OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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

4/22/2020 6:06 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:55 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE X OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Apple iPhone SE (16GB) Compare OnePlus 8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

12
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1642
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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31 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	vs	4 Advantages Apple iPhone SE (16GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)107% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.84GHz 64bit Dual-core (16nm)
+12GB LPDDR55 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR4
+256GB (223GB available)21 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+Fluid AMOLEDAdvantage Fluid AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1440x3168 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+513 PPI57% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.78"70% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+1/1.43" inches110% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP12 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4510 mAh175% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1642 mAh
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
UFS 3.0	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
199 grams (6.97 ounces)	vs	+113 grams (3.96 ounces)76% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12% Thinner
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

Dual-LED flash

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Other model names	OnePlus 8 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)	iPhone SE A1662, iPhone SE A1723, iPhone SE A1724
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Apple
Release date	4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020	3/31/2016, Announced: 3/21/2016
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	199 grams (6.97 ounces)	113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.78" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	513 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1300nits[peak] HDR10+	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
System version	Android 10	iOS 9.0
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 15
User Interface	OxygenOS 10 / 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)	64bit: Apple A9 (APL1022) (16nm)
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)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.84GHz Twister (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 573276 (v8) Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Basemark OS II: 2163 (2.0)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	2GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0	16GB (10GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	150/50 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 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 (A1724) UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	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)	LTE Cat4 A1662 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29) A1723/A1724 model: LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD‑LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/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 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	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 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/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	29mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.43" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical 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/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	31mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Mono sound (not stereo) 16-bit/44.1kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4510 mAh	1642 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	30W Qi wireless charging 3W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	14 hours
Standby	feature not registered	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
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, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue • Warp Charge 30T (50% 23min)	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold • Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • AirDrop • FaceTime • iCloud • Siri • Touch ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)	iPhone SE (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body)

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OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs Apple iPhone SE (16GB)

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

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate