Oppo Find X9 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Best Camera vs Best Spec Sheet
Two of the best Android phones of 2025 — both placed at MKBHD's Smartphone Awards. Oppo Find X9 Pro won Best Camera; Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra was runner-up Phone of the Year. They compete on completely different axes.
Updated · Verdict based on MKBHD Smartphone Awards results and spec analysis.
OPPO Find X9 Pro
OPPO · 2025 · From $1099
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Samsung · 2025 · From $1299
Round wins
OPPO Find X9 Pro: 2 · Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5 ·Ties: 1
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | OPPO Find X9 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82-inch AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9-inch QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz LTPO |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB |
| Camera | Triple 50MP (main, ultrawide, 3x telephoto) | 200MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x + 50MP 5x telephoto |
| Battery | 5,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| OS | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) | Android 15 (One UI 7) |
| Starting price | $1099 | $1299 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Round-by-round breakdown
Camera (stills)
Winner: OPPO Find X9 ProOppo Find X9 Pro won MKBHD's 2025 Best Camera. Most consistent triple-lens system; Galaxy's 200MP main is impressive but processing over-sharpens skin.
Zoom reach
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's 5x periscope reaches further than Oppo's 3x periscope. Better for distant subjects and travel.
Display
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S25 Ultra's 6.9-inch with anti-reflective coating is the most legible outdoor display in 2026. Oppo is excellent but trails on outdoor.
Performance
TieSame Snapdragon 8 Elite (Samsung's variant is mildly tuned). Functionally identical.
Battery
Winner: OPPO Find X9 ProOppo: 5,600 mAh, 7.5–8.5 hours screen-on. Samsung S25 Ultra: 5,000 mAh, 8+ hours screen-on. Oppo wins on raw capacity.
S Pen / extras
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraS Pen is a genuine Samsung differentiator. No equivalent on Oppo.
Software updates
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraSamsung: 7 years of major Android updates. Oppo: 4 years. Big gap.
Availability
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S25 UltraGalaxy S25 Ultra is sold everywhere. Oppo Find X9 Pro is limited or unavailable in many markets.
Final verdict
Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra in the US — better availability, S Pen, longer zoom, and a 7-year update commitment. Buy the Oppo Find X9 Pro if you live in a market where it's well-supported and you specifically want the best mobile stills camera. The Find X9 Pro is the better camera; the S25 Ultra is the better phone-as-a-product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oppo Find X9 Pro vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: which has the better camera?
For stills: Oppo (won MKBHD's 2025 Best Camera). For zoom and video: Samsung. Both placed at the 2025 awards in different categories.
Is the Galaxy S25 Ultra worth $300+ more than the Find X9 Pro?
In the US, yes — better availability, longer support, S Pen, and 5x zoom. In markets where Oppo has strong distribution, the Find X9 Pro is the value pick if camera is your top priority.
Which has the better software, Oppo or Samsung?
Samsung's One UI 7 is more polished, more configurable, and has the broader Galaxy AI feature set. Oppo's ColorOS has improved but still feels less mature.