We didn't need to have any more excellent Android phones launch in 2025 — we've had plenty already. But I'm still glad that Oppo has brought out the Find X9 Pro, as it shows that even this year's best phones have some flaws that they don't need to have.

The headline-grabbing parts of the Find X9 Pro's kit are hard to ignore. A battery that's larger than anything its rivals offer by some margin and a 200MP telephoto camera will do that. And don’t forget the optional teleconverter kit to give that sensor even more reach.

But this isn't a phone for only the hardcore. Long battery life benefits anyone, and a strong chipset and a below-average price for all this hardware means it could be a great choice for anyone who's feeling unimpressed by the latest Galaxy or Pixel models. The only people

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