Apple iPhone 8 Plus vs OPPO Find X6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 Plus delivers reliable performance with its A11 Bionic chip and dual camera system featuring optical zoom, but it feels dated with its 5.5-inch 60Hz LCD display and modest 3GB RAM. OPPO's Find X6 Pro represents a significant generational leap, boasting a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, stunning 6.82-inch 120Hz AMOLED display with 2500 nits brightness, and a superior camera setup with a 1-inch Sony IMX989 sensor. Battery capacity dramatically favors OPPO: 5000mAh with 100W fast charging versus iPhone's 2691mAh with 18W charging. RAM and storage options also heavily favor the OPPO at 12-16GB and up to 512GB. Both support 5G and NFC, but Find X6 Pro includes modern USB-C and Wi-Fi 6E. For $100 more, the OPPO provides substantially better specs, performance, display quality, and camera capabilities, making it the clear winner for anyone seeking contemporary flagship features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 Plus if…
- →Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- →Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
Buy the OPPO Find X6 Pro if…
- →Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- →100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- →Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 8 Plus
Pros
- Wireless charging added to iPhone for the first time
- Portrait Lighting effects for depth photography
- Powerful A11 Bionic chipset
- True Tone display technology
- Touch ID still preferred by many users
Cons
- Dated thick-bezel home button design
- Large bezels waste screen real estate
- Glass back cracks easily
- No headphone jack
- Overshadowed by iPhone X launch
OPPO Find X6 Pro
Pros
- Triple 50 MP camera system with flagship 1-inch Sony IMX989 main sensor
- 100W wired + 50W wireless charging is blazing fast
- Stunning 2500-nit LTPO3 AMOLED display
- Hasselblad collaboration delivers excellent color science
- Premium build with vegan leather or ceramic options
Cons
- Heavy at 218 g and thick at 9.1 mm
- ColorOS is heavily skinned with some bloatware
- Limited availability outside China for some variants
- 2.8x telephoto zoom is shorter than 5x periscope competitors
- Expensive at $899+ without strong brand recognition globally
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 8 Plus | OPPO Find X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 202 g | 218 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 78.1 x 7.5 mm | 164.8 x 76.2 x 9.1 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX989 (1-inch sensor) |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 2x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.6, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX890 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2691 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 5.5 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO3 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3168 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 2500 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.39 GHz + 4x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (3-core) | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | Apple A11 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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