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OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 X OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) 28Points
6.78"
AMOLED

1440x3168

48
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4510
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i) Compare OnePlus 8 Pro X
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(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)} 28 Advantages OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (223GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1440x3168 pixels120%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+513 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs432 PPI
+6.78"33%
Larger screen
vs5.1"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.43" inches82%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps12 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4510 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+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]
+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
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supportedvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
199 grams (6.97 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)37%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

17 Common items in both devices
Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
ModelOnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Other model namesOnePlus 8 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM)Telus Galaxy S5 G900i (4G LTE), Samsung Pacific
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
AustraliaHong KongIndiaNew ZealandTaiwan
Australia, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Taiwan
BrandOnePlusSamsung
Release date4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/20204/11/2014
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight199 grams (6.97 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.78" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~91% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)513 PPI432 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1300nits[peak]
HDR10+
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOxygenOS 10 / 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
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)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 573276 (v8)
Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (223GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 40)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
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
16 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lens31mm lens
Sensor size1/1.43" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras1080p@240fpsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBASA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4510 mAh2800 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless charging30W Qi wireless charging
3W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered960 hours (40 days)

➕ Other features

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, White, Blue, Gold
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)Galaxy S5 (SM-G900i)
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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