Oppo has confirmed the launch of the Oppo Find X9s in China for March. The company is also expected to introduce the device in India in the second quarter of this year.
The smartphone could feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500s chipset and come with a compact body design. This combination could help revive the demand for compact yet premium smartphones in the Indian market.
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Follow @gsmrumorsThe series currently includes the Oppo Find X9 and Find X9 Pro. The upcoming Oppo Find X9s will expand the lineup while being slightly smaller than its siblings.
Offering Cutting-Edge 3nm Chip
The Oppo Find X9s is expected to feature MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500s chipset, built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process. This technology should deliver improved power efficiency along with flagship-level and stable performance.
As a result, the device could offer a smoother mobile gaming experience in competitive titles, faster multitasking, and better battery life in real-world usage.
Based on its architecture, the Dimensity 9500s appears closely related to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9400+, in terms of overall design and structure.
Dimensity 9500s/Dimensity 9400+ Architecture:
- Primary Performance Core:
1x 3.73 GHz—Cortex-X925 - Secondary Performance Core:
3x 3.3 GHz – Cortex-X4 - Power Efficiency Core:
4x 2.4 GHz – Cortex-A720 - Process:
TSMC’s 3 nm - GPU:
Mali-G925 Immortalis MP12
Both chipsets share the same core architecture. However, the Dimensity 9400+ targets upper mid-range smartphones, while the Dimensity 9500s is optimized for premium flagship devices. Here are the key differences that make the Dimensity 9500s a slightly improved and more premium-class chipset.
| Features | Dimensity 9500s | Dimensity 9400+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Support | Tri-Fold (Tri-port MIPI) | Standard Flagship/Fold |
| NPU (AI) | NPU 890 Optimized (Agentic AI) | NPU 890 (8th Gen) |
| Manufacturing | TSMC 3nm (N3E/P) | TSMC 3nm (N3E) |
| Total Cache | 26-29 MB (High Density) | 22 MB |
The Dimensity 9500s qualifies as a premium-category chipset not only because of its improved specifications but also due to its enhanced capabilities. The new chipset supports advanced display configurations, including tri-fold displays, while the Dimensity 9400+ remains limited to standard flagship and conventional foldable display support.
In addition, the Dimensity 9500s features improved SLC cache behavior, which enables faster and more efficient task processing. This enhancement helps deliver smoother performance, quicker data access, and better overall efficiency.
Although both chipsets share the same core architecture, the added MIPI support and upgraded SLC cache give the Dimensity 9500s a clear edge, positioning it firmly in the premium flagship segment. In comparison, the Dimensity 9400+ remains focused on the standard upper mid-range and flagship categories.
Expected to be a compact premium phone.
According to sources, the Oppo Find X9s is expected to emerge as a compact premium smartphone that could revive the flagship compact phone trend in India, a segment traditionally dominated by brands such as Samsung, OnePlus, and Apple.
According to the source, the Oppo Find X9s will feature a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is also expected to offer ultra-thin bezels, thanks to the use of an advanced LTPO panel, which is rumored to be integrated into the device.
Moreover, the device is tipped to pack a large 7,000 mAh battery, support an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and offer full water resistance, with an IP69 or IP69K rating.
