Oppo has just given us our first real look at its Hasselblad Professional Teleconverter Kit, designed for its upcoming Find X9 and Find X9 Pro models.
This optional kit may let Oppo compete head-on with Vivo’s external lens modules, offering big zoom with premium optics. Below, we go deep on what the kit includes, how strong its magnification is, and what it might mean for smartphone photography in late 2025.
đ What Oppo Revealed: Unboxing the Teleconverter Kit
During a Weibo livestream roundtable, Oppo showcased the Hasselblad lens kit for the first time. Around the 1:10:00 mark in the video, the packaging was opened to reveal the lens and associated adapters.
Key details from the reveal:
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The box is labeled “Oppo Hasselblad Professional Teleconverter Kit.”
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Inside: the teleconverter lens itself plus two adapters.
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A magnetic case / grip (which might attach the lens to the phone) was not shown during the unboxing.
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The lens is a dark, cylindrical design, visually reminiscent of prior external lenses (e.g. Vivo/Zeiss).
From these details, it appears that Oppo is keeping the core lens and adapter design straightforward, with the grip or case likely to be shown later or in marketing materials.
đ Magnification & Optical Performance
Perhaps the most exciting technical detail is the magnification factor: 3.28×.
What that means in practice:
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The Find X9 Pro’s 70 mm telephoto lens would be converted to a 230 mm optical telephoto when the accessory is used.
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For comparison, Vivo’s Zeiss teleconverter offered about 2.35× magnification, making Oppo’s jump considerably more aggressive.
A 3.28× converter is nontrivial — the lens optics must maintain clarity, reduce aberrations, and preserve alignment even with the phone’s imaging pipeline. If Oppo and Hasselblad pull it off, this could push smartphone telephoto capabilities into new territory.
đˇ Camera Specs & Imaging Strategy
To understand how the teleconverter fits, it helps to look at what has already been teased for the Find X9 series’ camera system.
What’s confirmed / heavily leaked so far:
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Oppo’s collaboration with Hasselblad is expanding — they will co-develop the kit and imaging features.
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Oppo confirmed plans for a custom imaging kit for the Pro version and “imaging accessories” for the standard model.
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The Find X9 series is described as a “mobile imaging quality revolution,” with advances in optics, algorithms, color processing, and hardware.
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Some camera highlights (from early leaks and teasers) include:
• Use of a LYT-828 sensor for the main camera
• A 4th generation True Chroma / Danxia color lens for more accurate colors
• Hasselblad color styles, improved XPAN mode, and high resolution (50 MP / 200 MP by default) image capture
• Enhanced video: 4K @ 120fps Dolby Vision, 10-bit Log, etc.
An interesting note: some reports claim the Find X9 (standard) and Pro may differ in sensor and lens setups. The Pro might have a 200 MP periscope for higher zoom, while the standard version leans more balanced across wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto.
This external teleconverter makes more sense on a model with a strong native telephoto lens — the optical boost complements what the phone already does, instead of compensating for a weak base telephoto.
đ¯ Why Oppo Is Doing This (and Why It Matters)
1. Push smartphone photography further
The physical constraints of slim phones make it difficult to build extremely long telephoto optics inside the chassis. External converters give a path to extend zoom without making the phone bulky.
2. Compete with Vivo’s success
Vivo has already shown that users are interested in modular camera kits (e.g. the X200 Ultra with Zeiss lens). Oppo is joining that trend — now with Hasselblad branding — to keep up.
3. Monetization through accessories
Selling a premium teleconverter + adapters + grip can be a profitable add-on. Enthusiasts, creators, and photography fans may be willing to pay extra for higher zoom capability.
4. Differentiation in flagship market
Smartphone specifications are often very close across brands. Unique camera accessories can help Oppo stand out.
5. Brand and optics credibility
Hasselblad is a respected name in cameras. Offering a real Hasselblad-branded adapter may lend more weight to Oppo’s imaging claims.
đ Timing & Launch Projections
According to multiple sources, the Find X9 series is expected to launch on October 16, 2025 (in China).
The teleconverter kit may arrive in tandem with or shortly after the phones’ launch.
Global availability (outside China) is unconfirmed. It’s unclear if the teleconverter will be offered in all markets or only selectively.
✅ Key Takeaways
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Oppo has officially unboxed its Hasselblad Professional Teleconverter Kit for the Find X9 / X9 Pro models.
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The kit includes the lens and two adapters; the magnetic grip wasn’t shown in the unboxing but may be part of the final bundle.
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Magnification is 3.28×, converting the Pro’s 70 mm telephoto to roughly 230 mm optical.
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Oppo is doubling down on imaging — optics, algorithms, color science, and external camera accessories are all parts of its strategy.
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The Find X9 launch is expected October 16, 2025, though global release details remain uncertain.