In-depth Review of the OPPO Find X8s+: A Flagship Balancing Performance and Battery Life

In-depth Review of the OPPO Find X8s+: A Flagship Balancing Performance and Battery LifeThe OPPO Find X8s+ didn't receive the same fanfare as its siblings, the highly touted "night portrait powerhouse" OPPO Find X8 Ultra, or the compact flagship OPPO Find X8s. Its relatively quiet launch, however, piqued my curiosity

In-depth Review of the OPPO Find X8s+: A Flagship Balancing Performance and Battery Life

The OPPO Find X8s+ didn't receive the same fanfare as its siblings, the highly touted "night portrait powerhouse" OPPO Find X8 Ultra, or the compact flagship OPPO Find X8s. Its relatively quiet launch, however, piqued my curiosity. This review delves into the OPPO Find X8s+'s performance across the board, aiming for a comprehensive and objective assessment.

Design: A Refined Blend of Elegance and "Apple-esque" Aesthetics

The OPPO Find X8s+ inherits the design language of the Find X8 series, bearing a striking resemblance to Apple's iPhone lineup. Its trendy, slightly raised edges, narrow bezels, and subtly colorful options give it a distinct "Apple-like" feel.

However, it's not a mere imitation. Unlike the Find X8 series, which uses matching-color matte aluminum frames, the "Moonlight White" version of the Find X8s+ boasts a polished, glossy aluminum frame, reflecting light with a mirror-like sheen that enhances its premium look. This, however, brings the familiar drawback of fingerprint smudges.

The rear camera module retains the central, large circular design, but the Find X8s+ omits the decorative ring around the module, resulting in a cleaner, more cohesive aesthetic. Impressively, despite housing a periscope telephoto lens, the camera module is remarkably thin, standing out from the crowd of "Oreo"-style designs.

To accommodate the enhanced battery life, the Find X8s+ is slightly heavier, nearing 200 grams. However, its relatively thin profile and well-managed width mitigate the grip issues sometimes associated with squared-off edges, maintaining a comfortable feel. The placement of the volume and power buttons is a bit high, though, leading to occasional accidental pressesa learning curve for users.

The front features a familiar 6.59-inch 1.5K high-refresh-rate display. The screen quality is excellent, with exceptionally narrow 1.45mm bezels all around, creating a visually appealing and immersive experience. The under-display fingerprint sensor, however, remains a short-focus type, requiring some adjustment to achieve reliable unlocking.

Performance: The Dimensity 9400+ Delivers Consistently

The OPPO Find X8s+ is powered by the Dimensity 9400+ processor, marking its debut in this device. Compared to its predecessor, the main upgrade is the CPU's super-core clock speed, boosted to 3.7GHz, while the GPU remains unchanged.

While the performance improvement isn't dramatic, the Dimensity 9400+ still delivers strong benchmark scores, placing it firmly among the top-tier flagship processors. Daily usage is smooth and responsive, and even demanding open-world games are handled with ease.

• In our gaming tests: League of Legends: Wild Rift at 120fps averaged 120.0fps (35C, 3.38W); Genshin Impact at high settings and 60fps averaged 60.2fps (38C, 3.62W); and Tower of Fantasy at the highest settings and 60fps averaged 58.8fps (42C, 5.95W). Overall, the gaming performance is stable but exhibits slightly higher temperatures under heavy loads.

It's worth noting that the OPPO Find X8s+ supports direct charging, allowing for power delivery directly from the charger, minimizing battery wear and tear during gameplay.

Battery Life and Charging: A Perfect Blend of Longevity and Speed

The OPPO Find X8s+ packs a substantial 6000mAh battery, resulting in exceptional battery life. In our testing, playing a 4K video for two hours drained only 14% of the battery, suggesting a video playback time of approximately 16 hours.

Charging is supported by 80W wired fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging, complemented by a magnetic charging module, ensuring swift and efficient charging.

System Experience: O+ Interconnection and Customizable Shortcut Key

The OPPO Find X8s+ runs on a new system offering a more convenient user experience. "O+ Interconnection" allows users to remotely control their Mac computers via their phone, enabling cross-device file transfer and editing, along with real-time synchronization. Currently supporting macOS, Windows support is expected in the future.

Additionally, the Find X8s+ includes a customizable shortcut key, similar to an ActionButton, allowing users to assign various functions, such as Do Not Disturb, flashlight, translation, and screenshot, adding to its convenience.

"AI One-Tap Memo" is another highlight. By pressing the shortcut key, the phone intelligently identifies, analyzes, and records information from the current screen, saving it as a summary in OPPO's notes app. While it integrates information across apps, it currently doesn't allow user-defined notes or editing.

Camera System: Hasselblad Tuning and Excellent Performance

The OPPO Find X8s+'s camera specifications remain consistent with its predecessor, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX700 main camera + 50MP Samsung JN5 ultrawide + 50MP Sony IMX600 periscope telephoto combination.

Daily shooting experiences are excellent. Hasselblad's color tuning adds a unique atmosphere to photos, and various film styles offer creative options. Thanks to optimized algorithms, image quality is similar to the previous generation, maintaining the "point-and-shoot" convenience and fast focusing speed.

In low-light conditions, the main camera's sensor size limits resolution, requiring longer exposures. The ultrawide performs adequately, while the periscope telephoto offers a better optical zoom experience than conventional telephoto lenses, but some smearing is apparent at 6x hybrid zoom, impacting detail.

Conclusion: A Flagship Balancing Performance and Endurance

The OPPO Find X8s+ is a powerful and long-lasting flagship phone. It builds upon the successful design of the Find X8 series while enhancing performance and battery life. The 6000mAh battery provides almost 16 hours of video playback, and 80W wired and 50W wireless fast charging significantly reduces charging times.

However, the short-focus fingerprint sensor remains a minor drawback. Overall, the OPPO Find X8s+ is a worthwhile flagship, particularly suitable for users prioritizing battery life without needing the flashy aesthetics of ultra-premium models. Ultimately, the final price will be crucial to its competitiveness.