When OPPO announced this little challenge, handing the Find X9 Pro to 10 different bloggers for 10 full days to see who could genuinely push the device and deliver the most honest, lived-in review, I honestly didnt think Id make that cut. There were people on that list who review smartphones the way athletes prep for championships. Meanwhile, Im the guy who once tested a phones battery life by accidentally forgetting to charge it for 24 hours. But somehow, I got picked. And without delving into too much pride, Im glad I was. Because the OPPO Find X9 Pro is one of those almost-flagships that you underestimate at first sight right until you realise youve been using it nonstop without thinking about it.
Lets be real and upfront: This isnt the crazy, cost-cutter like the standard Find X9. This is the more grounded, more well-rounded sibling, the one that doesnt get the wild headlines, the one that is fine but not iconic, the one that isnt instinctively the first choice when someone asks, Hey, which is the best Android phone in the market right now? And thats exactly why I wanted to live with this thing longer than a weekend. Ten days is enough time for a phone to reveal its personality, limitations, and those random daily quirks. And the Find X9 Pro definitely has a personality worth talking about.
Design & In-Hand Feel: Quiet, Classy, and Not Screaming for Attention
OPPO didnt go unhinged with design experimentation here, and thank god for that. After seeing brands treat phones like art projects nobody asked for, the Find X9 Pro arrives with a refreshingly clean look. Smooth curves, a comfy grip, and a back panel that doesnt feel like it wants to slide off the moment you bend forward. Mine came in the Obsidian Black finish, and the soft matte texture with fingerprint-free and premium is a blessing.
Its slim, sits perfectly in the hand, and most importantly doesnt look cheap. The ceramic finish here genuinely elevates the in-hand experience in a way the non-Pro model simply cant match. Ten days in, after a couple of accidental slips and real-life clumsy moments, the body still looks pristine.
My only design complaint is that camera bump. Its not ugly, but the wobble on flat surfaces is noticeable. Definitely not a dealbreaker, just mildly annoying when youre half asleep typing a message at 2 AM.
Display: Good Enough to Impress, Not Enough to Brag About
The 6.78-inch AMOLED panel here is legitimately good. Punchy, crisp, smooth, and bright enough to handle almost anything you throw at it. HDR content looks fantastic, and outdoor visibility is stronger than most devices in the segment. I could read Google Maps under the harsh noon sun at Chowpatty without squinting like I was decoding classified intel.
LTPO support and the 120 Hz refresh rate keep everything fluid.
That being said, when compared side-by-side with the absolute monsters like the OnePlus 15 Ultra or Samsungs top dogs, you can see the limitations. The peak brightness isnt insane, the HDR dynamic range is good but not category-defining, and while the blacks are deep, they dont hit that cinematic OLED perfection; still, it has a great panel, not a wow panel.
Performance: The Chip That Doesn’t Flex but Doesn’t Flinch Either
The Find X9 Pro uses OPPOs tuned Snapdragon Gen 3 setup, and let me be honest, it’s not the wild, maxed-out configuration reserved for the ultra-flagships, but still a seriously capable performer.
In 10 days, I ran it through:
- 25+ Chrome tabs
- Instagram + YouTube + WhatsApp + Telegram
- Lightroom edits
- Casual Genshin Impact sessions
- A this wasnt supposed to be a gaming night BGMI round
And it didnt choke. Not once. It warms up a bit during longer gaming sessions but never hits that panic-inducing why is this turning into a heater zone.
Apps open fast, RAM management is solid, and multitasking feels effortless.
Is this the fastest phone of 2025? - No.
Does it ever feel slow? - Not even for half a second.
Cameras: A Mixed Bag With Highlights That Surprised Me
The Find X9 Pros camera setup is where OPPO tries to hit that flagship but not overkill mark. The main sensor genuinely impressed me with colours leaning towards realistic, dynamic range is handled intelligently, and skin tones look refreshingly natural. No whitening, no unintentionally airbrushed faces.
The telephoto lens is decent. It delivers sharp 2x3x shots, but the portraits dont have the dramatic depth you get from the ultra-flagship crowd.
The ultra-wide is good. Not mind-blowing, not forgettable, just solid. Low light is where the X9 Pro shows its limits. The indoor shots lose detail, noise creeps in, and stabilisation takes a moment to settle. Its usable, not exceptional.
Video quality is stable, smooth, and absolutely social-ready. Great for travel clips and reels, but not something Id use for cinematic storytelling.
Battery Life & Charging: One of Its Biggest Strengths
The Find X9 Pros battery is a legit selling point. Across my 10-day usage window, I averaged:
- 67 hours of screen-on time
- Mixed 5G and WiFi
- Plenty of camera usage
- Editing + socials + browsing
And the phone consistently made it through the day without me hovering over the battery indicator like a paranoid squirrel. Even on heavier shooting or travel days, it held its ground.
While the Wired charging is Classic OPPO.
The 80W fast charger takes you from 10% to full in roughly half an hour. Still one of the best charging implementations in the segment.
Wireless charging is present and decent, but naturally slower than the wired sprint.
Software Experience: Functional, Clean, and Pleasant
ColorOS has grown up. On the Find X9 Pro, the UI is stable, refined, and much less intrusive. No spammy notifications, no random ads, just clean navigation and a bunch of actually useful AI tools for quick edits, summaries, and smart shortcuts.
Not as minimal as OxygenOS, but absolutely as polished.
My Verdict: A Brand’s Phone That Deserves More Attention Than It Gets
After 10 days, here’s my honest take:
The OPPO Find X9 Pro is that underrated friend who always shows up, never overperforms, but most importantly, never lets you down. It doesnt try to fight iPhones or the ultra-premium Android kings. Its not the loudest or the flashiest. But its reliable, premium, powerful enough, beautifully built, and extremely easy to live with.
Who should buy it?
Anyone who wants a refined Android phone with excellent battery life, a premium design, clean software, and near-flagship performance without spending insane money.
Who should skip it?
People who want the absolute best camera, the brightest display, or the fastest processor in the game.
For me, after 10 straight days of non-stop usage, the OPPO Find X9 Pro earns a 4/5 rating. It is a smart, capable, almost-flagship that delivers exactly what you need without the theatrics.
If you value dependability over drama, this phone fits the vibe perfectly.