OPPO Find X vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| OPPOFind X | SamsungGalaxy A9 (2018) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2018 | November 2018 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.4″ | 6.3″ |
| Resolution | 2340 × 1080 (better) | 2220 × 1080 |
| Sharpness | 403 pixels per inch (better) | 392 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | OLED |
| Display type | Curved 6.4-inch AMOLED, 2340 × 1080 and 19.5:9. GSMArena reports 6.42 inches for its standard unit; maker Japan brochure rounds to 6.4. Native refresh and manufacturer peak brightness are unpublished in the surviving exact documents. | Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, GSMArena exact body test. | – |
| Display features | Notch-free Panoramic Arc Screen; maker claims 93.8% visual screen ratio. GSMArena measures DCI-P3 colour support and 426-nit white-screen maximum under its test conditions; this is not a maker peak-brightness claim. | – |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Snapdragon 660 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 6 GB – 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better) | 128 GB |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, exact maker brochure and UAE launch. Standard international reviews identify Kryo 385 CPU and Adreno 630 GPU. | Octa-core, four 2.2 GHz and four 1.8 GHz cores; Snapdragon 660 identified by Notebookcheck |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM. Standard China first-sale hardware offered 128 GB; UAE standard launch and Japanese SuperVOOC model have 256 GB. Lamborghini edition has 512 GB, confirmed by GSMArena’s contemporary China launch coverage. China’s 256 GB Super Flash Edition supports SuperVOOC; UAE standard 256 GB instead uses VOOC. Finish and regional offerings differ. | – |
| Storage type | 128/256 GB standard configurations and 512 GB Lamborghini edition; no memory-card expansion, independent exact tests. SuperVOOC 256 GB is not interchangeable with standard VOOC 256 GB. | 128 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 16 MP | 24 MP (better) |
| Ultra wide camera | None | 8 MP |
| Telephoto camera | None | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Front camera | 25 MP (better) | 24 MP |
| Main camera | 16 MP main camera, f/2.0 and optical stabilisation. GSMArena exact camera test identifies Sony IMX519, 1/2.6-inch optical format and 1.22 µm pixels; maker confirms the 16 + 20 MP rear pair. | 24 MP, F1.7, autofocus |
| Ultra wide camera | – | 8 MP, F2.4, 120-degree field of view |
| Telephoto camera | – | 10 MP, F2.4, 2× optical zoom, autofocus |
| Front camera | 25 MP pop-up selfie camera with 3D Smart Selfie Capture; f/2.0 and fixed focus per GSMArena exact test. | 24 MP, F2.0 |
| Zoom | Digital zoom only; GSMArena confirms the 2× camera toggle is a crop rather than an optical telephoto. | – |
| Video recording | Standard reviewed model records 4K30 and 1080p30 with main-camera OIS but no EIS. Slow motion up to 1080p120 or 720p240, GSMArena exact full camera test; no borrowed 4K60 or 960 fps modes. | – |
| Front video | 1080p recording, GSMArena standard-model test. | – |
| Camera features | Motorised camera platform contains both rear cameras, 25 MP front camera and 3D structured-light components. Secondary 20 MP rear camera is not an ultrawide or optical telephoto; GSMArena identifies f/2.0 and 1/2.8-inch optical format, with portrait/depth and maker-described low-light processing. AI scene recognition, portrait lighting and 3D Omoji supported by maker launch. | 5 MP, F2.2 rear depth lens for adjustable background blur |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 3,730 mAh | 3,800 mAh (better) |
| Wired charging | Up to 20 W | – |
| Wireless charging | None | None |
| Battery life detail | Headline standard VOOC model: 3,730 mAh sealed battery, two full independent tests. Japanese SuperVOOC variant: two 1,700 mAh cells, maker labels approximately 3,400 mAh equivalent. Maker global charging history confirms Lamborghini edition also uses a 3,400 mAh equivalent battery. Review battery results apply to standard 3,730 mAh hardware. | 3,800 mAh battery |
| Wired charging | Standard VOOC: 20 W and supplied 20 W adapter, GSMArena full test. Japanese SuperVOOC and Lamborghini versions: approximately 50 W, dual-cell battery and maker 35-minute full-charge claim. These are different charging configurations; later 65 W SuperVOOC 2.0 is not fitted to this phone. | – |
| Wireless charging | No wireless charging, both exact independent tests. | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 186 g | 183 g (better) |
| Thickness | 9.6 mm | 7.8 mm (better) |
| Height × width | 156.7 × 74.2 mm | 162.5 × 77 mm |
| Materials | Curved front and rear glass with metal frame; 186 g and 156.7 × 74.2 × 9.6 mm in exact maker brochure. GSMArena body prose says 9.4 mm, conflicting with maker 9.6 mm; maker dimensions retained. Carbon-fibre-textured rear and logo are Lamborghini edition-specific. | Curved glass back with metal frame |
| Colours | Bordeaux Red and Glacier Blue, exact maker UAE launch; Japanese brochure names Wine Red and Silent Blue. Lamborghini edition has a dark carbon-fibre-textured finish. The brochure explicitly says Lamborghini edition was not sold in Japan. | Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue and Bubblegum Pink |
| Water resistance detail | No maker IP rating found; both independent reviews state no water-resistance certification. No numerical IP code inferred. | – |
| Biometrics | 3D structured-light face recognition with infrared camera, flood illuminator and dot projector; maker says 15,000 projected points. No fingerprint reader. Maker false-acceptance comparisons are claims, not independent security testing. | Rear fingerprint reader |
| Speakers | Single bottom-firing loudspeaker, GSMArena exact test. | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | ColorOS 5.1 based on Android 8.1, exact maker brochure. Actual China retail first sale 13 July 2018 reported contemporaneously; Japan manufacturer history records November 2018 sale; UK contemporary TechRadar test records 29 January 2019. | Android 8.0 Oreo with Samsung Experience (Notebookcheck) |
| In the box | Japan SuperVOOC brochure: handset, case, applied protective film, AC adapter, USB data cable, earphones, SIM pin, quick guide, Type-C-to-3.5 mm audio adapter and safety guide. Standard GSMArena unit has 20 W charger, VOOC cable, earphones and adapter; its review box lacked the case expected in retail packages. Bundle contents vary by region/edition. | – |
| Connectivity | ||
| Mobile network | 4G LTE hardware. Japanese brochure lists GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19; FDD-LTE 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/29/32/66; TD-LTE 34/38/39/40/41 (2496–2690 MHz). These are Japan SuperVOOC specifications, not an assumed universal band list. Manufacturer’s later Find X 5G prototype was an engineering demonstrator, not this retail model. | – |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM; Japan brochure lists dual-SIM dual-VoLTE with carrier-specific VoLTE support. Other regional carrier compatibility not inferred. | – |
| Wi-Fi | 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, exact Japan brochure. | – |
| NFC | Not supported on the reviewed standard hardware, both independent full tests. | – |
| USB | USB-C, GSMArena body test and Japanese supplied accessory list. No built-in 3.5 mm headphone socket; Type-C-to-3.5 mm adapter included in the documented Japan package. | USB Type-C; 3.5 mm headphone socket (PhoneArena) |
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