Vivo X300 Pro Vs OPPO Find X9 Pro - 2 Months Later!

Summary

In this in-depth comparison, we take a look at two of the top camera phones of 2026: the Vivo X300 Pro and the Oppo Find X9 Pro. After over a month of testing, including trekking and hiking, the video reveals key differences in camera performance, including image processing, color reproduction, zoom, macro photography, and video stabilization. While both phones excel in different areas, Vivo edges out Oppo with superior low-light performance, telephoto capabilities, and detail preservation. However, Oppo shines with more natural skin tones and closer macro focus. The battle continues with the upcoming showdown against the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.

Takeaways

• 😀 Both the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro are top contenders in the smartphone camera space, with the winner of this battle moving on to face the Xiaomi 17 Ultra.
• 😀 The Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro both use the same 50MP Sony LYT828 sensor, but their image processing varies significantly, with Vivo opting for a yellow tone and Oppo favoring red/pinkish tones.
• 😀 Vivo excels at exposure, light, and highlights management, especially in challenging lighting conditions, while Oppo tends to produce brighter, but flatter images.
• 😀 Vivo's handling of ultra-wide images is superior, with better details, sharpness, and color reproduction, even in low light conditions, compared to Oppo's washed-out results.
• 😀 In terms of portrait photography, Oppo shines with more natural skin tones and better preservation of fine details, but Vivo offers more flexibility with its zoom and faster shutter speeds.
• 😀 Vivo outperforms Oppo in zoom photography, with clearer details and better sharpness at longer zoom levels (10x, 20x, 50x, 100x), especially in low-light conditions.
• 😀 Both phones perform well in macro photography, with Vivo providing slightly better sharpness and color reproduction, although Oppo allows for closer focus at 9 cm versus Vivo's 14 cm.
• 😀 For selfies, Vivo leads with more natural-looking results and better color and detail preservation compared to Oppo's selfies, which often have a prominent red tint.
• 😀 When it comes to video quality, Vivo's stabilization and detail retention at night are superior, although both phones suffer from lens-switching jitters and ultra-wide video cropping issues.
• 😀 The Vivo X300 Pro emerges as the overall winner in this comparison due to superior camera sensors, Zeiss collaboration, and better image optimization, though Oppo's skin tone reproduction is still impressive.

Q & A

What is the main difference between the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro's main camera sensors?

Both phones use the same 50 megapixel Sony LYT828 sensor, but they process images differently. Vivo tends to produce warmer tones, while Oppo favors a red/pinkish hue. Additionally, Oppo’s images are brighter, thanks to a slightly wider aperture, but Vivo manages highlights, exposure, and dynamic range better, especially in difficult lighting situations.

How do the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro perform in low light conditions?

Vivo performs better in low light, as it maintains better highlight preservation, dynamic range, and shadow details. Oppo tends to push more brightness, but the result can be flat and washed-out images, especially in challenging lighting conditions.

What is the difference in color processing between Vivo and Oppo cameras?

Vivo tends to produce warmer tones, while Oppo’s images have a red/pinkish tint. This is especially noticeable in ultra-wide shots and portraits. The color reproduction is largely a matter of personal preference, but Vivo’s processing is generally preferred for its more natural look in many cases.

Which phone is better for ultra-wide photography, Vivo or Oppo?

Vivo’s ultra-wide photos are generally better, offering better exposure management, sharper details, and more accurate color reproduction. Oppo’s ultra-wide shots can appear overly bright with a red tint, which can impact their overall quality.

How do the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro handle portrait photography?

Both phones excel in portrait photography, but Oppo does a better job of capturing natural skin tones, especially for darker skin tones, preserving the details and texture. Vivo, on the other hand, offers more flexibility with zoom and focal lengths, faster shutter speed, and better highlight and exposure management.

Which phone performs better in zoom and macro photography?

Vivo takes the lead in zoom photography, offering sharper details and better image clarity at higher zoom levels (10x, 20x, 50x, 100x). While Oppo’s zoom images are often hazy and washed-out, Vivo maintains sharpness and color accuracy. For macro shots, both phones perform well, but Vivo offers slightly better sharpness and color reproduction, although Oppo can focus closer (9 cm vs. Vivo's 14 cm).

What are the selfie performance differences between the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro?

Vivo provides more natural skin tones and better detail preservation in selfies, while Oppo’s selfies tend to have a prominent red tint. Both phones offer good white balance, but Vivo generally outperforms Oppo in maintaining fine details and processing shadows.

How do the video recording capabilities of the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro compare?

Both phones offer 4K recording at 120 fps, but Vivo excels in stabilization and image clarity, particularly at night. Oppo’s videos tend to have more jitter, especially when switching lenses, and the details in low-light videos can appear mushy. Vivo also performs better in zoom and telephoto video recording.

What is the difference in stabilization when recording videos with the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro?

Vivo provides better stabilization overall, especially at night, resulting in smoother video footage. Oppo’s videos tend to show more jitter when in motion, and their nighttime videos often lack the clarity and sharpness seen in Vivo’s recordings.

How do the telephoto lens capabilities compare between the Vivo X300 Pro and Oppo Find X9 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro’s telephoto lens offers sharper and more stabilized videos and photos. Vivo also performs better in zoom photography, maintaining details even at higher zoom levels. Oppo’s telephoto images can be washed out and lack the same level of detail and clarity, particularly in low light.