OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The Verdict
OPPO's Reno 11 Pro delivers impressive value with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display, faster 80W charging, and superior camera versatility thanks to its telephoto lens and higher resolution sensors. MediaTek Dimensity 8200 performance handles everyday tasks well, though it trails the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Samsung's Galaxy S23 counters with a more compact 6.1-inch form factor, superior processor performance, brighter 1750-nit display, and refined One UI software. Battery capacity favors OPPO at 4600 mAh versus 3900 mAh. S23 offers wireless charging and tougher IP68 water resistance. For budget-conscious buyers prioritizing camera features and screen size, the Reno 11 Pro represents excellent value at $499. Premium buyers seeking flagship performance and compact design prefer the Galaxy S23, though its $799.99 price commands a significant premium.
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 S23 if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- →Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed use
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 S23
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
- Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed use
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Four years of OS and five years of security updates
Cons
- Small 3900 mAh battery limits all-day endurance
- Slow 25W charging with no charger in box
- Only 8 GB RAM
- No 4K@60fps ultrawide video recording
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 32 MP, f/2.0, 2x optical zoom | 10 MP 3x optical |
| 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 | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1750 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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