OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A34
The Verdict
Both phones serve different market segments effectively. OPPO Reno 11 Pro ($499) delivers superior imaging with its 50MP Sony IMX890 sensor, 32MP 2x telephoto, and professional-grade features like OIS across multiple lenses. Its 120Hz AMOLED display reaches 1200 nits brightness, paired with the faster MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset and rapid 80W charging. Samsung Galaxy A34 ($349.99) takes the budget-conscious route with a larger 5000mAh battery, IP67 rating for deeper water resistance, and reliable 48MP main camera. However, it suffers from weaker performance specs, slower 25W charging, and less refined camera system. Battery life favors the A34, while photography and display quality strongly favor the Reno 11 Pro. For photography enthusiasts and performance seekers, the Reno 11 Pro justifies its $150 premium. Budget buyers prioritizing longevity should consider the Galaxy A34.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A34 if…
- →IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- →Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy A34
Pros
- IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
- Four years of OS updates promised
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- No OIS on the 48 MP main camera
- Wi-Fi 5 limits wireless speeds
- Macro lens instead of a proper telephoto
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A34 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 199 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Polycarbonate back, aluminum-look frame |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.4 | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 5 MP macro |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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