New Flagship Series to Debut in China Featuring Latest MediaTek Chipset
Nguyen Hoai Minh
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about 2 months ago
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Oppo has officially thrown its hat into the ring, confirming that its highly anticipated Find X9 series will debut on September 25th in China. This announcement, made via a teaser poster on their official Weibo account, arrives hot on the heels of MediaTek's own unveiling of its flagship Dimensity 9500 chipset. It seems Oppo is wasting no time in showcasing the power of this new silicon, positioning the Find X9 as one of the first devices to harness its capabilities.
This move is particularly interesting given some slight confusion surrounding launch dates. While many reports, including our own earlier coverage, pointed to a late September debut, some sources had suggested an October 16th release for the full China rollout. The September 25th event, therefore, might serve as a grand reveal and a deep dive into the Dimensity 9500's prowess, with actual device availability potentially staggered. It's a common strategy, but one that always sparks a bit of debate among enthusiasts.
The real star of the show, at least initially, appears to be the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. Officially announced today, September 22nd, this chipset is touted by MediaTek as a significant leap forward. They're claiming performance boosts of up to 29% in single-core and 16% in multi-core tasks compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9400. Built on TSMC's cutting-edge 3nm process, the Dimensity 9500 features a formidable octa-core configuration: a single Cortex-X925 ultra-core clocked at a blistering 4.21GHz, three premium cores running at 3.3GHz, and four efficiency cores at 2.4GHz. This is the kind of raw power that promises to make the Find X9 series a serious contender in the flagship space.
Oppo's decision to integrate this new chipset so quickly suggests a strong partnership and confidence in MediaTek's latest offering. It's not just Oppo, either; Vivo's upcoming X300 series is also slated to feature the Dimensity 9500, indicating a broader industry adoption of this new generation of mobile processing power. This competition between chipmakers and manufacturers is precisely what drives innovation, and we're all set to benefit from it.
Beyond the raw performance, Oppo's teaser also hints at a "flat-screen flagship" design for the Find X9 series. This is a welcome detail for many users who prefer the tactile feel and reduced accidental touches often associated with flat displays, as opposed to the curved edges seen on many premium devices. Early leaks suggest the standard Find X9 will sport a 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPO OLED panel with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and impressively slim bezels, reportedly under 1.25mm. The Pro variant is expected to offer a slightly larger 6.82-inch 2K LTPO OLED, also flat.
And what would a flagship Oppo device be without a focus on photography? The teaser also alludes to a continued collaboration with Hasselblad, a name synonymous with professional-grade imaging. While specific camera hardware details are still under wraps, the partnership suggests a commitment to delivering exceptional photo and video quality. We can only imagine what kind of computational photography magic Oppo and Hasselblad have cooked up this time.
While the September 25th event is confirmed for China, Oppo has also teased global availability for the Find X9 series in Q4 2025, with India and Europe markets being prioritized. This suggests a phased rollout, with the Chinese market getting the first taste. Pre-orders are expected to open shortly after the September 25th reveal in China.
The rapid succession of announcements – MediaTek's chipset reveal followed by Oppo's device confirmation – creates a palpable buzz. It's a clear signal that the high-end smartphone market is heating up for the latter half of 2025. The key question now is how the Dimensity 9500 truly performs in real-world scenarios and whether the Oppo Find X9 series can leverage its power and design to stand out in an increasingly competitive landscape. We'll be keeping a close eye on the September 25th launch event for all the official details.