Oppo seems ready to make 2026 a major year for its flagship lineup. Following the upcoming global release of the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro later this month, the company is reportedly working on a broader expansion of the Find X9 family – and the star of that expansion might just be the Oppo Find X9s. 
According to multiple leaks, this device could launch alongside the highly anticipated Find X9 Ultra, which is expected to hit shelves in spring 2026.
While the Find X9 Ultra is likely to dominate headlines with its rumored Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and dual periscope telephoto lenses, the Find X9s aims to carve its own identity as a refined evolution of the current Find X9. A reliable tipster, Digital Chat Station, has reportedly shared early technical details revealing what might be Oppo’s next mainstream powerhouse. The phone is said to feature a 6.3-inch flat OLED display with thin, symmetrical bezels on all sides and gently rounded corners, delivering a premium yet balanced design. Unlike the curved screens seen on the Pro and Ultra models, this approach should make the X9s more practical and comfortable for everyday users.
The display itself will likely use an LTPS (Low-Temperature PolySilicon) panel with a 1.5K resolution, offering an excellent balance of clarity, brightness, and efficiency. Although it lacks the adaptive refresh technology of an LTPO display, the LTPS panel still ensures fluid visuals without compromising too much on battery life. Adding to the convenience, Oppo is expected to integrate an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor beneath the screen for fast and secure unlocking.
Under the hood, the Find X9s is rumored to be powered by the yet-to-be-announced MediaTek Dimensity 9500+ processor – a boosted version of the already capable Dimensity 9500. This upgrade should provide improved performance in multitasking, gaming, and AI-powered photography features, pushing the phone closer to flagship-tier territory without the price premium of the Ultra model. To keep everything running smoothly, Oppo could equip the device with an enormous 7,000mAh battery, making it one of the largest battery capacities in the premium smartphone category. Support for fast wireless charging is also expected, ensuring that users won’t be left waiting long to get back to full power.
Photography enthusiasts have plenty to look forward to as well. The Find X9s is expected to boast a triple 50-megapixel camera setup, featuring a wide main sensor, an ultra-wide module, and a telephoto lens. Reports suggest that the main camera could use a new Sony IMX9-series sensor, which has already gained attention in the tech community for its exceptional light sensitivity and color accuracy. Such a configuration could easily place the Find X9s among the top mid-to-premium camera phones of 2026, particularly if Oppo refines its computational photography algorithms to take full advantage of the hardware.
As usual, pricing will play a decisive role. Many consumers remain skeptical about whether the X9s will offer enough improvements over the standard X9 to justify a higher price. Still, with specs like a 7,000mAh battery, enhanced performance, and a versatile camera array, the Find X9s could attract users who want near-flagship performance without going all in on the Ultra model. If Oppo manages to strike the right balance between performance, endurance, and affordability, the X9s lineup might quietly become the sleeper hit of the Find X9 series.
Meanwhile, tech enthusiasts are already turning their eyes toward 2026’s broader smartphone showdown. With heavyweights like the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra rumored to drop around the same period, the next wave of flagship competition promises to be fierce – and Oppo seems ready to make its mark once again.