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OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 vs Apple iPhone 12 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB) Compare OnePlus 8 X
5.4"
OLED

1080x2340

12
MP

12mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2227
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 (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!

8 (128GB)} 15 Advantages OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs iPhone 12 mini (128GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4X
+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+6.55"21%
Larger screen
vs5.4"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 2MP175%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+(front) 16MP29%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4300 mAh93%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2227 mAh
+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.
vs20W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+3.1GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)7%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
UFS 3.0vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+133 grams (4.66 ounces)35%
Lighter
8 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
402 PPIvs+477 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)13%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (111GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Fluid AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
16 million
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
ModelOnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Other model namesOnePlus 8 5G (128GB+8GB RAM)iPhone 12 mini A2176, A2398, A2399, A2400
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusApple
Release date4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/202010/13/2020
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in)64.2 x 131.5 millimeters (2.53 x 5.18 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.55" inches5.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI477 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
625nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen

๐Ÿค– Operating System

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10iOS 14
Firmware updateAndroid 13iOS 16
User InterfaceOxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Apple A14 Bionic (5nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 3.1GHz Firestorm (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz Icestorm (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 564708 (v8)
Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 589616 (v8)
Geekbench: 4174 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (111GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (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)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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)
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
A2176 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2398 version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
A2399, A2400 versions:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA
Europe model:
(1, 3, 7, 28, 78)
America model:
(2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
India model:
(78)
China model:
(41, 78, 79)
A2176 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2398, A2399, A2400 versions:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 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-A, SA/NSAGPRS, 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, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSANot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120ยฐ13mm1/3.6"
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8ยตm pixel1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
1080p@240fps

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo 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, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBASA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh2227 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported12W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glowโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Red, Green, Blue
โ€ข Face ID
โ€ข Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

OnePlus 8 (128GB)iPhone 12 mini (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
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