Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) vs OnePlus 5 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Realme 8 Pro vs OnePlus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2021 6:06 PM, updated: 10/24/2021 4:15 PM

Compare OnePlus 5 X Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points OnePlus 5 (128GB) Compare Realme 8 Pro X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 5 (128GB)

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!

10 Advantages Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	vs	10 Advantages OnePlus 5 (128GB)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+411 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.4"16% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP
+1/1.52" inches84% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 10
+4500 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+50W150% 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	20W
128GB (104GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)11% More internal storage for applications and files
176 grams (6.16 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)15% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-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
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

29 Common items in both devices

8GB LPDDR4X

UFS 2.1

Super AMOLED / Optic AMOLED

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Other model names	Realme 8 Pro RMX3081 NFC (128GB + 8GB RAM)	OnePlus 5 A5000 8GB RAM, One Plus 5
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International)	(Global, International), Canada, USA, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, Taiwan
Brand	Realme	OnePlus
Release date	3/24/2021	6/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in)	74.1 x 154.2 millimeters (2.92 x 6.07 in)
Weight	176 grams (6.16 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	411 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	430nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/150 Mbps	600/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP standard f/2.636mm1/2.8"1.0µm1.6x-optical-zoomAF
Main camera resolution	12000x9000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.52" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.5 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	20mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	50W Wired fast charging	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Infinite Black, Infinite Blue, Illuminating Yellow, Punk Black • Realme UI 2.0 • Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor • Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor • Stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Always-on display	• Colors: Midnight Black, Slate Gray, Soft Gold • LED notification (RGB) • Oxygen OS 4.5.8 • 2.5D curved glass • Dirac HD sound • Dash Charge • Sony IMX 398 back camera • Sony IMX 371 front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB NFC)	OnePlus 5 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.1W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered