OPPO Find X9 Ultra orange variant has plastic back
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Updated · Android Authority · May 8
OPPO Find X9 Ultra orange variant has plastic back
7 articles · Updated · Android Authority · May 8
A JerryRigEverything teardown found the roughly $2,000 phone’s Canyon Orange model uses plastic on the rear, while the Tundra Umber version has a metal-and-pleather finish.
The handset otherwise passed bend testing, and its display showed expected Mohs level-six scratches with deeper grooves at level seven, suggesting strong overall durability despite questions over premium materials.
OPPO’s flagship is sold globally this year, unlike earlier Find Ultra models limited to China, and features a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 7,050mAh battery and high-end cameras.
Is OPPO’s plastic-backed flagship a sign of cost-cutting or a new standard for durability?
As phone costs rise, will durable plastic replace fragile glass on flagship devices?