Google Pixel 8a vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
Google's Pixel 8a delivers a compact flagship experience with exceptional computational photography and a vibrant 6.1-inch Actua OLED display, while OPPO's Reno 11 Pro offers a larger 6.7-inch screen with a dedicated 2x telephoto lens and faster 80W charging. Pixel 8a features the superior Tensor G3 chip and achieves 120Hz on both devices, but scores lower on overall display brightness (2000 vs 1200 nits favors Pixel) and lacks the telephoto camera of Reno 11 Pro. OPPO compensates with 12GB RAM standard and significantly faster charging, though it loses wireless charging and has a lower IP rating (IP65 vs IP67). For pure camera performance and software integration, Pixel 8a's Tensor processing advantages and Night Sight capabilities make it superior, but Reno 11 Pro appeals to users prioritizing zoom and charging speed. Pixel 8a is the better choice for photography enthusiasts seeking Google's computational advantages in a manageable size.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…
- →Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- →Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- →Excellent main camera for the class
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 8a
Pros
- Flagship-grade Tensor G3 chip at mid-range price
- Seven years of software updates (rare at this price)
- Excellent main camera for the class
- Bright 120Hz OLED display
- Wireless charging support
Cons
- Slow 18W wired charging
- Smaller battery than competitors
- Plastic back instead of glass
- No telephoto camera
- Bezels are thicker than the flagship Pixels
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 8a | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 188 g | 180 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 3 | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120-degree | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W (Qi) | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Actua OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 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 3.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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