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OnePlus 5T (128GB) vs OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 5T vs OnePlus 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 8 Pro X OnePlus 5T (128GB) 04Points
6.01"
AMOLED

1080x2160

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
20Points OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB) Compare OnePlus 5T X
6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5T (128GB)} 4 Advantages OnePlus 5T (128GB) vs 8 Pro (128GB)} 20 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)16%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+8GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
UFS 2.1vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixelsvs+1440x3168 pixels96%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+513 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.01"vs+6.78"13%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 20MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/2.8" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches96%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3300 mAhvs+4510 mAh37%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
20Wvs+30W50%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Govs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
128GB (115GB available) / 128GB (106GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Optic AMOLED / Fluid AMOLED
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
(front) 16MP
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
ModelOnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Other model namesOnePlus 5T (8GB RAM), One Plus 5T A5010OnePlus 8 Pro 5G (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
Release date11/16/20174/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 156.1 millimeters (2.95 x 6.15 in)74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)
Weight162 grams (5.67 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Display typeOptic AMOLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size6.01" inches6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~79.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~91% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI513 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1300nits[peak]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredOxygenOS 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 573276 (v8)
Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (115GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/50 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,66)
TD-LTE 1900/2000/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Europe model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46)
America model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
India model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
China model:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA
Europe model:
(1, 3, 7, 28, 78)
America model:
(2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
India model:
(78)
China model:
(41, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
16 megapixels
20MP wide f/1.71/2.8"27mm1.0µmAFPDAF
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
48MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF
8MP telephoto f/2.41/1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length20mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh4510 mAh
Charger, watts20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered30W Qi wireless charging
3W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate Gray
• 2.5D glass screen
• Screen protector pre-applied
• Oxygen OS 4.7
• Dirac HD sound
• Dash Charge
• Sony IMX 398 back camera
• Sony IMX 371 front camera
• Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue
• Warp Charge 30T (50% 23min)

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 5T (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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