Apple iPhone 13 mini vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone 13 mini excels in processing power with the A15 Bionic chip, delivering superior performance and gaming capabilities, plus excellent 4K video with Cinematic mode at 60fps. OPPO Reno 11 Pro counters with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, stronger 50MP main camera with telephoto zoom, and significantly larger 4600mAh battery with 80W fast charging. iPhone's compact 5.4-inch form factor appeals to one-handed users, while OPPO targets those wanting expansive screens and all-day battery life. iOS versus Android preference matters here. For camera versatility, zoom range, and endurance, OPPO edges ahead despite weaker processor performance. iPhone suits those prioritizing processing speed and compact portability. Reno 11 Pro delivers better value at $200 less with superior specs in most practical areas.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 13 mini if…
- →Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- →Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- →Cinematic mode video recording
Buy the OPPO Reno 11 Pro if…
- →Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- →80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 mini
Pros
- Ultra-compact one-hand-friendly design at 140 g
- Same A15 Bionic chip as the Pro models
- Cinematic mode video recording
- Excellent build quality with Ceramic Shield
- Attractive $699 starting price
Cons
- Small 2406 mAh battery limits screen-on time
- No ProMotion 120Hz display
- No telephoto camera
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- Last mini model Apple ever made
OPPO Reno 11 Pro
Pros
- Excellent portrait system with 2x telephoto and AI processing
- 80W SUPERVOOC charges the battery rapidly in about 40 minutes
- Slim and lightweight at 7.56 mm and 180 g
- 120Hz AMOLED display with good outdoor brightness
- 12 GB RAM handles multitasking and AI features smoothly
Cons
- Dimensity 8200 is mid-range — not ideal for heavy gaming
- 8 MP ultrawide is a weak point in the camera system
- No wireless charging
- ColorOS includes some bloatware
- Single 256 GB storage option with no expansion
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 mini | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 140 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.6, OIS with sensor-shift | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2406 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.22 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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