OPPO Reno13 Pro vs Vivo V40 Pro performance comparison: battle of sub-Rs 50k pros

OPPO and Vivo may be sister brands, but they are constantly at odds when it comes to competition. In the mid-range segment, the OPPO Reno13 Pro (review) goes head-to-head with the Vivo V40 Pro (review). Both smartphones share several similarities, including a starting price of Rs 49,999. They also boast an impressive design, a powerful MediaTek processor, and up to 12GB of RAM, among other features. If you are confused about which of these two to pick, we have you covered.

We ran popular benchmarks and resource-intensive games on these handsets to determine which is more powerful.

Verdict

The OPPO Reno13 Pro is better than the Vivo V40 Pro in thermal management, leading to superior gaming performance. However, it falls behind in synthetic benchmark scores, where the Vivo V40 Pro excels, thanks to its Dimensity 9200+ SoC. The chipset features a more advanced Cortex-X3 performance core, compared to the efficiency-focused Cortex-A715 in the Reno 13 Pro.

Geekbench

Geekbench assesses the efficiency of the CPU’s single and multiple cores (higher is better)

Dimensity 9200+ and Dimensity 8350, with a peak clock speed of 3.35GHz, are some of the fastest in the sub-Rs 50,000 segment, and they show in the Geekbench scores. However, the Vivo V40 Pro outshines its competitor offering around 35 percent faster performance in the single-core test and 23 percent faster in multi-core. While the Reno13 Pro offers a commendable performance in its own right, it pales compared to the Vivo V40 Pro.

Real-world context: If we look at the benchmark scores here, the Vivo V40 Pro has a definitive edge over the Reno13 Pro. In our review testing, we found both smartphones to be solid performers with consistent delivery in daily and intense tasks.

Winner: Vivo V40 Pro

AnTuTu

AnTuTu assesses a smartphone’s CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience (higher is better)

The massive gap in benchmarking results continues in AnTuTu, with the Dimensity 9200+ subtly flexing its higher clock speed. According to the AnTuTu benchmark, the Vivo V40 Pro is 32 percent faster than the OPPO Reno13 Pro. 

Real-world context: While both smartphones are solid performers, the Vivo V40 Pro is made for those who need that extra boost in performance. Be that as it may, the handsets will serve you well if you seek a solid day-to-day performer. Just that, power users like competitive E-gamers or creators will appreciate the extra dollop of raw power offered by the Vivo V40 Pro.

Winner: Vivo V40 Pro

CPU throttle

CPU Throttle assesses sustained performance under heavy load (higher is better)

All that power is worthless if performance is not sustained during intense tasks. In the Burnout CPU Throttle test, the OPPO Reno13 Pro surprised us with more sustained performance than the Vivo V40 Pro. The difference is not a deal-breaker but is reflected in gaming performance.

Real-world context: The Vivo V40 Pro might be more powerful, but the Reno13 Pro catches up in sustained performance during intense tasks. This results in almost similar performance from both smartphones in real life.

Winner: Tied

Gaming test

Average FPS during 30 minutes of gameplay (higher is better)

We played some of the most common yet resource-intensive games on these devices to gauge the performance metrics, including FPS and overall smoothness. Here’s how they performed.

Games	Game settings	OPPO Reno13 Pro	Vivo V40 Pro
COD: Mobile	Very High + Max	58-61 FPS average	54.7 FPS average
Real Racing 3	Standard	50-60 FPS average	56.98 FPS average
BGMI	HDR + Ultra	35-40 FPS average	34.62 FPS average

Also, the FPS benchmarking tool we typically use to test gaming was incompatible with the Reno13 Pro, so we relied on the stock software to estimate the FPS count. As shown in the table above, both smartphones deliver almost identical FPS in all three games. 

Thermal performance

Smartphones	Average temp. increase after 30mins of gaming
OPPO Reno13 Pro	6.53 degrees Celsius
Vivo V40 Pro	5.43 degrees Celsius

In our testing, the Vivo V40 Pro displayed a lower average temperature increase while delivering powerful gaming performance. However, the OPPO Reno13 Pro gets only marginally warmer than its competitor, which is negligible.

Real-world context: When it comes to gaming, these smartphones are tied. Both smartphones have strengths: the raw power of V40 Pro and the balanced performance of Reno13 Pro.

Winner: Tied

Final Verdict

Judging purely based on performance, both these smartphones are neck-to-neck. The Vivo V40 Pro has a more powerful performance core that helps it achieve better results in benchmarks like Geekbench and AnTuTu. On the other hand, the Reno13 Pro comes with a more efficient performance core that helps with better-sustained performance while performing intense tasks like gaming.

Ultimately, the choice between the two depends on your preference. Pick the V40 Pro if your priority is more power and the Reno13 Pro if you want a more balanced performance.