Oppo Reno8 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S22+: A Detailed Comparison of Flagship Androids

The Oppo Reno8 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G represent distinct approaches to the flagship Android experience. The Reno8 Pro+ arrives with a focus on charging speed and a newer Mediatek Dimensity chipset, while the S22+ leverages Samsung’s established brand recognition, mature software, and a Snapdragon or Exynos processor depending on region. This comparison dissects their key differences to determine which phone best suits your needs.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

For most users, the Oppo Reno8 Pro+ offers a compelling package with its significantly faster 80W charging and strong performance from the Dimensity 8100-Max. While the Galaxy S22+ boasts a brighter display and a more refined software experience, the Reno8 Pro+'s value proposition is hard to ignore.

PHONES
Phone Names Oppo Reno8 Pro+ Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
SpeedHSPA, LTE-A (CA), 5GHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
Launch
Announced2022, May 232022, February 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, June 01Available. Released 2022, February 25
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame
Dimensions161.2 x 74.2 x 7.3 mm (6.35 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)157.4 x 75.8 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.98 x 0.30 in)
SIMDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)· Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Weight183 g (6.46 oz)195 g / 196 g (mmWave) (6.88 oz)
 -IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Resolution1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~394 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~393 ppi density)
Size6.7 inches, 108.0 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio)6.6 inches, 105.3 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeAMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 950 nits (peak)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak)
 -Always-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - EuropeOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - ROW
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 8100-Max (5 nm)Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - EuropeQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW
GPUMali-G610 MC6Xclipse 920 - EuropeAdreno 730 - ROW
OSAndroid 12, ColorOS 12.1Android 12, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
 UFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panoramaLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, AF-
Triple50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie camera
FeaturesPanorama, HDRHDR
Single32 MP, f/2.4, 22mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm, AF10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jack-No
Loudspeaker YesYes, with stereo speakers
 -32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG
Comms
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrumFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 -Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Bixby natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Charging80W wired, 1-45% in 10 min, 1-100% in 31 min (advertised) Reverse wired45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 4500 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 4500 mAh
Misc
ColorsBlack, Silver, MintPhantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream, Bora Purple
ModelsPFZM10SM-S906B, SM-S906B/DS, SM-S906U, SM-S906U1, SM-S906W, SM-S906N, SM-S9060, SM-S906E, SM-S906E/DS, SM-S906L
PriceAbout 520 EUR€ 236.99 / $ 194.37 / £ 349.00
SAR-1.19 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU-0.57 W/kg (head)     1.40 W/kg (body)
Tests
Battery life- Endurance rating 97h
Camera- Photo / Video
Display- Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker- -26.0 LUFS (Very good)
Performance- AnTuTu: 722495 (v8), 886916 (v9) GeekBench: 3528 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

Oppo Reno8 Pro+

  • Significantly faster 80W charging
  • Potentially better thermal management with Dimensity 8100-Max
  • Competitive price point

  • Less established brand recognition
  • Software experience may not be as refined as Samsung's

Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G

  • Brighter, higher-quality display
  • More polished and feature-rich software
  • Stronger ecosystem integration (Samsung)

  • Slower 45W charging
  • Potential for throttling with Exynos 2200 variant
  • Higher price

Display Comparison

The Samsung Galaxy S22+ holds a clear advantage in display brightness, achieving a measured peak of 1214 nits. This translates to superior visibility under direct sunlight. While the Reno8 Pro+'s display specs aren't provided, Samsung’s Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel is known for its vibrant colors and excellent contrast, boasting an infinite (nominal) contrast ratio. The S22+’s display is likely to offer a more refined viewing experience, though the Reno8 Pro+ may compensate with a higher refresh rate (spec not provided).

Camera Comparison

Both phones feature capable camera systems, but detailed sensor information is limited for the Reno8 Pro+. The Galaxy S22+’s camera prowess is well-documented, offering excellent photo and video quality. The Reno8 Pro+ likely focuses on computational photography to enhance image quality. Without specific sensor size details, it’s difficult to definitively declare a winner. However, the S22+'s established image processing algorithms and potentially larger main sensor (based on Samsung’s flagship history) give it an edge. The presence of OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) on both devices is crucial for stable video recording and low-light photography.

Performance

The chipset choice is a key differentiator. The Oppo Reno8 Pro+ utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 8100-Max, a 5nm chip with a focus on efficiency and performance. Its octa-core configuration (4x2.85 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) is geared towards sustained performance. The Galaxy S22+ comes in two variants: the Exynos 2200 (4nm, Europe) and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm, ROW). While the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 generally offers better sustained performance and thermal management, the Exynos 2200 has historically faced criticism for throttling under heavy load. The Dimensity 8100-Max’s 5nm process gives it a potential edge in efficiency compared to the 4nm Snapdragon/Exynos, potentially leading to less throttling during extended gaming sessions. Both phones utilize octa-core CPUs, but the Cortex-X2 core in the S22+’s processors offers a theoretical peak performance advantage, though real-world gains may be minimal.

Battery Life

The Galaxy S22+ boasts an endurance rating of 97 hours, indicating solid battery life. However, the Reno8 Pro+’s 80W wired charging is a game-changer. Advertised figures claim a 1-45% charge in just 10 minutes and a full charge in 31 minutes. This drastically reduces downtime compared to the S22+'s 45W charging. While the S22+ offers 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging, the Reno8 Pro+ also includes reverse wired charging, offering more versatility. The Reno8 Pro+'s faster charging effectively mitigates any potential disadvantage from a smaller battery capacity (spec not provided).

Buying Guide

Buy the Oppo Reno8 Pro+ if you prioritize incredibly fast charging, need a phone that can top up quickly during short breaks, and want excellent performance for the price. Buy the Samsung Galaxy S22+ 5G if you value a more polished software experience, a brighter display for outdoor visibility, and integration within the Samsung ecosystem, and are willing to trade off charging speed.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Does the Exynos 2200 chip in the Galaxy S22+ overheat during prolonged gaming sessions?
The Exynos 2200 has been known to exhibit thermal throttling under sustained load, potentially leading to reduced performance during extended gaming. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variant generally handles heat better, but both can experience some throttling. The Oppo Reno8 Pro+'s Dimensity 8100-Max, built on a 5nm process, is generally more efficient and may offer better sustained performance.
❓ Is the 80W charging on the Reno8 Pro+ safe for the battery's long-term health?
Oppo employs battery protection technologies to mitigate the potential impact of fast charging on battery health. While fast charging generates more heat, the Reno8 Pro+'s charging system is designed to regulate temperature and prevent overcharging, minimizing long-term degradation. However, all batteries degrade over time with use, regardless of charging speed.
❓ How does the camera performance of the Reno8 Pro+ compare to the S22+ in low-light conditions?
Without detailed sensor information for the Reno8 Pro+, it's difficult to make a definitive comparison. However, the Galaxy S22+ benefits from Samsung's advanced image processing algorithms and likely a larger main sensor, which typically translates to better low-light performance. The Reno8 Pro+ will likely rely heavily on software enhancements to compensate.