Xiaomi and OPPO launched very affordable flagship killers in China during the second half of 2020. If you are looking for an affordable phone but need a very high level of performance, then choosing OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is one of the best choices you can do. That is why we decided to publish this comparison: through it, we will try to let you know which flagship killer is the best for your actual needs. After comparing the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro to the Zenfone 7 and the Mate 40, here is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G and the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G.
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
| OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G | Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 159.7 x 73.2 x 7.6 mm,
173 grams |
165.1 x 76.4 x 9.3 mm,
218 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 402 ppi, 20:9 ratio, OLED | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), 395 ppi, IPS LCD |
| PROCESSOR | Mediatek Dimensity 1000+, octa-core 2.6 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, octa-core 2.84 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 11 and ColorOS | Android 10 and MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS |
| CAMERA | Quad 64 + 8 MP + 2 + 2 MP f/1.7 and f/2.2 and f/2.4 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.4 front camera |
Triple 108 + 13 + 5 MP f/1.7 + f/.4 + f/2.4 20 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 4350 mAh Fast charging 65W |
5000 mAh, Fast Charging 33W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging | Dual SIM slot, 5G |
Design
The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is definitely a more raffinate device in terms of design. Its curved screen makes it look way more elegant than its rival. Further, it is thinner and lighter than the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G. Both are made of the same materials: glass for the back and aluminum for the frame. The camera module is less invasive and its color is the same as the rest of the body. Besides coming with a more elegant look, the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G has a higher screen-to-body ratio with narrower bezels around the display. Last but not least, unlike the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G, it features an in-display fingerprint reader (on the Xiaomi flagship it is side-mounted).
Display
The OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G wins the display comparison in advance thanks to its AMOLED panel. With the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G, you actually get an IPS panel, and this is the weakest point of this device. We are not saying IPS panels are bad, but actually, AMOLED is the trending one as it shows more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. Despite the OPPO Reno5 Pro is the winner (and it even features a higher brightness, up to 1100 nits), Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G has one of the most interesting displays out there. It supports a high 144 Hz refresh ratio, the highest ever seen on a phone. Further, it has the HDR10+ certification.
Specs & Software
If we talk about the hardware department, then Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G is superior. The Snapdragon 865 found on the flagship killer is actually superior to the Dimensity 1000+ mounted on the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G. Further, it has a faster UFS 3.1 internal storage. But the OPPO Reno 5 Pro 5G comes in a variant with 12 GB of RAM, while the Mi 10T Pro 5G offers a max of 8 GB of RAM. The Xiaomi flagship runs Android 10 out of the box, while the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G runs Android 11 as it is a more recent handset.
Camera
Both Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G and OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G are good camera phones, but they are not top-end camera phones. Between these devices, the better one is the Mi 10T Pro 5G. It is equipped with a 108 MP main sensor with OIS, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 5 MP macro camera. The Mi 10T Pro 5G is able to record videos in 8K resolution and its main camera has a bright f/1.7 aperture. Unfortunately, both the phones lack a telephoto sensor, so you do not get optical zoom. While the Mi 10T Pro 5G provides a better rear camera department, OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G has a better selfie camera with its 32 MP resolution.
Battery
The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G is equipped with a bigger 5000 mAh battery and it is able to guarantee a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios. It is not among the best battery phone, but its battery life is very satisfying. But the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G remains a pretty nice battery phone with its 4350 mAh capacity. Further, it features a way faster charging technology with 65W power. Last but not least, it supports reverse charging so that you can use it as a power bank to charge other devices (wired charging only).
Price
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G is priced at €410/$500 in the Chinese market and it will probably hit the global market under the Find X3 series later this year. The Mi 10T Pro 5G costs €500/$605 in the global market. Overall, I would go for the OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G because of the AMOLED display, but the Mi 10T Pro 5G provides a better main camera and battery.
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G: PRO and CONS
OPPO Reno5 Pro 5G
PRO
- Better design
- AMOLED display
- Thinner body
- Faster charging
- Reverse charging
CONS
- Inferior cameras
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G
PRO
- Bigger battery
- Better hardware
- 144 Hz refresh rate
- Great cameras
CONS
- IPS display
