After a long break, Google revamped its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the Google Pixel 6a. The latest affordable Pixel handset has been launched with Google’s in-house Tensor chipset and improved hardware features compared to the last model. The Google Pixel 6a has been announced at an asking price of Rs. 43,999 in the country and is one of the most powerful camera phones in the Indian market.
Recently, OPPO also upgraded its photography-centred Reno8 series in the country with two models namely the Reno8 Pro and the Reno8 Pro 5G. The Pro variant goes up against the Google Pixel 6a with its premium hardware features including flagship-grade cameras. Now, both these smartphones are powerful contenders in the premium mid-tier smartphone market.
We are pitting down both the OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G and the Google Pixel 6a alongside the Xiaomi 11T to see which one fairs the competition. This spec-sheet based comparison will also help you decide which is the best buy under Rs. 45,000 price range.
Google Pixel 6A Vs OPPO Reno8 Pro Vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: Display Features Comparison
The display on all three smartphones is high-end in this list. But if you are bent toward a compact form factor then the Google Pixel 6a with a 6.1-inch pOLED display will be the best fit. Both OPPO Reno8 Pro and the Xiaomi 11T Pro flaunt a massive 6.7-inch AMOLED display which is rather best for high-resolution video consumption on the go. The Google Pixel 6a’s display offers 1080 x 2400 pixels screen resolution and a 429 PPI pixel density.
On the other hand, the OPPO Reno8 Pro and the Xiaomi 11T Pro’s display also offer an FHD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and 1080 x 2400 pixels respectively. The brightness levels of the Reno8 Pro and the Xiaomi 11T Pro are higher compared to the Pixel 6a. Overall, if you wish to buy a high-resolution big-screen phone, the OPPO Reno8 Pro and the Xiaomi 11T Pro will make for a good pick on this list.
Google Pixel 6A Vs OPPO Reno8 Pro Vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: Camera Configuration
All three phones in this list offer the best photography experience. If you go by the spec sheet, the Google Pixel 6a is packed with a dual-lens camera module comprising a 12.2MP main sensor with an f/1.7 aperture. The main camera on the Google Pixel 6a further supports PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus), and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) and is combined with a 12MP additional sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The Google Pixel 6a’s dual-lens camera module can record both 4K and 1080p videos and have multiple built-in shooting modes.
The OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G shows its camera expertise with the triple rear camera module housing a 50MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture with multi-directional PDAF. The primary sensor on the Reno8 Pro 5G is accompanied by an 8MP secondary ultrawide sensor with an f/1.4 aperture and a 2MP macro sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.
Moving on to the Xiaomi 11T Pro, it has the biggest primary camera sensor of all three. It is packed with a 108MP main camera which has an f/1.8 aperture combined with an 8MP ultrawide sensor with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 5MP macro lens with an f/2,4 aperture. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is capable of recording up to 8K@30fps videos.
Google Pixel 6a Vs OPPO Reno8 Pro Vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: Chipset, Software Comparison
The Google Pixel 6a is packed with the Google custom-made Tensor chipset which is built in 5nm fabrication processor. The octa-core processor is combined with Mali-G78 MO20 GPU which helps with smooth graphics rendering in all scenarios. The Pixel 6a comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration which is sufficient for multitasking and gaming without any lags. The Pixel 6a boots on Android 12 OS and offers a stock Android user experience.
The OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G gets its power from the MediaTek Dimensity 8110-5G Max chipset. This processor is also built on 5nm fabrication process which has Mali-G610 MC6 GPU support. The smartphone is capable of delivering powerful performance with no noticeable lags. The chipset on the Reno8 Pro 5G is clubbed with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration. This handset also boots on Android 12 OS and has a custom ColorOS interface on top.
The Xiaomi 11T Pro has an equally capable chipset. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G chipset which is based on 5nm fabrication like the remaining two models. The octa-core flagship Qualcomm processor is combined with Adreno 660 GPU for graphics and up to 12GB RAM for multitasking. The Xiaomi 11T Pro firmware is dated compared to the remaining two models in this list, i.e, Android 11 OS topped with MIUI interface.
Google Pixel 6a Vs OPPO Reno8 Pro Vs Xiaomi 11T Pro: Battery, Fast Charging
The battery capacity is the smallest on the Google Pixel 6a. It packs a 4,410 mAh battery unit with 18W fast charging. The OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G has a bigger 4,500 mAh battery unit which is accompanied by 80W fast charging. The Xiaomi 11T Pro has the largest battery in this list which measures 5,000 mAh and is combined with the fastest 120W fast charging. The Xiaomi 11T Pro is the clear winner in the battery race.
