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Juan2023
Juan2023
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• 1mo ago
↵Bruce_Wayne said:

You're talking about the iPhones here. And whatever slop Huawei throws out.

I wish, but unfortunately Google is getting worse than Apple, because even the iPhone 18 has better battery life, and what Google has done with the 11 series is shameful.

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leolemus04
leolemus04
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• 1mo ago
↵Supersnake100 said:

I used to be a Pixel fan. But I have had enough with their hardware issues, and their aggressive background app killer and memory management is night and day compared to modern flagship standards.


I contacted WondaMobile on a Monday, they shipped out my Oppo Find X9 Ultra (Global) on the same day, and I received it on Thursday. Total cost including shipping was $1513.57.


Point-and-shoot photos are beautiful, and the memory retention keeps everything frozen right where I left it without random app reloads.


Better yet, setup in the US was effortless. I simply popped in my T-Mobile SIM card and it was recognized immediately—full 4G LTE and 5G UC snapped right up with zero hassle, along with VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, and hotspot working out of the box.


What really sealed the deal for me, though, is the battery and charging setup:


Large 7,050 mAh Battery: Thanks to silicon-carbon battery density, they packed a 7,050 mAh cell into a normal-profile flagship. It is easily a true 2-day battery under heavy use, while Google is still sticking us with a ~5,000 mAh range that struggles under a demanding workload.

100W SUPERVOOC Charging: Going from 0 to 100% takes roughly 35 to 45 minutes flat—plus 50W wireless. Google is still dragging its feet with sluggish charging speeds, forcing you to sit on a cord for well over an hour just to top off a much smaller pack.

Between hardware reliability, zero network headaches, zero battery anxiety, and instant top-offs, paying $1,400+ for Google's under-spec'd incremental upgrades made no sense anymore.

Thank you so much!!! You just helped me decide to buy it. I was considering the Pixel, but now that I know this I have no doubts, I'll buy the Oppo.

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 1mo ago
↵leolemus04 said:

Thank you so much!!! You just helped me decide to buy it. I was considering the Pixel, but now that I know this I have no doubts, I'll buy the Oppo.

You're welcome Leolemus!

You're going to love the phone. You'll find ColorOS to be surprisingly clean, snappy, and very user-friendly coming from other Android skins.

Just keep in mind that carrier compatibility depends heavily on who you use. T-Mobile is by far the most compatible in the U.S. because they don't lock down their network with strict device whitelists—it snags full 5G UC, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi Calling right out of the box.

However, AT&T and Verizon are a different story. AT&T strictly enforces an IMEI whitelist, which can cause issues with voice calling or 5G access on uncertified imported devices. Verizon is even more restrictive and usually fails to provision VoLTE properly on foreign hardware, often rendering it data-only or unusable. If you're on T-Mobile (or a T-Mobile MVNO), it's smooth sailing, but I'd proceed with caution on AT&T or Verizon.

For a deeper look, check out the "Oppo Find X9 Pro / Oppo Find X9 Ultra" thread over on HardForum —there are some excellent reviews posted in that thread.

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 1mo ago
↵Supersnake100 said:

You're welcome Leolemus!

You're going to love the phone. You'll find ColorOS to be surprisingly clean, snappy, and very user-friendly coming from other Android skins.

Just keep in mind that carrier compatibility depends heavily on who you use. T-Mobile is by far the most compatible in the U.S. because they don't lock down their network with strict device whitelists—it snags full 5G UC, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi Calling right out of the box.

However, AT&T and Verizon are a different story. AT&T strictly enforces an IMEI whitelist, which can cause issues with voice calling or 5G access on uncertified imported devices. Verizon is even more restrictive and usually fails to provision VoLTE properly on foreign hardware, often rendering it data-only or unusable. If you're on T-Mobile (or a T-Mobile MVNO), it's smooth sailing, but I'd proceed with caution on AT&T or Verizon.

For a deeper look, check out the "Oppo Find X9 Pro / Oppo Find X9 Ultra" thread over on HardForum —there are some excellent reviews posted in that thread.

As for cases, I ordered two different options. I first tried the imported Nillkin MagSafe CamShield CamProp Case with the tinted camera cover, but I was disappointed—the raised lip was too flush with the screen to offer real drop/scratch protection, and the port/mic cutouts didn't line up properly. I replaced it with the TUDIA MergeGrip Case for the Find X9 Ultra, which is superb. It has far better screen and camera lens lip protection, perfect alignment, and a much more premium look and feel in the hand.


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p51d007
p51d007
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• 1mo ago
↵MoneyH said:

No big deal. The standard has obviously been set when manufacturers started guaranteeing years of OS updates. You're not supposed to buy a new phone every year. They add maybe 1 or two new hardware things each year where if you really want that new thing, go for it, but otherwise you're year old phone will be the new phone when it gets ors pixel drop.

It kinda makes sense to go with every 2 years. So for example, if you had a pixel 9 you skip the 10 unless you really want pixel snap. Then you get the 11 and you get pixel snap and pixel glow. Then you would skip the 12 since it won't be much different.


A couple of caveats. If you can afford it and you want it. Get it. But you know what you are getting.

But don't keep your phone forever unless you can afford to buy whatever you want in the future. I wouldn't hold a phone more than two years because you lose the trade in value and have to spend more out of pocket on the new phone.

I typically go with the every other year or every three year route.

Unless there is something "magical" in the upgrade, I just keep what I have.

I don't buy under contracts so I'm not in the "you get a free upgrade" nonsense.

The last carrier phone I bought under contract was the Original Galaxy Note back

in the day. For my use, an MVNO & buying outright is much cheaper.

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leolemus04
leolemus04
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• 1mo ago
↵Supersnake100 said:

You're welcome Leolemus!

You're going to love the phone. You'll find ColorOS to be surprisingly clean, snappy, and very user-friendly coming from other Android skins.

Just keep in mind that carrier compatibility depends heavily on who you use. T-Mobile is by far the most compatible in the U.S. because they don't lock down their network with strict device whitelists—it snags full 5G UC, VoLTE, and Wi-Fi Calling right out of the box.

However, AT&T and Verizon are a different story. AT&T strictly enforces an IMEI whitelist, which can cause issues with voice calling or 5G access on uncertified imported devices. Verizon is even more restrictive and usually fails to provision VoLTE properly on foreign hardware, often rendering it data-only or unusable. If you're on T-Mobile (or a T-Mobile MVNO), it's smooth sailing, but I'd proceed with caution on AT&T or Verizon.

For a deeper look, check out the "Oppo Find X9 Pro / Oppo Find X9 Ultra" thread over on HardForum —there are some excellent reviews posted in that thread.

Hi again!! I currently have a OnePlus 13, and I've noticed that OPPO's interface looks almost identical to my OnePlus, so I'm sure I'll love it. I actually use T-Mobile, which is why your comment was so helpful, and I didn't know about the website where you bought yours either.

I wanted to buy it earlier, but I looked on Giztop and their version was missing the main bands I need, so I ruled it out and started looking at other brands. However, I hate Apple, Samsung has never really convinced me, and the Pixel falls short in a lot of areas. So, when you cleared that up and I checked the website you mentioned, I confirmed it has all the bands I need and went back to my original plan of getting the OPPO (I was also considering the Vivo X300 Ultra, but overall I prefer the OPPO).

I wanted to ask, what color did you get? Do you like the Tundra Umber or the Canyon Orange better? I'm planning to get the orange one, but I don't want to regret it later. My favorite color is actually green, and the Tudia case comes in that color. If I put the green case on the phone, will the orange edges show, or does it cover them up? Also, do you happen to know where to buy the highest-end smartwatch and earbuds that complement the OPPO best?

Thanks so much for replying!




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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 1mo ago
↵leolemus04 said:

Hi again!! I currently have a OnePlus 13, and I've noticed that OPPO's interface looks almost identical to my OnePlus, so I'm sure I'll love it. I actually use T-Mobile, which is why your comment was so helpful, and I didn't know about the website where you bought yours either.

I wanted to buy it earlier, but I looked on Giztop and their version was missing the main bands I need, so I ruled it out and started looking at other brands. However, I hate Apple, Samsung has never really convinced me, and the Pixel falls short in a lot of areas. So, when you cleared that up and I checked the website you mentioned, I confirmed it has all the bands I need and went back to my original plan of getting the OPPO (I was also considering the Vivo X300 Ultra, but overall I prefer the OPPO).

I wanted to ask, what color did you get? Do you like the Tundra Umber or the Canyon Orange better? I'm planning to get the orange one, but I don't want to regret it later. My favorite color is actually green, and the Tudia case comes in that color. If I put the green case on the phone, will the orange edges show, or does it cover them up? Also, do you happen to know where to buy the highest-end smartwatch and earbuds that complement the OPPO best?

Thanks so much for replying!




Hi Leolemus, Standby, am preparing a reply 😊

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 1mo agoedited
↵leolemus04 said:

Hi again!! I currently have a OnePlus 13, and I've noticed that OPPO's interface looks almost identical to my OnePlus, so I'm sure I'll love it. I actually use T-Mobile, which is why your comment was so helpful, and I didn't know about the website where you bought yours either.

I wanted to buy it earlier, but I looked on Giztop and their version was missing the main bands I need, so I ruled it out and started looking at other brands. However, I hate Apple, Samsung has never really convinced me, and the Pixel falls short in a lot of areas. So, when you cleared that up and I checked the website you mentioned, I confirmed it has all the bands I need and went back to my original plan of getting the OPPO (I was also considering the Vivo X300 Ultra, but overall I prefer the OPPO).

I wanted to ask, what color did you get? Do you like the Tundra Umber or the Canyon Orange better? I'm planning to get the orange one, but I don't want to regret it later. My favorite color is actually green, and the Tudia case comes in that color. If I put the green case on the phone, will the orange edges show, or does it cover them up? Also, do you happen to know where to buy the highest-end smartwatch and earbuds that complement the OPPO best?

Thanks so much for replying!




Hi Leolemus,

I purchased the Canyon Orange. When you view this video, I think you are going to be impressed with its appearance😊

Go to youtube [dot] com/watch?v=gc_en8tCDa

With my Tudia case, only the camera shutter will show an orange color, and you will never notice it unless you look for it. 

My prior phone was a OnePlus 13, just like you have. The charger that came in the box from WondaMobile was an international three-prong brick with a US plug adapter included. Be sure to save the Supervooc 100 watt power adapter and orange cable that came with it, and use it to charge your Oppo FInd X9 Ultra. You will get the same blazingly fast 80 watt charging speed when plugging it into USA wall outlets.

Regarding locating high end smart watches and earbuds to complement the phone, am sorry to say I don't use those devices.

For my audio listening, I use the Meze Elite headphones paired with an AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC/amp, to stream bit-perfect audio from Tidal through USB Audio Player Pro.

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Supersnake100
Supersnake100
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• 1mo ago
↵leolemus04 said:

Hi again!! I currently have a OnePlus 13, and I've noticed that OPPO's interface looks almost identical to my OnePlus, so I'm sure I'll love it. I actually use T-Mobile, which is why your comment was so helpful, and I didn't know about the website where you bought yours either.

I wanted to buy it earlier, but I looked on Giztop and their version was missing the main bands I need, so I ruled it out and started looking at other brands. However, I hate Apple, Samsung has never really convinced me, and the Pixel falls short in a lot of areas. So, when you cleared that up and I checked the website you mentioned, I confirmed it has all the bands I need and went back to my original plan of getting the OPPO (I was also considering the Vivo X300 Ultra, but overall I prefer the OPPO).

I wanted to ask, what color did you get? Do you like the Tundra Umber or the Canyon Orange better? I'm planning to get the orange one, but I don't want to regret it later. My favorite color is actually green, and the Tudia case comes in that color. If I put the green case on the phone, will the orange edges show, or does it cover them up? Also, do you happen to know where to buy the highest-end smartwatch and earbuds that complement the OPPO best?

Thanks so much for replying!




Corrections:

Go to youtube [dot] com/watch?v=gc_en8tCDa8

Use the Supervooc brick and orange cable that came with your OnePlus 13.

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leolemus04
leolemus04
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• 1mo ago
↵Supersnake100 said:

Hi Leolemus,

I purchased the Canyon Orange. When you view this video, I think you are going to be impressed with its appearance😊

Go to youtube [dot] com/watch?v=gc_en8tCDa

With my Tudia case, only the camera shutter will show an orange color, and you will never notice it unless you look for it. 

My prior phone was a OnePlus 13, just like you have. The charger that came in the box from WondaMobile was an international three-prong brick with a US plug adapter included. Be sure to save the Supervooc 100 watt power adapter and orange cable that came with it, and use it to charge your Oppo FInd X9 Ultra. You will get the same blazingly fast 80 watt charging speed when plugging it into USA wall outlets.

Regarding locating high end smart watches and earbuds to complement the phone, am sorry to say I don't use those devices.

For my audio listening, I use the Meze Elite headphones paired with an AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt DAC/amp, to stream bit-perfect audio from Tidal through USB Audio Player Pro.

Hello again Supersnake100!! I watched the video and I can confirm that I love that orange color—it looks gorgeous. In particular, I know I don't want the black version because, aside from not being a fan of black phones, it's that same vegan leather finish my OnePlus 13 has and I never really liked it much; I much prefer the look of the Canyon Orange. If the case only leaves the camera shutter barely visible, that's perfect, it won't bother me at all. I'm also glad to hear I can use my current OnePlus 13 chargers (I have two). I'd love to keep chatting about this with you and maybe ask for some advice once I buy the phone, since I can tell you know quite a bit about tech. If you're okay with it, here is my email: leolemusgort@gmail.com. Thanks again!!

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