Oppo

The Find X9 Ultra is the first 'Ultra' device from Oppo to reach the Indian market. Last year, when I reviewed the Find X8 Ultra, I absolutely loved it, but since it was unavailable in India, it was tough to recommend. Glad Oppo India is changing that with the Find X9 Ultra, which now joins other elite premium smartphones launching from other handset makers. After the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Ultra, it is Oppo's turn to bring its best yet to Indian shores.

The memory crisis hasn't even peaked and we are already getting a glimpse of things to come, how it's affecting, and will continue to impact the world of smartphones. A clear-cut example of this is the Vivo X300 FE, which was launched a few weeks ago. It had everything the previous model did with some big design upgrades, but arrived at a substantially higher price and lesser capability, which made it hard to recommend. Despite being the first non-Pro model from Vivo's line-up to get the Telephoto Extender lens treatment (sold separately), it still had to compete with previously launched models from Vivo's own lineup. Such is the state of 2026 amidst the memory crisis!

2026 is shaping up to be the year when foldables finally mature, especially in design. We have some notable launches so far, and the Oppo Find N6 is one of them. The latest foldable smartphone from the brand essentially solves two important issues with foldables: screen creases and battery life. The company has introduced new technology to almost eliminate creases and to address battery woes.