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We put the Oppo Find X9 Pro through our rigorous DXOMARK Camera test suite to measure its performance in photo, video, and zoom quality from an end-user perspective. This article breaks down how the device fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases and is intended to highlight the most important results of our testing with an extract of the captured data.
Overview
Key camera specifications:
- Primary: 50MP 1/2.8″ sensor, 1.22µm pixels, 23mm equivalent f/1.5-aperture lens, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
- Ultra-wide: 50MP 1/2.76″ sensor, 0.64µm pixels, 16mm equivalent f/2-aperture lens
- Tele: 200MP 1/1.56″ sensor, 0.5µm pixels, 70mm equivalent f/2.1-aperture lens, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Oppo Find X9 Pro
Use cases & Conditions
Use case scores indicate the product performance in specific situations. They are not included in the overall score calculations.
Portrait
Portrait photos of either one person or a group of people
Outdoor
Photos & videos shot in bright light conditions (≥1000 lux)
Indoor
Photos & videos shot in good lighting conditions (≥100lux)
Lowlight
Photos & videos shot in low lighting conditions (<100 lux)
Zoom
Photos and videos captured using zoom (more than 1x)
Pros
- Very good exposure and dynamic range in photo and videos, even in low light
- Generally neutral white balance and accurate skin tones
- Very effective video stabilization, even when moving during recording
- High levels of captured detail in photo and video
Cons
- Video autofocus failures, incorrect target lock and overshooting during subject tracking
- Video noise, even when recording in bright light
- Slightly slower photo autofocus than direct competitors
Overall, the Oppo Find X9 Pro delivers a strong and well-balanced performance in the DXOMARK Camera tests, earning itself a spot in the top ten of our ranking. Very good photo results are characterized by accurate exposure, a wide dynamic range, nice color rendering, and a very good texture-to-noise compromise across most light conditions. Autofocus is generally reliable, and the high-resolution telephoto camera provides solid tele zoom capabilities.
The ultra-wide camera delivers consistent color and exposure, but has a more limited field of view than some competitors, and some loss of fine detail is noticeable. In video mode, the device produces well-exposed and detailed footage with effective stabilization and natural colors, but noise and autofocus tracking limitations, particularly in low light, prevent it from matching the most consistent performers in the ultra-premium segment. Overall, while not without limitations, the Oppo Find X9 Pro offers a capable and versatile camera experience that will satisfy the needs of most high-end users.
In low light, the Oppo Find X9 Pro delivers generally usable video results, with accurate subject exposure in most scenes. Thanks to HDR processing, the camera captures a relatively wide dynamic range, retaining some highlight and shadow detail, even under dim lighting. Low light color rendering is nice, with a mostly neutral white balance and natural-looking skin tones. This said, slight color shifts can occasionally occur under complex artificial lighting conditions.
Image noise also becomes quite intrusive as light levels drop. In videos both spatial and temporal noise are visible on areas of plain color, and more noticeable than on competing devices, such as the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or the Honor Magic 8 Pro. Detail remains acceptable, but fine textures are partially smeared by noise reduction, especially in scenes with motion. Video autofocus becomes less stable in low light, with occasional focus hunting or delayed reaction when subjects move in the scene or when the camera-to-subject distance changes. Overall, the Oppo Find X9 Pro produces decent low light video, but noise and autofocus inconsistencies limit its performance when compared to the best-in-class devices.
In portrait mode, the Oppo Find X9 Pro produces generally nice images, with accurate exposure and natural-looking skin tones. Subject isolation is reliable overall, with a nice background blur and a realistic simulation of the bokeh effect. However, in more complex scenes, minor depth estimation errors can appear, resulting in blur artifacts on fine detail, such as hair or glasses. While portrait results are suitable for most use cases, these artifacts prevent the Oppo Find X9 Pro from matching the best devices in this category.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro delivers a generally good zoom performance, with consistent exposure and color rendering, from the ultra-wide camera all across to the 200MP telephoto module. The primary camera module provides solid image quality at short tele zoom settings, while the high-resolution 3x telephoto captures good levels of detail at its native focal length. At longer focal lengths beyond a 3x tele ratio, the 200MP sensor still delivers satisfactory results, although fine detail can be partially lost and sharpening artifacts can be noticeable. In addition, our testers noticed some inconsistencies in low light. Overall, zoom performance remains slightly behind the most consistent competitors in this category.
Test summary
About DXOMARK Camera tests: DXOMARK’s camera evaluations take place in laboratories and real-world situations using a wide variety of use-cases. The scores rely on objective tests for which the results are calculated directly using measurement software in our laboratory setups, and on perceptual tests where a sophisticated set of metrics allow a panel of image experts to compare aspects of image quality that require human judgment. Testing a smartphone involves a team of engineers and technicians for about a week. Photo and Video quality are scored separately and then combined into an overall score for comparison among the cameras in different devices. For more information about the DXOMARK Camera protocol, click here. More details on smartphone camera scores are available here. The following section gathers key elements of DXOMARK’s exhaustive tests and analyses. Full performance evaluations are available upon request. Please contact us on how to receive a full report.
Photo
Oppo Find X9 Pro
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For scoring and analysis, DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate more than 3,800 test images in controlled lab environments as well as outdoor, indoor and low-light natural scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The photo protocol is designed to take into account the main use cases and is based on typical shooting scenarios, such as portraits, landscape and zoom photography. The evaluation is performed by visually inspecting images against a reference of natural scenes, and by running objective measurements on images of charts captured in the lab under different lighting conditions from 0.1 to 10,000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.
Overall, the Oppo Find X9 Pro delivers strong photo results across a wide range of shooting conditions. Exposure is generally accurate, with a wide dynamic range and stable color rendering, resulting in natural-looking images in both indoor and outdoor scenes. The camera achieves a very good balance between detail preservation and noise control, while autofocus remains reliable in most situations. Tele zoom and ultra-wide performances are solid and consistent, offering good versatility, although some limitations in fine detail rendering and occasional artifacts can be observed. Overall, the Oppo Find X9 Pro provides a capable and well-rounded photographic experience, even if it does not consistently match the highest-performing devices in the ultra-premium segment.
Main
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Exposure
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134
Exposure is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The main attribute evaluated is the brightness level of the main subject through various use cases such as landscape, portrait, or still life. Other factors evaluated are the global contrast and the ability to render the dynamic range of the scene (ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas). When the camera provides Photo HDR format, the images are analyzed with a visualization on an HDR reference monitor, under reference conditions specified in the ISO-22028-5 standard. Repeatability is also important because it demonstrates the camera's ability to provide the same rendering when shooting several images of the same scene.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro achieves very good exposure accuracy across all test conditions. Target exposure is generally good, with faces and key subjects correctly exposed in both indoor and outdoor scenes. Thanks to the primary module’s large sensor and effective HDR processing, the Oppo captures a wide dynamic range, preserving highlight and shadow details even in high-contrast scenes.
In very low light, some rare instances of underexposure were observed, particularly under artificial lighting. Additionally, in strongly backlit portrait scenarios, a slight lack of contrast can sometimes affect subject rendering, resulting in flatter-looking faces when compared to competitors such as the Honor Magic 8 Pro.
Color
Oppo Find X9 Pro
133
Color is one of the key attributes for technically good pictures. The image quality attributes analyzed are skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, and repeatability. For color and skin tone rendering, we penalize unnatural colors according to results gathered in various studies and consumer insights while respecting the manufacturer's choice of color signature.
White balance is generally neutral and stable in most conditions. Skin tones are rendered nicely, with natural hues that compare favorably to both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic 8 Pro. In daylight and under typical indoor lighting, color saturation is well controlled, avoiding excessive vibrancy while maintaining a natural look.
In some complex lighting situations, such as mixed indoor lighting or strong artificial light sources, minor white balance shifts can be observed, but these remain well within acceptable limits for a flagship device.
Sharpness & Timing
Oppo Find X9 Pro
135
Autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus repeatability, shooting time delay, and depth of field. Shooting delay is the difference between the time the user presses the capture button and the time the image is actually taken. It includes focusing speed and the capability of the device to capture images at the right time, what is called 'zero shutter lag' capability. Even if a shallow depth of field can be pleasant for a single subject portrait or close-up shot, it can also be a problem in some specific conditions such as group portraits; Both situations are tested. Focus accuracy is also evaluated in all the real-life images taken, from infinity to close-up objects and in low light to outdoor conditions.
Autofocus performance is generally accurate and reliable. The camera locks focus quickly in good light, and focus accuracy is high across repeated shots. In difficult low-light scenes, occasional autofocus failures were observed, and focus acquisition can be slightly slower than on competing devices, such as the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Despite these limitations, focus stability remains good in most everyday scenarios.
Texture
Oppo Find X9 Pro
132
Texture tests analyze the level of details and the texture of subjects in the images taken in the lab as well as in real-life scenarios. For natural shots, particular attention is paid to the level of details in the bright and dark areas of the image. Objective measurements are performed on chart images taken in various lighting conditions from 0.1 to 10,000+ lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The charts used are the proprietary DXOMARK chart (DMC), and the Dead Leaves chart. We also have an AI based metric for the level of details on our realistic mannequins Eugene and Diana.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro offers a very good compromise between texture preservation and noise reduction. Fine detail is rendered well in daylight and indoor scenes, with natural textures on faces and fabrics. Compared to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the Oppo preserves slightly more fine detail in static scenes, though at the cost of marginally higher noise levels.
In low-light conditions, noise is generally well controlled, with limited chroma noise and acceptable luminance noise. Detail retention remains strong as well.
Noise
Oppo Find X9 Pro
129
Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure on real-life images as well as images of charts taken in the lab. For natural images, particular attention is paid to the noise on faces, landscapes, but also on dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Noise on moving objects is also evaluated on natural images. Objective measurements are performed on images of charts taken in various conditions from 0.1 to 10000 lux and different kinds of dynamic range conditions. The chart used is the Dead Leaves chart and the standardized measurement such as Visual Noise derived from ISO 15739.
Artifacts
Oppo Find X9 Pro
81
The artifacts evaluation looks at flare, lens shading, chromatic aberrations, geometrical distortion, edges ringing, halos, ghosting, quantization, unexpected color hue shifts, among others type of possible unnatural effects on photos. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction on the score. The main artifacts observed and corresponding point loss are listed below.
Close-Up
In close-up scenes, the Honor Magic 8 Pro delivers good image quality, with generally high levels of detail, nice colors, and accurate target exposure. While it does not allow the same close focusing distance as the Apple iPhone 17 Pro, performance is solid overall for this use case.
Bokeh
Oppo Find X9 Pro
180
Bokeh is tested in one dedicated mode, usually portrait or aperture mode, and analyzed by visually inspecting all the images captured in the lab and in natural conditions. The goal is to reproduce portrait photography comparable to one taken with a DLSR and a wide aperture. The main image quality attributes paid attention to are depth estimation, artifacts, blur gradient, and the shape of the bokeh blur spotlights. Portrait image quality attributes (exposure, color, texture) are also taken into account.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro’s portrait mode produces a generally convincing bokeh effect, with good subject isolation and natural-looking background blur. Depth estimation is accurate in most cases, even around complex shapes such as hair.
However, blur artifacts can be noticeable on fine details, particularly around glasses, hair strands, or intricate patterns.
Tele
Oppo Find X9 Pro
170
All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 40 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and detail. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life images.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro’s telephoto camera, designed around a 200MP sensor and periscope lens, delivers good image quality across a range of tele zoom settings. At its native 3x focal length, the camera captures high levels of detail, with accurate exposure and consistent color rendering. At longer focal lengths, the high sensor resolution helps maintain satisfactory image quality, although fine details can be partially smoothed and some sharpening artifacts may become visible. In low-light conditions, performance remains usable but less consistent, with a slight drop in detail and occasional noise, preventing the telephoto camera from reaching the level of the most reliable competitors.
UltraWide
Oppo Find X9 Pro
169
These tests analyze the performance of the ultra-wide camera at several focal lengths from 12 mm to 20 mm. All image quality attributes are evaluated, with particular attention paid to such artifacts as chromatic aberrations, lens softness, and distortion. Pictures below are an extract of tested scenes.
The ultra-wide camera of the Oppo Find X9 Pro offers a 16mm equivalent field of view (measured in our lab), which in comparison to the direct competition, is fairly limited. Exposure is generally well managed, with a wide dynamic range and color rendering that remains consistent with the primary camera, resulting in good color continuity when switching between modules. Noise levels are well controlled in most lighting conditions. However, fine detail is noticeably reduced compared to the primary camera module. The overall level of detail is acceptable but ringing artifacts, particularly along high-contrast edges, are noticeable. In addition, chromatic aberrations can be observed at the shortest focal length, especially toward the edges of the frame.
Video
Oppo Find X9 Pro
172
DXOMARK engineers capture and evaluate almost 3 hours of video in controlled lab environments and in natural low-light, indoor and outdoor scenes, using the camera’s default settings. The evaluation consists of visually inspecting natural videos taken in various conditions and running objective measurements on videos of charts recorded in the lab under different conditions from 0.1 to 10000+ lux and color temperatures from 2,300K to 6,500K.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro was tested in video mode at 4K resolution and 30 frames per second with HDR enabled. Overall, the device delivers a solid video performance across most tested conditions, with good exposure accuracy, a wide dynamic range, and pleasant color rendering. The combination of 10-bit HDR capture, Dolby Vision support, and effective video stabilization allows the camera to produce consistent and visually appealing footage in both indoor and outdoor environments. This said, while detail levels are high, some limitations were observed in terms of noise and autofocus tracking, particularly in more challenging scenes. As a result, the Oppo Find X9 Pro does not always reach the same level of consistency as the best performers in the ultra-premium segment.
Main
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Exposure
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133
Exposure tests evaluate the brightness level of the main subject, the global contrast and the ability to render the dynamic range of the scene (ability to render visible details in both bright and dark areas). When the camera provides Video HDR format, the videos are analyzed with a visualization on an HDR reference monitor, under reference conditions specified in the metadata. Stability and temporal adaption of the exposure are also analyzed.
In video mode, the Oppo Find X9 Pro delivers well-exposed footage in most lighting conditions. Subjects remain correctly exposed even in low light, and dynamic range is wide, preserving highlight detail in high-contrast scenes.
Some exposure instabilities are sometimes noticeable with subjects moving within the frame, which causes an unpleasant effect. These instabilities are more noticeable than on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which handles exposure transitions more smoothly.
Color
Oppo Find X9 Pro
131
Image-quality color analysis looks at color rendering, skin-tone rendering, white balance, color shading, stability of the white balance and its adaption when light is changing.
Color rendering in video mode is pleasant and consistent across all test conditions. White balance is generally stable, with natural skin tones and realistic color saturation. The 10-bit HDR processing helps preserve subtle color gradients, particularly in skies, skin tones and vivid colors.
Sharpness & Timing
Oppo Find X9 Pro
124
For video, autofocus tests concentrate on focus accuracy, focus stability and analysis of convergence regarding speed and smoothness.
Autofocus in video is fast and responsive in static scenes, but tracking performance is not on par with the best competitors in low light. When subjects move toward or away from the camera, focus can be lost. In addition, focus transitions are slightly too abrupt, making for an unnatural effect.
These limitations can affect usability in low light scenes with a lot of motion, for example when vlogging or with moving subjects.
Texture
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Texture tests analyze the level of details and texture of the real-life videos as well as the videos of charts recorded in the lab. Natural videos recordings are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the level of details in the bright and areas as well as in the dark. Objective measurements are performed of images of charts taken in various conditions from 0.1 to 10000 lux. The charts used are the DXOMARK chart (DMC) and Dead Leaves chart.
The level of detail in video footage is high, particularly in daylight recording. However, noise can be observed even in bright lighting conditions, especially in areas of plain color, such as skies or walls. Noise is more pronounced than on both the iPhone 17 Pro Max and the Honor Magic 8 Pro.
In low light, both spatial and temporal noise become noticeable, though detail remains acceptable.
Noise
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Noise tests analyze various attributes of noise such as intensity, chromaticity, grain, structure, temporal aspects on real-life video recording as well as videos of charts taken in the lab. Natural videos are visually evaluated, with particular attention paid to the noise in the dark areas and high dynamic range conditions. Objective measurements are performed on the videos of charts recorded in various conditions from 0.1 to 10000 lux. The chart used is the DXOMARK visual noise chart.
Unlike other devices in the same price segment, the Oppo Find X9 Pro exhibits visible temporal noise in areas of plain color, even in bright light. In low-light scenes, noise levels are more in line with competing devices, delivering comparable results overall.
Stabilization
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Stabilization evaluation tests the ability of the device to stabilize footage thanks to software or hardware technologies such as OIS, EIS, or any others means. The evaluation looks at residual motion, smoothness, jello artifacts and residual motion blur on walk and run use cases in various lighting conditions. The video below is an extract from one of the tested scenes.
Video stabilization is very effective, delivering smooth footage when holding the camera still and when walking during recording. Camera shake is well controlled, and residual motion is minimal. Stabilization performance is comparable to the best devices in this segment.
Artifacts
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Artifacts are evaluated with MTF and ringing measurements on the SFR chart in the lab as well as frame-rate measurements using the LED Universal Timer. Natural videos are visually evaluated by paying particular attention to artifacts such as aliasing, quantization, blocking, and hue shift, among others. The more severe and the more frequent the artifact, the higher the point deduction from the score. The main artifacts and corresponding point loss are listed below.
UltraWide
Oppo Find X9 Pro
151
All image quality attributes are evaluated at focal lengths from approximately 12 mm to 300 mm, with particular attention paid to texture and smoothness of the zooming effect. The score is derived from a number of objective measurements in the lab and perceptual analysis of real-life video recordings.
Tele
Oppo Find X9 Pro
140