Oppo Unveils New ‘Ultra’ Smartphone Featuring 10x Optical Zoom and Advanced Technology

Oppo has launched its new ‘Ultra’ smartphone, set to pose strong competition to Vivo and Xiaomi. The device boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.82-inch 144Hz display, and a 7,050 mAh battery. Equipped with a 200MP main sensor, 8K video recording, and an ‘Earth Explorer Kit,’ the phone will be available for purchase starting May 8, 2026. Kathmandu, April 22.

Oppo targets photography enthusiasts with the release of its new ‘Ultra’ smartphone. The design comes in two striking colors: ‘Canyon Orange’ and ‘Tundra Amber,’ inspired by Hasselblad cameras. The camera module features a hexagonal shape with a ‘Nerled’ finish on the edges, enhancing grip stability during photography.

Key technical specifications include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 6.82-inch screen with a 144Hz refresh rate, a 7,050 mAh battery, and 100W SuperVOOC fast charging. The camera system incorporates a 200MP main sensor along with 3x telephoto and 10x optical zoom capabilities. Notably, this is Oppo’s first smartphone capable of recording 8K video at 30 fps.

Additionally, in collaboration with Hasselblad, Oppo introduces the ‘Earth Explorer Kit’ and a 300mm teleconverter lens providing up to 13x optical zoom. The phone is set to launch on May 8, 2026, in the UK and several Asian countries, priced at approximately £1,449.