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OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 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 8 (128GB) 03Points
OnePlus 8 (128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.55"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) Compare OnePlus 8 X
OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)

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8 (128GB)} 3 Advantages OnePlus 8 (128GB) vs 8 Pro (256GB)} 13 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)11%
Lighter		vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)6%
Thinner		vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer		vsAndroid 11
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (106GB available)vs+256GB (223GB available)110%
More internal storage for applications and files
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3168 pixels76%
Higher resolution screen
402 PPIvs+513 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.55"vs+6.78"4%
Larger screen
(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP65%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
1/2" inchesvs+1/1.43" inches40%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
4300 mAhvs+4510 mAh5%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
37 Common items in both devices
2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
UFS 3.0
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Fluid AMOLED
HDR10+
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
+30 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
ModelOnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Other model namesOnePlus 8 5G (128GB+8GB RAM)OnePlus 8 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusOnePlus
Release date4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/20204/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in)74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)199 grams (6.97 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 supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDFluid AMOLED
Screen size6.55" inches6.78" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~91% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3168 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 rate90Hz120Hz
Display features1100nits[peak]
HDR10+		1300nits[peak]
HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User InterfaceOxygenOS 10 / 11 / 12 / 13OxygenOS 10 / 11

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (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 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 564708 (v8)
Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 573276 (v8)
Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 3.0		256GB (223GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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 Mbps2000/1024 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 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
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 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 networkSA/NSA
Europe model:
(1, 3, 7, 28, 78)
America model:
(2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
India model:
(78)
China model:
(41, 78, 79)		SA/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-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
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE		LTE Cat18
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 8 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF
2MP macro f/2.4		(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 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/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens25mm lens
Sensor size1/2" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)		1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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 lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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)Not supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.1 + 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 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 8 Pro (256GB)
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 8 Pro (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4300 mAh4510 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported30W Qi wireless charging
3W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue
• Warp Charge 30T (50% 23min)

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 8 (128GB)OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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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