Oppo Find X9 Ultra: 10× periscope with an f/3.5 aperture — a real revolution for mobile photography
Insider Digital Chat Station revealed the specifications of the 10× periscope in the new flagship. It's not just marketing — a larger aperture lets in more light and delivers better shots in low-light conditions, which matters for both professional photographers and documentary filming in Ukraine.
By Tetiana Suchkova-Ladik
March 16, 2026 · 2 min read
What is known
Insider Digital Chat Station published details about the optical module of the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Ultra. According to the source, the smartphone may get a 10× periscope telephoto camera with an f/3.5 aperture and a 200 MP sensor, which, the source claims, will increase the module's light sensitivity by roughly three times compared to typical solutions.
Why it matters
A larger aperture means the lens lets in more light — this is critical when shooting at dusk or indoors. For the reader it's simple: better photos without aggressive noise reduction and without needing to raise ISO. In practical terms, Ukrainian photographers, journalists, and content creators would gain a tool that offers more possibilities to document events in challenging lighting conditions.
“A camera with a 10x optical zoom will have an f/3.5 aperture — this will allow the sensor to gather roughly three times more light.”
— Digital Chat Station, tech insider
Comparison with competitors
For context: in the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra the periscope has an aperture of f/4.9. The difference in aperture can significantly affect low-light shooting quality. Leaks also mention a different camera configuration for the Find X9 Ultra — several 200 MP sensors and a block of 50 MP modules — so there are currently discrepancies in the details. Analysts note a general trend: manufacturers are moving toward higher resolution and more complex modular systems.
What’s next
For now these are leaks — there is no final confirmation from Oppo yet, and inconsistencies remain in the module descriptions. Nevertheless, the trend is clear: more light, more megapixels, more possibilities for shooting in difficult conditions. For the Ukrainian market this could mean a potentially higher-quality tool for those who document the life of the country — from independent photographers to local media.
Conclusion
Technical details still need verification, but if the f/3.5 aperture and 10× optical zoom are confirmed, we would see a real step forward in mobile photography. The next questions are price and availability: will this tool become accessible to Ukrainian professionals and amateurs, and how quickly will it appear on the shelves of local retailers?
