Reviewers rate the Oppo Find X9 Ultra higher overall: 9.0/10 against 8.2/10 for the Apple iPhone 18 Pro. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro comes out ahead on charging. The Oppo Find X9 Ultra is stronger on camera, performance, display, software and design & build. They’re level on battery life and value. At launch in India the Apple iPhone 18 Pro cost ₹1,64,900 and the Oppo Find X9 Ultra ₹1,69,999.
Updated 9 October 2026 · Scores from our review roundups of each phone
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro | Oppo Find X9 Ultra | Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.2/10 | 9.0/10 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra |
| Camera | 7.2 | 9.6 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra |
| Battery life | 9.2 | 9.4 | Level |
| Performance | 8.6 | 9.0 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra |
| Display | 8.7 | 9.2 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra |
| Software | 7.1 | 8.1 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra |
| Charging | 8.4 | 8.0 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
| Design & build | 7.7 | 8.9 | Oppo Find X9 Ultra |
| Value | 6.8 | 6.9 | Level |
| Confidence | Medium | High | |
| Reviewed in depth by | 3 outlets | 13 outlets | |
| Launch price (India) | ₹1,64,900 | ₹1,69,999 | |
| Launched | September 2026 | May 2026 |
Choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro if…
Buyers who want long battery life, fast charging and a bright display in a conventional-size iPhone.
Look elsewhere if: You already own an iPhone 17 Pro, care most about camera gains, or face a steep local price increase.
Read the full Apple iPhone 18 Pro review roundup
Choose the Oppo Find X9 Ultra if…
Photography-focused buyers who want multi-day battery life and will pay flagship-plus money.
Look elsewhere if: You want a lighter, cooler-running or cheaper phone, or need steady performance in long gaming sessions.
Read the full Oppo Find X9 Ultra review roundup
How we compare
Both phones’ scores come from their review roundups on this site, on the same 10-point scale: we read the in-depth reviews of each, weigh them by how much testing they did, and combine them. A gap under 0.3 points is shown as level. Prices are Indian launch prices. How we score.