Key Takeaways
1. The Oppo Find X9 series, including the Find X9 Pro, is expected to be revealed in September 2023.
2. The Find X9 Pro will feature the Samsung HP5 sensor, a 200-megapixel periscope camera, making it the first smartphone to use this sensor.
3. The camera setup will consist of a triple-camera configuration: 50MP (main) + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 200MP (periscope), but will lack a dual periscope camera.
4. The device will have a 6.78-inch flat OLED display with 1.5K resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and an in-screen ultrasonic fingerprint sensor.
5. A design change is expected, moving from the round camera module of the Find X8 series to a matrix-style camera layout in the top-left corner.
Oppo is likely to reveal its upcoming Oppo Find X9 smartphone series as soon as September this year. A recent leak from tipster Digital Chat Station suggests that the Find X9 Pro will be the first smartphone globally to use the Samsung HP5 sensor for its periscope camera. Below are the details shared by the tipster.
New 200-megapixel HP5 Periscope Sensor
The leak indicates that the Samsung HP5 periscope sensor is manufactured using a 28nm process and boasts a 200-megapixel resolution, a pixel size of 0.5μm, and a sensor size of 1/1.56 inches. Although it is slightly smaller than the HP9 sensor, which has a size of 1/1.4 inches and pixel size of 0.56μm, the HP5 still stands as a very capable option.
The Samsung HP5 is compatible with DCG-HDR technology, expected to boost dynamic range and performance in low-light conditions. The leak further mentions that the Find X9 Pro is undergoing tests with a triple-camera configuration featuring 50-megapixel (main) + 50-megapixel (ultra-wide) + 200-megapixel (periscope, Samsung HP5) sensors.
Camera Features and Limitations
This leak also confirms that the X9 Pro will not include a dual periscope camera like its predecessor. According to the tipster, the quality of images remains satisfactory at 10X zoom, although the telephoto capabilities may not reach the level of a dual periscope setup.
The Oppo Find X9 Pro is expected to sport a 6.78-inch flat OLED display with a 1.5K resolution, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and an in-screen ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. Inside, the device will come equipped with the Dimensity 9500 chipset, which includes 1 x Travis + 3 x Alto + 4 x Gelas cores while maintaining an 8-core architecture. It features the Immortalis-Drage GPU and employs a new micro-architecture aimed at improving ray tracing performance while minimizing power usage.
Design Changes Ahead
Sources indicate that the entire Find X9 series will see a change in design. Unlike the round camera module found on the Find X8 series, one of the prototypes in the X9 lineup is reported to feature a matrix-style camera arrangement located in the top-left corner.
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