{
  "id": 1403515,
  "title": "OPPO Find X10 Ultra, vivo X500 Ultra Reportedly Remaining Exclusive To China",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/oppo-find-x10-ultra-vivo-x500-ultra-reportedly-remaining-exclusive-to",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T03:00:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Lowyat.NET",
    "slug": "lowyat-net",
    "url": "https://www.lowyat.net/2026/401708/oppo-vivo-ultra-exclusive-china/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OPPO and vivo have reportedly decided to limit the availability of their Ultra variants of flagship smartphones to China only. According to a tipster named Kartikey Singh, the companies will not launch their next-generation Ultra smartphones internationally. This possible move comes amid a memory shortage, which has led to increased component costs. As a result, phone manufacturers are reevaluating their product strategies, resulting in price hikes and even the cancellation of some devices. The tipster also claimed that Xiaomi has scrapped the 18 Ultra, and Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra will be the only globally available Ultra-branded flagship. However, the upcoming Pro Max models might surpass Samsung's offering. While the Galaxy S27 series is still a few months away, leaks suggest that the Ultra version will omit the 10MP 3x telephoto lens, featuring a 200MP main, 50MP ultrawide, and 50MP 5x periscope telephoto camera setup. Additionally, the phone may have a horizontal camera bar. The Xiaomi 18 Pro series has also been rumored to have a 200MP main, 200MP telephoto, and 50MP ultrawide camera setup, with an added secondary display.",
  "summary": "Earlier this year, both OPPO and vivo brought the Ultra variants of their respective flagship smartphone lineups to the global market. Now, if you were holding off on buying either of these devices in hopes of getting your hands on their successors, you may be out of luck. A recent rumour suggests that the selection […] The post OPPO Find X10 Ultra, vivo X500 Ultra Reportedly Remaining Exclusive…",
  "key_points": [
    "OPPO and vivo limit Ultra variants to China only",
    "Memory shortage and component cost increase cited",
    "Xiaomi scrapping 18 Ultra, Samsung S27 Ultra global exclusive"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This decision by OPPO and vivo to limit their Ultra variants to China may allow Samsung to gain an advantage in the global market with its Galaxy S27 Ultra.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}