OPPO Find X8 Ultra: April Launch Confirmed for Powerful Straight-Screen Flagship

OPPO Find X8 Ultra: April Launch Confirmed for Powerful Straight-Screen FlagshipThe highly anticipated OPPO Find X8 Ultra finally has a confirmed release date! According to Zhou Yibo, head of OPPO's Find series product line, this ultra-flagship model will officially launch in April, with a promise of immediate availability to consumers. This announcement puts to rest recent online rumors of a delayed release, reassuring eager fans

OPPO Find X8 Ultra: April Launch Confirmed for Powerful Straight-Screen Flagship

The highly anticipated OPPO Find X8 Ultra finally has a confirmed release date! According to Zhou Yibo, head of OPPO's Find series product line, this ultra-flagship model will officially launch in April, with a promise of immediate availability to consumers. This announcement puts to rest recent online rumors of a delayed release, reassuring eager fans. Zhou Yibo stated on social media: "...we haven't changed the release date; it's still April as planned, and we promise everyone will be able to buy it in April. This product is exceptional; it might be the only straight-screen Ultra in China, and possibly has the world's narrowest... (I can't reveal any more!)..." Besides the Find X8 Ultra, OPPO will simultaneously launch highly anticipated IoT products and a new ultra-thin, small-screen Find series flagship powered by a new chip platform.

The Find X8 Ultra's launch represents a significant move by OPPO in the high-end flagship market. Current information suggests the phone will prioritize imaging capabilities, boasting numerous hardware upgrades aimed at setting a new benchmark for photography.

Comprehensive Imaging System Upgrade for a Top-Tier Photography Flagship

Digital blogger @DigitalChatStation revealed that the OPPO Find X8 Ultra's imaging system will receive a major upgrade, particularly its periscope telephoto lens, which has undergone a complete overhaul. "Both periscope lenses on the X8U are upgraded. The 3x periscope features a new module with a floating lens group supporting physical telephoto macro; it boasts the largest aperture among all Ultra models, and seems to use a new Super Blue Glass, resulting in incredibly strong optical quality. Let's see who's better, the Southern Night God or the Northern Night God." This suggests that the Find X8 Ultra will employ a new periscope telephoto lens module with physical telephoto macro capabilities, a larger aperture, and a new "Super Blue Glass," significantly improving light intake and image quality.

Official hints previously alluded to a new hardware feature enabling accurate nighttime color reproduction. Combining this with @DigitalChatStation's leak, we can speculate this relates to the new "Super Blue Glass" or the upgraded lens module.

Earlier leaks detailed the Find X8 Ultra's image sensor specifications. It's rumored to feature a Sony IMX900 main sensor with an ultra-large one-inch photosensitive element; two 50MP periscope telephoto lenses with Sony IMX906 and IMX882 sensors, supporting 3x and 6x optical zoom respectively, with a maximum sensor size of 1/1.56 inches; and a Sony IMX882 ultra-wide-angle lens, optimized via hardware and algorithms to improve distortion correction and video recording specifications.

Beyond hardware upgrades, the Find X8 Ultra may introduce a new "Hasselblad color scheme" and a dedicated camera button for enhanced user experience.

Appearance: Straight Screen, Narrow Bezels, Slim Body

In terms of design, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra is expected to feature a 6.82-inch 2K straight screen with ultra-narrow bezels for a more immersive visual experience. The metal frame will have chamfered edges for improved grip. The rear camera adopts a centrally located large circular design, similar to the Find X8 Pro, but with more prominent camera bumps. However, the phone's thickness is expected to remain impressively slim.

Possible Price Increase

@DigitalChatStation also revealed: "Last year, the Find X7U was priced at 5999 yuan, and this year's X8U will see a price increase." This implies that the Find X8 Ultra will be more expensive than its predecessor. Referring to the Find X7 Ultra pricing strategy (12GB+256GB at 5999 yuan, 16GB+256GB at 6499 yuan, and 16GB+512GB at 6999 yuan), we can anticipate a price increase for the Find X8 Ultra.

Strong Sales for OPPO Find N5 Foldable Phone

It's worth noting that the OPPO Find N5 foldable phone officially went on sale today and achieved impressive sales results. Official announcements show that the OPPO Find N5 set new records for single-day sales volume and revenue on JD.com, Tmall, and Douyin platforms for foldable phones in the past two years, demonstrating OPPO's competitiveness in the foldable phone market.

In summary, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra, a flagship model focusing on imaging capabilities, boasts comprehensive upgrades in its imaging system and design. The confirmed April launch date has generated considerable anticipation. Whether this phone will stand out in the fiercely competitive market remains to be seen, but based on current information, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra is undoubtedly a flagship product worthy of attention.