OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS)
Side by side comparison between OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.78"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3168
48
MP
MP
16mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4510
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2960
12.2
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB)
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19 Advantages 
11 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED |
| Digital and optical zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| OIS: Optical stabilization |
| HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Model | OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) |
| Other model names | OnePlus 8 Pro 5G (256GB + 12GB RAM) | Galaxy S9+ Duos G965F/Dual-sim (Exynos) |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
| Brand | OnePlus | Samsung |
| Release date | 4/21/2020, Announced: 4/14/2020 | 3/9/2018, Announced: 2/25/2018 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.3 x 165.3 millimeters (2.93 x 6.51 in) | 73.8 x 158.1 millimeters (2.91 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 199 grams (6.97 ounces) | 189 grams (6.62 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Display type | Fluid AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.78" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~91% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1440x3168 pixels (19.8:9) | 1440x2960 pixels (18.5:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 513 PPI | 531 PPI |
| Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | 1300nits[peak] HDR10+ | HDR10 Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| User Interface | OxygenOS 10 / 11 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9810 (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 2.7GHz Mongoose M3 (Quad-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | ARM Mali-G72 MP18 (572MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 573276 (v8) Geekbench: 3374 (v5.1) GFXBench: 24fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 252276 (v7), 321850 (v8) Geekbench: 9110 (4.2) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 256GB (223GB available) UFS 3.0 | 64GB (51GB available) UFS 2.1 |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 1200/150 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| 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 Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat18 VoLTE | LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| 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 | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µmAFOIS2x-optical-zoom |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.5 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/1.43" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical 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 on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 1080p@240fps | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 2K UHD (2560x1440) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.6" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound Dolby Atmos | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| 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, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| 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 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Heart rate Iris scanner Proximity sensor SpO2 |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4510 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging | 15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast charging Quick Charge 2 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 30W Qi wireless charging 3W Reverse wireless charging | Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| 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: Black, Silver, Blue, Gold, Orchid Gray • Samsung DeX • Samsung Gear VR • Samsung Pay |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| OnePlus 8 Pro (256GB) | Galaxy S9 Plus (SM-G965F/DS) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.294W/kg (head), 1.35W/kg (body) |