OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) vs Google Pixel 2 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 vs Google Pixel 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
6.55"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
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!
18 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (114GB available) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| 16 million |
| Dual-LED flash |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Model | OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Pixel 2 (128GB) |
| Other model names | OnePlus 8 5G Ultra Wideband (Verizon exclusive) | Google Pixel 2 G011A, HTC Walleye |
| Country or region available |  USA |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | OnePlus | |
| Release date | 4/29/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020 | 10/1/2017 |
| Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 72.9 x 160.2 millimeters (2.87 x 6.31 in) | 69.7 x 145.7 millimeters (2.74 x 5.74 in) |
| Weight | 182 grams (6.37 ounces) | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min |
📲 Display | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.55" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~88.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~67.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 402 PPI | 441 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ | Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 10 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
| CPU | 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) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 564708 (v8) Geekbench: 13291 (v4.4), 3399 (v5.1) GFXBench: 46fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | Geekbench: 6437 (v4.4) GFXBench: 26fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 4GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 800/75 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (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) VoLTE | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (2, 5, 66) mmWave (260, 261) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, 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, mmWave | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mmPDAF 2MP macro f/2.4 | 12.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 27mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) |
📸 Front camera | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 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 |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 2700 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging | 10.5W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Onyx Black, Polar Silver • Warp Charge 30T (50% 22min) | • Colors: Kinda Blue, Just Black, Clearly White |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon) | Google Pixel 2 (128GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |