OPPO Find X vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018)

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Find X compared with Galaxy A9 (2018)
OPPOFind XSamsungGalaxy A9 (2018)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2018November 2018
Display
Screen size6.4″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 1080 (better)2220 × 1080
Sharpness403 pixels per inch (better)392 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typeCurved 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 Native refresh and manufacturer peak brightness are unpublished in the surviving exact documents.Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display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 protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 front and back, GSMArena exact body test.–
Display featuresNotch-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
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 845Snapdragon 660
Memory8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)128 GB
CPUQualcomm 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
Memory8 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 type128/256 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 camera16 MP24 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone8 MP
Telephoto cameraNone10 MP
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera25 MP (better)24 MP
Main camera16 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 camera25 MP pop-up selfie camera with 3D Smart Selfie Capture; f/2.0 and fixed focus per GSMArena exact test.24 MP, F2.0
ZoomDigital zoom only; GSMArena confirms the 2× camera toggle is a crop rather than an optical telephoto.–
Video recordingStandard 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 video1080p recording, GSMArena standard-model test.–
Camera featuresMotorised 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
Battery3,730 mAh3,800 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 20 W–
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailHeadline 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 chargingStandard 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 chargingNo wireless charging, both exact independent tests.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight186 g183 g (better)
Thickness9.6 mm7.8 mm (better)
Height × width156.7 × 74.2 mm162.5 × 77 mm
MaterialsCurved 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
ColoursBordeaux 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 detailNo maker IP rating found; both independent reviews state no water-resistance certification. No numerical IP code inferred.–
Biometrics3D 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
SpeakersSingle bottom-firing loudspeaker, GSMArena exact test.–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchColorOS 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 boxJapan 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 network4G 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.–
SIMDual nano-SIM; Japan brochure lists dual-SIM dual-VoLTE with carrier-specific VoLTE support. Other regional carrier compatibility not inferred.–
Wi-Fi2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, exact Japan brochure.–
NFCNot supported on the reviewed standard hardware, both independent full tests.–
USBUSB-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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