OPPO Find X5 vs OPPO Find X9

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Find X5 compared with Find X9
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Overview
ReleasedMarch 2022November 2025
Display
Screen size6.55″6.59″
Resolution2400 × 10802760 × 1256 (better)
Sharpness402 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits3,600 nits (better)
Display type6.55-inch flexible AMOLED; curved sides, 2400 × 1080 and up to 120 Hz. Non-LTPO panel, GSMArena exact full test.6.59-inch flexible AMOLED, LTPS
Pixel density402 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detailMaker peak 1,000 nits; high-brightness-mode typical 800 nits. These are different operating conditions, not guaranteed sustained brightness.800 nits typical, 1,800 nits high brightness mode, 3,600 nits peak
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display features10-bit / approximately 1.07 billion colours, P3 wide gamut, up to 240 Hz touch sampling. HDR10+ confirmed by GSMArena exact full test. Its tested games stayed at 60 Hz; display refresh is not a promise of 120 fps gaming.Up to 120 Hz refresh; 10-bit colour depth; 100% DCI-P3; up to 240 Hz touch sampling; 3,840 Hz PWM dimming
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 888MediaTek Dimensity 9500
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB512 GB (better)
CPUSnapdragon 888 5G; eight cores, maximum 2.842 GHz, exact China specification.MediaTek Dimensity 9500, eight cores
GPUAdreno 660, GSMArena exact full test.Arm Mali G1-Ultra MC12
AI engineMariSilicon X imaging NPU. Maker 20-bit RAW-domain processing claim describes the processing pipeline, not the bit depth of every saved photograph or video.–
MemoryLPDDR5. China PFFM10 offers 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB; UK/international launch review configuration is 8/256 GB. Regional options and services differ.–
Storage typeUFS 3.1; no memory-card expansion. USB OTG supported.UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM; no memory-card slot
CoolingMaker cooling-system illustration shows layered passive cooling and a vapour chamber; GSMArena exact sustained-load tests find controlled throttling. No transferred Pro cooling dimensions.–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera13 MP50 MP
Optical zoom2×3× (better)
Front camera32 MP32 MP
Main camera50 MP Sony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch optical sensor format, f/1.8, 25 mm equivalent, six-element lens, autofocus and conventional optical stabilisation. Exact China specification and GSMArena full camera test. No Pro sensor-shift stabilisation.50 MP, ƒ/1.6, 85° field of view, autofocus and OIS
Ultra wide camera50 MP Sony IMX766, 1/1.56-inch optical sensor format, f/2.2, seven-element lens, 110° field of view, autofocus and macro focusing down to 4 cm.50 MP, ƒ/2.0, 120° field of view, autofocus
Telephoto camera13 MP, f/2.4, 52 mm equivalent, five-element lens and autofocus. Native 2× optical zoom; no telephoto OIS in GSMArena exact test.50 MP, ƒ/2.6, 33° field of view, autofocus and OIS
Front camera32 MP, f/2.4, 21 mm equivalent and five-element lens, China exact specification. Do not transfer the Pro IMX709 RGBW sensor claim.32 MP, ƒ/2.4, 90° field of view
Zoom2× optical and up to 20× digital for stills and video, exact China table. Global maker 5× hybrid wording is not native optical reach. GSMArena finds low-light 2× mode may crop the main camera instead.3× optical; digital zoom up to 120×
Video recordingRear up to 4K60/30, 1080p60/30 and 720p60/30. Slow motion 1080p240 / 720p480; Movie and time-lapse up to 4K30, dual-view 1080p30. Electronic stabilisation supported. Maker 4K Ultra Night mode is 30 fps. GSMArena tests enhanced stabilisation at up to 1080p with a narrower field of view; not all modes offer every resolution.Rear 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 4K slow motion at 120 fps; Dolby Vision supported
Front video1080p30 or 720p30 with stabilisation, exact China specification.4K at 30 or 60 fps
Camera featuresHasselblad colour calibration, Pro/Movie controls, panorama, portrait, night, long exposure and macro through the ultrawide. Rear photo formats HEIF/JPEG/DNG; front HEIF/JPEG. Global binaural-audio feature requires separate OPPO Enco X2 earbuds.Hasselblad Master Camera System; 2 MP monochrome camera; spectral sensor; XPAN and Master modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,800 mAh7,025 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 80 WUp to 80 W
Wireless chargingUp to 30 WUp to 50 W (better)
Battery life detailTwo series-connected cells: typical 2,400 mAh each, equivalent 4,800 mAh; rated 2,340 mAh each, equivalent 4,680 mAh. Equivalent capacity must not be added again. Maker Battery Health Engine cycle-life claims are laboratory results, not a guaranteed battery lifespan.7,025 mAh typical, 6,840 mAh rated silicon-carbon battery
Wired charging80 W SuperVOOC; China specification lists compatibility with 65/50/33 W SuperVOOC and 18 W USB PD / QC. Maker global lab claim approximately 34 minutes to full; GSMArena measured 42 minutes from empty with supplied equipment. Actual speed depends on conditions and charger.Up to 80 W SUPERVOOC or UFCS; also supports up to 55 W PPS and 11.7 W USB PD
Wireless charging30 W AirVOOC; Qi compatible. Do not substitute the Pro 50 W wireless figure.Up to 50 W AIRVOOC
Charges other devicesUp to 10 W reverse wireless charging, exact China specification.–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight196 g (better)203 g
Thickness8.7 mm7.99 mm (better)
Height × width160.3 × 72.6 mm156.98 × 73.93 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP69
MaterialsFrosted matte glass rear, metal frame and Gorilla Glass Victus front. Approximately 160.3 × 72.6 × 8.7 mm and 196 g; measurements vary with manufacturing and method.Aluminium frame
ColoursUK/global Black and White. China additionally offers Mirror Purple (镜紫); maker assets sometimes call this finish blue internally. Finish names are qualified by region.Space Black, Titanium Grey
Buttons–Customisable Snap Key
Water resistance detailNo standard Find X5 maker IP code established in the consulted exact specification and launches. The Pro IP68 claim applies to the Pro, not this phone; omitted headline rating does not claim absence of all sealing.IP66, IP68 and IP69 tested under controlled laboratory conditions
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint reader and face unlock.Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor; face recognition
SensorsGeomagnetic, ambient-light, colour-temperature, proximity, accelerometer, gravity sensor and gyroscope, exact China specification.Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, compass, accelerometer, gyroscope, Hall, laser focus and spectral sensors; infrared remote control
SpeakersStereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, GSMArena exact audio test. Dolby features and regional software can differ.–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12. China first sale 3 March 2022 confirmed by contemporary IT Home same-day sale report; UK maker notice specifies 24 March after 10 March preorders. Global announced availability from 14 March was a regional plan, not the worldwide first sale.ColorOS 16 based on Android 16
In the boxChina PFFM10: phone, data cable, charger, SIM pin, side-hole sealing film, case, quick guide, important-information/warranty document and VIP card. GSMArena international unit also supplied an 80 W charger, USB-A/C cable and case; do not assume regional VIP services.Phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide and safety guide; UK specification does not list a charger
Connectivity
Mobile networkChina PFFM10 only: 5G SA n1/2/3/5/8/20/28A/38/41/66 (70 MHz)/77/78/79; NSA n41/77/78/79. LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26/28A/66 (70 MHz); TDD B34/38/39/40/41. WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; CDMA2000/2G CDMA BC0; GSM 850/900/1800/1900. International CPH2307 bands are not assumed identical.5G and 4G LTE
SIMChina PFFM10 dual nano-SIM; dual 5G service depends on carrier and configuration. TechRadar reports an eSIM plus nano-SIM capability on its reviewed international unit; not inferred for China hardware.Nano-SIM and eSIM; second SIM supported
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5 and 802.11a/b/g/n; 2.4/5 GHz, 2×2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, exact China specification.Wi-Fi 7; 2×2 MIMO; 320 MHz on 6 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; China table lists SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC. Maker qualifies LHDC support for OPPO Enco X / OnePlus Buds Pro series headphones.Bluetooth 6.0; BLE Audio; SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD and LHDC 5.0
NFCNFC supported. China-specific eSE/HCE/NFC-SIM, transport-card, eID and OPPO Pay services are regional, not a promise of identical UK services.Yes
USBUSB-C data, charging and audio; OTG. No 3.5 mm headphone socket, GSMArena body inspection.USB-C
PositioningChina table: BeiDou B1I/B1c/B2a, GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a, GLONASS, QZSS L1/L5 and A-GPS, plus Wi-Fi/cellular positioning and electronic compass.Dual-band GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC

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