Apple iPhone XR vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
iPhone XR offers solid performance with Apple's A12 Bionic and iOS 12, but feels dated with its 60Hz LCD display and single 12MP camera. OPPO Reno 11 Pro delivers significantly better value at $250 less, featuring a vibrant 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, superior 50MP main camera with telephoto and ultrawide options, 12GB RAM, and impressive 80W charging for its 4600mAh battery. Performance-wise, Dimensity 8200 handles modern tasks admirably, while iPhone XR's older processor struggles with current demands. Reno 11 Pro's IP65 rating and USB-C connectivity feel more current. However, iPhone XR maintains an edge in software stability and ecosystem integration. For most users seeking better specs and newer features without premium pricing, OPPO Reno 11 Pro is the clear winner.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone XR if…
- →Best-selling iPhone of 2018-2019
- →Great battery life for the era
- →Six vibrant color options
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
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Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone XR
Pros
- Best-selling iPhone of 2018-2019
- Great battery life for the era
- Six vibrant color options
- Same A12 Bionic as the XS models
- More affordable entry into Face ID iPhones
Cons
- LCD display instead of OLED
- 720p-class resolution
- Single rear camera only
- Thicker bezels than XS
- Only 3 GB RAM
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 XR | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 12 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 194 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 7 MP, f/2.2 | 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 | 3 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2942 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (adapter sold separately) | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1792 x 828 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 625 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x2.5 GHz + 4x1.6 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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