Launch report · Oppo
Oppo F9: Gradient-glass F-series with VOOC fast charge.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2018·$349·Score 64/100
F9 brought VOOC fast charging into the sub-$400 segment and was the first F-line with a waterdrop notch. Its gradient finishes — Twilight Blue especially — were widely copied through 2019.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.3" FHD+ IPS waterdrop
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P60
RAM
4/6 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
3500 mAh, VOOC 20W
Main camera
16 MP + 2 MP depth + 25 MP front
Weight
169 g
What stands out
- VOOC 20W charging — class-leading at the time
- Striking gradient backs
- Waterdrop notch maximised screen
What to watch
- Plastic frame
- Mono speaker
- Helio P60 lukewarm vs Snapdragon 660