Oppo's find x9 ultra promises a camera that replaces professionals
Oppo is aiming to disrupt the mobile photography landscape with its upcoming Find X9 Ultra, boasting a revolutionary 10x optical zoom lens that the company claims will effectively render professional cameras obsolete. This isn't just a specification bump; it's a direct challenge to established camera systems, and a bold statement from Pete Lau, Oppo's VP and Product Director.
A periscope breakthrough: how oppo achieved the impossible
For years, smartphone manufacturers have been constrained by space limitations, typically capping optical zoom at a modest 4x or 5x. Oppo’s solution, however, involves a groundbreaking “Ultra-Sensing Optical-Zoom” telephoto lens – the industry’s first 20x optical-quality zoom – achieved through a quintuple prism reflection periscope structure. This intricate design, essentially bouncing light five times, allows for the impressive 10x zoom while simultaneously shrinking the camera module by a remarkable 30%.
Adding to this engineering feat is Oppo's Pristine Optical Path Architecture, a precisely crafted prism system utilizing nanoscale diaphragms and a specialized air capsule. To combat any potential shake, the Find X9 Ultra will also incorporate a sensor-shift optical stabilization system, ensuring crisp images even at maximum zoom.
The implications are substantial. While Samsung recently introduced dual telephoto lenses (3x and 10x) in its Galaxy S22 Ultra, Oppo's approach represents a significant leap forward in terms of integration and miniaturization. Back in 2019, Oppo pioneered the 10x periscope zoom with the Reno 10x Zoom, but the Find X9 Ultra takes this Technology to a new level of performance and compactness.
Oppo will officially unveil the Find X9 Ultra on April 21st in China. While details beyond the camera remain scarce, the company’s ambition is clear: to redefine mobile photography and potentially, the very definition of a ‘camera’ itself. The question remains whether this claim of professional-grade performance holds up to scrutiny, but one thing is certain: Oppo is betting big on the Find X9 Ultra's photographic prowess.