OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A55
The Verdict
Both phones offer solid mid-range performance at similar price points, but they cater to different priorities. OPPO Reno 11 Pro delivers superior imaging with its Sony IMX890 main sensor, 32MP telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and 80W fast charging that fully powers the 4600mAh battery in under an hour. Samsung Galaxy A55 counters with a larger 5000mAh battery, more durable Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection, and IP67 water resistance compared to IP65. Display quality favors OPPO with 1200 nits peak brightness versus 1000 nits, though both feature 120Hz AMOLED screens. Processing performance slightly edges toward OPPO's MediaTek Dimensity 8200, while Galaxy A55 offers more flexible storage options and comes $50 cheaper. For photography enthusiasts and fast charging advocates, OPPO Reno 11 Pro is the better choice. If longevity and battery endurance matter more, Samsung Galaxy A55 provides stronger value.
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 A55 if…
- →Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- →Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- →Large 5000 mAh battery with great 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 A55
Pros
- Premium aluminum and Gorilla Glass build
- Vibrant 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Four years of OS upgrades and five years of security
- IP67 water and dust resistance
Cons
- Exynos 1480 lags behind Snapdragon rivals
- Heavy at 213 g
- No dedicated telephoto camera
- Only 25W charging with no charger included
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 213 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 | 161.1 x 77.4 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 | 32 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 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 (4x2.75 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Xclipse 530 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Exynos 1480 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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