OPPO Reno 11 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Verdict
Both phones deliver excellent displays and solid performance, but they cater to different priorities. OPPO Reno 11 Pro excels with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED panel, superior 80W charging, and comprehensive camera zoom capabilities including 2x optical zoom plus 32MP telephoto. Samsung Galaxy S25 counters with a brighter 2600-nit display, flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 8K video recording, superior IP68 water resistance, and faster charging options. Performance-wise, the S25 delivers noticeably better gaming and multitasking via its newer flagship chip. Camera versatility favors OPPO for zoom flexibility, while S25 wins on video quality and front-facing performance. Battery capacity advantages OPPO at 4600mAh versus 4000mAh. At $499 versus $799, OPPO offers remarkable value for mid-range performance, whereas Galaxy S25 justifies premium pricing through flagship capabilities and longevity. Choose OPPO for budget-conscious buyers wanting screen real estate and charging speed; select S25 for those prioritizing cutting-edge performance and display brightness.
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 S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
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 S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Full Specifications
| Spec | OPPO Reno 11 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (ColorOS 14) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 180 g | 162 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, glass back | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.4 x 74.3 x 7.56 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 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 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4600 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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