TL; DR
- OPPO is said to replace the Alert Slider with an Action Button on the upcoming OPPO Find X8 Ultra.
- For the phone itself, we’re expecting major camera upgrades, a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6,000 mAh battery, and a flat-screen.
- The launch is expected to be in March.
OPPO is making a bold move with the Find X8 Ultra, replacing the beloved Alert Slider with a customizable Action Button, similar to what Apple introduced on the iPhone 15 Pro. While some users may appreciate the added flexibility, long-time fans of the Alert Slider might not be thrilled.
Following Apple’s Footsteps
As per Digital Chat Station, instead of the classic three-stage switch, the Find X8 Ultra will feature a click-based button that can be customized for various functions—like launching the camera, toggling silent mode, or opening apps, similar to Apple’s Action Button. This is a major shift with OPPO’s recent trend of adopting the Alert Slider on devices like the Find N3 Flip, Find N3, and Find X8 series.
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Find X8 Ultra: Specs & Features
Beyond this design change, the Find X8 Ultra is bringing serious upgrades. The camera setup includes a 50 MP LYT-900 (1-inch) main sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide IMX882 (1/1.95-inch), and an upgraded 3X periscope lens with a 50 MP IMX906 (1/1.56-inch) sensor.
The 6X periscope zoom gets a bump to a 50 MP IMX882 (1/1.95-inch), improving on the IMX858 (1/2.51-inch) from the Find X7 Ultra. Under the hood, it is expected to pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite, a 6,000 mAh battery with 100W wired charging, a flat screen, an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an IP68/IP69 rating.
Launch timeline
The OPPO Find X8 Ultra is expected to launch in March alongside other flagship models.
Final thoughts
Swapping the Alert Slider for an action button is a controversial change—some users will love the customization, while others will miss the instant convenience of a physical switch. Whether this is an upgrade or a downgrade depends on how well OPPO implements it.
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