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Technical Problems with Oppo Find X8: Review
The Oppo Find X8 has set a target for itself in the list of flagship series by integrating high-performative hardware and powerful, feature-rich software. However, some very interesting features are introduced along with the bunch of software and hardware-related technical problems which are pointed out in the early reviews and user complaints. This article looks deep into these problems to give you an explicit picture about the device.
1. Software Problems
a) Bugs in ColorOS 15
Oppo Find X8 runs on ColorOS 15, based on Android. While this operating system promises greater productivity and customization, it has experienced bugs like these:
- System Freezing: Some report that the UI sometimes freezes when multitasking is performed
- App Compatibility Issues: Third-party apps have been said to crash or not work as expected because of integration issues with ColorOS 15
- Overheating Notifications: The AI thermal management software sometimes wrongly sends notifications of overheating even under normal usage, disrupting functionality
b) Dynamic Island Clone Bugs
Based on Apple’s Dynamic Island, Oppo’s version of the feature has reportedly suffered from inconsistencies. It experiences lag and error when it is about switching between apps while being smoother for simple animations
c) Battery Optimization Issues
The ColorOS battery saving mechanism can get overly aggressive, often shutting down background applications that will save power but would significantly interfere with tasks like streaming music, uploading files
2. Hardware Issues
a) Display Issues
The Find X8 sports a flat display, compared to the curved screens of its predecessors. However:
- Screen Uniformity Issues: There are some units that have brightness and color variations that occur mostly at the edges.
- Touch Sensitivity Fluctuations: Some users experience occasional delays or incorrect touch responses in gaming and typing
Camera Performance
The Find X8 features a Hasselblad-tuned camera system with AI Zoom, such as Telescope Zoom. However:
- Distortion in AI Zoom: The AI Telescope Zoom sometimes displays distorted images or blurs them at more than 10x zoom, which goes against the blurred edgeless advertisement claims.
- Low-Light Photography Inconsistencies: Despite being widely advertised as a light-sucking photography monster, it sometimes goes too far and ends up over-processing or grainy
c) Processor Heating
Fueled by the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, the phone absolutely handles heavy duty loads such as gaming and AI. Long-duration use, however does bring on pronounced heating, especially during 4K video recording or long gaming sessions
3. Connectivity Snafus
a) Wi-Fi Drops
Many early adopters have complained about periodic disconnects to the Wi-Fi networks as if due to some firmware level glitch
Blutooth Pairing Issues
Even though the Bluetooth 5.4 offers seamless compatibility with contemporary devices, some of the users have faced a delay in pairings or many disconnections during calls and media streaming
4. Build Quality Issues
a) Frame Strength
The Find X8 has a slim profile and light weight, but this is at the expense of structural strength. According to reports, the frame flexes at high pressure, a grim prospect for long-term durability
Battery Life
The silicon-carbon batteries (5630mAh in the X8 and 5910mAh in the X8 Pro) should be reliable. Initial testing shows charging speeds are inconsistent, and sometimes it overheats during fast charging, cutting up the battery’s lifespan over time
5. User Experience Feedback
User experience can be a mixed bag for Oppo Find X8. The device falls in the right hands of enthusiasts who praise design and cameras like Hasselblad. However, technical glitches that keep appearing are an issue. Some might be solved by software updates, but hardware issues like overheating and frame durability require deeper changes
Conclusion
The Oppo Find X8 was really a loaded flagship full of potential that had major faults with its hardware and software. For all intents and purposes, potential buyers should weigh the issues against their needs and decide to wait for future software patches or newer hardware updates that take care of these issues. As of this moment, Oppo hasn’t released detailed solutions to these complaints, so consumers should wait with bated breath.
