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iPhone 18 Pro vs Oppo Pad 5 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?

Oppo Pad 5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 90.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro
89/ 100
Launch price$1,299
Oppo

Oppo Pad 5 Pro

Oppo Pad 5 Pro
90/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

Oppo Pad 5 Pro wins 3 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

iPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
1 win
Oppo Pad 5 Pro
Oppo Pad 5 Pro
3 wins
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraBatteryDisplayValue
iPhone 18 ProOppo Pad 5 Pro
Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

  • SpeedTie
    95
    95
  • CameraiPhone 18 Pro
    92
    80
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieNot enough data
  • BatteryOppo Pad 5 Pro
    80
    95
  • DisplayOppo Pad 5 Pro
    92
    94
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueOppo Pad 5 Pro
    62
    85
Key differences
  • Oppo Pad 5 Pro has the bigger battery13,380 mAh vs 4,288 mAh
  • Oppo Pad 5 Pro has the bigger screen13.2" vs 6.3"
  • Oppo Pad 5 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 12 GB
  • iPhone 18 Pro has the faster chipApple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • iPhone 18 Pro can text for help by satelliteYes vs No
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro
  • ✓48 MP main camera
  • ✓6.3" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy Oppo Pad 5 Pro
  • ✓Bigger 13,380 mAh battery (+9,092 mAh)
  • ✓13.2" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationiPhone 18 ProOppo Pad 5 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 Oppo Pad 5 Pro Wins Display
Screen typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby VisionAMOLED
Screen Size6.3"13.2"
Resolution & Density1206 x 2622 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)N/A
Screen ProtectionCeramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On displayNot listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU CoresHexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)Not listed
GPU GraphicsApple GPU (7-core graphics)Not listed
Operating SystemiOS 27Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB512 GB
Storage SpeedNVMe fast flashNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 18 Pro Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)undefined MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OISNone (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)N/A
LiDAR / DepthTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)None
5. Video
Main Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Not listed
Front Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)undefined MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)N/A
Weight211 g (7.44 oz)N/A
Build MaterialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass backNot listed
SIM TypeNano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM supportNot listed
Water ResistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Oppo Pad 5 Pro Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,288 mAh13,380 mAh
Wired Fast Charging45W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)Not listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)Not listed
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LENot listed
USB Port & SpeedUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video outNot listed
NFCYes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsFace ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerNot listed
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsBlack, Silver, Glacier, BurgundyNot listed
Launch Price$1,299Price on request
Our verdict

Oppo Pad 5 Pro wins — BeastScore 90.1/100

The Oppo Pad 5 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (13,380 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (13.2" vs 6.3"). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5).

Buy iPhone 18 Pro if you want

Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)

Buy Oppo Pad 5 Pro if you want

Larger battery: 13,380 mAh vs 4,288 mAh · Larger display: 13.2" vs 6.3"

Common questions

Which is better: iPhone 18 Pro or Oppo Pad 5 Pro?

The Oppo Pad 5 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (13,380 mAh vs 4,288 mAh) and bigger screen (13.2" vs 6.3"). The iPhone 18 Pro is worth a look if you prefer its faster chip (Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5). BeastScore: iPhone 18 Pro 88.5/100, Oppo Pad 5 Pro 90.1/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 18 Pro and Oppo Pad 5 Pro?

iPhone 18 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4288 mAh battery. Oppo Pad 5 Pro has a 13.2-inch display and 13380 mAh battery.

How do iPhone 18 Pro and Oppo Pad 5 Pro compare for speed?

iPhone 18 Pro scores 95/100 for performance; Oppo Pad 5 Pro scores 95/100.

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