OPPO Find X9 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy XCover 7

Our verdict: On contract, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 works out £807.60 cheaper overall than the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. On the screen front, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra pulls ahead with 6.8" and 510 PPI. On paper, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra wins the camera battle with 200MP on the rear. Selfie fans take note: the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has a 50MP front camera.

Expert Rating
4.4
7 reviews
3.6
4 reviews
Screen
6.82" 6.6"
Display
LTPO AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 3168 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch
510 400
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Storage
512GB 128GB
OS
Android Android 14
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
6.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
163.2 x 77.0 x 8.7 mm 169 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm
Weight
235 grams 240 grams
Water Resistance
IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts
£44.99/mo (£89.00 upfront) £13.79/mo (£49.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£1447.00 £349.00
OPPO Find X9 Ultra OPPO Find X9 Ultra Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 Samsung Galaxy XCover 7
Expert Rating 4.4
7 reviews
3.6
4 reviews
Screen 6.82" 6.6"
Display LTPO AMOLED PLS LCD
Resolution 1440 x 3168 1080 x 2408
Pixels Per Inch 510 400
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 5 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
Storage 512GB 128GB
OS Android Android 14
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 6.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 163.2 x 77.0 x 8.7 mm 169 x 80.1 x 10.2 mm
Weight 235 grams 240 grams
Water Resistance IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts £44.99/mo
£89.00 upfront
£13.79/mo
£49.00 upfront
SIM-free £1447.00 £349.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is cheaper on contract at £379.96 over the life of the deal from £13.79 per month with £49.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the bigger screen at 6.8" compared to the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7's 6.6", the OPPO Find X9 Ultra has the sharper display at 510 pixels per inch versus 400, and the OPPO Find X9 Ultra uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 has a PLS LCD.

Which has the better camera, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.00.

What storage options are available for the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is available in 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 use?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 uses the Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is the more portable of the two — it's 5g lighter at 235 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 163.2 x 77.0 x 8.7 mm, and is slimmer at 8.7mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy XCover 7?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra is rated IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), while the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 run?

The OPPO Find X9 Ultra runs Android and the Samsung Galaxy XCover 7 runs Android 14. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.