Rumors suggest that the upcoming OPPO Find X9 family may feature a 200MP camera, although details remain unclear regarding whether this will apply to the main camera or a periscope telephoto unit. A tipster, Smart Pikachu, has hinted at this possibility, but he has yet to confirm which specific camera will utilize such advanced technology. It seems likely that the 200MP camera could be intended for a periscope telephoto unit, especially given the success brands like HONOR and Vivo have experienced using similar high-resolution configurations.

While Samsung has implemented a 200MP main camera in some of its flagship models, the focus for OPPO appears to be leaning towards enhancing its telephoto capabilities. The exact sensor has not been specified, but it is speculated that OPPO might use the ISOCELL HP9 unit, which has shown remarkable performance in Vivo’s X200 Pro. The quality of this sensor is enhanced by strong image processing, likely aided by ZEISS technology.

It would certainly be a significant upgrade for OPPO, whose previous Find X7 Ultra model featured a 50MP periscope camera. The ISOCELL HP9 benefits from a larger sensor size of 1/1.4 inches, compared to the 1/2.51-inch sensor found in earlier models like the Find X7 Ultra. This advancement could lead to superior image quality, enhancing the overall photography experience.

The OPPO Find X9 series is expected to debut in Q4 of this year, while the immediate focus remains on the release of the OPPO Find X8s, Find X8+, and Find X8 Ultra, scheduled for launch on April 10. The introduction of the ‘Lumo’ imaging engine, which emphasizes portrait photography, promises additional innovations in smartphone photography just as Hasselblad continues its collaboration with OPPO.