The OPPO Find X8 has finally been released in the Kenyan market, making it one of the first markets in the region after the initial launch to have the device. As a 2024 flagship device, the Find X8 is packed with advanced cameras, high performance, intelligent AI, and elegant looks. This phone is expected to be affordable and will be available at Ksh 139,999 with which it will change the face of portability with its premium features and futuristic innovations.

Here’s everything you need to know about the OPPO Find X8.

Design and Display

OPPO Find X8 is a perfect combination of aesthetics, sturdiness and practicality. The phone has a 6.59-inch screen which makes it quite compact but at the same time functional. Key design features include:
  • Slim and Lightweight: It measures 7.85mm of thickness and 193gm only, so it is easy and comfortable to carry.
  • Premium Build: Metal and glass build coupled with an aesthetic Cosmos Ring design.
  • Durability: It is also certified with IP68 and IP69, which makes this device waterproof, meaning it can be immersed in water up to a depth of 1.5m for 30min. It also achieves the MIL-STD level of the drops test.
  • High-Quality Display: This ensures that the display is smooth with a refresh rate of 120Hz and an amazing brightness of 1600 nits which produce clear and vivid colors even in bright environments. The chin and forehead are ultra-slim 1.45mm which makes it more beautiful.

Camera: Hasselblad Master System

The Find X8’s Hasselblad Master Camera System raises the bar in mobile photography to deliver professional results.
  • All-50MP Cameras: Back side camera; it has a triplet camera setup at the back which include an ultra-wide lens with 15mm focal length (0.6x), a wide lens with 24mm focal length (1x) and a periscope telephoto camera with 73mm focal length (3x).
  • 4K Dolby Vision HDR Video: You can shoot high-definition videos in any camera at a resolution of 4K at 60 frames per second even the front camera.
  • AI Enhancements: Some of the benefits that are offered by the device are Live photo which helps in delivering quality video clips with best-in-class stabilization and dynamic range that is normally found in movies.
  • Pro-Grade Photography: Capture moments with clarity and depth, thus making it a perfect tool for the creators.

Performance and Efficiency

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset is at the heart of this device which makes the Find X8 achieve the best performance:
  • Faster Processing: The CPU is 35% faster and the GPU is 41% faster than the previous models.
  • Energy Efficiency: The power consumption has been decreased by 40% for the CPU and by 44% for the GPU.
  • Thermal Management: It also has an enhanced cooling system which has a vapor gel. chamber and Battery thermal and conductive Charging
The Find X8 is designed for extended use, thanks to its innovative battery technology.
  • 5630mAh Battery: Provides true multi-day usage time.
  • Fast Charging: It also comes with 80W SUPERVOOCTM wired charging and 50W AIRVOOCTM wireless charging.
  • Magnetic Charging Compatibility: OPPO Mag Charge is also supported for charging which is quite fast.

Software: ColorOS 15 and AI Capabilities

  • The Find X8 comes pre-loaded with ColorOS 15 which is more streamlined and easier to use.
  • Seamless Navigation: Simplified interface and pre-loaded themes to help you change the look and feel of the interface.

Enhanced AI:

  • AI Clarity Enhance: It is an image enhancement application that helps in enhancing low resolution images.
  • AI to Unblur: high-definition tool that helps in enhancing blurry images and bring out the clear details of the image.
  • AI Reflection Remover: To get rid of the reflection and have a cleaner and clear shot.
  • AI Assistant: It can help in summarizing documents, translate text and fixing  grammatical errors.
Smart Ecosystem: Optimizes with Google Gemini for better productivity and device management.

Pricing and Availability

OPPO Find X8 is now readily available in the Kenyan market with the price of Ksh 139,999.
  • Configurations: It comes with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
  • Colors: Comes in Star Grey and Space Black with fingerprint resistant coating.
  • Where to Buy: It is now easily obtainable in all OPPO Kenya stores as well as the OPPO Kenya website.