Oppo continues its determination to push the boundaries of smartphone photography without slowing down.

The first leaks about the new flagship Oppo Find X10 Ultra, which mobile photography enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting, show that the device will make a difference, especially with its long-range zoom capabilities.

According to information leaked from reliable sources in the industry, the company is preparing to equip the 10x optical telephoto camera in the Find X9 Ultra model, which it introduced in early 2026 and caused a great stir, with a much larger sensor.

While this move aims to eliminate the basic zoom problems that portable devices experience in low light, it makes Find X10 Ultra the most assertive camera phone in its segment.

Oppo’s new camera array, shaped in collaboration with Hasselblad, brings with it a massive hardware improvement to offer users the true optical zoom experience without experiencing digital losses.

Find X9 Ultra’s Shortcomings are Compensated with Find X10 Ultra

When we examine the devices that stand out with their camera capabilities in the smartphone market, one of the models that will make their mark in 2026 is undoubtedly the Oppo Find X9 Ultra.

Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, this model was fine-tuned by Hasselblad and showcased with a rare dual periscope camera setup.

The 50 Megapixel resolution 10x periscope lens (230mm equivalent) on the back of the device, when combined with smart landscape processing algorithms, could offer “optical quality” zoom up to 20x.

However, as with every technological device, this hardware had some physical limits.

Although the 1/2.75 inch sensor in the 10x optical zoom camera of the device produced excellent daytime shots, it could not show the same performance when the sun went down or in closed places.

Compared to the 3x periscope camera, which has a larger sensor, it was clear that the 10x camera struggled in low light.

The new strategy of the Chinese technology giant is built entirely on eliminating this physical handicap.

What Does the New 10x Periscope Camera Offer Us?

According to the latest information shared by Digital Chat Station, a reliable source known for its leaks in the mobile world, Oppo engineers are directly intervening in this sensor size in the Find X10 Ultra model.

In the posts made on Weibo, it is stated that the sensor that will serve behind the 10x telephoto lens will reach a very high size of 1/1.95 inch.

While the resolution value remains at 50 Megapixels, the increase in area allows each pixel to capture much more light.

Although this hardware upgrade seems like an easy size change on paper, its results in practice are quite satisfactory.

A larger sensor ensures that photos taken in environments with dim or complex lighting are much brighter, clearer and free of noise.

While the exact brand and model of the sensor remains unknown for now, according to the hints given by the source, this component will not be Sony LYT-600.

This strengthens the possibility that Oppo is working on an original image sensor designed specifically for this device.

The Optical Zoom War Intensifies in Mobile Photography

This aggressive attitude of Oppo in the flagship category seems extremely logical considering the current competitive conditions of the market.

Samsung’s abandonment of the 10x optical camera in the Galaxy S series and the fact that Competitors mostly achieve zoom by cropping through high-megapixel sensors may disappoint users looking for real optical zoom.

For example, models such as the Vivo X300 Ultra, another strong player in the market, focus more on digital analysis with 200 Megapixel periscope cameras.

Oppo, on the other hand, believes in the power of pure optical zoom instead of digital manipulations, using advanced engineering solutions such as pentaprism reflection technology.

While there are rumors that Competitors are experiencing various delays in the production processes and launch schedules of their Ultra series, Oppo’s smooth progress of the development processes for the 2027 Hasselblad flagship provides a significant advantage to the company.

If this leaked large sensor finds a place in the definitive version of the device, Oppo Find

Although screen details, battery improvements and other developments on the processor side remain unclear, these strong steps on the camera side create great excitement in the technology world.