The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is inspired by my favorite Hasselblad camera and I think it's the most beautiful phone of 2026 so far

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Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:03:57 +0000

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We can reveal a first look and some of the core camera specs of Oppo's latest flagship camera phone, the Find X9 Ultra, and it's a stunner.

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Oppo has teased a first look of its latest flagship phone, the Find X9 Ultra Its design is directly inspired by the Hasselblad X2D Headline features include twin 200MP cameras and a 10x zoom I've already had extended hands-on time with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra ahead of its full reveal on April 21 be
sure to look out for my in-depth take on its camera skills then but in the build-up to the launch, I'm permitted to share a first look at the flagship camera phone, and I think it's a stunner.

I'm biased, though; the Find X9 Ultra's design is directly inspired by Oppo's long-term partnership with Hasselblad, and specifically one of my favorite cameras ever, the incredible Hasselblad X2D 100C II (a pro 100MP
medium-format model that tops my camera wishlist). This is no generic slab of a phone like most other models, but one with a classic leather finish and a sharp metal trim that catches in the light, complete with orange accents. It really feels like a baby Hasselblad, and it's no slouch in the camera department either. Article continues below You may like The Oppo Find X9
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With a focus on camera performance, there's no getting around the beastly camera module, which is perhaps the only design drawback. The upshots, however, are four lenses spanning 14-230mm focal lengths. Here's what Oppo
has revealed so far. Image 1 of 3 (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) The camera phone of all camera phones? I tried the Oppo Find X8 Ultra last year and felt it had the better of the latest iPhone Pro Max and Galaxy Ultra rivals for camera performance if only the China-only model were available globally.

Its successor is no mere refresh, based on the limited info we can reveal so far, so you might expect it to pull even further away from other camera phone flagships as one of the best camera phones .

Oppo has shared a video on its YouTube (see below) which opens with a flash of said Hasselblad camera, and then reveals the Find X9 Ultra's 'Hasselblad Master Camera System', which will feature a Galaxy S23 Ultra -beating 50MP
10x optical zoom telephoto and twin 200MP cameras. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The teaser confirms that the camera array spans 14-230mm focal lengths, with
a maximum f/1.5-3.5 aperture. Something Ultra This Way Comes | OPPO Find X9 Ultra - YouTube Watch On There will also be an 'Earth Explorer' kit inspired by a limited-edition version of the Hasselblad X2D II and an optional 400mm telephoto lens accessory, which will go beyond the reach of the phone's 10x optical zoom.

We also get a peek at the Find X9 Ultra in another colorway, orange, followed by the teaser's finishing slogan 'Your next camera'.

The teaser certainly whets the appetite for camera fans, and I'm looking forward to sharing more with you for the phone's full reveal in a little over a week's time if you're into camera phone tech, the Find X9 Ultra will be well worth a look. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button!

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