The Oppo Find X8 Ultra is the camera flagship I wish I could purchase.

      Oppo has recently launched what can be considered one of the most powerful smartphones available, particularly for those who prioritize camera quality. The Find X8 Ultra is equipped with five imaging sensors on the rear, which include two high-resolution zoom cameras featuring a folded lens design.

      The new Oppo model maintains a design consistent with other devices in the Find X8 series but enhances its photography and videography capabilities. At the forefront is a 50-megapixel primary camera with a significant 1-inch sensor, a rarity in smartphones.

      For long-distance shots, it boasts a 50-megapixel periscope camera that offers 3x optical zoom, utilizing an in-house "Super Blue Glass" element to minimize ghosting and glare. Additionally, the 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera enables macro photography, allowing users to focus on subjects as close as 10cm without difficulty.

      Oppo has also included a secondary zoom camera in the Find X8 Ultra. This camera utilizes a triple-prism light reflection system for 6x optical zoom, featuring a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 sensor. There's also a dedicated True Chroma Camera for spectral data capture, which enhances temperature and white balance control in images.

      All four camera sensors are capable of taking 25-megapixel high-resolution shots, balancing pixel-binning and raw detail retention. The camera system has been fine-tuned by Hasselblad, providing custom lens modes for vintage and cinematic photography. Similar to the iPhone 16 Pro, the Find X8 Ultra can record 4K videos at 120fps.

      Despite its slim profile of only 8.78mm, housing a large camera module, the device provides IP69-level dust and water resistance, the best available among mainstream smartphones. The front features a 6.82-inch QHD OLED display, while a robust 6,100 mAh battery supports both 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.

      The phone is driven by Qualcomm's top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, paired with 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of fast UFS 4.1 storage. Additionally, Oppo has launched a smaller flagship model, the Find X8s, which features a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup, MediaTek's new Dimensity 9400+ SoC, and a sizable 5,700 mAh battery.

      Regrettably, these devices may not be available in the US market, and importing them from overseas retailers is likely your best option. Please be aware that increased tariffs and the termination of a de minimis exemption might result in significant charges prior to the package arriving at your home.

      Nadeem is a tech and science journalist who developed an interest in innovative smartphone technology out of curiosity and subsequently began…

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