Oppo · Pets · Reviewed by Steven Divish · Published 2026-06-20
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The reviewer concludes that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra camera is "amazing and maybe 88% perfect," stating that its photos are "next level" and the overall camera experience is more intuitive than the iPhone.
This video provides a comprehensive camera comparison between the new Oppo Find X9 Ultra and the iPhone 17 Pro, tested in real-world scenarios across Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The reviewer evaluates aspects such as telephoto capabilities, image processing, ultra-wide angle performance, and audio recording features. The video also includes a sponsored segment for Anker power products.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is an impressive camera phone, deemed "88% perfect" by the reviewer, offering an intuitive and versatile shooting experience. Its dual telephoto system, featuring 3x and 10x optical zoom lenses, captures significantly more detail and clarity than the iPhone 17 Pro's telephoto capabilities. However, the ultra-wide camera's placement frequently results in the reviewer's finger entering the frame, and the computational photography occasionally over-corrects scenes by removing natural atmospheric haze. If you prioritize telephoto versatility and a camera that makes subjects pop, this phone is worth considering, but if you rely heavily on the ultra-wide lens or prefer a strictly natural auto-mode processing, you may need to adjust your shooting style.
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reviewer_claimpositivet=00:15–00:27
The reviewer states the Oppo Find X9 Ultra has a great camera system and that the photos coming out of this phone are "next level". He used it daily alongside the iPhone 17 Pro and was impressed.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
reviewer_claimpositivet=00:46–00:52
After taking just a few photos with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, the reviewer was "legit shocked with the image quality". He noted the processing is great.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
comparisonpositivet=00:52–01:05
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra features two telephoto zoom cameras: a 3x telephoto (70mm) and a 10x optical zoom lens. The reviewer notes the 3x is close to the iPhone's 4x (100mm) and states Oppo's telephoto camera hardware is better, sharp, and retains details.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
comparisonpositivet=06:27–06:38
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra's 10x additional optical telephoto camera provides better optics compared to the iPhone's digital 8x magnification, which the reviewer says is "nowhere near" in quality.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
hands_on_demopositivet=01:14–01:36
Oppo's photography case is described as slim, compact, and fitting easily into a pocket without being felt. It provides enough friction for a secure one-handed grip during street photography in landscape mode.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
comparisonpositivet=01:37–01:46
The reviewer states that the whole camera experience is "way better on the Oppo" compared to the iPhone, specifically finding it "more intuitive," especially with the photography case.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
reviewer_claimpositivet=01:46–01:52
The reviewer prefers the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's image processing, feeling that the camera intuitively identifies and makes the main subject in a shot "pop" with its processing. This preference also extends to portraits.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
comparisonpositivet=01:52–01:58
Comparing the Oppo's 10x telephoto to the iPhone's 4x, the reviewer notes that the iPhone produces "more toned down neutral colors," whereas the Oppo "applies the S curve to the exposure giving me brighter shots."
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
reviewer_claimnegativet=01:58–02:29
The reviewer observes that Oppo's computational photography in auto mode sometimes "hurts the photos" by automatically correcting scenes, which can remove natural haze and depth, increasing contrast in a way that doesn't represent real life.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
hands_on_demopositivet=02:29–02:40
To counter auto mode issues, the reviewer recommends switching to Oppo's Master mode or using Raw/Raw Max photos. He notes that in camera preview, the haze looks "much more natural and more beautiful."
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
comparisonpositivet=02:48–02:51
After a brief comparison, the reviewer states, "Just judging by the preview I like the Oppo results much more" for the ultra-wide angle camera, despite noting the iPhone also looks pretty good.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
visual_inspectionnegativet=03:10–03:36
The reviewer identifies a design flaw where the Oppo's ultra-wide angle camera is positioned such that the user's finger often gets into the frame with a natural grip. He notes the iPhone's camera placement avoids this issue.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
reviewer_claimnegativet=03:41–04:26
The reviewer expresses concern about audio sometimes being out of sync when using external wireless microphone systems with Oppo (and Vivo) phones for video recording, making editing difficult.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
reviewer_claimpositivet=05:40–05:49
After losing his external mic cable, the reviewer used the Oppo's built-in microphone for screen recording and found the audio quality "surprisingly good." He notes no wireless microphone was used during this segment.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
reviewer_claimpositivet=05:50–05:54
The reviewer further comments that Oppo's built-in microphone has a "pretty decent" pick-up pattern, although he notices it gets muted as the phone moves away from his face.
Source location: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdj92Qv5E8
The reviewer found the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's camera system to be "next level" and was genuinely shocked by its image quality. It features a superior dual-telephoto system with 3x and 10x optical zoom that excels in sharpness and detail retention compared to the iPhone. The overall camera experience, especially with the photography case, is also described as more intuitive.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra features two telephoto cameras: a 3x (70mm) and a 10x optical zoom lens. The reviewer highlights that its telephoto hardware is superior, providing sharper images and better detail retention than the iPhone. The 10x optical zoom is particularly praised for its quality over the iPhone's digital 8x zoom.
The reviewer prefers Oppo's image processing, noting that the camera seems to understand the main subject and makes it "pop". Oppo also applies an "S curve" to exposure, resulting in brighter photos. In contrast, the iPhone is described as producing "more toned down neutral colors."
The reviewer identified two primary downsides. The first is the placement of the ultra-wide angle camera, which results in the user's finger frequently appearing in the frame during normal handheld use. The second issue is that the Oppo phone (like some Vivo models) may experience audio synchronization problems when recording video with external wireless microphone systems, complicating editing.
The reviewer was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's built-in microphone. When forced to use it for screen recording, he found the audio quality to be "surprisingly good" with a "pretty decent" pick-up pattern. This was observed without any external wireless microphone systems.
The reviewer observed that the Oppo Find X9 Ultra's auto mode computational photography can sometimes negatively affect photos. Specifically, it tends to remove natural atmospheric haze, which can diminish the sense of depth, and may over-increase contrast, making the scene appear different from real-life. To avoid this, the reviewer suggests using Master mode or shooting in Raw/Raw Max.
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In this camera review, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra goes head-to-head with the iPhone 17 Pro across various photographic challenges in Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The reviewer highlights Oppo's impressive dual-telephoto system, vibrant image processing, and surprisingly good built-in microphone. However, some downsides include computational photography issues in auto mode, awkward ultra-wide camera placement, and potential external audio syncing problems. The video also features a segment on Anker's power bank and charger.
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