Oppo halts work on Find X10 Ultra as chip costs climb and form factors shift

Oppo has reportedly suspended development of its premium Find X10 Ultra smartphone ahead of an expected launch next quarter, according to leaker Digital Chat Station. The move would derail one of the industry's most anticipated camera flagships, which had been expected to feature a triple 200 MP camera setup alongside a 10x periscope zoom lens. Oppo has not officially commented on the status of the device. [1][2]

Rising prices for processors and memory chips, paired with drifting consumer interest away from narrow candybar designs, are reportedly driving the decision. A fully loaded model with the latest Snapdragon processor and substantial memory was expected to be prohibitively expensive. The recently launched Find X10 Pro Max already carries a price tag close to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 before discounts on Amazon. [1]

The pause reflects broader industry pressure that has reportedly impacted flagships like the Xiaomi 18 Ultra. For 2027, Oppo is said to be pivoting toward wider form factors, testing a 6.35-inch phone with a 16:9 ratio, 2560 x 1440 resolution, and an 81 mm width powered by a flagship Dimensity chip. The company may also enter the camera market directly with a pocket gimbal device featuring a 200 MP sensor. [1]