Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Oppo Find X8 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 16 Plus offers a refined 6.7-inch flagship experience at $899, while Oppo's Find X8 Pro costs $100 more for a larger 6.78-inch device. Apple excels with its faster A18 chipset and superior 2000-nit Super Retina XDR display, delivering snappier performance and exceptional color accuracy. However, Oppo's MediaTek Dimensity 9400 handles demanding tasks admirably, while its 4500-nit LTPO AMOLED screen with 1-120Hz refresh rates outshines Apple's static 60Hz panel for scrolling smoothness and outdoor visibility. Camera capabilities differ meaningfully: the Find X8 Pro's 50 MP main sensor with f/1.6 aperture, 50 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and 50 MP ultrawide provide superior versatility compared to the iPhone's 48 MP main and 12 MP secondaries. Battery represents another gap, with Oppo's 5910 mAh versus Apple's 4674 mAh, plus 80W wired and 50W wireless charging crushing the iPhone's 20W and 25W respectively. Oppo weighs 215 grams to Apple's 199 grams, though both offer IP68/IP69 durability. iOS 18 provides a more polished experience for some users, while ColorOS 15 offers deeper customization. For camera enthusiasts and those prioritizing battery longevity, the Find X8 Pro justifies its premium. Apple users valuing performance and display precision alongside a lighter form factor will find their choice validated.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Plus if…
- →Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- →A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
Buy the Oppo Find X8 Pro if…
- →Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- →4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- →5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Pros
- Excellent battery life from large 4674 mAh cell
- A18 chip supports Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Bright 2000-nit display
- More affordable than Pro Max
Cons
- Still locked to 60Hz refresh rate
- No telephoto camera
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No always-on display
Oppo Find X8 Pro
Pros
- Quad 50MP Hasselblad camera system with dual telephoto lenses
- 4K@120fps Dolby Vision video recording is professional-grade
- 5910 mAh battery with 80W wired and 50W wireless charging
- IP69 durability for extreme water and dust resistance
- 4500-nit display brightness is outstanding
Cons
- Expensive at $999 with limited US availability
- ColorOS is improving but still has bloatware tendencies
- 3x zoom falls short of 5x periscope competitors
- Heavy at 215 g with a large camera bump
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Oppo Find X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 15 (ColorOS 15) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP69 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.3 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.6, OIS (LYT-808 sensor) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@120fps Dolby Vision |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/2.0, 120-degree |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 3x optical zoom, OIS |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4674 mAh | 5910 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2780 x 1264 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 1-120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 4500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Immortalis-G925 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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