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OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs OnePlus 7 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 7 X OnePlus 8 (128GB) 16Points
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
01Point OnePlus 7 (128GB) Compare OnePlus 8 X
6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
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)} 16 Advantages OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs 7 (128GB)} 1 Advantage OnePlus 7 (128GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)1%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2%
Thinner
vs8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+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"2%
Larger screen
vs6.41"
+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 2MP25%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4300 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3700 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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
f/1.8 (aperture)vs+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

34 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.0
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Fluid AMOLED / Optic AMOLED
16 million
402 PPI
Dual-LED flash
+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
ModelOnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Other model namesOnePlus 8 5G (128GB+8GB RAM)OnePlus 7 GM1900, GM1901, GM1903, GM1905, BBK GuacamoleB
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
Release date4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/20206/4/2019, Announced: 5/14/2019
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in)74.8 x 157.7 millimeters (2.94 x 6.21 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDOptic AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches6.41" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)402 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate90Hz60Hz
Display features1100nits[peak]
HDR10+
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 12
User InterfaceOxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13OxygenOS 9 / 10 / 11 / 12

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
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)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 564708 (v8)
Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 367812 (v7)
Geekbench: 11075 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 36fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.0
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/900/1700/1900/2100
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 Cat16/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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)
Not supported
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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100UMTS 800/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
LTE Cat16/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
48 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.41.12µm
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm 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 sensorSupportedNot supported
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)
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@480fps (slow motion)
Sony IMX586 sensor
Sony IMX471 sensor

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.1" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBASA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (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: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow• Colors: Mirror Gray, Red
• Silicon case included

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 7 (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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