OPPO Kenya has introduced its new flagship, the OPPO Find X9, into a fast-shifting premium smartphone market. With the premium price point in Kenya, the brand’s intents to compete more aggressively on performance, imaging and battery life. These three areas seem harder to impress flagship users.
The device is powered by MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500, a 3nm chipset built around a third-generation big-core architecture. It is engineered for higher efficiency at peak load. A direction many smartphone makers are leaning toward as users demand more computing power without sacrificing battery life. OPPO layers its own Trinity Engine on top. It uses Android’s first Unified Computing Power Model to predict power usage more accurately across CPU, GPU and memory tasks. For industry watchers, this signals a growing push to optimize rather than simply scale hardware.
KES 139,999: OPPO Find X9 Launches in Kenya with Pro-Grade 50MP Cameras
Imaging remains the headline. The OPPO Find X9 carries a new Hasselblad-branded camera system. This is a continuing partnership that has become central to OPPO’s flagship identity. The setup includes three 50MP lenses and a dedicated True Color sensor that reads ambient light for more accurate tones. OPPO’s choice of Sony’s LYT series sensors and the larger apertures aims to give the device stronger performance in low-light conditions. This is an area where most brands now compete fiercely. Video capabilities reach 4K at 120fps, with LOG and ACES support. They suggest OPPO is targeting creators who want more professional workflows on mobile.
The design remains understated but deliberate. The Find X9 features a matte glass finish and aluminum frame, with a compact 6.59-inch display bordered by a thin 1.15 mm bezel. The near-borderless look reflects a broader trend toward immersive screens that avoid visual clutter.
Battery endurance is another standout. A 7025mAh silicon-carbon cell aims to deliver up to two days of typical use. Silicon-carbon technology is becoming more common in high-end devices for its better energy density, though real-world results will depend on how the Trinity Engine manages power across apps, gaming, and camera use.
ColorOS 16 anchors the software experience, focusing on smoother animations, improved rendering, and easier device-to-device connectivity. The new AI Portrait Glow feature also hints at OPPO’s continued push into AI-driven personalization.
The Find X9 retail price is KES 139,999 in Space Black and Titanium Grey, with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
