Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR A new rumor says that Xiaomi will launch the 18 series in September. It also suggests that OPPO is aiming for the same month for the Find X10 series. Vivo could be planning to launch the X500 series in September as well. It’s the middle of the year and … Read More “Three Android giants could be on a launch-month collision course” »
Robert Triggs / Android Authority When it comes to taking great pictures on a smartphone, there are plenty of brilliant choices right now. The latest Galaxy S26 series, Google Pixel, or Apple iPhone are the go-to brands not just for great all-around flagships. They are also considered to be among the most consistent camera phones, … Read More “I tested this year’s two best camera phones to crown a winner” »
TL;DR OPPO has launched a magnetic rear display as an accessory for the Reno 16 smartphone. It can be used as a selfie mirror, a detachable camera remote, or just to display images and videos. It also functions as a standalone fashion accessory. Magnetic rear displays sure seem to be getting quite popular. We’ve already … Read More “This brand launched a magnetic rear display, and it looks amazing” »
Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority Every time a new Samsung Galaxy Ultra phone launches, comparisons with the latest hardware-focused Chinese flagships quickly follow. Over the past few years, brands like Xiaomi, vivo, and OPPO have aggressively pushed smartphone camera hardware forward with larger sensors, multiple periscope zoom lenses, and increasingly ambitious camera systems. Samsung, meanwhile, … Read More “Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. Find X9 Ultra camera test: Closer than you think” »
TL;DR YouTube channel JerryRigEverything has taken a knife to the orange OPPO Find X9 Ultra, revealing that it has a plastic back. Plastic is more durable and lighter than glass, but glass is typically viewed as a more premium material for smartphones. Otherwise, the Find X9 Ultra passed the channel’s bend test with flying colors. … Read More “JerryRigEverything teardown reveals this ~$2,000 Ultra phone has a plastic back” »
The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is a no-holds-barred flagship that pushes smartphone photography to the forefront, with arguably the most versatile and capable camera system available today, especially for zoom and portrait work. Backed by strong performance, excellent battery life, and premium build quality, it excels as an all-rounder. At its very high price, it’s … Read More “Redefining the modern camera phone” »
Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A new rumor claims that OPPO is beta testing its own version of Samsung Good Lock. The customization tool is reportedly in development for OxygenOS 17 and ColorOS 17. Right now the rumor is still light on details, and needs further confirmation. There is something just so viscerally satisfying … Read More “Could these brands be next with their own Samsung Good Lock?” »
Outside of Samsung, it’s not often that two similar flagship phones launch with entirely different silicon inside, but with the Find X9 Pro and X9 Ultra, we have a rare opportunity for an interesting benchmark comparison. With the Ultra powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the other by MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, … Read More “Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500: The performance gap shrinks” »
Shimul Sood / Android Authority Rumors have been swirling this year that OnePlus may be looking at some serious changes, or potentially even shutting down operations in some markets, as parent brand OPPO reorganizes its portfolio. While the company hasn’t publicly confirmed these rumors (issuing squishy statements saying things like “OnePlus North America continues to … Read More “Survey shows OnePlus fans would go OPPO if they had to switch” »
We’ve long been spoiled for choice with amazing camera phones, but right now, only a few models stand head and shoulders above the competition. And no, you won’t find my best picks among household names like Apple, Samsung, or even Google. No, instead phones like the OPPO Find X9 Ultra are setting the new standard … Read More “One of the best phone cameras ever” »
