Apple and OPPO just brought their latest premium phones to India to see who wins your heart. The iPhone 17 starts at ₹82,900 while the OPPO Find X9s costs ₹79,999 for the base model. Both brands are trying to attract you with better batteries and faster chips this May 2026. It is a fight. While Apple relies on its famous name, OPPO is bringing hardware that looks very strong on paper.
- These screens and designs feel very premium
- OPPO gives you a 6.59 inch screen that hits 3600 nits.
- iPhone 17 is light at 177 grams for easy carrying.
- OPPO has an IP69 rating to handle very strong water jets.
Look, both phones feel expensive in the hand. The iPhone screen is really bright so you can see the iPhone screen clearly even when you are outside in the Delhi sun. Apple used an anti-reflective coating, on the iPhone screen this time. (My eyes felt much better while reading news outside). OPPO uses a bigger 6.59 inch screen. Honestly, the OPPO screen helps your eyes because it has 3840Hz dimming.
This tech stops the screen from flickering at low brightness. You will not feel tired after watching movies for hours on the Find X9s. Actually, the iPhone is easier to use with one hand. It weighs only 177 grams. OPPO is a bit heavy at 202 grams. But you get a higher IP69 rating with OPPO. This means the phone can survive even if you spray it with high pressure water.
Performance and Camera
- A19 chip in the iPhone 17 runs at a fast 4.26 GHz speed.
- OPPO uses the Mediatek Dimensity 9500s chip with 12GB RAM.
- You get a 50MP telephoto lens with 3x zoom on the OPPO.
- Apple uses two 48MP cameras for wide and ultrawide shots.
Both phones are incredibly fast. You will never see any lag while using them. The chip is fast. Apple uses its A19 chip which is very strong for single tasks. It is built on a 3nm process. OPPO uses a Mediatek chip with 12GB of RAM. I tested this with heavy games and the Find X9s did a great job.
Honestly, the OPPO zoom is better for family functions. It has a 50MP telephoto lens that lets you zoom in 3x without losing any detail. Apple sticks to two 48MP cameras. These take great photos, but you might miss the zoom if you are at a concert. Actually, OPPO worked with Hasselblad to make the colors look natural. Apple has its own style that looks very clean and sharp. You should pick Apple if you shoot a lot of videos for social media.
Battery Life
- OPPO has a giant 7025 mAh battery for long travel days.
- iPhone 17 comes wita 3692 mAh battery with MagSafe charging.
- You get 80W fast charging with the OPPO Find X9s.
- Apple charges to 50 percent in just 20 minutes.
The battery is where things get very interesting. OPPO uses a 7025 mAh silicon carbon battery. It is huge. (I think this is perfect for long train journeys. You can go two days without a charger. Apple uses a smaller 3692 mAh battery.
It is okay for a day, but you will need a charger by night. Look, Apple charges quickly to 50 percent, but OPPO gives you an 80W charger in the box. Apple does not give you a charger at all. Here is how you can save battery on the new OPPO.
- Open your phone and tap on the settings icon.
- Scroll down to the battery section.
- Find the battery health and charging option.
- Turn on the smart charging toggle.
- This stops the phone from getting too hot while charging.
- Also, turn on the auto-brightness to save power under the sun.
When you compare the prices OPPO gives you more for your money with the battery and the charger. The Apple iPhone costs ₹82,900 for the 256GB model. If you want to get the 512GB iPhone you have to pay ₹1,02,900. On the hand OPPO offers the 256GB model for ₹79,999 and the 512GB model for ₹89,999. This is a difference in price and you can save a lot of money by choosing OPPO.
My Verdict
I think the choice is simple this time. If you want a light phone with the best apps and iOS 26, go for the iPhone 17 at ₹82,900. If you want a battery that never dies and a camera that zooms, the OPPO Find X9s is a better deal at ₹79,999. Both are great, but OPPO gives you more hardware for a slightly lower price. Honestly, the extra RAM and the telephoto lens make the OPPO a very strong rival this year.
