Oppo Reno8 (China) vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro

The Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro leads — 27/100 vs 26/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno8 (China) has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Oppo Reno8 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't; the Oppo Reno8 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro edges out the Oppo Reno8 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno8 (China)
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 205g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo Reno8 (China) vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro scores 1 points higher (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (39/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Oppo Reno8 (China): The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro: The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Oppo Reno8 (China) Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 1300 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz 240 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 80W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 9.0 (Pie)
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm
Weight 179 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 240 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno8 (China) (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (39/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (76/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno8 (China) or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro edges out the Oppo Reno8 (China) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Oppo Reno8 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 27/100.

Should you choose the Oppo Reno8 (China) over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?

The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.