Oppo Find X10 Ultra Reportedly Shelved as Memory Prices Soar
A reliable Weibo leaker says Oppo has paused its next Ultra camera flagship, likely because memory chips cost too much. Is the Find X10 Pro Max now Oppo's best phone?
Hakkı ALKANPublished 3 min read
The Oppo Find X10 Ultra may not launch at all. Digital Chat Station, a Weibo leaker with a strong track record on Chinese phones, said on November 6, 2026 that Oppo has suspended its Ultra flagship project, and replied to a follower that the pause starts with "this generation." Oppo has not commented, so the report remains unconfirmed.
If accurate, the decision would leave the Find X10 Pro Max, which reached Europe on October 21 at €1,799 (£1,499 in the UK), as Oppo's top phone for the coming year.
What did the leak say about the Oppo Find X10 Ultra?
The original Weibo post was short and did not name the phone directly, but the follow-up reply pointed to the current Ultra model. Android Authority and other outlets read it the same way. The Find X10 Ultra had been expected in the first half of 2027, roughly a year after the Find X9 Ultra arrived in May 2026.
Earlier leaks described a camera-first phone: a 200MP main sensor with LOFIC technology for wider dynamic range, a 10x periscope telephoto, a second high-resolution periscope and a 100MP selfie camera. Oppo was also said to be testing both Snapdragon and MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro versions.
Why would Oppo shelve its Ultra flagship?
The leaker gave no reason, but memory costs are the most likely factor. Prices for DRAM and storage chips have climbed sharply in 2026 as AI data centers absorb supply, a squeeze explained in our guide on why RAM is so expensive.
The effect is already visible in Oppo's lineup. The Find X9 Ultra shipped with 16GB of RAM, while the Find X10 Pro Max uses 12GB of RAM with 512GB of storage and still costs more than many rivals in Europe. An Ultra model with more memory, bigger sensors and two periscope lenses would likely have been priced even higher.
Oppo would not be alone. Xiaomi's 18 Ultra has also been reported cancelled over cost, according to GSMArena, which suggests that 2027 could bring fewer "Ultra" camera phones from Chinese brands.
What does it mean for buyers?
For now, camera fans in Europe and Asia who want Oppo's best hardware should look at the Find X10 Pro Max, which uses three 200MP rear cameras, a Dimensity 9600 Pro chip and a 7,150mAh battery. Oppo's Find X phones are not sold officially in the US, so American buyers were never the main audience.
Oppo is also reportedly working on other experiments, including a phone with a 12,000mAh battery that recently passed certification in China. Until Oppo responds, treat the Find X10 Ultra cancellation as a credible rumor rather than a confirmed decision.