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OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone 12 Pro X OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) 17Points
6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB) Compare OnePlus 8 Pro X
6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2815
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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 Pro (256GB)} 17 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)} 11 Advantages Apple iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
+12GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3168 pixels54%
Higher resolution screen
vs1170x2532 pixels
+513 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs457 PPI
+6.78"11%
Larger screen
vs6.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP
+(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
+4510 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2815 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.
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)5%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)15%
Thinner
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
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
2 slots (Dual-SIM)vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

27 Common items in both devices
256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (240GB available)
Fluid AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
Dual-LED flash
Digital and optical zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
ModelOnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
Other model namesOnePlus 8 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)iPhone 12 Pro A2341, A2406, A2407, A2408
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandOnePlusApple
Release date4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/202010/13/2020
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.78" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91% (screen-to-body ratio)~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9)1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)513 PPI457 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassCeramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Wide color gamut
True-tone
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
System versionAndroid 10iOS 14
Firmware updateAndroid 11iOS 16
User InterfaceOxygenOS 10 / 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
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: 573276 (v8)
Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 596244 (v8)
Geekbench: 4056 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 58fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (223GB available)
UFS 3.0
256GB (240GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 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)
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
A2341 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)
A2406 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)
A2407, A2408 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)
A2341 version:
Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79, 260, 261)
A2406 version:
Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79)
A2407, A2408 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-ANot supported

📷 Camera

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(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
(quad camera)
12 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.4120°13mm1/3.6"
12MP telephoto f/2.052mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
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 size1/1.43" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical 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 on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
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/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered23mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 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, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary 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

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
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

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4510 mAh2815 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging20W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging30W Qi wireless charging
3W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 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, Ultramarine Blue
• Warp Charge 30T (50% 23min)
• Colors: Silver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue
• Face ID
• Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX)

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)iPhone 12 Pro (256GB)
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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