The Ultimate Pro Camera Phone Showdown: Honor, Oppo, and Vivo Face Off
The GSMArena Team, 05 January 2026
Telephoto Camera Battle: Similar Yet Distinct
The telephoto cameras on these three phones exhibit both similarities and differences. At first glance, the Oppo's telephoto lens has a slightly wider frame compared to the other two. However, for most photographers, the 70mm telephoto is just as effective as the 85mm equivalent. Interestingly, the Honor's 3.7x telephoto is calculated from its 23mm main camera, while the Vivo's 3.5x is based on 24mm. Despite these variations, the core issue remains: the telephoto cameras offer extended reach and coverage.
Oppo's Sharpness Advantage
On a pixel level, the Oppo emerges as the winner in terms of sharpness and detail rendering. Its images showcase a slight edge over the other two phones, particularly when capturing fine textures like grass and foliage. However, the Oppo's greenery might appear slightly less vibrant compared to the other two phones.
Daylight Telephoto Camera Performance
In daylight conditions, the telephoto cameras on all three phones deliver usable results, even at 10x zoom. The Oppo Find X9 Pro maintains its sharpness and detail advantage, even with its shorter nominal focal length. Notably, the Oppo's 10x zoom feature doesn't offer a dedicated shortcut, but it performs well at 13.2x 308mm when double-tapped.
The Verdict: Oppo's Telephoto Camera Reigns
Overall, the Oppo Find X9 Pro's telephoto camera stands out for its sharpness and detail retention, especially at higher zoom levels. While the other two phones also produce usable shots, the Oppo's performance is particularly impressive when dealing with random textures and fine details.
