OPPO Find X Review: The Innovative Pop-Up Camera Smartphone

OPPO Find X (2018)

English Full Name: OPPO Find X (2018)

Category: Premium flagship smartphone

Brand: OPPO Electronics Co., Ltd.

Launch Date: June 19, 2018 (Global Launch)

OS: ColorOS 5.1 (based on Android 8.1 Oreo; later upgraded to ColorOS 12/13 and Android 11/12)

Core Concept: The first “hidden camera” flagship from OPPO, featuring a motorized pop-up front camera and a virtually bezel-less display, marking a significant design milestone for the brand.

Detailed Specifications

Display

Size & Type: 6.42-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen.
Resolution: 3120 x 1440 pixels (QHD+), 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Features:
- 513 ppi pixel density.
- 600 nits typical brightness, 1400 nits peak brightness.
- HDR10 support.
- 60Hz refresh rate.
- Color Gamut: DCI-P3 (100% coverage).

Processor & Performance

SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (10nm FinFET process).
Architecture: Octa-core (4x Kryo 385 Gold @ 2.8GHz + 4x Kryo 385 Silver @ 1.8GHz).
GPU: Adreno 630.
RAM & Storage:
- 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR4X RAM.
- 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of UFS 2.1 storage (no expandable storage via microSD card).
Benchmarks: Excellent performance for its time, easily handling mainstream apps, games, and daily tasks with high frame rates.

Camera System

Rear:
- Primary: 16MP Sony IMX576 sensor, f/1.7 aperture, 1.22μm pixel size, PDAF phase detection autofocus, 4K video recording at 30fps.
- Secondary: 20MP Sony IMX376K sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 1.75μm pixel size, PDAF, 4K video recording at 30fps.
- Tertiary: 13MP Sony IMX258 sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 1.12μm pixel size, 120° ultra-wide angle.
- Features: AI scene recognition, AI beauty mode, dual-tone LED flash, portrait mode with background bokeh effect.
Front:
- Selfie Camera: 25MP Sony IMX576 sensor, f/2.0 aperture, 1.4μm pixel size, PDAF.
- Features: Motorized pop-up mechanism, 4K video recording at 30fps, AI beauty mode.

Battery & Charging

Battery Capacity: 3730mAh (non-removable) lithium-polymer.
Charging:
- 20W fast charging (VOOC 3.0).
- No wireless charging support.

Body & Design

Dimensions: 155.1 x 74.6 x 8.45 mm.
Weight: Approximately 186 grams.
Design:
- Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) and glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass 6).
- Metal frame.
- Motorized Pop-up Camera: A signature feature where the front camera module slides up from the top of the device when activated, revealing the screen and hiding the camera. This is a design innovation to achieve a high screen-to-body ratio.
- Rear fingerprint sensor.
Color Options: Glacier Blue, Obsidian Black.

Connectivity & Other Features

Network: 4G LTE (Cat.13).
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5).
Bluetooth: 5.0.
NFC: Yes (supports OPPO Pay).
USB: USB Type-C.
Headphone Jack: No (removed, used USB-C audio).
Sensors: Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, ambient light, fingerprint sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor (for pop-up camera).

Pricing (Launch, Global)

8GB + 128GB: $999 (approximately €899)
12GB + 256GB: $1199 (approximately €1099)

Series Significance & Positioning

The OPPO Find X (2018) was a landmark product for OPPO. It introduced the motorized pop-up camera as a way to integrate a high-quality front camera into a display with minimal bezels, a design that would influence many flagship smartphones that followed. While the camera mechanism added thickness and weight, it was a bold and innovative step towards a more immersive viewing experience. The Find X also brought flagship-grade hardware like the Snapdragon 845 processor and a high-resolution AMOLED display to the market at a competitive price point, helping OPPO strengthen its presence in the global premium smartphone segment.