OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 2T: Both the OPPO Reno 8 Pro and the OnePlus Nord 2T boot the same software out of the box. These two phones also have the same battery and fast charge technology. But somehow, the Reno 8 Pro is about $90 more expensive than the Nord 2T. Why is that? Is the OPPO Reno 8 Pro better than the OnePlus Nord 2T? Well, let’s find out from this comparison post.

In this post, I’ll compare the specs of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 2T side-by-side to help you know which is better. At the end of this post, you will know which of these two phones to buy and why.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 2T Specs

Specs	Reno 8 Pro	OnePlus Nord 2T
Display	6.62-inch, 120Hz	6.43-inch, 90Hz
RAM	8/12GB	8/12GB
Storage	128/256GB	128/256GB
Back Camera	50 + 8 + 2MP	50 + 8 + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP	32MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Dimensity 1300 5G
Software	Android 12	Android 12
Battery	4,500(80W)	4,500mAh (80W)
IP Rating	Unspecified	Unspecified

Reno 8 Pro vs Nord 2T: Display, Build, and Design

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro comes with a 6.62-inches AMOLED display with support for a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and its display resolution is FHD+. While the OnePlus Nord 2T has a smaller 6.43-inch, the same AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution but a 90Hz refresh rate. The display of both phones produces really sharp colors but the Reno 8 Pro has a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.

The front design of both phones looks the same as both phones have the same punch-hole design placed on the top left corner of the screen. But, on the rear, both phones look really different. The Reno 8 Pro has a bigger camera module that blends well with the rear panel. While the Nord 2T has a camera module that bumps out of the rear panel.

The design of both phones is really good and it comes down to user preference when picking any of these phones. However, when it comes to the display of these phones, the advantage of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro is the smoother 120Hz refresh rate (the Nord 2T has just 90Hz).

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Reno 8 Pro vs Nord 2T: Camera

The OnePlus Nord 2T has a 50MP primary camera with an OIS feature, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 32MP front camera. The OPPO Reno 8 Pro has a 50MP primary camera (but no OIS feature), an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 32MP selfie camera. Only the primary camera of the Nord 2T has the OIS stabilization feature.

The 32MP front cameras of both phones can shoot steady videos in 1080p resolution. Both phones can shoot steady videos in 4k resolution using the rear cameras. The 50MP primary camera of the OnePlus Nord 2T takes better photos than that of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro.

The OnePlus Nord 2T can take more steady photos and it’s also better when taking photos in low-light conditions and at night. This does not mean the quality of photos from the Reno 8 Pro is bad.

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Reno 8 Pro vs Nord 2T: Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Both the OnePlus Nord 2T and Reno 8 Pro are 5G enabled smartphones but the performances of both phones are different. This is because the chipsets on both phones are different.

The chipset inside the OPPO Reno 8 Pro is the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 5G from Qualcomm. While the chipset inside the OnePlus Nord 2T is the Dimensity 1300 5G chipset from MediaTek. The chipset inside the OPPO Reno 8 Pro has faster and newer CPU cores than the chipset inside the OnePlus Nord 2T. Also, the GPU that comes with the Reno 8 Pro is also more powerful than the GPU inside the Nord 2T.

The overall performance of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro is about 34% better than the OnePlus Nord 2T. This is because the chipset inside the Reno 8 Pro is better when playing graphics-intensive games and can give you consistent performance without dropping frame rates frequently.

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro RAM is 8GB or 12GB, and its storage is 128GB or 256GB. The OnePlus Nord 2T RAM is 8GB or 12GB, and its storage is 128GB or 256GB. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

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Reno 8 Pro vs Nord 2T: Software

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. OPPO promises at least two years of major software updates and three years of monthly security patches for the Reno 8 Pro. The OnePlus Nord 2T boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. OnePlus promises at least two years of major software updates and three years of monthly security patches for the Nord 2T.

Reno 8 Pro vs Nord 2T: Battery

OPPO Reno 8 Pro is powered by a 4,500mAh battery and the OnePlus Nord 2T is also powered by a 4,500mAh battery. Both the Reno 8 Pro and Nord 2T have support for an 80W fast charge. The 4,500mAh battery of the Nord 2T lasts a little longer than the 4,500mAh battery of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro.

This is because the OnePlus Nord 2T uses a 90Hz refresh rate which consumes less battery than the 120Hz refresh rate of the Reno 8 Pro. So, when it comes to battery, the OnePlus Nord 2T is also the phone of choice.

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OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 2T: Price

The price of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro is $559 and it comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage while the starting price of the OnePlus Nord 2T is $465 (£369) and it comes with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Reno 8 Pro is $90 more expensive.

Buy OPPO Reno 8 Pro and OnePlus Nord 2T

Reno 8 Pro	Price	OnePlus Nord 2T	Price
Buy on Giztop	$559	Buy on Amazon	£369
		Buy on OnePlus	£369

OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs OnePlus Nord 2T: Verdict

So, between the OPPO Reno 8 Pro and OnePlus Nord 2T which is better? Well, it depends on what you need in a phone most people will prefer the OPPO Reno 8 Pro, and here is why.

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro offers better performance. The chipset inside gives you faster CPU cores and a more powerful GPU. Its display also offers a smoother 120Hz refresh rate which offers a better user experience compared to the 90Hz of the Nord 2T. Every other feature of both phones is essentially the same. The same RAM, the same storage, the same camera setup, the same battery, and the same fast charge tech.

Two reasons to buy the Nord 2T are that its camera offers OIS and it’s cheaper. So, if you love performance more in a smartphone, then buy the OPPO Reno 8 Pro. But, if you’re on a tight budget then buy the OnePlus Nord 2T.

So, if I’m to score both smartphones, I’ll score the OPPO Reno 8 Pro (51%) and the OnePlus Nord 2T (49%). The OPPO Reno 8 Pro has a smoother display and a more powerful GPU.