The OPPO Reno8 Series just debuted in the global market with the launch of the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G: the most affordable variant from the lineup. While we are waiting for the launch of the remaining devices from the series globally, it is worth comparing the new mid-ranger with the other handsets sold in the global market with similar price tags. Remaining under the BBK umbrella, there are two handsets sold globally with similar specifications: the Realme 9 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G. Here is a comparison between the specifications of the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G, the Realme 9 Pro, and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G.

Realme 9 Pro vs OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

Realme 9 Pro OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
195 g		 159.8 x 73.2 x 7.5 mm,
173 g		 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm,
195 g
DISPLAY 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD 6.43 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels (Full HD+), AMOLED 6.59 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels (Full HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, octa-core 2.2 GHz
MEMORY 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE Android 12, Realme UI Android 11, ColorOS Android 12, OxygenOS
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.2 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.1 front camera		 Triple 64 + 8 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.4 front camera		 Triple 64 + 2 + 2 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.4 + f/2.4
16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W 4500 mAh, fast charging 33W 5000 mAh, fast charging 33W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES dual SIM slot, 5G dual SIM slot, 5G, reverse charging dual SIM slot, 5G

Design

The most beautiful phone in this comparison is the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G. It has a better look, but that is not all: it comes with a thinner and lighter design, as well as amazing RGB rings around the cameras which can be used as notifications LEDs. Last but not least, it is the only one to offer certification against water: thanks to the IPX4 certification, it is a splashproof phone. Unfortunately, all of these handsets are not built with premium materials, and they are made of polycarbonate. The Realme 9 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are thicker and bigger devices, so less attractive than the Reno.

 

Display

Are you looking for the best image quality? If so, then you should opt for the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G. It is the only device from this trio to sport an AMOLED display: it is a panel with a 6.43-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution which shows more brilliant colors and deeper blacks. It even sports an in-display fingerprint reader. On the other hand, the Realme 9 Pro and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G are better devices for gaming: they have two IPS LCD panels, but they come with a high 120 Hz refresh rate. All of these handsets feature a mono speaker and a 3.5 mm audio jack allowing you to use classic wired earphones.

 

Specs & Software

These three handsets come with exactly the same hardware setup. They are all powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 695 5G mobile platform by Qualcomm built at 6 nm and running at a max frequency of 2.2 GHz. The chipset is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage that you can furtherly expand with a micro SD. Note that, while Realme 9 Pro and OnePlus CE 2 Lite 5G come in a 6/128 GB memory configuration and run Android 12 out of the box, the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G only provides 8 GB of RAM and it still runs Android 11, even though it is based on ColorOS 12. This means that Reno8 Lite will get fewer Android updates.

 

Camera

These three handsets come with exactly the same camera departments, with the exception of the Realme 9 Pro. All of them sport a 64 MP main sensor and a 2 MP macro camera, but the Realme 9 Pro replaces the useless depth sensor of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G with a useful ultrawide sensor. That is why the Realme mid-ranger wins the camera comparison.

 

Battery

The weak point of the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G is the battery life if we compare it to its opponents. In order to provide a thinner, lighter, and more compact design, OPPO equipped the device with a smaller battery: the capacity is 4500 mAh. With the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G and the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, you get bigger 5000 mAh batteries. So, even though the Reno8 Lite 5G has a more efficient AMOLED display, its two rivals have longer battery life. All of these phones feature 33W fast charging.

 

Price

The starting price of the Realme 9 Pro is €259/$272, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G starts from €299/$315, and the OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G sells for €399/$420. Note that the price of the first two is referred to the memory configuration with 6 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage, while the Reno8 Lite only comes with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. Overall, the Reno8 Lite 5G is a more interesting phone because of its AMOLED display and better design, but the other two come with big batteries, more affordable prices, and a 120 Hz refresh rate which may attract a lot of customers.

 

Realme 9 Pro vs OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G: PRO and CONS

Realme 9 Pro

PRO

  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Big battery
  • Android 12
  • More affordable

CONS

  • IPS display

 

OPPO Reno8 Lite 5G

PRO

  • AMOLED display
  • Thinner and lighter
  • IPX4 certification
  • RGB rings
  • Best design
  • Reverse charging

CONS

  • Smaller battery
  • Android 11
  • Price

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

PRO

  • Big battery
  • 120 Hz refresh rate
  • Android 12
  • Decent price

CONS

  • IPS display

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