OnePlus Nord CE 3 vs OPPO Reno 11 Pro
The Verdict
OnePlus Nord CE 3 and OPPO Reno 11 Pro occupy different price tiers with distinct strengths. The Nord CE 3 delivers solid performance at $299 with its Snapdragon 782G, 120Hz AMOLED display (950 nits), and respectable 50MP main camera with OIS. Its 5000mAh battery outlasts competitors in this segment, and 67W charging refuels quickly. However, it uses older Android 13 and relies on plastic construction. The Reno 11 Pro justifies its $499 premium through flagship features: MediaTek Dimensity 8200 processor, brighter 1200-nit display, 32MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and superior 32MP selfie camera. It's lighter at 180g versus 193g, offers better durability with IP65 rating and glass back, runs Android 14, and includes Wi-Fi 6. The catch is its smaller 4600mAh battery, though 80W charging compensates. Camera differences matter most here: the Reno 11 Pro's telephoto zoom and superior front camera make it genuinely more versatile. Choose the Nord CE 3 if budget matters and you want all-day battery longevity. Pick the Reno 11 Pro if you value newer software, better optics, premium materials, and faster charging despite the higher cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the OnePlus Nord CE 3 if…
- →67W fast charging at an affordable price
- →120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- →Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
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
OnePlus Nord CE 3
Pros
- 67W fast charging at an affordable price
- 120Hz AMOLED display looks great
- Large 5000 mAh battery for all-day use
- OIS on the main camera is unusual at this price
- Lightweight and slim for a 6.7-inch phone
Cons
- Snapdragon 782G is a mid-tier chip
- Weak 8 MP ultrawide camera
- No wireless charging
- Only Wi-Fi 5 support
- IP54 is minimal water resistance
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 | OnePlus Nord CE 3 | OPPO Reno 11 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (OxygenOS 13.1) | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 193 g | 180 g |
| Material | Plastic back, aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, glass back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 163.9 x 75.0 x 8.1 mm | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.4 | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 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 | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 67W SuperVOOC wired | 80W SUPERVOOC |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 950 | 1200 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
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