Get ready, smartphone camera enthusiasts! The battle of the camera giants is about to go global, with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra potentially joining the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra in a European showdown in 2026! For years, the best high-end camera phones have been a China-exclusive club. While giants like Apple and Samsung compete there, local brands like Huawei, Xiaomi, Honor, Vivo, and Oppo often keep their top models within China's borders. But this is about to change.
Xiaomi has been testing the waters, bringing its Ultra models, like the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, to Europe. However, if you wanted the Vivo X200 Ultra or the Oppo Find X8 Ultra, you had to import them, which can sometimes lead to compatibility issues with things like smartwatches or Google's services.
But here's where it gets exciting: the global availability of these top-tier competitors is expected for the first time in 2026. The discovery of a global model number for the Vivo X300 Ultra suggests a worldwide launch of its dual-200MP Zeiss camera.
And now, Indian leaker Yogesh Brar is fueling the hopes of Oppo fans, hinting at the ultimate Hasselblad camera flagship finally hitting the EU next year. While an Indian launch depends on the success of the Oppo Find X9 and Oppo Find X9 Pro, a global launch is planned for the first quarter of 2026.
And this is the part most people miss... the price tag. Considering the Pro models already cost between €1,300 and €1,400, expect the Ultra flagships to be priced above €1,600, especially with the general rise in smartphone prices.
Controversy & Comment Hooks: Do you think these high-end phones are worth the price? Will the global launch of these camera giants shake up the smartphone market? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
