Google Pixel 8 Pro vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
Pixel 8 Pro dominates this comparison despite costing double the Reno 11 Pro. The display difference is substantial: Pixel's 2992 x 1344 LTPO OLED with 2400 nits peak brightness versus Reno's 2412 x 1080 AMOLED capping at 1200 nits creates noticeably sharper, brighter visuals. Camera performance heavily favors Pixel with its superior main sensor (50 MP f/1.68 vs f/1.8), stronger 5x optical zoom (48 MP vs 2x 32 MP), and 4K 60fps video versus 4K 30fps. Tensor G3 outperforms Dimensity 8200 in computational photography and AI tasks. Reno 11 Pro compensates with faster 80W charging (versus Pixel's 30W wired) and weighs 33g less at 180g, plus better base storage at 256GB. Both have 12GB RAM and IP protection, though Pixel's IP68 rating beats Reno's IP65. Pixel 8 Pro's 5050mAh battery versus Reno's 4600mAh, combined with superior efficiency, should deliver longer real-world endurance. For photography enthusiasts and those valuing display quality, Pixel 8 Pro justifies its premium pricing. Budget-conscious buyers prioritizing charging speed and lighter weight should consider Reno 11 Pro, though its weaker cameras and dimmer screen are compromises.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8 Pro if…
- →Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- →Seven years of OS and security updates
- →Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
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
Google Pixel 8 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding camera system with 5x telephoto
- Seven years of OS and security updates
- Bright 2400-nit Super Actua display
- Built-in temperature sensor
- On-device AI features
Cons
- Tensor G3 prone to thermal throttling
- Slow 30W wired charging
- Heavy at 213 g
- Expensive at launch
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 | Google Pixel 8 Pro | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.68, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 10.5 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5050 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 30W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 23W (Pixel Stand) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 1-120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2400 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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