A big leap for Oppo’s telephoto game?
This 200 MP sensor is more likely to be used for a periscope telephoto camera rather than the primary one.
The leak doesn’t specify which sensor might be used, but one strong possibility is Samsung’s ISOCELL HP9. That’s the same sensor Vivo used in the Vivo X200 Pro, which achieved the best score in the Zoom category of our Photo Score.
The HP9 could outclass Oppo’s previous camera setup
The ISOCELL HP9 would be a significant improvement over the 50 MP telephoto camera used in the OPPO Find X7 Ultra if Oppo is indeed switching to it. The HP9 has a much larger 1/1.4-inch sensor size compared to the 1/2.51-inch sensor of the Find X7 Ultra, which should provide better light capture and image detail, particularly at longer focal lengths.
For reference, Oppo’s current top-tier zoom hardware is capable but hasn’t stood out in the way Vivo’s zoom system has. With the Find X9, Oppo may be aiming to close that gap.
About Hasselblad and Oppo’s new ‘Lumo’ engine
Oppo launched its own image engine with the Find X8 series. | Image credit – Oppo
The leak also comes just a day after Oppo officially unveiled its new ‘Lumo’ image processing engine. While Hasselblad’s partnership with Oppo is not going anywhere — especially when it comes to color science — Lumo will bring additional software advancements, including improvements to portrait photography.
With this new focus on the camera tech, a jump to a 200 MP camera could help Oppo reposition the Find X9 Ultra as one of the most capable camera phones on the market. Of course, that’s assuming its software can make the most of the extra resolution.
When will the Find X9 launch?
Despite this early rumor, the OPPO Find X9 series isn’t expected to launch until Q4 2025. Until then, all eyes are on the upcoming Find X8 lineup, which includes the Oppo Find X8, Find X8+, and Find X8 Ultra, all of which are scheduled to go official on April 10.
