Oppo Find X5 Lite vs Oppo Reno8: A Detailed Comparison

Oppo continues to deliver stylish and feature-packed smartphones. The Find X5 Lite and Reno8 are both strong contenders, but cater to slightly different users. This comprehensive comparison will dissect their strengths and weaknesses to help you decide which one deserves your money.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The Oppo Reno8 edges out the Find X5 Lite thanks to its faster charging, slightly more powerful chipset, and brighter display. While the Find X5 Lite boasts impressive battery endurance, the Reno8's overall performance and charging speed make it the more compelling choice for most users.

PHONES
Phone Names Oppo Find X5 Lite Oppo Reno8
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Launch
Announced2022, February 242022, July 18
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, March 24Available. Released 2022, July 25
Body
Build-Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Dimensions160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm (6.32 x 2.88 x 0.31 in)160.6 x 73.4 x 7.7 mm (6.32 x 2.89 x 0.30 in)
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Weight173 g (6.10 oz)179 g (6.31 oz)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Size6.43 inches, 99.8 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio)6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HDR), 800 nits (peak)AMOLED, 90Hz, 430 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM), 800 nits (peak)
Platform
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 900 (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 1300 (6 nm)
GPUMali-G68 MC4Mali-G77 MC9
OSAndroid 11, ColorOS 12Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXCNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide)32 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Triple64 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide) 2 MP (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanoramaPanorama, HDR
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide)32 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
Video1080p@30/120fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
3.5mm jack YesNo
35mm jackYesNo
Loudspeaker YesYes
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery
Charging65W wired, PD, 100% in 31 min Reverse wired80W wired, 50% in 11 min, 100% in 28 min Reverse wired
TypeLi-Po 4500 mAhLi-Po 4500 mAh
Misc
ColorsStarlight Black, Startrails BlueShimmer Gold, Shimmer Black
ModelsCPH2371CPH2359
PriceAbout 270 EUR£ 279.99 / € 158.14 / ₹ 24,999
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 123h Endurance rating 105h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -29.4 LUFS (Average) -28.7 LUFS (Average)
Performance AnTuTu: 407040 (v8), 479608 (v9) GeekBench: 2276 (v5.1) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 619610a (v9) GeekBench: 2694 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Oppo Find X5 Lite

  • Exceptional battery life (123h endurance)
  • Fast 65W charging
  • Stylish design

  • Less powerful chipset than Reno8
  • Lower display brightness
  • Camera details are limited

Oppo Reno8

  • Faster charging (80W)
  • More powerful Dimensity 1300 chipset
  • Brighter display (633 nits)

  • Slightly shorter battery life (105h endurance)
  • Camera details are limited
  • Potentially higher price

Display Comparison

Both phones advertise an 'infinite' contrast ratio, which is a nominal term. However, the Reno8's measured 633 nits max brightness gives it a clear advantage in outdoor visibility. The Find X5 Lite's display is perfectly adequate indoors, but struggles in direct sunlight. Color accuracy is likely similar on both, given Oppo's consistent display tuning.

Camera Comparison

While both phones offer 'Photo/Video' capabilities, detailed camera specs are missing. Generally, the Reno8 series has historically featured slightly better camera processing and low-light performance. Expect the Reno8 to potentially offer more advanced features and better image quality overall, though both should produce respectable results.

Performance

The Reno8's Mediatek Dimensity 1300 offers a noticeable performance boost over the Find X5 Lite's Dimensity 900. The Reno8's CPU configuration, with a higher-clocked Cortex-A78 core and more A78 cores, translates to snappier app loading and smoother multitasking. Gaming performance will also be better on the Reno8.

Battery Life

The Find X5 Lite holds a significant advantage in battery endurance, boasting an impressive 123h rating compared to the Reno8's 105h. However, the Reno8's 80W charging is a game-changer, allowing for incredibly fast top-ups – 50% in just 11 minutes and 100% in 28 minutes. This mitigates the battery life difference for many users.

Buying Guide

The Oppo Find X5 Lite is ideal for users prioritizing long battery life and a smooth, albeit slightly less powerful, experience. The Oppo Reno8 is better suited for those who value faster charging, a brighter screen, and a more robust chipset for demanding tasks and gaming.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone is better for gaming?
The Oppo Reno8 is the better choice for gaming due to its more powerful Dimensity 1300 chipset.
❓ How long does it take to fully charge each phone?
The Oppo Find X5 Lite takes approximately 31 minutes to fully charge with its 65W charger, while the Oppo Reno8 takes around 28 minutes with its 80W charger.