A camera comparison is anticipated between the upcoming Oppo Find X9 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

In one hand, a superb phone with a large battery, a great camera, and great software. In the other one, an iPhone.
How does the Oppo Find X9 Pro compare to the iPhone, a device with significant global popularity due to Apple's brand recognition?
First, a summary of the specs. A key feature of the Oppo Find X9 Pro is its 3x 200MP telephoto camera, which includes a 1/1.56-inch ISOCELL HP5 sensor and an F2.1 aperture. This telephoto lens facilitates a maximum zoom of 120X, offers lossless quality at 6X zoom, and provides a macro mode with up to 30X magnification.
Another notable feature is the new LYT-828 sensor for the main camera. This advanced sensor from Sony supports hybrid-frame HDR, which enables a dynamic range capability of 17 stops.
The ultrawide and selfie cameras both feature 50MP sensors, completing the camera specifications.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max offers a slightly different camera setup. Apple uses a triple-camera system, with the primary upgrade being the telephoto lens. This lens is paired with a 48MP sensor and a 4X zoom lens, shorter than the previous model's 5X zoom. However, the sensor's resolution allows Apple to use in-sensor cropping for 8X zoom with near-optical quality.
The front camera has also been updated with a square sensor, enabling horizontal selfies when holding the phone upright. Apple calls this a Center Stage camera, where users can adjust framing or allow AI to track, zoom, and crop the face. It also improves stabilization for selfie videos and calls.
iPhones typically excel in video quality, but both devices were tested to compare camera performance. Photos were taken with default settings, except for a grid and level enabled for convenience. The results shown are from the cameras directly, without further adjustments.
Main camera
Zoom Camera
Macro
Portrait
Ultrawide
Front camera
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