This new Android flagship rival is pushing zoom further than Apple and Samsung

While Samsung pushed the bar in zoom photography with older Galaxy S Ultra models, it quietly stepped back in favor of shorter zoom ranges.

Now, Oppo is bringing it back, and it’s taking things even further.

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The upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra is confirmed to feature a powerful new 50MP telephoto shooter with a 10x optical zoom. It brings a completely redesigned periscope system that aims to deliver long-range zoom without the usual bulk.

Why this is a big deal

Oppo Find X9 Ultra 10x Sample shot Oppo

In its latest teaser posters, the Chinese brand showcased a new five-reflection prism design, which allows the phone to achieve an impressive native focal length of 230mm (or 10x zoom). Oppo has achieved this while keeping the camera module smaller. Traditionally, a 10x zoom required long, bulky periscope modules.