On November 21, 2024, OPPO launched its highly anticipated Find X8 globally, and now, it’s officially available for purchase in Kenya! The Find X8 is receiving rave reviews for its powerful camera capabilities and its AI technology, setting a new pace for smartphones in 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about the device.
Design
The Find X8 features a glass and aluminum construction with a striking Cosmos Ring design. It’s designed for comfort with a 6.59” display that’s both compact and immersive, and a slender 7.85mm profile weighing 193g, ensuring a perfect fit for any scenario.
The device boasts IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, making it capable of withstanding submersion in 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes and jet sprays of water up to 80ºC. Additionally, it has Swiss SGS and Military Grade certification for whole-phone drop resistance and MIL-STD impact standards. The 120Hz display with up to 1600 nits peak brightness ensures vivid visuals, even in bright outdoor conditions. With ultra-slim 1.45mm bezels, it offers a nearly edge-to-edge viewing experience. Plus, OPPO’s Splash Touch technology guarantees seamless usability in wet conditions, while TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification protects your eyes during prolonged use.
Hasselblad Master Camera System
The OPPO Find X8 introduces the all-new Hasselblad Master Camera System, featuring ultra-beating zoom and cutting-edge AI-powered capabilities. It comes with all-50MP cameras, including a 15mm (0.6x), 24mm (1x), and 73mm (3x) periscope camera mix, making it a photography champion.
Not only does the Find X8 excel in photography, but it also records Dolby Vision HDR video at up to 4K resolution, 60fps from all cameras, including the front camera, making it the ultimate creator tool. The Livephoto experience has been transformed, ensuring movie-grade dynamic range and stabilization in every clip.
Fredrique Achieng, PR Manager of OPPO Kenya, stated, “With the Find X8, OPPO has broken through barriers that have held smartphones back for generations. Its exquisite, ultra-slim design, ultra-grade cameras, and ultra-powerful performance make creativity, productivity, and everyday tasks easier and more seamless than ever. We are particularly excited to have it available in the Kenyan market as it is an incredible tool for creators, offering them a new way to bring their visions to life.”
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
The Find X8 is powered by the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, offering class-leading power with a 35% faster CPU and 41% faster GPU performance. MediaTek has also achieved game-changing efficiencies of 40% from the CPU and 44% from the GPU, with AI tasks using 35% less power.
OPPO and MediaTek have optimized the Find X8 with the all-new Trinity Engine, featuring a customized cooling system that harnesses a high-performance vapor chamber, graphite layer, and thermal conductive gel to improve heat dissipation for ultra-powerful performance.
Battery Life
Despite its sleek profile, the Find X8 boasts a pioneering silicon-carbon battery technology, offering a 5630mAh battery capacity for true multi-day performance. It also supports fast-charging with 80W OPPO SUPERVOOCTM, providing hours of power in minutes of charge time. The device also features 50W AIRVOOCTM wireless charging and magnetic charging with an OPPO Mag Charge case.
ColorOS 15 & OPPO AI
The Find X8 series introduces ColorOS 15, which sets the bar for ultra-smooth experiences and ultra-smart AI capabilities. The overhauled UI offers a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with refined effects, providing a seamless, fluid experience. The Flux Themes feature allows for easy visual profile swaps.
Launching with Android 15, the Find X8 will receive six years of security updates for long-lasting peace of mind. The AI capabilities are impressive, with features like AI Clarity Enhance, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Remover, AI Assistant for Notes, and the new Documents app supporting pro-grade translation and rewriting in multiple styles.
ColorOS 15 also introduces Google Circle for instant on-screen searches and the Google Gemini app for a personal digital assistant experience.
Price and Availability
The OPPO Find X8 is available for purchase at a Recommended Retail Price of Ksh 139,999 across all OPPO Kenya stores nationwide and on OPPO Kenya’s website. It comes with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, available in Star Grey or Space Black, with a diffuse finish that is both elevated and fingerprint-resistant.
Visit your nearest OPPO store or head to the OPPO Kenya website to get your hands on the Find X8 today!
