After their October launch in China, Oppo has finally launched the Find X8 and Find X8 Pro globally, including in India. These flagship devices boast exceptional camera systems, cutting-edge performance, and sleek new designs, making them strong contenders in the premium smartphone market.
With Hasselblad-tuned and AI-integrated cameras, the new MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, and stunning AMOLED displays, the Find X8 series promises an unparalleled user experience and a significant improvement over the Find X7 and Find X7 Ultra.
Display and design
The Find X8 has a compact 6.59″ screen with a resolution of 2760 × 1256 pixels, while the Pro model offers a larger 6.78″ panel with a slightly higher resolution of 2780 × 1264 pixels. Both displays support a 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and gaming performance.
As for the brightness, both models can reach up to 800nits in manual mode, 1600nits under direct sunlight (HBM), and up to 4500nits in certain scenarios like watching HDR content (1%APL).
In terms of design, the Find X8 features a slim, compact build with dimensions of 157.35 × 74.33 × 7.85 mm and weighs 193 grams. The Pro model is larger at 162.27 × 76.67 × 8.24 mm, with the Pearl White variant being marginally thicker at 8.34 mm. The Pro weighs 215 grams. Both models are equipped with IP68/69 certification for water and dust resistance, ensuring durability.
Performance
As mentioned before, both devices are powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, touted as one of the fastest Android chipsets of 2024. The Find X8 offers configurations of 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256GB or 512GB of storage, while the Pro model comes standard with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
Running on ColorOS 15 based on Android 15, the Find X8 series provides a feature-rich and fluid software experience. Connectivity options include dual SIM, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 7, and AI LinkBoost, with the Pro model adding USB 3.2 Gen1 and studio-grade microphones for enhanced audio recording.
Camera excellence
The standout feature of the Find X8 series is its Hasselblad Master Camera System, designed for professional-grade photography. The Find X8 features a triple-camera setup, including a 50MP Sony LYT700 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
The Pro model takes it a step further with a quad-camera system, featuring a 50MP Sony LYT808 sensor with an f/1.6 aperture, and two periscope telephoto sensors: a 50MP Sony LYT600 for 3x zoom, and another 50MP Sony IMX858 for 6x zoom, both with OIS. This system also includes advanced AI zoom capabilities and can zoom up to 120x without losing much detail, which has seen outperforming the Galaxy S24 Ultra in side-by-side comparison by a significant margin.
Both the standard and pro models pack a 32MP Sony IMX615 front camera for high-quality selfies and video calls.
Battery and charging
The Find X8 packs a 5,630mAh battery, while the Pro model comes with a slightly larger 5,910mAh capacity. Both support 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging, 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging for convenience.
Pricing and availability
The Oppo Find X8 is priced at ₹69,999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, while the 16GB + 512GB variant costs ₹79,999. The Find X8 Pro, available in a single 16GB + 512GB configuration, is priced at ₹99,999. Both phones are currently available for pre-order on the company’s official website.
The series will be available for purchase in India starting December 3 through the Oppo e-store, Flipkart, and major retail outlets. The Find X8 comes in Star Grey and Space Black, while the Pro is available in Space Black and Pearl White. With its premium design, high-end performance, and groundbreaking cameras, the Find X8 series sets a new benchmark for flagship smartphones.
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