OPPO Find X9s Review

The OPPO Find X9s has been out for a while and it does look like a smaller flagship at first glance. But, don’t let its compact size fool you.

Behind its sleek design is a smartphone packed with powerful hardware, capable cameras, and one of the biggest batteries we’ve seen in its class.

After using it as our daily driver, here’s what we think about the OPPO Find X9s.

Design and Construction

Starting with the design, the Find X9s certainly has that premium vibe, as it should since this is a flagship phone after all.

Our unit is in the Sunset Orange colorway, and at first, I felt like the color wasn’t for me. It’s very pale, kind of a pastel color, but it’s growing on me not gonna lie. It’s not that loud, and it still looks sophisticated. The gradient color on its rear definitely makes it more appealing.

With a screen size of 6.59 inches, it’s very compact and handy. It has a thin frame, measuring only 7.9 mm, and weighing about 220 grams. In addition, it also feels sturdy in the hand, sporting a metal frame and a glass back panel.

There’s also a Gorilla Glass 7i on top of the display for scratch resistance, and the phone is also IP66, -68, and -69 rated for dust and water resistance. Plus, there’s 5-Star SGS certification for drop resistance. That’s quite a strong protection right there.

And for extra peace of mind, the phone also comes with a silicone case in the box.

For buttons and ports, there’s the power button and volume rocker on the right side, which are seated a little high for my liking. On the left, you’ll see the so-called “Snap Key” that’s customizable and can launch various shortcuts and tools.

Up top, there’s only an IR blaster while at the bottom, there’s the USB-C, SIM tray, and the speaker grille.

Display, Multimedia, and Biometrics

Going back to the display, the OPPO Find X9s certainly delivers in this segment.

The phone features a 6.59-inch ProXDR LTPS AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and Atmos support, and up to 3600 nits of peak brightness. Scrolling on socials, reading some articles here and there, everything feels smooth.

When watching movies, series, or some newly released music videos, I just love how immersive the screen is, mainly thanks to those thin and uniform bezels. And when using it outdoors, the screen remains visible even under direct sunlight.

Audio-wise, the OPPO Find X9s delivers a decent listening experience. The mids and highs come through clearly, while the overall loudness is more than enough for casual media consumption.

That said, the bass response leaves a bit to be desired, making the sound less punchy and immersive than I expected. Even so, the speakers still provide respectable audio quality that’s perfectly suitable for watching videos, listening to music, or everyday use.

When it comes to biometrics and security, the experience is just as solid. Both Face Unlock and the ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner are fast and reliable, with quick registration and consistent recognition.

My only minor complaint is the placement of the fingerprint scanner. It’s positioned slightly higher than I’d prefer, which can make it a little awkward to reach, especially when unlocking the phone with one hand.

Cameras

Moving on to the cameras, the OPPO Find X9s features the same triple-camera setup found on the Find X9, except the telephoto lens here isn’t a periscopic one.

It packs three 50-megapixel sensors for the main, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras, all housed in a square-shaped camera module which is a noticeable departure from its predecessor’s circular design.

Another difference from the standard Find X9 is the main camera. The X9s uses a Sony LYT-700 sensor, while the X9 comes equipped with the higher-end LYT-808. Despite that, the Find X9s is still capable of producing impressive results.

Photos captured with the main camera are vibrant, well-balanced, and rich in detail. Images come out sharp and clear, with plenty of detail preserved even when zooming in.

For subjects that are farther away, the telephoto camera offers up to 6x optical-quality zoom with impressive results. You can push it all the way to 120x digital zoom, though at that point image quality naturally starts to degrade, even with some AI enhancements going on.

The ultrawide camera also performs well, delivering consistent colors and good detail across a wider field of view. Even in low-light situations, all three cameras manage to produce pleasing shots.

Combined with OPPO’s Hasselblad-tuned imaging system, photos generally come out looking refined and well-processed.

OPPO Find X9s Sample Snaps

May 26 – Jun 5

Portrait mode is another highlight. Subject separation is clean and accurate, producing a natural-looking background blur while keeping facial details sharp and well-defined.

For selfies, the phone is equipped with a 32-megapixel front camera that captures detailed and natural-looking selfies. Skin tones appear realistic, and colors are well-balanced, although images do tend to lean slightly toward cooler tones.

Inside the Camera app, you’ll also find Master Mode, which unlocks advanced controls for those who want more creative freedom and a more hands-on photography experience.

When it comes to video, the Find X9s can record at up to 4K 60 FPS using both the rear and front cameras. Video quality is excellent, with accurate colors, good detail, and a vibrant look. One thing I noticed is that the camera tends to emphasize green and red tones a bit more.

If you’re after a more cinematic look, you can enable the depth of field feature in Video Mode. This adds a pleasing background blur effect to your footage, although it sets the resolution down to 1080p at 30 FPS.

Stability is also one of the phone’s strengths. Thanks to optical image stabilization (OIS), videos remain smooth and steady, helping reduce unwanted shakes during handheld recording.

Overall, cameras have always been one of OPPO’s strongest areas, and the Find X9s continues that tradition. It delivers a reliable and versatile camera experience that’s capable of producing great results across different shooting scenarios.

Performance and Benchmarks

Performance-wise, the OPPO Find X9s delivered a consistently smooth experience throughout our testing.

Powering the device is the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s processor, paired with 12GB of RAM. It also comes with a generous 512GB of internal storage, giving you plenty of room for apps, games, photos, and videos.

In day-to-day use, the phone handled everything we threw at it with ease. Whether it was taking notes, browsing the web, managing multiple social media accounts, or jumping between productivity apps, the experience remained fast and responsive.

Even with a bunch of apps running in the background, the Find X9s showed no signs of slowing down. From attending online meetings to editing photos and videos on the go, it consistently delivered a reliable performance.

In AnTuTu V11, the phone scored an impressive 2.9 million points. That’s a strong result and a good indication of the performance you can expect from this device. If you’re curious about the full benchmark breakdown, here you go.

Gaming performance was equally impressive. For lighter titles such as Mobile Legends, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Pokémon Unite, the phone handled these games effortlessly. Even at higher graphics settings, performance remained smooth and stable with no noticeable stutters.

Moving on to more demanding titles like Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact, the Find X9s continued to perform exceptionally well. Games ran smoothly even with graphics settings pushed to their highest presets, maintaining a consistently enjoyable gaming experience throughout our sessions.

However, expect some occasional stutters every now and then, especially if the graphics are maxed out for these titles. So, we’d recommend toning it down to Medium for a more consistent gameplay.

Thermal management is also worth highlighting. Despite the phone’s strong performance, heat was kept under control remarkably well. While the device did become slightly warm during extended gaming sessions, it never reached a point where it felt uncomfortable to hold or use.

OS, UI, and Apps

Out of the box, the OPPO Find X9s runs ColorOS 16 based on Android 16.

The overall software experience is smooth, responsive, and easy to navigate. One of its biggest strengths is the level of customization available. From widgets and themes to wallpapers and icon styles, there are plenty of ways to personalize the interface and make it feel uniquely yours.

Like most smartphones today, the Find X9s comes with a handful of pre-installed apps. Fortunately, most of these can be removed easily, making the extra software far less intrusive than it might initially seem.

The phone also includes a growing suite of AI-powered features designed to improve productivity and everyday convenience. These tools extend to the Gallery app, where AI-assisted editing features make it easier to enhance photos, remove distractions, and fine-tune images with minimal effort.

Multitasking is another area where the Find X9s shines. The phone handles split-screen applications smoothly and can even run floating windows simultaneously, making it easier to manage multiple tasks at once.

While the multitasking interface can occasionally show minor slowdowns when several demanding apps are open, the experience remains reliable for the most part and never becomes a significant issue.

What’s particularly impressive is how well these features are implemented on a smartphone. Advanced multitasking capabilities like these are often associated with larger devices such as tablets, so having them readily available here adds a lot of practical value.

The customizable Snap Key is another welcome addition, allowing users to assign shortcuts and actions based on their preference. It’s default to setting different audio profiles like Ring, Vibrate or Silent though, so you may have to map a different shortcut yourself.

To top it all off, OPPO is committing to five major Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the Find X9 series. So, there’s that.

Connectivity and Battery Life

Battery-wise, this is where the Find X9s has a huge improvement.

From having a 5700mAh battery, the Find X9s now packs a large 7025 mAh capacity. While it sports a compact size, it surprisingly lasts a long time.

Based on my experience, I only charged the phone thrice for a week of typical usage.

Our PCMark battery life test can vouch for us, able to hit 22 hours and 12 minutes of uptime. While on our standard video loop test, it recorded more than 40 hours of playback.

When it’s time to charge, the Find X9s comes with an 80W wired charging support. Unfortunately, no wireless charging support here which is a bit of a letdown for a flagship series model.

On the bright side, it has bypass charging support and a smart charging feature both aimed to maintain its battery health optimal in the long run.Connectivity-wise, it packs all the essentials including Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, NFC, dual nano-SIM with eSIM compatibility, 5G, and an IR blaster for convenient wireless remote control of your home appliances.

Pricing

Before we wrap things up, let’s talk about pricing.

The OPPO Find X9s is priced at PHP 69,999 in the Philippines and is available in a single 12GB + 512GB configuration.

Conclusion

With everything said and done, the OPPO Find X9s successfully combines a sleek yet durable design, a vibrant display, capable cameras, flagship-level performance, and impressive battery life in a compact form factor.

Its Hasselblad-tuned camera system consistently produces excellent photos across different shooting scenarios, while the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset provides more than enough power for both everyday tasks and demanding workloads.

Battery life is another standout feature, comfortably lasting through several days of use.

Of course, no device is perfect. The lack of wireless charging and the slightly high placement of the fingerprint scanner may be minor inconveniences in my opinion, but neither significantly affects the overall experience.

At PHP 69,999, the OPPO Find X9s sits firmly in the premium flagship category. While the price may be difficult to justify for some buyers, the combination of performance, cameras, battery life, software support, and compact design makes it a compelling option for those looking for a powerful flagship in a more compact and comfortable size.

What we liked:

• Sleek design and compact build
• Vibrant, immersive display
• Really capable cameras
• Flagship performance

What we don’t liked:

• Lack of wireless charging
• Uncomfortable fingerprint sensor placement

OPPO Find X9s specs:
6.59 inches AMOLED
120Hz refresh rate, 1.5K resolution
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Protection
MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
12GB RAM
256GB, 512GB storage
Triple rear setup:
50MP main sensor
50MP telephoto sensor
50MP ultrawide
32MP selfie shooter
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth 5.4
USB-C
dual speakers
IP68/69-rated phone
ColorOS16
Android 16
7025mAh battery
80W wired charging
156.98×73.93×7.99mm
202g
Midnight Grey, Lavender Sky, Sunset Orange