Oppo Reno 2Z vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Oppo Reno 2Z and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.53 in | 6.53 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: Oppo Reno 2Z is ahead on wired charging. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD, HDR, 500 nits (typ) |
| Size | 6.53 inches | 6.53 inches, 104.7 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | ~395 ppi density, ~85.0% screen-to-body ratio | Dot Drop Full Screen Display |
Platform
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, ColorOS 6.1 (upgradable to ColorOS 11) | — |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio P90 (12 nm) | MediaTek Helio G90T (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | PowerVR GM9446 | Mali-G76 MC4 |
Memory
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 2.1 |
Main Camera
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/3.2"; 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth); 2 MP, f/2.4, (mono/portrait) | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF; 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Ultra Dark Mode, Ultra Steady Video | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (EIS) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm, motorized pop-up | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR, freefall protection, atmosphere light | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, VOOC 3.0 | 18W wired, QC3+ |
Body
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.8 x 75.8 x 8.7 mm | 161.35 x 76.4 x 8.79 mm (6.35 x 3.01 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 195 g | 199.8 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Other | — | IP52 splash resistant |
Comms
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes (region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Oppo Reno 2Z | Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2019 | August 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released September 2019 | Released September 2019 |
| OS | — | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Oppo Reno 2Z or Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro — 4,000 mAh for the Oppo Reno 2Z versus 4,500 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Is the Oppo Reno 2Z or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Oppo Reno 2Z 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 8/10.