Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone SE 4 and OPPO's Reno 11 Pro both retail at $499, but serve different priorities. The iPhone SE 4 delivers Apple's A18 chip with superior single-threaded performance, a compact 6.1-inch OLED display at 60Hz, and a clean 48MP main camera with solid 4K@60fps video. Its 3279 mAh battery is modest, relying on efficient power management and 7.5W wireless charging. The Reno 11 Pro counters with a larger 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor for competitive gaming and multitasking, and a comprehensive camera setup featuring 50MP OIS, 32MP 2x telephoto, and 32MP selfie. Its 4600 mAh battery with 80W SUPERVOOC charging vastly outpaces the iPhone's wired-only 20W option. The SE 4 weighs 167g versus Reno's 180g, though both have premium builds. Choose the iPhone SE 4 if you prefer iOS ecosystem integration, compact form factor, and long-term software support through iOS 18+. Pick the Reno 11 Pro if you value larger displays, higher refresh rates, superior charging speed, and more versatile zoom photography. Neither clearly dominates; the decision hinges on OS preference and feature priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone SE (4th generation) if…
- →First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- →Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
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 SE (4th generation)
Pros
- First SE with an OLED display, a generational leap over prior LCD
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence at the entry price point
- Face ID replaces Touch ID with modern full-screen front design
- USB-C replaces Lightning for universal compatibility
- Most affordable iPhone with A18 performance
Cons
- No telephoto or ultrawide camera — single rear lens only
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion
- No Dynamic Island; uses standard notch
- No MagSafe support, only standard Qi wireless
- Modest battery life compared to standard iPhone 16
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 SE (4th generation) | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 138.7 x 67.3 x 7.9 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | ~3279 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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