Tag: Zoom

  • Oppo Find X8 Pro

    Oppo brought the Find X8 Pro to India in November 2024, marking the return of its Find X flagship series to the country after a long break. It took aim at the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Vivo X200 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, with its standout feature being two periscope telephoto cameras for 3x and 6x optical zoom.

    The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display has a 120Hz refresh rate and is bright and vibrant. The Dimensity 9400 delivers top-tier performance with good efficiency. A new Quick Button on the side lets users launch the camera and take photos. IP68 and IP69 ratings add serious durability. ColorOS 15 on Android 15 was praised for smooth animations and a refined feel compared with earlier versions.

    The 50 MP Sony LYT-808 main sensor, 50 MP ultrawide and two 50 MP periscope telephotos at 3x and 6x give the Find X8 Pro one of the most versatile zoom ranges on any phone. Hasselblad tuning provides natural colours. The 5,910 mAh battery supports 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. Against the Vivo X200 Pro, it offered a second periscope lens, while Vivo's 200 MP telephoto produced more detail at mid-range zoom.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 99,999 (base variant)
    India launchNovember 2024
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.78-inch, Curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 1264 x 2780
    ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
    RAM16 GB
    Storage512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP Sony LYT-808 main + 50 MP ultrawide + 50 MP 3x periscope telephoto + 50 MP 6x periscope telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery5910 mAh
    Charging80W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 15, ColorOS 15
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68, IP69
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursPearl White, Space Black

    What we like

    • Two periscope telephoto cameras
    • Hasselblad colour tuning
    • Large battery with wired and wireless charging
    • IP68 and IP69 ratings

    What could be better

    • Single expensive configuration
    • Heavy and large
    • Oppo's after-sales network weaker than Samsung's

    Who should buy it

    Zoom photography enthusiasts who want the widest optical range on a phone.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (November 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.

  • Vivo X200 Pro

    Vivo's X200 Pro arrived in India in December 2024 with the headline 200 MP Zeiss periscope telephoto camera, aimed at buyers who wanted the strongest zoom outside the Galaxy S24 Ultra. It competed with the Samsung flagship, the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Oppo Find X8 Pro, and was sold in a single high-end configuration with 16 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage.

    The 6.78-inch curved AMOLED display is bright, sharp and smooth at 120Hz. The Dimensity 9400 delivers flagship performance with good efficiency, and the phone carries IP68 and IP69 ratings. Its large circular camera island and heft make it a two-handed device. Funtouch OS 15 is more refined than earlier versions but still includes some third-party apps out of the box.

    The main camera uses a large Sony LYT-818 sensor, paired with a 50 MP ultrawide and the 200 MP 3.7x periscope telephoto, which produces detailed zoom shots and impressive portraits. The 6,000 mAh battery offers excellent endurance, with 90W wired and 30W wireless charging. Against the S24 Ultra, it lacked a stylus and seven-year update promise but often matched or beat Samsung on telephoto and low-light results.

    Key specifications

    Launch price (India)Rs 94,999 (base variant)
    India launchDecember 2024
    SegmentFlagship
    Display6.78-inch, Curved AMOLED, 120Hz, 1260 x 2800
    ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 9400
    RAM16 GB
    Storage512 GB
    Expandable storageNo
    Rear cameras50 MP Sony LYT-818 main + 50 MP ultrawide + 200 MP 3.7x periscope telephoto
    Front camera32 MP
    Battery6000 mAh
    Charging90W wired, wireless
    Software at launchAndroid 15, Funtouch OS 15
    5GYes
    Water/dust ratingIP68, IP69
    Headphone jackNo
    ColoursCosmos Black, Titanium Grey

    What we like

    • 200 MP periscope telephoto is superb
    • Excellent low-light main camera
    • 6,000 mAh battery with wireless charging
    • IP68 and IP69 ratings

    What could be better

    • Heavy and bulky
    • Single expensive configuration
    • Shorter software support than Samsung

    Who should buy it

    Zoom and portrait photography enthusiasts who want an alternative to the Galaxy Ultra.

    Specifications and price are as at the India launch (December 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.