{"id":232612,"date":"2025-10-29T19:37:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/232612\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T19:37:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T19:37:11","slug":"oppo-find-x9-pro-vs-galaxy-s25-ultra-battle-of-the-flagships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/232612\/","title":{"rendered":"Oppo Find X9 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Battle of the flagships"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As we\u2019re drawing closer to the end of the year, the 2026 flagships are slowly starting to reveal themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/explainer\/snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-confirmed-phones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">confirmed handsets to run on Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5<\/a>, Oppo has announced its Find X9 series, which includes the premium Find X9 Pro.<\/p>\n<p>So how does the recently announced Find X9 Pro compare to the almost year old <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/reviews\/samsung-galaxy-s25-ultra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra<\/a>? We\u2019ve compared the specs of the two heavyweights and highlighted the key differences below.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Price and Availability<\/p>\n<p>The Oppo Find X9 Pro will be available from early November, with a starting price of \u00a31099\/\u20ac1299.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is almost unbelievably nearly a year old, having launched back in February 2025. With this in mind, although its official starting RRP is \u00a31249\/$1299, it\u2019s not uncommon to pick the handset up with a price drop.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>SQUIRREL_PLAYLIST_10207165<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest differences between the Oppo Find X9 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is actually found under their respective hoods. While the Galaxy S25 Ultra runs on a custom version of Qualcomm\u2019s 2025 chip, Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, the Find X9 Pro runs on the newer MediaTek Dimensity 9500.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/oppo-find-x9-pro-performance-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Oppo Find X9 Pro\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4627828\"\/>Oppo Find X9 Pro. Image Credit (Oppo)<\/p>\n<p>While we\u2019re yet to review the Find X9 Pro, Oppo promises its Dimensity 9500 chipset achieves up to 32% stronger performance with 55% less power consumption, while its GPU delivers a 33% boost in graphics too. We\u2019ll have to wait and see how these claims measure up in real-world use.<\/p>\n<p>In comparison, the Galaxy S25 Ultra\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy ensures the phone feels fast and responsive in day-to-day use, with apps opening instantly and no noticeable lag. During our benchmarking tests, as we found the phone performed marginally better than the Oppo Find X8 Pro, last year\u2019s Oppo flagship, so we\u2019d expect the Find X9 Pro to offer an even faster performance to the S25 Ultra.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy S25 Ultra powers Galaxy AI<\/p>\n<p>Arguably one of the headline features of the Galaxy S25 series is the Galaxy AI suite, which is packed with AI-powered tools including Circle to Search, Now Brief and access to Google Gemini Live.<\/p>\n<p>\n        Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>While the Oppo Find X9 Pro doesn\u2019t quite offer the same expansive suite, it is still equipped with AI features found within ColorOS 16, including AI Mind Space which allows users to capture on-screen content by clicking the Snap Key, and AI Recorder which generates titles and summaries.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Galaxy-S25-Ultra-top-down-now-briefing-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy S25 Ultra - top down - now briefing\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-578130\"\/>Galaxy S25 Ultra Now Brief. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X9 Pro has a 200MP telephoto lens<\/p>\n<p>Considering the S25 Ultra holds a spot in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-camera-phones-3520817\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">best camera phone<\/a> list, and was hailed \u201cthe best for zooming\u201d, the Oppo Find X9 Pro has its work cut out for it. However, its specs suggest the handset is up to the challenge, thanks to its whopping 200MP 3x telephoto lens.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Oppo explains the lens was developed in partnership with Hasselblad and features an ultra-fast f\/2.1 aperture for \u201csuperior light gathering\u201d and a 10cm focus distance for macro photography too. In addition, the phone\u2019s Super Zoom algorithm promises to capture clear images up to 120x.<\/p>\n<p>Not only that, but you can also pick up Oppo\u2019s Hasselblad Teleconverter lens, a professional-grade and unsubtle accessory that enables up to 200x digital zoom for photos and 50x for video.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oppo-Find-X9-Pro-lens-attachment-2-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Find X9 Pro lens\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-4625941\"\/>Hasselblad Teleconverter lens attached to Find X9 Pro. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n<p>\n        Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>Although the S25 Ultra\u2019s cameras are near-enough identical to its S24 Ultra predecessor, there are notable improvements especially with the 50MP 5x telephoto lens. The lens is able to get up to 30x closer to a subject, while still offering more detail and improved contrast.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Oppo Find X9 Pro has a much larger battery<\/p>\n<p>With an enormous 7500mAh cell, the largest found in any Oppo flagship, the Find X9 Pro promises to improve on the impressive battery life of the Find X8 Pro which easily offered two days of charge.<\/p>\n<p>While the S25 Ultra\u2019s 5000mAh cell sounds pretty measly in comparison and, although it\u2019s definitely not a two-day device, we did find we ended busy days with around 20-30% left in the tank. Of course, the exact amount of battery will depend entirely on your personal usage.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Otherwise, the Find X9 Pro supports charging speeds of 80W SuperVOOC (wired) and 50W AirVOOC (wireless) whereas the S25 Ultra maxes out at 45W wired and 15W wireless.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Galaxy S25 Ultra has a larger display<\/p>\n<p>Whether you prefer a slightly larger phone or not depends mainly on your personal preference and how you plan on using the handset. The Find X9 Pro has a 6.78-inch screen whereas the Galaxy S25 Ultra sports a 6.9-inch alternative.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n        Advertisement    <\/p>\n<p>Despite being relatively unchanged from the S24 Ultra, we were impressed with the Galaxy S25 Ultra\u2019s display and found its premium tech including an LTPO 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and a peak brightness of 2600 nits made for a solid phone experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" data-lazy-type=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Galaxy-S25-Ultra-front-standing-upright-820x461.jpg\" alt=\"Galaxy S25 Ultra\" class=\"lazy lazy-hidden wp-image-577393\"\/>Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Image Credit (Trusted Reviews)<\/p>\n<p>Although it is smaller, the Find X9 Pro sports a similar plethora of high-end screen technologies including a 120Hz refresh rate, a peak outdoor brightness of 3600 nits and eye-care dimming technology.<\/p>\n<p>Early Verdict<\/p>\n<p>As we haven\u2019t reviewed the Oppo Find X9 Pro, we\u2019ll refrain from giving a conclusive verdict for the time being. However, with a powerful chipset that\u2019s likely to overtake last year\u2019s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, 200MP telephoto lens and a massive 7500mAh battery, the Find X9 Pro promises to be a solid alternative to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As we\u2019re drawing closer to the end of the year, the 2026 flagships are slowly starting to reveal&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":232613,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[2306,86,56,54,55],"class_list":{"0":"post-232612","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mobile","8":"tag-mobile","9":"tag-technology","10":"tag-uk","11":"tag-united-kingdom","12":"tag-unitedkingdom"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232612","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=232612"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/232612\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/232613"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=232612"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=232612"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=232612"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}