Apple iPhone 8 vs OPPO Find X6 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 8 represents solid mid-range performance from 2017 with its A11 Bionic processor and reliable 12MP camera system, though the 4.7-inch 60Hz LCD display feels dated. OPPO's Find X6 Pro is a modern flagship delivering substantially superior specifications: a massive 6.82-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen with 2500 nits brightness, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, and quad-camera array led by a 1-inch Sony sensor capable of remarkable detail. Battery capacity favors OPPO dramatically at 5000mAh versus 1821mAh, paired with blazingly fast 100W charging versus iPhone's 18W. RAM options reach 16GB compared to 2GB, and 5G connectivity is exclusive to the Find X6 Pro. While iPhone 8 still functions reliably for basic tasks, the $200 premium for OPPO grants access to modern conveniences including USB-C, superior wireless charging, and photography capabilities that dominate the comparison. Find X6 Pro emerges as the clear choice for anyone prioritizing contemporary features.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 8 if…
- →Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- →Wireless charging support
- →Powerful A11 Bionic chip
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
Pros
- Compact and lightweight at 148 g
- Wireless charging support
- Powerful A11 Bionic chip
- True Tone display
- Reliable Touch ID fingerprint sensor
Cons
- Very small 1821 mAh battery
- Dated home button design with large bezels
- Single rear camera only
- 750p resolution on 4.7-inch display
- Only 2 GB RAM
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 | OPPO Find X6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 11 | Android 13 (ColorOS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 148 g | 218 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or ceramic back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 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 | — | 50 MP, f/2.6, 2.8x optical zoom, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 50 MP, f/2.2, Sony IMX890 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 2 GB | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 1821 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 100W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | 50W AirVOOC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 4.7 inches | 6.82 inches |
| Type | Retina IPS LCD | LTPO3 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 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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