Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G
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Galaxy A71 5G
Starting at
£134.81£599.00 new
Oppo Reno4 5G
Starting at
£129.00What's the difference between the Galaxy A71 5G and Oppo Reno4 5G?
Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Refurbished, the Oppo Reno4 5G starts at £129, £5.81 less than the Galaxy A71 5G.
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- Chipset: Exynos 980 on the Galaxy A71 5G, Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) on the Oppo Reno4 5G.
- The Galaxy A71 5G has a bigger battery: 4500 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
- The Galaxy A71 5G has a bigger screen: 6.7 inch vs 6.43 inch.
Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G specs
The Galaxy A71 5G and Oppo Reno4 5G share a 2020 release and 5G connectivity but differ in several ways that suit different users. The Galaxy A71 5G offers a larger 6.7 inch Super AMOLED Plus screen and a bigger 4500 mAh battery, making it well suited for those who value longer battery life and a more spacious display. The Oppo Reno4 5G has a slightly smaller 6.43 inch AMOLED screen and a Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G chipset, which may appeal to users prioritising a compact size and a certain chipset performance. Oppo Reno4 5G supports dual physical SIM cards while the Galaxy A71 5G includes a microSDXC slot for storage expansion and a headphone jack. Both have 8 GB RAM and 128GB storage, making them capable for everyday multitasking and media storage.
Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G price
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Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G battery life and software updates
Durability covers battery capacity, operating system, and physical features that affect how long the phones last on a charge and in daily use. Both devices run Android and are from 2020, but their battery sizes differ.
Battery Capacity
The Galaxy A71 5G has a 4500 mAh battery which suits users who want longer battery life for extended use without frequent charging. The Oppo Reno4 5G has a 4000 mAh battery, making it suitable for users with lighter daily usage or those who charge more regularly.
Operating System Updates
Both run Android but users should not expect support for the newest operating system versions.
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Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G performance
Performance depends on the chipset, RAM and storage options. Both devices offer 8 GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which supports smooth multitasking and ample space for apps and media. The chipsets differ and may affect the kind of performance each delivers.
Chipset Differences
The Galaxy A71 5G uses the Exynos 980 chipset, while the Oppo Reno4 5G features the Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G built on 7 nm technology. These chipsets offer different processing approaches that might appeal to users depending on their preferred brand or specific performance needs.
Memory and Storage
Both phones come with 8 GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, making them well equipped for everyday multitasking and storing apps, photos, and videos.
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Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G screen
Screen quality is a key factor for media, gaming and general visibility. Both phones share the same resolution but differ in screen size and panel type, which affects the viewing experience.
Screen Size
The Galaxy A71 5G has a larger 6.7 inch screen, offering more room for videos, games and browsing. The Oppo Reno4 5G has a slightly smaller 6.43 inch display, which suits users who prefer a more compact phone that is easier to hold.
Screen Type
Galaxy A71 5G uses a Super AMOLED Plus screen, known for vibrant colours and good brightness, while the Oppo Reno4 5G has an AMOLED screen. Both provide sharp Full HD+ resolution at 1080 x 2400 pixels, ensuring clear and colourful visuals.
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Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G camera
Camera capabilities are important for photography and video calls. Both phones offer strong front cameras, but their main cameras have different megapixel counts, influencing photo detail.
Front Camera
Both the Galaxy A71 5G and Oppo Reno4 5G feature 32 megapixel front cameras. This makes them equally capable for high-resolution selfies and video chats.
Main Camera
The Galaxy A71 5G has a 64 megapixel main camera, which captures more detail and suits users who prioritise high-resolution photos. The Oppo Reno4 5G offers a 48 megapixel main camera, which still delivers quality images suitable for everyday photography.
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Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G size and design
Other features include network compatibility, ports, SIM options and storage expansion. These affect how you connect, listen to audio and expand your phone's capacity.
SIM Cards
The Oppo Reno4 5G supports dual physical SIM cards, ideal for users who need two active phone numbers. The Galaxy A71 5G uses a single physical SIM card.
Storage Expansion
The Galaxy A71 5G includes a microSDXC slot, allowing you to add extra storage with a memory card. This suits users who want flexibility to increase their storage beyond the built-in 128GB. The Oppo Reno4 5G does not have this feature.
Audio Connector
The Galaxy A71 5G offers both USB-C and a 3.5mm headphone jack, providing options for wired audio. The Oppo Reno4 5G has a USB-C connector only.
Weight
The two phones are similar in weight: the Galaxy A71 5G weighs 185 g, and the Oppo Reno4 5G weighs 183 g. Both are comfortable to hold and carry.
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Galaxy A71 5G or Oppo Reno4 5G: which should you buy?
Buy the Galaxy A71 5G if
- you want a bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000 mAh)
- you want a bigger screen (6.7 inch vs 6.43 inch)
- you want a higher-resolution main camera (64 megapixels vs 48 megapixels)
Buy the Oppo Reno4 5G if
- you want to spend less: it starts at £129, £5.81 less than the Galaxy A71 5G
Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G FAQs
Galaxy A71 5G vs Oppo Reno4 5G comes down to the chipset, battery and screen size. Chipset: Exynos 980 on the Galaxy A71 5G, Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) on the Oppo Reno4 5G. The Galaxy A71 5G has a bigger battery: 4500 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
The Oppo Reno4 5G is cheaper refurbished, from £129 compared with £134.81 for the Galaxy A71 5G.
The Galaxy A71 5G has a bigger battery: 4500 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
The Galaxy A71 5G has a higher-resolution main camera: 64 megapixels vs 48 megapixels.
The Galaxy A71 5G no longer gets updates. We don't have published update dates for the Oppo Reno4 5G.
Both come in 128GB refurbished.
