Oppo Find X10 Pro Max review: An ambitious camera phone with plenty more to offer

The Oppo Find X series has always been my first choice when it comes to smartphone photography. What makes the devices in this series special is not just their camera capabilities, but also the experiences Oppo builds around them. Over the past few years, the company has consistently pushed boundaries with its ‘world’s first’ innovations, as it did with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, which features the world’s first 50MP 10x ultra-telephoto lens. This time, Oppo is raising the bar again with three 200MP rear cameras tuned by Hasselblad on the Find X10 Pro Max. That alone was enough to make me want to spend some time with this beast of a phone. And there is plenty more to look forward to, with Oppo also packing in a 2nm processor and an 8,000mAh battery, all at a price of Rs 1,99,999. I have been using the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max as my daily driver for a while now, and here's my full review.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Camera

No beating around the bush. We’re talking straight about the world's first 200MP triple-rear camera system. This includes a 200MP main sensor with a 1/1.13-inch sensor size, an f/1.5 aperture with OIS. This is paired with a 200MP ultrawide sensor with a 1/1.56-inch sensor size and an f/2.2 aperture, along with a 200MP 3x telephoto sensor featuring a 1/1.56-inch sensor size, an f/2.1 aperture, and OIS. There is also a 3.2MP multi-spectral sensor with an aperture of f/2.4. On the front, you get a 50MP autofocus camera with a 1/2.76-inch sensor size and an f/2.4 aperture.

That was all the nerdy stuff, but what makes this camera setup interesting isn't just the sheer number of megapixels. It's how consistently all three cameras perform across different shooting scenarios.

Starting with the primary camera, it captures images with plenty of detail, natural-looking colours and a good balance between highlights and shadows. Whether you're photographing landscapes, buildings or close-up subjects, there's enough detail in the images to retain finer textures, even when you zoom in. The colour processing is also fairly restrained, so photographs don't end up looking unnecessarily saturated or overprocessed.

The same approach carries over to low-light photography. The camera does a good job of retaining the atmosphere of a scene rather than aggressively brightening everything to make it look more visible. Bright lights are generally handled well, while darker areas retain a reasonable amount of detail. You might notice some detail loss in particularly dark sections, but the overall results are impressive.

The ultrawide camera is a huge welcome addition, especially because Oppo hasn't treated it as an afterthought. Having a 200MP sensor here means you can capture wider landscapes, architecture and group shots without taking a massive hit in detail. Colour reproduction also remains fairly consistent when switching between the primary and ultrawide cameras.

Then comes the 200MP periscope telephoto camera, which offers 3x optical zoom. With this lens, you can get closer to distant subjects without immediately sacrificing image quality, while the high-resolution sensor also lets you crop into photographs for some additional reach. I clicked quite a few portraits, and oh boy, the edge detection on this device is the best I've seen on a smartphone. Zoom into the images, and you can make out individual strands of hair. That's how good the detailing is. In fact, the phone also supports high-resolution 6x shots, making it useful for capturing subjects that are further away. 

And if that's still not enough, Oppo offers a Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit. This optional accessory takes the phone's zoom capabilities to another level, offering 10x optical zoom and up to 40x digital zoom. I mostly stuck to 10x, as images tend to get softer when you zoom in further, particularly when capturing human subjects. At 10x, however, I managed to capture some beautiful shots, including close-ups of people's eyes, with plenty of detail. Of course, the only catch here is that the Teleconverter Kit costs an additional Rs 24,999, so you'll have to factor that into your budget if you want to get one.

Oppo has also worked on its image processing with the LUMO True Image Engine, alongside its Hasselblad partnership. The idea is to deliver natural colours, realistic skin tones and better textures instead of making every photograph look overly processed. You also get Hasselblad Master Mode, RAW capture and different colour profiles, which should appeal to those who like having more control over their photographs.

In terms of video recording, the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max supports 8K recording, 4K at 120fps, Dolby Vision and professional video features such as O-Log2 and Open Gate capture.

Coming to the selfies, the output remains crisp, and skin tones stay close to natural while shooting outdoor shots. There is plenty of detail in the photos, and the camera handles HDR well. Indoors, the camera has a tendency to brighten up your face, and you can see it in the photos.

Portrait mode gives selfies a very natural bokeh effect. However, edge detection is not the best I’ve seen so far. Video goes up to 4K at 60fps. Stabilisation is very good, colours look natural, and you can see plenty of detail in the footage.

Overall, the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max comes out as a strong camera-focused flagship smartphone. Having three 200MP cameras is certainly a headline-grabbing achievement, but the real appeal lies in how versatile the setup is.  And that's ultimately what makes this camera system stand out.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Design

The first thing that comes to mind about the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is its camera module. It's a big part of the phone's identity, and Oppo has leaned into that with a new LUMO Camera Island. This aluminium section houses the True Color Camera and LED flash, while a subtle orange accent on the module adds a nod to Hasselblad. The rest of the design is fairly understated, with a flat aluminium frame, softly contoured edges and a glass back.

Oppo is offering the phone in two finishes: Luna White and Titanium Grey. The Luna White variant gets a two-tone back, with a silver finish around the camera module and orange accents. Titanium Grey, on the other hand, has a more uniform finish, with the glass flowing into the camera housing. I used the Luna White variant, and I quite like how it looks. The combination of white, silver, and orange gives it a distinctive appearance without making it look too flashy.

There is no getting around the size and weight, though. The Find X10 Pro Max measures 8.4mm in thickness and weighs 233 grams in Luna White and 235 grams in Titanium Grey. You can feel the weight in your pocket, and the camera housing rests against your index finger when you're scrolling for long periods. The 6.78-inch screen is manageable, but reaching across it with one hand still takes some effort. The camera module also makes one-handed use a little awkward at times. That said, the flat frame and rounded edges make it comfortable to hold, and the weight distribution is good enough that it doesn't feel particularly top-heavy.

There's also a customisable Snap Key on the left side. You can assign it to functions such as the flashlight, screenshots, or voice recording. By default, it opens AI Mind Space, which lets you save and organise information such as notes and screenshots. I like having physical shortcuts on a phone, and this one is actually useful.

In terms of durability, the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max comes with IP66, IP68 and IP69 ratings, Crystal Guard Glass on both the front and back, and SGS Five Star Drop Resistance certification. The ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner was easy to set up and unlocks the phone in a jiffy. 

Apart from all this, the stereo speakers get sufficiently loud without losing clarity, which is good for watching videos and listening to music. You also get a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port, which is quite useful when transferring large photo and video files. There's even an IR blaster, so you can use the phone as a TV remote when the actual remote decides to go missing.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Display

The display is yet another highlight of the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max. You get a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It's a flat panel, with uniform 1.15mm bezels on all four sides, which gives you plenty of screen space without making the phone feel unnecessarily bulky.

The panel looks great in everyday use. Colours are rich, contrast is strong, and fine details are sharp. Watching movies, browsing photos or catching up on a series during your commute is a good experience. The phone also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HDR Vivid, so compatible content on supported streaming platforms looks particularly good.

Oppo claims a peak brightness of 3,600 nits and 1,600 nits in High Brightness Mode (HBM). In our Digit Test Labs, we recorded 3,250 nits of brightness using a Lux meter. That's a very impressive result, and what it basically means is that I had no trouble using the screen in all sorts of lighting conditions, including under bright sunlight. The adaptive brightness also worked well during my testing, so I rarely had to adjust it manually.

We also put the display through our Calman colour tests. It recorded an average Delta E of 2.01, which is a very good result, while the colour gamut test showed 99.29% coverage. These numbers back up what you see when using the phone: colours look good without appearing overly exaggerated.

For those who are sensitive to screen flicker, Oppo has included 3,840Hz PWM dimming at low brightness levels, along with a set of eye-care features. You may not notice these features during regular use, but they are welcome additions, particularly if you spend long hours looking at your phone.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Performance and software

The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max is powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9600 Pro, built on TSMC's 2nm process. In India, you get 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage, while the global lineup also includes configurations with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. These are proper flagship specifications, and the phone makes good use of them. Apps open quickly, switching between them is smooth, and even demanding tasks don't seem to trouble it. Oppo has also included a vapour chamber cooling system to keep temperatures in check during graphics-intensive tasks. In everyday use, performance is something you rarely have to think about. Everything feels quick and responsive. The rest of the hardware holds up well, too. Network reception and call quality were very good during my testing, with clear voice quality and no unexpected call drops. 

The Find X10 Pro Max also performs well in gaming. BGMI ran at 144fps during my testing, with frame rates generally staying between 137 and 142fps. That's a very good result, particularly if you enjoy playing at higher refresh rates. Call of Duty Mobile also ran at 120fps, with consistent frame rates throughout my sessions.

Naturally, we put the phone through our usual benchmark tests at the Digit Test Labs, and the results were impressive. The Find X10 Pro Max scored 4.2 million in AnTuTu, making it the highest score we've recorded on the platform so far. Geekbench 7 returned 2,538 in single-core and 9,403 in multi-core tests, while the phone scored 7,252 in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme.

The CPU throttling test showed some variations in performance under sustained load, with the processor settling at 71% of its peak performance towards the end of the test. However, this didn't translate into any noticeable issues during my everyday usage or gaming sessions. The phone continued to handle demanding tasks comfortably, and its overall performance remained impressive.

On the software front, the Find X10 Pro Max runs ColorOS 17 based on Android 17, with a promise of five major Android updates and six years of security patches. Oppo has made a few visual refinements, improved animations, and added more customisation options. The interface feels fluid, and I like that you get sensible defaults without being restricted to them. You can change quite a bit to suit your preferences. Gemini and Google's AI features also worked reliably during my testing, while file sharing with other devices was straightforward, including transfers to an iPhone or Mac.

Finally, when it comes to the AI features, Oppo has packed quite a bunch into the software experience. ColorOS 17 brings features such as AI Mind Space, AI Mind Pilot, AI photo editing, and contextual suggestions, with the Snap Key providing quick access to some of them. I, personally, like the idea behind AI Mind Space, which lets you collect screenshots, notes, and other bits of information in one place. However, while these additions offer plenty of scope, I feel there is still room to make them more closely integrated into everyday usage. With a little more refinement, they could become a more natural part of the overall experience.

Overall, ColorOS 17 is a smooth and responsive interface that I enjoyed using throughout my time with the phone. The addition of AI features such as Mind Space, Mind Pilot, and the various photo editing tools also gives users more ways to interact with their device. These features complement the experience, while the familiar interface and customisation options make the software easy to settle into.

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max: Battery and charging

The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max packs an 8,000mAh silicon-carbon battery in India, and it comfortably lasts more than a day on a single charge. Even with a mix of photography, social media, browsing, and streaming, I rarely had to think about charging it. My phone also usually has apps like Outlook, Telegram, Canva, and more running in the background, and with all of it, the battery never became a concern.

Apart from this, Oppo claims the battery retains more than 80% of its capacity after five years of typical use. I couldn't verify that during my review period, but it's good to see the company making a long-term durability claim. We also put the phone through our PCMark Battery Test at the Digit Test Labs, where it lasted 27 hours and 51 minutes. That's a very solid result.

For charging, you get 80W wired fast charging, 50W AIRVOOC wireless charging, and support for up to 55W charging through compatible USB PD chargers. A full charge takes around 1 hour and 35 minutes, while the battery reaches 50% in about 39 minutes. Given the size of the battery, those are reasonable charging times.

For what it’s worth, the phone also supports 10W reverse charging, both wired and wireless, which can come in handy when you need to top up another device or an audio accessory. 

Oppo Find X10 Pro Max verdict: Should you buy it?

The Oppo Find X10 Pro Max brings together some of the best hardware we've seen on a smartphone this year. It has an excellent display, flagship-grade performance, and an 8,000mAh battery that delivers impressive endurance. ColorOS 17 is smooth and customisable, too, with a good selection of features. The AI tools are still finding their place in the experience, but they don't take away from the overall software package.

The cameras, however, are what make the Oppo Find X10 Pro Max stand out. All three rear sensors have a 200MP resolution and are tuned with Hasselblad, with Oppo's LUMO True Image Engine handling image processing. The results are consistently good across landscapes, portraits, zoom shots and low-light photography. 

The Find X10 Pro Max is priced at Rs 1,99,999 for the sole 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant. That's a considerable amount of money for a smartphone, but the current component shortage is affecting the entire industry, with smartphone makers across budget, mid-range, and flagship segments facing rising costs. This is likely to remain a trend through 2027, so premium smartphones could continue to get more expensive. Having said that, if you have the budget and photography is high on your list of priorities, I think the Find X10 Pro Max is every bit worth considering. You get an excellent camera system, along with the kind of display, performance, and battery life you'd expect from a premium flagship. Even if photography is just one of your priorities, the rest of the package has plenty to offer, making the Find X10 Pro Max a compelling choice.