I reviewed the Oppo Find X9 Pro, and it’s the maximized flagship for Android lovers

The Oppo Find X9 Pro isn't a perfect smartphone, but it comes pretty close. This is a powerful, sleek, and long-lasting phone that really earns its 'Pro' title, thanks to a powerful chipset, big and beautiful display, versatile camera system, and class-leading battery capacity. Poor availability and a few strange software choices hinder an otherwise great Android experience, but if you can get it, this is a top option for any Android power user.

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  Fantastic cameras

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  Great performance

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  Class-leading battery

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  Excellent display

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  Gets a bit warm

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  Some software issues

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  Aggressive photo processing

Oppo Find X9 Pro review: Two-minute review

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