, or Chromecast devices.NFCYesUltra-widebandNoSensors\u00a0\u00a0 AccelerometerYes\u00a0\u00a0 GyroYes\u00a0\u00a0 e-CompassYes\u00a0\u00a0 Barometer\u00a0\u00a0 Gravity\u00a0\u00a0 PedometerSoC Simulated\u00a0\u00a0 Ambient lightYes\u00a0\u00a0 Hall sensorYes\u00a0\u00a0 ProximityYes\u00a0\u00a0 OtherColour Temperature (Screen)
Ultrasound fingerprint under glass
IR remote
Spectral
Laser Focus sensorCommentOppo\u2019s Quick button is capacitive and pressure-sensitive for launching the camera and basic actions.<\/p>\n![\"OPPO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-DL.jpg\")
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5G Band 7: 39.8 fW\u00a0\u00a0 Tower 24G Band 28: 1.6 pW
5G not usable\u00a0\u00a0 Tower 3N\/A\u00a0\u00a0 Tower 4N\/AIndoor4G Band 3 10 fW not usable
5G: NoComment360\u00b0 antenna and intelligent band selection help, but it only found 4G Band 3 and Band 28, albeit at reasonable strength.
Suitable for city, suburb, provided there is Band 28 reasonable tower coverage. Not for rural or remote use.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-phone.jpg\")
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Silicon-Carbon Si\/C anode improves the thermal stability of the anode, increasing safety by reducing the risks of overheating or thermal runaway.
Full recharge cycles 1000+ before 80% retention.Charger, type, supplied80W SUPERVOOC (5V\/ 2A\/10W or 5-11V\/ 7.3A\/ 80W
This is a single battery, so dual-channel SUPERVOOC charging does not apply.
Starts at 67W and progressively reduces as the battery fills.\u00a0PD, QC levelPD 11.7W
PPS 55WQi, wattageCan charge at up to 50W with OPPO AIRVOOC charger.
\u00a0Qi2 cases enable magnetic charging.Reverse Qi or cable10WTest (60Hz or adaptive screen)1080p, Balanced, Adaptive\u00a0\u00a0 Charge % 30mins70% (45W)\u00a0\u00a0 Charge 0-100%65 minutes 80W SUPERVOOC (67W)
80 minutes PD 15V\/3A\/45W\u00a0\u00a0 Charge Qi, W
Using Belkin Boost Charge 15WCapable of 50W AirVOOC. Test: 3 hours
Belink 15W (delivers 7.5W): Test 8 hours.
Can use a MagSafe case for Qi2.\u00a0\u00a0 Charge 5V, 2ANot tested \u2013 usually 4-5 hours.\u00a0\u00a0 Video loop 50%, aeroplane mode25 hours (this is excellent, but AI turns it into a media player to extend battery life)\u00a0\u00a0 PC Mark 3 batteryThere is too much of a disparity here, so it is between PC Mark\u2019s 12 hours and Accubattery\u2019s 18 hours\u00a0\u00a0 GFX Bench Manhattan batteryWould not run\u00a0\u00a0 GFX Bench T-Rex1358 minutes (22.63 hours) 3387 frames\u00a0\u00a0 Drain 100-0% full load screen on5 hours\u00a0 (Confirmed by Accubattery)mA Full load screen on2000\u00a0\u00a0 mA Watt idle Screen on350-400\u00a0\u00a0 Estimate loss at max refreshAbout a 20% loss if set to 120Hz\u00a0\u00a0 Estimate typical useTypical users should get up to 24 hours. Heavy users from 5 hours screen-on to 10 hours.CommentThis new Si\/C battery offers 1000+ full charge cycles (at least 80% capacity remaining) and greater safety than Lithium-ion.<\/p>\n
Clear voice settingEQOReality: Smart, Movie, Gaming, Music presets (no custom EQ)Mics1 at the top
2 at the bottomTest dB \u2013 all on EQ flat DA off\u00a0\u00a0 Volume max83\u00a0\u00a0 Media (music)83\u00a0\u00a0 Ring83\u00a0\u00a0 Alarm83\u00a0\u00a0 Notifications81\u00a0\u00a0 Earpiece58\u00a0\u00a0 Hands-freeExcellent hands-free and decent noise cancellation\u00a0\u00a0 BT headphonesSuperb left\/right separation. Dolby Atmos adds realistic DA effects to headphones.<\/p>\n![\"OPPO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9P-Fr-1024x478.jpg\")
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\nThe gold line shows a very good neutral signature where it neither adds nor subtracts from the source.<\/p>\n
Clear Speech<\/p>\n
Mohs hardness 6Rear materialGorilla Glass Victus 2FrameAluminium (not Titanium)IP ratingIP66 test conditions: (i) nozzle inner diameter: 12.5 mm; (ii) water flow: (100\u00b15) L\/min; (iii) water pressure: adjusted per specified flow; (iv) main water flow centre: circular area of approx. 120 mm diameter at 2.5 m from nozzle; (v) nozzle-to-enclosure distance: 2.5\u20133 m; (vi) test duration: 3 minutes; (vii) water temperature difference from sample \u2264 5K.<\/p>\n
Silk WhitePen, Stylus supportNoIn the box\u00a0\u00a0 Charger80W SUPERVOOC charger\u00a0\u00a0 USB cableUSB-A to USB-C 3W cable\u00a0\u00a0 BudsNo\u00a0\u00a0 Bumper coverNoCommentOPPO build quality and provides an 80W charger inbox<\/p>\n
AI Search
AI Writer
AI Translate
AI Voice Scribe
AI Camera
Plus, all Google Gemini and Circle to Search.CommentOPPO ColorOS 16 is a reasonably light overlay on pure Android and essentially leaves everything where it should be. It uses OPPO\u2019s substitute apps for Google (as Google is not allowed in China), and where possible, you should use Google apps for backup.SecurityFingerprint sensor location, type3D Untrasonic under screenFace ID2DOtherCommentOPPO has good security and private folders<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_2025-11-25-09-34-21-95_54fc2cf2fd6746b19178ec735703a30d-470x1024.jpg\")
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\n1X and foreground and background details are excellent. Colours are perfect. Note the definition in the sand flats, bottom right and the HDR details under the brown jetty.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-uw.jpg\")
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\nUltra-wide sensor perfectly matches the wide sensor for colour.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-2X.jpg\")
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\n2X and like 1X \u2013 this is a perfect shot.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-10X.jpg\")
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\n10X and its razor sharp when most phones would be unreadable.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-30X.jpg\")
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\n30X and its still razor sharp. You can easily read the boat registration. Only a couple of other phones can do this.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-60X.jpg\")
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\n60X and very clear. A slight reddish tinge is showing on the stainless steel.<\/p>\n![\"OPPO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-100X.jpg\")
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\n120X and the registration is still readable over 100 metres away. The slight fuzziness is more about not using a tripod.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-DOG-944x1024.jpg\")
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\n(L) Hasselblad portrait, (M) Normal, (L) Bokeh. All extremely good.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-Macro-2-980x1024.jpg\")
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\nMacro is fine, but you need to watch the distance and keep to 10cm.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-dark.jpg\")
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\n<40 lumens, and it is a pretty good image. <\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/OPPO-FX9-night-1024x467.jpg\")
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\nNight mode amps up the brightness and details \u2013 very good.<\/p>\n
Defaults to 50MP when conditions are good\u00a0\u00a0 SensorSony LYTIA LYT-828\u00a0\u00a0 FocusPDAF and Laser AF\u00a0\u00a0 f-stop1.5\u00a0\u00a0 um1.22 bins to 2.44\u00a0 FOV\u00b0 (stated, actual)84 (73-85)\u00a0\u00a0 StabilisationOIS\u00a0\u00a0 Zoom10X DigitalRear 2Ultrawide\u00a0\u00a0 MP50 bins to 12.5\u00a0\u00a0 SensorSamsung S5KJN5\u00a0\u00a0 FocusPDAF\u00a0\u00a0 f-stop2\u00a0\u00a0 um.64 bins to 1.28\u00a0 FOV (stated, actual)120 (97-110)\u00a0\u00a0 StabilisationNo\u00a0\u00a0 Zoom4X DigitalRear 3Telephoto\u00a0\u00a0 MP200MP bins to 12.6\u00a0\u00a0 SensorSamsung S5KHP5\u00a0\u00a0 FocusAF\u00a0\u00a0 f-stop2.1\u00a0\u00a0 um.5 bins to 2um\u00a0 FOV (stated, actual)34\u00a0\u00a0 StabilisationOIS\u00a0\u00a0 Zoom3X Optical
18X Digital
For 10x to 60x zoom, AI algorithms enhance image resolution. For 60x to 120x zoom, on-device models reconstruct images at the pixel level, which can be disabled.
Supports 10X optical zoom attachmentRear 4Monochrome\u00a0 MP2MP\u00a0\u00a0 SensorNo details\u00a0\u00a0 Video max4K@120fps\u00a0\u00a0 FlashTriple LED\u00a0\u00a0 Auto-HDRRear: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PANO, Pro Video, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, XPAN, Hasselblad Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Master, Text Scanner, Doc Scanner
Front: Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, PANO, Pro Video, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, STICKER, Hasselblad Hi-Res
Video
Supports Pro video shooting
Supports video anti-shake shooting
Supports Dual-view video shooting
Supports HDR video shooting
Supports video zoom shooting:\u00a0\u00a0 QR code readerYes\u00a0\u00a0 Night modeAI and Laser FocusBenchmarkhttps:\/\/www.digitalcameraworld.com\/tech\/android-phones\/oppo-find-x9-pro-review<\/a>
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Close to the best camphone in 2025\u2014just a tad behind iPhone 17 Pro (warm colours) with more natural colours.<\/p>\n
Video
4K TIME-LAPSE: 30fps
1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30fps
Supports Pro video shooting
Supports video anti-shake shooting
Supports Dual-view video shooting
Supports HDR video shooting
Supports video zoom shootingCommentAccurate colours, excellent selfies.<\/p>\n![\"OPPO](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/oppo-fx9-HERO-244x300.jpg\")
ProsOne of the fasted processors in 2025Superb camera \u2013 the best Android camera phone you can getExcellent quality build and 2+5+6-year warranty with local support USB-C 3.2 Gen full implementationDecent all-day battery lifeConsonly for the city and the suburbs where you have Band 28 coverage.Throttles under load \u2013 not for gamersWont run some tests (Geekbench AI)Huge price increase over Find X8 Pro <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I don\u2019t think I have seen a more eagerly awaited, coveted phone in recent history than the OPPO…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":184227,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[342,111,139,69,145],"class_list":{"0":"post-184226","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile","8":"tag-mobile","9":"tag-new-zealand","10":"tag-newzealand","11":"tag-nz","12":"tag-technology"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184226"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184226\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/184227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184226"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}