Here is certainly one of the most important duels of this year 2022. Google’s new Pixel versus Oppo’s monster. By taking a closer look at the design, performance, display and battery of the two devices, we’ll tell you which one is the best.
Design and layout
| Pixel 7 Pro | Oppo Reno 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
 | $872.26 | $714.00 |
The Google Pixel 7 Pro has dimensions 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm for a weight of 212 g. Its front panel is covered with glass (Gorilla Glass Victus). It is available in sage green, snow and volcanic black colors.
The Pixel 7 Pro has an IP68 certification and thus offers resistance to splashes, dust and water (1.5 meters deep for 30 min).
Oppo’s phone is available in glossy black and glossy green colors. It measures 161.2 x 74.2 x 7.34 mm and weighs 183 g.
Both smartphones have a fingerprint sensor located under the panel and also support facial recognition unlocking
Google Pixel 7 Pro screen vs Oppo Reno 8 Pro
Google’s Pixel sports a 6.7-inch OLED LTPO display that boasts a QHD+ (1440 x 3120 pixels) resolution at 512 ppi for a maximum brightness of 1500 nits. This screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus and offers a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
On the display front, the Reno 8 Pro’s front panel features a 6.7-inch Flexible AMOLED display that offers a Full HD resolution of 2,412 x 1,080 pixels at 394 ppi. This display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 and boasts a refresh rate of 120 Hz with a maximum brightness of 950 nits.
The screens of both phones have the same size and the same refresh rate. However, the Pixel 7 Pro’s screen is the brighter and offers a higher resolution than the Oppo Reno 8 Pro’s screen.
Performance duel
The Pixel 7 Pro’s cover houses a Google Tensor G2 processor assisted by a Titan M2 security chip. Google’s Pixel has 12GB of RAM coupled with 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage. It runs on Android 13.
The Reno 8 Pro packs a MediaTek Dimensity 8100-MAX chipset assisted by a Mali-G610 MC6 GPU and a MariSilicon X NPU chip (for image processing). It has 8GB or 12GB of RAM coupled with 256GB of internal storage. It runs on an Android 12 system with ColorOS 12.1 interface
As we can see on Chipguider, the Dimensity 8100-MAX which has a GeekBench 5.2 score of 4,137 (multicore) is more powerful than the Tensor G2 which only comes with a multicore score of 3,194. The Reno 8 Pro therefore has the more powerful processor.
Moreover, both smartphones support 5G and are equivalent in terms of RAM. However, the Reno 8 Pro has the more powerful processor while the Pixel 7 Pro packs a newer version of Android. In terms of performance, the Reno 8 Pro would probably be the best.
Pixel 7 Pro camera vs Oppo Reno 8 Pro
On the back of the Pixel 7 Pro, there is a 50 MP main sensor (with Octa PD technology) accompanied by a 48 MP Quad Bayer Telephoto lens and a 12 MP Ultra Wide Angle sensor. On the Pixel 7 Pro, selfies are taken by a 10.8 MP front camera.
The rear panel of the Reno 8 Pro houses a 50 MP Sony IMX766 main camera coupled with an 8 MP Ultra Wide Angle sensor and a 2 MP macro sensor. On the front, the Oppo phone comes with a 32 MP front camera (IMX709).
The Pixel 7 Pro is ranked 1st on DXOMARK with a score of 147. With these statistics, the Pixel 7 Pro offers a more powerful camera than most of these competitors. So it could shoot better than the Reno 8 Pro.
Battery and charging
The Google Pixel 7 Pro embeds a battery of 5 000 mAh. This one offers an autonomy of more than 24 hours and can reach 72 hours thanks to the ultra-saver.
Google’s phone supports fast wired charging of 30W (50% charge in 30 min), fast wireless charging and reverse charging.
Oppo’s device has a 4,500mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging (1-45% in just 10 min) as well as reverse charging.
Price and release date
| Pixel 7 Pro | Oppo Reno 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| $872.26 | $714.00 |
The Pixel 7 Pro was officially announced on October 06, 2022. It is available on the manufacturer’s website for €899 for the 12GB RAM + 128GB model and €999 for the 12GB RAM / 256GB storage version. You can also get the Pixel 7 Pro from a third-party retailer.
The Oppo Reno 8 Pro was launched on July 18, 2022. In France, it is available only in its 8GB RAM / 256GB version at a starting price of €799
Verdict Pixel 7 Pro vs Oppo Reno 8 Pro
In the end, the Pixel 7 Pro is better than the Oppo Reno 8 pro in terms of display, camera, and battery. As for the Reno 8 Pro, it stands out with better performance and faster charging.
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