OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A73
The Verdict
Both phones share a $499 price point and 6.7-inch 120Hz displays, but they diverge significantly in execution. OPPO Reno 11 Pro delivers superior performance with MediaTek Dimensity 8200 and 12GB RAM versus Samsung's Snapdragon 778G with 6GB base RAM, resulting in noticeably faster app loading and gaming. Display quality favors OPPO, offering 1200 nits peak brightness compared to Galaxy A73's 800 nits, plus AMOLED technology. OPPO's 80W SUPERVOOC charging reaches 100% in roughly 30 minutes, dramatically outpacing Samsung's 25W solution. Camera systems differ philosophically: OPPO emphasizes telephoto versatility with 32MP 2x zoom, while Samsung pushes megapixel count (108MP main). Galaxy A73 includes a larger 5000mAh battery and slightly better water resistance (IP67 vs IP65), though OPPO's superior charging compensates. OPPO Reno 11 Pro emerges as the stronger choice for performance-focused users valuing fast charging and display quality.
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 A73 if…
- →108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- →Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- →IP67 water resistance
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 A73
Pros
- 108 MP main sensor at mid-range price
- Large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display
- IP67 water resistance
- 5000 mAh battery with great endurance
- Snapdragon 778G delivers solid performance
Cons
- Plastic build feels cheap for $499
- No wireless charging
- Slow 25W charging
- 5 MP macro and depth cameras are fillers
- Not widely available in all markets
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A73 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 181 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 163.7 x 76.1 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 108 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 | — |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| Macro | — | 5 MP, f/2.4 |
| 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 | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED Plus |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 800 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
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