Oppo Find X8
The Oppo Find X8 ticks a lot of the right boxes for a flagship: a premium design, a bright and vibrant display, reliable performance, and a versatile camera setup. Features like AI-enhanced photography, super-fast charging, and smooth multitasking make it a compelling choice for everyday users and tech enthusiasts alike.
That said, it’s not without its flaws. The pre-installed bloatware in ColorOS 15 can feel unnecessary and clutter the otherwise polished experience. The low light camera perfromance, while excellent when dialled in with the perfect settings, doesn’t set any new standards, and while the rest of the capabilities are versatile, they don’t leapfrog the competition in this segment. If you’re after a phone that balances strong hardware with useful AI-driven features—and can look past a few quirks—the Find X8 is a solid pick. It’s not the flashiest flagship out there, but it delivers where it counts for most users.
The Oppo Find X8 makes bold promises: exceptional performance with MediaTek’s cutting-edge Dimensity 9400 chipset, a display boasting breathtaking brightness and immersive visuals, and a Hasselblad-tuned triple-camera system tailored for photography enthusiasts. Oppo has also introduced enhancements in durability, with military-grade certifications and a thoughtfully slim design that complements its elegant aesthetics. Add to this the convenience of ultra-fast charging and a heavily feature-packed ColorOS 15, and the device starts sounding like a serious contender.
But with the flagship smartphone segment teeming with formidable competitors like Samsung’s Galaxy S series, Apple’s iPhone lineup, and OnePlus’ polished offerings, does the Find X8 truly manage to stand out, or is it another flashy addition to the crowd?
But flagship phones are no longer judged by specs alone. In an era where user experience reigns supreme, the Find X8 must excel in areas that matter most to users: build quality, camera performance, battery efficiency, gaming, and everyday usability. Can it deliver on its lofty claims? And does it offer a balance of features and performance that justifies its price?
In this review, we’ll dive deep into every aspect of the Oppo Find X8, from its design philosophy and performance metrics to its camera capabilities and software features, to determine if it’s the right choice for discerning buyers. Let’s find out if Oppo’s latest flagship is a true contender or just another face in the crowd.
The OPPO Find X8 is priced at ₹69,999 for the 12 + 256 GB variant, and at ₹79,999 for the 16 + 512 GB unit.
The Oppo Find X8 is a great example of thoughtful craftsmanship. Weighing 193g and measuring a slim 7.85 mm, for me, this phone strikes a great balance between sleek aesthetics and comfortable ergonomics. The flat edges and the minimally contoured corners ensure a natural grip, even during prolonged use. Oppo’s design philosophy, evident in what they are calling the “Cosmos Ring”, which is present around the camera, is as visually appealing as it is functional, reducing the camera bump by 40 per cent compared to its predecessor, as claimed by the brand.
Durability is another area where Oppo shines. The IP68 and IP69 certifications provide top-notch water and dust resistance, with the phone capable of enduring both submersion in 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes and jet sprays of up to 80°C. The Oppo Armour Shield further protects the device with reinforced glass and aluminium alloy, adding peace of mind for clumsy users. There’s also a transparent silicon cover in the box; a rarity in the ever-skimpier smartphone packages these days, but definitely a welcome addition. You also get a charger in the box, which is not seen in most flagships. Samsung and Apple, I am looking at you.
The addition of an Alert Slider is a welcome touch, making it easy to toggle between silent, vibrate, and ring modes, especially handy in meetings or while commuting.
Oppo has managed to complement the hardware of this phone with ample features that will not leave you wondering how you can make full use of what is under the hood. The UI which is governed by their in-house version of Android 15, Color OS 15, definitely borrows design cues from Apple’s iOS mobile operating system. And, as an iPhone user, I did not feel away from home once I started daily driving this phone. There’s also the Share with iPhone feature, which works on the same basic principle as ShareIt and other apps from back in the day. I did run into some hiccups during my time of using this app/feature, but I guess, that has more to do with Apple’s ecosystem than Oppo’s attempt to bridge the gap between Android and Apple’s file-sharing system.
Coming to daily use, Color OS 15 offers a refined, feature-packed user experience. The new Luminous Rendering Engine ensures silky-smooth animations and transitions, with up to 18 per cent faster touch response, claims the brand. And in my time of use, getting hold of this 18 per cent increase was not possible to perceive, but I did notice the slight improvement in the snappiness of the phone here and there. But, the UI can feel cluttered due to the significant amount of pre-installed bloatware. From redundant apps to third-party promotions, these add-ons detract from the otherwise smooth and refined software experience. Removing or disabling these apps can be tedious, making it a point of frustration for users who prefer minimalistic setups.
Coming to the AI side of things, the Oppo Find X8’s AI-powered camera features are a real standout. The HyperTone Image Engine does the heavy lifting behind the scenes, turning multiple raw frames into detailed, vibrant photos with minimal effort on your part, is what the brand claims. I will talk more about this in the cameras section later. Tools like AI Unblur and Reflection Remover in the AI Photo Remaster suite are great for cleaning up tricky shots – they were useful, but like all AI-powered applications these days, there is still a long way to go for these to be flawless. Just to give you an idea, the phone did introduce some artefacts into the images when working the AI magic, over-smoothening the edges of the subjects in the pictures, giving it the tell-tale AI look.
On the productivity side, the AI Toolbox is packed with handy features. AI Summary can pull out key points from long articles, while AI Writer makes editing documents a breeze. These tools take full advantage of the phone’s Dimensity 9400 chipset, keeping everything snappy and responsive. Gamers aren’t left out either; with features like AI LinkBoost to cut down on lag and Triple-Antenna Wi-Fi, the phone promises to keep your connection stable, no matter how you hold the phone. Now this is something I would like to test out in the long term and update this review if I come across something significant.
The 6.59-inch AMOLED display on the Oppo Find X8 is definitely one of its better features. With a resolution of 2760×1256 and a 460 PPI pixel density, the screen looks sharp and detailed, whether you’re scrolling through Instagram, playing games, or jumping between apps. The 120Hz adaptive refresh rate keeps things smooth, making everyday use feel snappy.
When it comes to brightness, Oppo claims a peak of 1600 nits, which is plenty bright for outdoor use, even in direct sunlight. In my tests, the phone’s peak brightness came to be 1546 nits, coming fairly close to the claimed numbers. The 3840Hz PWM dimming helps reduce flicker, so your eyes don’t get strained during late-night Netflix binges. Watching HDR content is also a good experience here, with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HLG standards, and a peak local HDR brightness of 4500 nits. Although you’ll need compatible videos to fully appreciate it.
The bezels are really thin at just 1.45mm, making the screen feel immersive without being flashy about it. Whether you’re gaming, watching videos, or editing photos, the display gets the job done without any complaints.
The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, built on a cutting-edge 3nm process, powers the Find X8. This chipset delivers remarkable speed, efficiency, and thermal management, ensuring the phone doesn’t overheat even during extended gaming or multitasking sessions. In some cases, the 9400 chipset on this phone even outperformed its Pro cousin.
Synthetic benchmarks show the phone is no slouch:
These scores comfortably place it among the top-performing smartphones in its segment. The PCMark Work 2.0 score of 12,579 further doubles down on how capable this phone is when stressed to its max.
Real-world performance mirrors these numbers. Multitasking with multiple heavy apps, editing photos, and running graphically intensive games like Genshin Impact and Call of Duty: Mobile posed no issues. The Trinity Engine, optimised in collaboration with MediaTek, reduces power consumption and enhances sustained peak performance during demanding tasks. The 80 per cent stability in the CPU throttling test over 15 minutes indicates consistent performance without overheating. Job well done, Oppo.
The Find X8’s camera system, co-developed with Hasselblad, which lent its colour science expertise to the brand, is one of its headline features. It comprises three 50MP cameras, each engineered for versatility and precision:
Images captured on the Find X8 are rich in detail and colour accuracy. The Stage Mode is perfect for concerts, allowing users to capture clear, vibrant shots even at extreme zoom levels. Low-light photography is a strong suit, but the flaws are shown here.
Let me break down each of the three camera’s performance for you in two simple sections –
The telephoto camera is the star of the show here. It captures great details, retains colours well, and the overall look and feel of the pictures are fairly true to life. The pictures do take a moment to get refined after you are done shooting, and that is the case with all three cameras here. However, once the phone is done working its processing magic, the images do come out looking fairly detailed, and crisp. You can see the camera samples below, and you can be the judge for yourself. But, I would like to highlight one qualm that I had with the phone’s photo processing – It tends to overexpose images when left untouched.
Smartphone cameras are meant to be a one-click tool for most folks. The professionals already carry their fancy ICL cameras to take great pictures after dialling in each setting. The regular consumer needs a great picture at the click of a button. Not to bring down the overall capability of the camera setup, which clicked great shots once I dialled in the exposure, but the single-click performance of the phone’s cameras was honestly a letdown, which I hope Oppo will fix soon as from what I gather, it has more to do with the software than anything else.
This is another key area, where the phone does really well for the most part. Once the exposure is dialled in, you are looking at some stunning shots with great colour retention, overall crispness, and edge detection. However, ss the day got darker, the AI-assisted photography did start to show its flaws. If you pixel peep into the camera samples I have attached here, in extremely challenging shots, with a lot of complexity in the subjects, you will see edge smoothening and artefacting, which is not ideal. As soon as there was enough light for the sensor to capture, the pictures came out looking great, but when the sun went down, there were a few misses, which I am sure the brand would keenly look to fix. I won’t dive much into my observations about the camera. It is you the consumer who has to take call on how you like the pictures and whether you like them coming from this phone or not. So, please be the judge –
The selfies on this phone came out looking great no matter the lighting conditions. Be it after dark at a party, or on a bright sunny beach, you will get great pictures on this phone. Have a look –
Video capabilities are equally impressive, with 4K 60fps Dolby Vision HDR recording supported across all cameras, including the selfie shooter. The Ultra Steady mode ensures smooth videos. I did shoot quite a few clips on the streets of Bali, and was impressed with the phone’s video capabilities. Complimenting the great video setup is the microphone array, which also ensures that your piece to the cameras or the ambient sounds which would add a significant amount of character to the videos, are captured well on this device.
The 5630mAh silicon-carbon battery offers above-average endurance. In our tests, it achieved a respectable 20 hours and 13 minutes on PCMark, aligning or even surpassing the expectations for a flagship in this category. However, real-world usage paints a mixed picture:
While sufficient for a day and a half’s use, power users might need to recharge sooner. Thankfully, Oppo’s 80W SUPERVOOC charging fills the battery from 0 to 100 per cent in just about an hour in my tests, while 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging adds convenience for users on the go.
The Oppo Find X8 ticks a lot of the right boxes for a flagship: a premium design, a bright and vibrant display, reliable performance, and a versatile camera setup. Features like AI-enhanced photography, super-fast charging, and smooth multitasking make it a compelling choice for everyday users and tech enthusiasts alike.
That said, it’s not without its flaws. The pre-installed bloatware in ColorOS 15 can feel unnecessary and clutter the otherwise polished experience. The low light camera perfromance, while excellent when dialled in with the perfect settings, doesn’t set any new standards, and while the rest of the capabilities are versatile, they don’t leapfrog the competition in this segment. If you’re after a phone that balances strong hardware with useful AI-driven features—and can look past a few quirks—the Find X8 is a solid pick. It’s not the flashiest flagship out there, but it delivers where it counts for most users.
