Oppo Reno8 Pro (China) vs Huawei P50 Pro: A Detailed Comparison of Mid-Range Flagships
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🏆 Quick Verdict
For the average user prioritizing charging speed and a modern chipset, the Oppo Reno8 Pro (China) is the better choice. Its 80W charging significantly outperforms the P50 Pro’s 66W, and the 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 offers a good balance of performance and efficiency. However, the Huawei P50 Pro remains a strong contender for photography enthusiasts valuing a mature camera system.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Oppo Reno8 Pro (China) | Huawei P50 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE |
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, May 23 | 2021, July 29 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, June 11 | Available. Released 2021, August 12 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 161 x 74.2 x 7.6 mm (6.34 x 2.92 x 0.30 in) | 158.8 x 72.8 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.87 x 0.33 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 195 g (6.88 oz) |
| - | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | - |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~397 ppi density) | 1228 x 2700 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.62 inches, 106.3 cm2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, 105.4 cm2 (~91.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) | OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz |
| Platform | ||
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| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Kirin 9000 (5 nm)Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 4G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 644 | Mali-G78 MP24Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | HarmonyOS 2.0 (China), EMUI 14.2 (Europe), no Google Play Services |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 2.2 | - | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica optics, dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Quad | - | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS 64 MP, f/3.5, 90mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, 7x lossless zoom 13 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), AF 40 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (B/W), AF |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro) | - |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 1080p@960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | Panorama, HDR | Panorama, HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 13 MP, f/2.4, (wide), AF |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
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| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared port | - | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 80W wired, 45% in 10 min, 100% in 31 min Reverse wired | 66W wired 50W wireless Reverse wireless charging |
| Type | Li-Po 4500 mAh | Li-Po 4360 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Black, Blue, Gold | Golden Black, Cocoa Gold, Pearl White, Charm Pink |
| Models | PGAM10 | JAD-AL50, JAD-LX9, JAD-AL00 |
| Price | About 420 EUR | $ 196.62 / £ 329.00 / € 473.13 |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 76h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -27.3 LUFS (Good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 793876 (v8), 786215 (v9) GeekBench: 3145 (v5.1) GFXBench: 44fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Oppo Reno8 Pro (China)
- Significantly faster 80W wired charging
- More modern and efficient 4nm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 chipset
- Potentially lower price point (depending on region)
- Lack of detailed camera specifications
- Potential software limitations due to reliance on ColorOS
- No wireless charging
Huawei P50 Pro
- Established and highly-regarded camera system
- Wireless charging and reverse wireless charging capabilities
- Mature software experience (though potentially limited by restrictions)
- Older Kirin 9000 or Snapdragon 888 4G chipset
- Slower 66W wired charging
- Potential geopolitical limitations impacting software updates
Display Comparison
The Huawei P50 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 754 nits, suggesting a vibrant viewing experience in direct sunlight. While the Reno8 Pro’s display specifications are not provided, Oppo typically employs high-quality AMOLED panels. The P50 Pro’s ‘Infinite’ contrast ratio is a marketing term, but indicative of a good quality panel. Without knowing the Reno8 Pro’s panel technology (LTPO or not), it’s difficult to assess its power efficiency compared to the P50 Pro. Both devices likely offer excellent color accuracy, typical of flagship-class displays.
Camera Comparison
The Huawei P50 Pro is renowned for its camera system, though specific sensor details are missing. Huawei’s image processing is typically characterized by vibrant colors and strong contrast. The Reno8 Pro’s camera specifications are not detailed enough to make a direct comparison. However, Huawei’s long-standing expertise in mobile photography gives the P50 Pro an edge, particularly in challenging lighting conditions. The absence of detailed Reno8 Pro camera specs makes a definitive assessment impossible, but the P50 Pro’s established reputation suggests a more refined photographic experience.
Performance
The core difference lies in the chipsets. The Oppo Reno8 Pro utilizes the 4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, offering improved power efficiency compared to the 5nm Kirin 9000 found in the Huawei P50 Pro. The Kirin 9000, and especially the Snapdragon 888 4G variant, are older architectures. While the Kirin 9000’s Cortex-A77 cores clock higher (3.13 GHz) than the Reno8 Pro’s Cortex-A710 (2.4 GHz), the newer architecture and 4nm process of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 should provide comparable, if not better, real-world performance and sustained performance under load. The Reno8 Pro’s CPU configuration (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) is optimized for multi-core tasks, while the P50 Pro’s CPU (Octa-core (1x3.13 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.54 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)) relies on older core designs.
Battery Life
Both phones achieve an endurance rating of 76 hours, indicating similar overall battery life. However, the charging speeds differ significantly. The Oppo Reno8 Pro’s 80W wired charging is substantially faster than the P50 Pro’s 66W, achieving 45% charge in 10 minutes and 100% in 31 minutes. The P50 Pro also offers 50W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, features absent in the Reno8 Pro. While the P50 Pro’s battery capacity isn’t specified, the faster charging of the Reno8 Pro mitigates the impact of a potentially smaller battery.
Buying Guide
Buy the Oppo Reno8 Pro (China) if you need blazing-fast charging, a relatively recent chipset with good efficiency, and aren't heavily reliant on Google Mobile Services. Buy the Huawei P50 Pro if you prioritize camera quality above all else, prefer a more established (though potentially limited) software ecosystem, and value wireless charging capabilities.