Oppo Find X10 Pro Max First Impressions: A Phone or a Camera?

Alright, today I'm very excited to share my first-hand experience with the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max. And yes, you heard it right… or read it? It's launching pretty soon in Nepal as well, which makes getting an early look at it even more exciting (hehehe!).

So, if you're a tech geek, you're probably aware of how Oppo has been making some really impressive flagship phones lately. And after spending some time with the new Find X10 Pro Max, I feel like they've taken things even further this year.

I mean, last year's Find X9 Pro was already a fantastic phone, and the Find X9 Ultra took the camera experience to another level. But with the Find X10 Pro Max, Oppo has taken a slightly different approach. Instead of going all out with an enormous camera setup like the Ultra, they've focused on improving the cameras, design, and overall experience. And honestly, I think they've done a really good job. I've enjoyed using the phone so much that I'm even considering making it my primary phone.

Now, I'm not going to spoil everything in the intro, but keep in mind that this is still based on my early experience, so there's more testing to be done. Still, for now, let me share what I've liked about the Find X10 Pro Max and a few things I wish Oppo had done differently. (Because why not?)

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max Specifications:

• Design and Build: 161.32 x 76.57 x 8.40 mm, 233 - 235 grams, IP66/68/69 rating
• Display: 6.78-inch AMOLED, 2772 x 1272 pixels resolution, 1–120Hz adaptive refresh rate,  up to 144Hz in supported games, 10-bit color depth, 2,000 nits of peak brightness
• Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm)
• Memory: 12/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 storage
• Software & UI: ColorOS 17 based on Android 17
• Rear Cameras: Triple (200MP main + 200MP Telephoto with 3x Optical zoom, 200MP ultrawide)
• Front Camera: 50MP sensor (Hole-punch)
• Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, face unlock
• Connectivity: Dual Nano-SIM, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.2, NFC, USB Type-C 3.2, OTG, GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, NavIC, Infrared port
• Battery: 8,000mAh, 80W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, 10W reverse wireless charging
• Colors: Light Titanium, Warm Orange, Moon White 

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Oppo Find X10 Pro Max First Impression

Unboxing and Accessories

Starting with the unboxing, my Find X10 Pro Max comes in Titanium Grey, which looks really classy. There's also a Luna White option, but personally, I'd pick this Titanium Grey colour any day.

Inside the box, you get a good-quality protective case, an 80W fast charger, and a USB-C cable. So, thankfully, Oppo hasn't followed the trend of removing the charger from its flagship phones.

But the most interesting accessory I received is the Hasselblad teleconverter kit. Now, this doesn't come included with the phone and needs to be purchased separately. The kit includes a compatible magnetic case, a lens mount, the teleconverter lens, a carrying pouch, a strap, and a tripod collar.

Setting it up is fairly simple. You first put the phone inside the case, attach the lens mount, and then secure the teleconverter. Once everything is attached, the phone starts looking less like a regular smartphone and more like a compact camera.

Camera System: Almost Too Good to Be True?

• 200MP main camera, 24mm, OIS
• 200MP ultrawide camera, 13mm, autofocus
• 200MP periscope telephoto, 70mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS
• 50MP autofocus selfie camera
• Hasselblad camera features

Okay, without beating around the bush, let me dive straight to the most anticipated part of the Find X10 Pro Max: the camera. It really has one of the most interesting camera setups I've used on a smartphone.

We get three 200MP rear cameras. Yes, all three! And while those megapixel numbers sound impressive, what I appreciate more is the actual quality of the photos. Each camera feels capable in its own right, especially the ultrawide, which is usually where I start noticing compromises on other phones.

Ultrawide Camera: My Favourite Improvement

I think the ultrawide camera is one of the biggest highlights of this phone. In fact, this might be one of the best ultrawide cameras after the Vivo X300 Ultra.

It has a 13mm equivalent focal length, so you're getting a properly wide perspective. And because Oppo has used a large 200MP sensor here, the camera captures an impressive amount of detail.

In many of the photos I took, I was surprised by how much detail the ultrawide managed to retain, even towards the edges of the frame. The colours looked good too, and the overall image quality was much better than what I usually expect from an ultrawide camera.

This is particularly useful when you're photographing buildings, landscapes, or scenes where you want to fit more into the frame. I could shoot wider without worrying too much about losing image quality, which made me use this camera more often than usual.

And that's why I like what Oppo has done here. On most flagship phones, the main camera already takes excellent photos, but the ultrawide often feels like a compromise. With the Find X10 Pro Max, that hasn't really been my experience.

Main and Telephoto Cameras: Excellent Details and Natural Depth

Moving on to the main camera, it is equally impressive, although that's something I've come to expect from flagship phones these days.

It uses a large 200MP sensor, and I really liked the natural depth it creates in photos. Even when I'm taking regular pictures or shooting products, the background has a pleasing blur without needing to use Portrait mode.

I also liked how the camera handled different lighting conditions. The photos have plenty of detail, and the dynamic range is good, with highlights and shadows looking nicely controlled.

Oppo has also introduced its LUMO True Color Engine, which is designed to improve colour accuracy and preserve the lighting of a scene. From the photos I've taken so far, I really like the overall colour processing, especially how natural the skin tones look.

And then there's the 200MP telephoto camera.

It offers 3x optical zoom at a 70mm equivalent focal length, which is a really useful range for portraits. I took several portraits with it, and I was quite impressed by the results. The skin tones looked good, edge detection was accurate, and there was plenty of detail in the subjects.

There's also the option to take portraits at around 85mm, giving you another framing choice. And the telephoto camera doubles as a macro camera, which is nice to have. It can focus from approximately 10cm, so you won't be getting extremely close to tiny subjects. But I was still able to capture some good close-up shots with it.

Now, there is one thing I miss coming from the Find X9 Ultra. It has a dedicated 10x optical zoom camera, whereas the Find X10 Pro Max only has a single 3x telephoto lens.

The 3x camera is excellent, and I found it capable even at around 6x. But if you frequently photograph very distant subjects, having a dedicated 10x lens is certainly more convenient. You can use the optional teleconverter to get that extra reach, but that also means carrying another accessory.

So, although I miss the extra zoom camera, I am quite happy with what Oppo has managed to achieve with this setup.

Selfie Camera: Wide and Impressive

Talking about the cameras, I cannot miss out about the selfie camera, isn't it? The Find X10 Pro Max also comes with a 50MP autofocus selfie camera, and my initial experience has been quite positive.

What I liked most was the wide field of view. It's useful when taking group selfies or trying to fit more of the background into the frame.

The colours looked good too, and I was happy with the overall selfie quality in the samples I captured.

I also liked the wider framing for selfie videos. It's good for anyone who often records themselves while talking to the camera, and having that extra space makes framing much easier. I haven't done extensive selfie comparisons yet, but so far, I don't have much to complain about.

Hasselblad Teleconverter: More Fun Than I Expected!

• 3.28x optical teleconverter
• Approximately 10x combined optical magnification
• Around 230mm equivalent focal length
• Dedicated teleconverter shooting mode
• Supports photography and up to 4K 60fps video

Honestly, this has been one of my favourite things about the Find X10 Pro Max.

The teleconverter provides 3.28x magnification, and when paired with the phone's built-in 3x telephoto camera, it gives you roughly 10x optical reach, equivalent to around 230mm. And I have been having so much fun with it!

I took the setup around Kathmandu to capture some photos and videos, and people kept looking at me, probably wondering whether I was carrying a camera or a phone. With that large lens attached to the back, I can't really blame them.

But the results are what made me enjoy using it even more.

I took a photo of a monkey, and just look at the details and the separation between the subject and the background. There's a lovely sense of depth to the image that makes it look quite different from what I normally expect from a smartphone.

I also took some photos of people walking around the streets, and I really liked the results. I'm not even that good at photography, but with this setup, I felt like I could just point the camera at something interesting and come away with a beautiful shot.

What I particularly enjoyed was the perspective you get from that longer focal length. It brings distant subjects closer while giving the background a nicely compressed appearance. Combined with the natural background separation, the photos have a look that's difficult to achieve using regular digital zoom.

And the teleconverter isn't limited to photography either. I recorded quite a few clips with it, and the results were just as interesting. I liked the way it framed distant subjects, and the focus pulling worked really well in my videos.

Of course, there's a practical compromise. You have to carry the separate lens kit, attach it whenever you want to use it, and shoot using the dedicated teleconverter mode. It's not something I would necessarily keep attached to the phone throughout the day.

But for someone who enjoys taking portraits, street photos, or shooting distant subjects, I think it's a really fun accessory to have. More importantly, it actually made me want to go outside and take more pictures. And I think that says a lot about the experience.

Videography: Getting Closer to the iPhone?

If there's one area where I think Oppo has really improved, it's videography.

I've always preferred using an iPhone for recording videos because of its consistency, colour processing, and smooth lens switching. But after using the Find X10 Pro Max, I genuinely feel like Oppo is getting very close.

Excellent Video Quality Across All Three Cameras

The first thing that impressed me was the dynamic range.

I recorded a video against strong sunlight, and the phone handled it really well. The bright background was properly exposed, but there was still plenty of detail in the shadows. I also shot some videos around the Bouddha Stupa, and I really liked how the footage looked.

But what impressed me even more was how consistently the rear cameras performed when switching between them.

When switching from the main camera to the ultrawide at 4K 30fps, I barely noticed a difference in overall quality. The colours, exposure, and details remained surprisingly consistent, which is something I value a lot when shooting videos.  And this wasn't limited to daylight.

I also tested the main and ultrawide cameras in low light at 4K 30fps, and once again, the results were very close. The ultrawide retained a good amount of detail and didn't look noticeably worse than the main camera in the scenes I recorded. That's particularly impressive because ultrawide video is usually where even expensive phones start struggling.

Hmm… after all that impressive performance, there's one little limitation, though. When I switched to 4K 60fps, I noticed a slight drop in ultrawide quality compared to the main camera. It was still usable, but the difference became more noticeable than at 30fps.

As for lens switching, I found it quite smooth. I would still put the iPhone slightly ahead, but the gap feels smaller than before. And that's why I'm starting to think one might not need to carry an iPhone just for videos.

More Video Features for Content Creators

Apart from the regular video quality, Oppo has also included some interesting features for people who want more control over their footage.

For example, there's a Pro Video mode with different LUT options, and you can also import your own. That's useful if you want a particular colour style or prefer working with your own presets.

The phone also supports O-Log2, which gives you a flatter image profile with more flexibility for colour grading later. And if you're familiar with professional video editing, there's support for an ACES colour-managed workflow as well.

But the feature that surprised me the most was Open Gate recording. Just in case you don't know, “Open Gate” is a feature more commonly associated with professional cameras, so seeing it on a smartphone was quite fascinating.

Instead of recording only in a conventional widescreen format, Open Gate captures a larger image area in a 4:3 frame. That gives you more freedom to crop and reframe the video later without being restricted to the original horizontal composition.

And I can see this being genuinely useful for work. If you are someone who shoots videos for YouTube as well as vertical content for Instagram and other social platforms. With Open Gate, it gives the flexibility to record a scene once and have more flexibility to create both horizontal and vertical versions afterward.

It supports Open Gate recording at up to 4096 x 3072 resolution and 60fps, using the ultrawide, main, or 3x telephoto camera. Oh, but that enhanced stabilisation isn't available in this mode.

The phone also supports up to 8K 30fps and 4K 120fps video recording, including Dolby Vision at supported settings. These are useful options to have, although my early impressions are mainly based on the 4K footage I've actually shot.

I still want to spend more time comparing it directly with the iPhone, but so far, the Find X10 Pro Max has been one of my favourite Android phones for recording videos.

Design, Display and Multimedia

• Glass back and aluminium frame
• Around 235 grams for Titanium Grey
• IP66, IP68 and IP69 protection
• 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display
• Up to 144Hz refresh rate in supported games
• Dolby Vision, 3,840Hz PWM dimming
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor

Comfortable Despite All That Camera Hardware

One of the other reasons I like the Find X10 Pro Max so much is its design. Coming from the Find X9 Ultra, this phone feels noticeably more comfortable to hold. It's still a large flagship, weighing around 235 grams in Titanium Grey, but the weight distribution is better, and it doesn't feel excessively top-heavy.

I also found it easier to carry around in my pocket. The camera module is still quite large, but compared to the Ultra, I think it's more manageable. And considering there's an 8,000mAh battery inside (FYI, I am using the Chinese variant, so the global version has a smaller battery), I think that's pretty impressive.

The phone also has a glass back, an aluminium frame, and IP66, IP68, and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. So, in terms of build quality and durability, it's certainly flagship-level.

Beautiful Display, Excellent Haptics

The display is another thing I really loved. We get a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with very slim bezels. It's not a massive upgrade over last year's Find X9 Pro, but Oppo has improved the brightness and refresh rate.

The panel now supports up to 144Hz, although you'll only get that higher refresh rate in selected games. For regular use, the display adaptively switches between 1Hz and 120Hz. And for peak brightness, it goes up to 2,000 nits.

In everyday use, the display looks excellent. Colours are vibrant, everything looks sharp, and I didn't have any problems with brightness.

Something I particularly noticed was the anti-reflective coating. I compared it against the Galaxy S26 Ultra, and in the situations I tried, I actually found the Oppo's reflection handling surprisingly good. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is also very fast and accurate, so no complaints there.

And then there are the haptics, which I've always liked on Oppo flagships. The vibration feedback feels really nice throughout ColorOS, and those small interactions make the phone feel more satisfying to use.

Well, the area I had expected Oppo to work on was the speakers. They're not bad, but coming from Samsung and iPhone flagships, I don't think the sound quality is quite at the same level. The Find X9 Pro was also fairly average in this department, so I was hoping for a more noticeable improvement.

For a phone that gets so many other things right, I do wish Oppo had paid a little more attention to the speakers too.

Performance and Software

• MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm)
• LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 17 with ColorOS 17

The Find X10 Pro Max is powered by MediaTek's latest Dimensity 9600 Pro chipset, built on a 2nm process. And from what I've experienced so far, performance has been nothing but excellent.

Everything feels fast and responsive, whether I'm opening apps, switching between them, or using the phone for normal everyday tasks. I also played a few games, and the phone handled everything I tried smoothly.

What I particularly liked was that I didn't notice any unusual heating during those gaming sessions.

Now, I think I've mentioned this already, but these are still early impressions. You'll have to wait a little longer for extensive gaming benchmarks, FPS stability measurements, and long-term throttling tests. Still, so far, I don't have any complaints about the chipset.

ColorOS 17 Feels Better Than Ever

On the software side, the phone runs ColorOS 17, and I think Oppo has been doing a really good job with its software lately too.

Yes, there's still plenty of inspiration from iOS, especially in the overall appearance and animations. But honestly, the interface feels smooth, and I haven't encountered any noticeable issues. Everything feels nicely optimised. So, nothing to complain about so far. All in all, my impression is positive.

Battery and Charging

• 8,000mAh battery in my unit
• 80W SUPERVOOC wired charging
• 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging

As for the battery, the Chinese variant I was using packs a massive 8,000mAh battery. And despite that capacity, Oppo has managed to keep the phone relatively comfortable to use, as I pointed out earlier.

Battery life has been really good during my short time with the phone. I've been taking plenty of photos, recording videos, and using it throughout the day, and I haven't had to worry much about running out of charge. Of course, I still need to run more controlled battery tests before I can properly compare it with other competitors.

Charging is where I feel things could have been better. Even with the included 80W charger, my unit took over an hour and 20 minutes to charge fully. I understand that it's a huge battery, but I would have liked Oppo to make the charging a little quicker. (Again, dil mange more…)

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Early Verdict

After using the Find X10 Pro Max, one thing is clear: Oppo has made a phone that genuinely makes me want to switch. I didn't expect to enjoy the camera experience this much, and the video capabilities have probably surprised me even more.

It's not perfect, yes. There are still a few areas where I'd like to see improvements, but the overall experience has been really promising. I will not make a final call just yet. But if things continue this way, I can see it becoming my next daily driver.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Pros and Cons