Oppo Find X8 Ultra Tipped to Ditch Alert Slider in Favour of Apple-Like Action Button

The iconic Alert Slider is also seen on OnePlus phones.

Written by Sheldon Pinto, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 10 February 2025 15:32 IST

Oppo Find X8 Ultra Tipped to Ditch Alert Slider in Favour of Apple-Like Action Button

Oppo’s Find X7 Ultra featured a Alert Slider with a special VIP mode

Highlights

Oppo’s Find X8 Ultra is said to get a 2K flat display
It could feature a new telephoto macro camera as well
Oppo is also working on a Find X8 Mini

Oppo's Find X8 Ultra is all set to replace the currently available Find X7 Ultra, which we reviewed last year, even though it did not go on sale in India. One of the more unique features that the Find X7 Ultra introduced when launched in early 2024, was a new VIP mode which could be activated using its Alert Slider, a hardware feature borrowed from the OnePlus parts bin. The Alert Slider also made its way to other BBK Electronics flagships like Vivo's X100 Pro, X200 Pro, and the X Fold 3 Pro. Turns out Oppo now has other plans for the Alert Slider, which may see it getting replaced by an iPhone-esque Action Button instead.

According to popular tipster Digital Chat Station (via GizmoChina), Oppo is planning on launching its most high-end camera flagship sans the Alert Slider. Oppo will reportedly go with an Action Button-like hardware feature that will offer the same functionality. The tipster asserts that unlike Apple's Action Button, which is restricted to specific preset functions, Oppo may allow users to customise this button to their preferences.

Since the button is said to replace the Alert Slider, we can expect its primary function to toggle between silent/ringer/VIP mode profiles. The tipster also mentions the presence of a flat display, unlike the curved edge panels on present and previous models.

Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro Review: Back in the Game?

It isn't clear whether the switch from the iconic Alert Slider to a button would be a decision welcomed by fans of the brand. Oppo could be doing this for a number of reasons. The OnePlus 13 proved that it is possible to deliver an IP68 and IP69 rating even with a mechanical switch in place. So, it is definitely not down to technical reasons, but more about Oppo distancing itself from sister brands (OnePlus, Vivo) by offering something unique given the phone's premium placement.

Oppo did something similar with its Find X8 Pro by offering a new Quick Button for camera control. However, in our review, we found it fidgety and distracting at best.

It remains unclear as to which markets the Oppo Find X8 Ultra will be launched in. As per a recent report, the phone will feature a new telephoto macro camera, which would also make it to the upcoming Oppo Find N5 book-style foldable. Both smartphones are expected to be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC.

Oppo Find X7 Ultra Review

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Oppo Find X7 Ultra

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Unique stand-out design
Vibrant 120Hz display
Excellent performance
Very flexible camera system
Good for portrait photography
Great battery life with fast charging

Bad
Still new to Generative AI features
Several Google integrations missing

Read detailed Oppo Find X7 Ultra review

Display 6.82-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 3168x1440 pixels

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Oppo Find X8 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Stylish IP68 & IP69 rated design
Vibrant display
Buttery smooth software experience
Impressive video recording capabilities

Bad
Quick Button needs refinement
Plenty of bloatware and preinstalled apps
Poor ultrawide camera performance

Read detailed Oppo Find X8 Pro review

Display 6.78-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5910mAh

OS Android 15

Resolution 1264x2780 pixels

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