OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A35
The Verdict
OPPO Reno 11 Pro commands a $100 premium over Samsung Galaxy A35, and it justifies this through notably superior performance and photography capabilities. Superior processor (Dimensity 8200 vs Exynos 1380) delivers significantly faster app launches and gaming performance. Camera system distinguishes itself with a dedicated 32MP telephoto lens offering 2x optical zoom, versus Galaxy A35's basic 5MP macro, plus superior low-light performance from the IMX890 sensor. Display brightness reaches 1200 nits compared to 1000 nits, providing better outdoor visibility. Charging speed vastly favors OPPO at 80W versus 25W, filling battery in roughly 30 minutes rather than 60 minutes. Galaxy A35 counters with larger 5000mAh battery, better IP rating (IP67 vs IP65), and superior value proposition at nearly $100 less. For users prioritizing performance, zoom photography, and fast charging, OPPO Reno 11 Pro represents the better choice. Budget-conscious buyers should consider Galaxy A35's respectable performance and durability features.
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 A35 if…
- →Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- →Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
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 A35
Pros
- Solid build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both sides
- Bright 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Long-lasting 5000 mAh battery
- IP67 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS upgrades promised
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- Wi-Fi 5 is dated for 2024
- Exynos 1380 trails Snapdragon 7 chips
- Slow 25W charging with no in-box charger
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A35 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 209 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 161.7 x 78.0 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 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 (4x2.4 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Exynos 1380 |
| 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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