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I am currently looking to buy the Earth Explorer Kit for the X9 Ultra, but options are limited, especially here in Germany.
I don't know why it is so hard to find here and what Oppos strategy is with the limited access

There is an official way to buy it from Oppo via the Autrian store for 599 Euros.
Other than that there aren't many options. There are a few on ebay who import it directly from china, but once the import tax hits it will cost more than from Oppo directly.

Tradingshenzhen and others don't have it, although they have the kit for the X9 Pro and the kit for the Vivo for way cheaper.

So do ya'll have any tips on where to buy it for a bit cheaper, or should I just wait for a little longer?
Would be greatly appreciated.

Hey guys,
after looking at countless reviews, camera tests and reading all the articles I decided to spoil myself with the Oppo Find X9 Ultra.

The camera definitely impressed me when looking at reviews and since it is the most important feature in a smartphone for me, I decided to finally pull the trigger. I got the phone plus the Oppo watch X3 for 1,4k Euros thanks to the student discount.
It was a hard decision, since my Pixel 8 Pro is just 2 1/2 years old and I love it very dearly, but I wanted the camera upgrade for my upcoming trip to Madeira.

So yesterday the Oppo arrived and instead of feeling like a kid on Christmas Eve I kind of feel sad and disappointed.
I am a total creature of habit, and everytime I get a new phone I end up loving my past one even more, so it's nothing new.
I think I am personally pretty adaptable once I get used to something tho, but I am just not so sure now.

To be honest, I am not sold on Oppo's ColorOS. It feels like there isn't as much room for customisation as I would like and I am already missing several basic features and settings from my Pixel. Even the navigation and controls felt simpler and more intuitive on the Pixel.
ColorOs probably feels great for iPhone users, but I fell in love with the simplicity of the Pixel UI. Before my Pixel I had a OnePlus which also had a very clean Android version.

The X9 Ultra sometimes just does not feel as clever and thought out and not only software wise. The ergonomics are a huge issue for me. The phone feels absolutely terrible in my hands and it is impossible to hold it normally because of the massive camera ring. My finger constantly wants to rest on top of the wide angle lens. I also really didn't expect it to be so top heavy. Things like the volume buttons are a pain to reach, especially with one hand. Whilst the Pixel 8 Pro was always a one hand phone for me (also thanks to some software bits), the Oppo is nearly impossible to navigate and those two phones look about the same size.
I am genuinely terrified of using it without a case because it is so bulky and awkward.

That said, I am reeeeally impressed by the build quality and the feel of the vegan leather and the rest of the frame, feels incredibly high quality. Camera seems very good as well from the limited testing I have done, just some more options I'd love.

I honestly don't know what to do, are there users who had the same or similar issues like me? Will I get used to it?

TL;DR: Switched from a Pixel 8 Pro to the Oppo Find X9 Ultra for the camera. Now I am struggling with Oppo's ColorOS and the bulky ergonomics. Should I adapt or return?