OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: The price difference between the OPPO Reno 8 Pro and the Redmi Note 11T Pro is $220. The Reno 8 Pro is priced at $559 and the Redmi Note 11T Pro is priced at ($339). So, how good is the Reno 8 Pro to make it this expensive, and is it better than the Redmi Note 11T Pro? Well, let’s find out from this comparison post.

In this post, I’ll compare the specs of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro 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 Redmi Note 11T Pro Specs

Specs	Reno 8 Pro	Redmi Note 11T Pro
Display	6.62-inch, 120Hz	6.6-inch, 144Hz
RAM	8/12GB	6/8GB
Storage	128/256GB	128/256GB
Back Camera	50 + 8 + 2MP	64 + 8 + 2MP
Front Camera	32MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 7 Gen 1	Dimensity 8100 5G
Software	Android 12	Android 12
Battery	4,500(80W)	5,080mAh(80W)
IP Rating	Unspecified	IP53

Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: 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+. The Redmi Note 11T Pro also comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ display but has an IPS LCD panel and has support for a 144Hz refresh rate. On the one hand, the display of the Redmi Note 11T Pro has a higher refresh rate but on the other hand, it has an IPS LCD panel with less vibrant color.

The front design of both phones looks the same as both phones have the same punch-hole design. But, on the rear, both phones look really different. The Reno 8 Pro has a bigger camera module and this is very different from the small camera module on the Redmi Note 11T Pro. But, when it comes to durability the Redmi Note 11T Pro is better. Although both phones feature Gorilla Glass 5 protection, only the Redmi Note 11T Pro is certified to be splash and dustproof.

Choosing between the designs of both phones comes to user preference. However, the OPPO Reno 8 Pro has a more colorful display which is better than the Redmi Note 11T Pro. So, when it comes to overall display quality, the Reno 8 Pro is the better phone.

See Also: Xiaomi Redmi Note 11T Pro is now available for purchase for $339

Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: Camera

The Redmi Note 11T Pro has a 64MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 16MP front camera. While the OPPO Reno 8 Pro has a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 32MP selfie camera. None of these phones have the OIS stabilization feature available.

Even though the Reno 8 Pro has a 32MP front camera, it can only shoot steady videos in 1080p resolution just like the 16MP front camera of the Redmi Note 11T Pro. Both phones can shoot steady videos in 4k resolution using the rear cameras. The 50MP primary camera of the Reno 8 Pro seems to take better photos than the 64MP primary camera of the Redmi Note 11T Pro.

Under low light when taking night photography, the Reno 8 Pro does a better job. So, when it comes to the camera, both phones offer similar value but the Reno 8 Pro seems to have better color (the AMOLED display also plays a key role here).

See Also: OPPO Reno 8 is now available for purchase for $459

Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: Performance | Storage | RAM | 5G

Both the Redmi Note 11T Pro 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 Redmi Note 11T Pro is the Dimensity 8100 5G chipset from MediaTek. The chipset inside the Redmi Note 11T Pro has faster and newer CPU cores than the chipset inside the Reno 8 Pro. Also, the GPU that comes with the Redmi Note 11T Pro is also more powerful than the GPU inside the Reno 8 Pro.

The overall performance of the Redmi Note 11T Pro is about 20% better than the Reno 8 Pro. This is because the chipset inside the Redmi Note 11T Pro does a better job when playing graphics-intensive games and can give you consistent gaming without dropping frame rates every now and then.

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro RAM is 8GB or 12GB, and its storage is 128GB or 256GB. The Redmi Note 11T Pro RAM is 6GB or 8GB, and its storage is 128GB or 256GB. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

See Also: OPPO Reno 8 Pro Plus is now available for purchase for $679

Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: Software

The OPPO Reno 8 Pro boots ColorOS 12.1 based on Android 12 out of the box. OPPO is promising at least two years of major software updates and three years of monthly security patches for the Reno 8 Pro. The Redmi Note 11T Pro boots MIUI 13 based on Android 12 out of the box. Xiaomi promises three years of major software updates and four years of monthly security patches for the Redmi Note 11T Pro.

So, when it comes to software, the Redmi Note 11T Pro is just one software better. This is not much of a big deal but still counts as an advantage for the Redmi Note 11T Pro.

Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: Battery

OPPO Reno 8 Pro is powered by a 4,500mAh battery while the Redmi Note 11T Pro is powered by a 5,080mAh battery. The Reno 8 Pro has support for an 80W fast charge while the Redmi Note 11T Pro has support for a 67W fast charge solution. The 5,000mAh battery of the Redmi Note 11T Pro lasts longer than the 4,500mAh battery of the OPPO Reno 8 Pro.

So, when it comes to battery, the Redmi Note 11T Pro is also the phone of choice. You not only get a bigger battery but also a 67W fast charge. The Redmi Note 11T Pro will give you long hours of use and you can also easily top it up with its 67W fast charge.

OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: 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 Redmi Note 11T Pro is $339 for a model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The Reno 8 Pro is $220 more expensive.

Buy OPPO Reno 8 Pro and Redmi Note 11T Pro

Reno 8 Pro	Price	Redmi Note 11T Pro	Price
Buy on Giztop	$559	Buy on Giztop	$339

OPPO Reno 8 Pro vs Redmi Note 11T Pro: Verdict

So, between the OPPO Reno 8 Pro and Redmi Note 11T Pro which is better? Well, it depends on what you need in a phone most people will prefer the Redmi Note 11T Pro, and here is why.

The Redmi Note 11T Pro has better performance because of its powerful chipset. It also has a bigger battery which you’ll use for a longer time, it’s also more durable because it’s splash and dustproof. It also has a 3.5mm headphone jack which you’ll find very useful. And it’s about $220 cheaper than the Reno 8 Pro which makes it the better value for money phone among the two.

Two things you’ll enjoy most in the Reno 8 Pro are the AMOLED display and camera. Looking at the specs of the Redmi Note 11T and Reno 8 Pro, it seems the Reno 8 Pro is a little overpriced because even the 8GB + 128GB version of the Redmi Note 11T Pro is priced at $379 (the 256GB version is priced at $419 still cheaper than the 128GB version of the Reno 8 Pro).

So, if I’m to score both smartphones, I’ll score the OPPO Reno 8 Pro (46%) and the Redmi Note 11T Pro (54%). The display is just about the only area the Reno 8 Pro is better than the Redmi Note 11T Pro. When it comes to performance, battery, durability, and price, the Redmi Note 11T Pro is better than the Reno 8 Pro.