OnePlus Nord (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)

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

8/4/2020 9:48 AM, updated: 6/9/2025 11:02 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 8 Plus X OnePlus Nord (256GB) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB) Compare OnePlus Nord X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2691
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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23 Advantages OnePlus Nord (256GB)	vs	9 Advantages Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+184 grams (6.44 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+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
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.44"17% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP163% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
+1/2" inches50% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+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-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4115 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2691 mAh
+30W100% 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.	vs	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
+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
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
Dual-LED flash	vs	+Quad-LED flashAdvantage The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

256GB (223GB available) / 256GB (245GB available)

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

f/1.8 (aperture)

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Other model names	OnePlus NORD 5G AC2003 (256GB + 12GB RAM), OnePlus Z	iPhone 8 Plus A1864 (CDMA), iPhone 8+ A1897 (GSM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Apple
Release date	8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/2020	9/22/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)	78.1 x 158.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.24 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Display type	Fluid AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.44" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10+	625nits[typ] Oleophobic coating
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
System version	Android 10	iOS 11
Firmware update	Android 11	iOS 16
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Apple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 315641 (v8) Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	Geekbench: 10037 (v4.4) GFXBench: 20fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR4X	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (223GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (245GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
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	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1863 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	A1863 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1905 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 VoLTE Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Europe: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78) India: SA/NSA (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
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 Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) India version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚ 5MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.81/3.6"57mm
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps Sony IMX586 sensor Sony IMX616 sensor	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 32 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4115 mAh	2691 mAh
Charger, watts	30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	21 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
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: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord (256GB)	iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)
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

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OnePlus Nord (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 8 Plus (256GB)

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

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (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