Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) vs OnePlus 6T McLaren

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 8 vs OnePlus 6T McLaren phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/17/2020 3:40 PM, updated: 5/7/2021 5:12 PM

Compare OnePlus 6T McLaren X Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points OnePlus 6T McLaren Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

10GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 6T McLaren

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages OnePlus 6T McLaren
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+175 grams (6.13 ounces)6% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.6" inches
+(front) 20MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 16MP
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
6GB LPDDR4X	vs	+10GB LPDDR4X67% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128GB (110GB available)	vs	+256GB (240GB available)118% More internal storage for applications and files
1080x2248 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
6.21"	vs	+6.41"3% Larger screen
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP50% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3400 mAh	vs	+3700 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+30W67% 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.

33 Common items in both devices

UFS 2.1

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Super AMOLED / Optic AMOLED

16 million

402 PPI

Dual-LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
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Model	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Other model names	小米8, Xiaomi Mi8 6GB RAM, Xiaomi Dipper	OnePlus 6T McLaren edition (256GB + 10GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	OnePlus
Release date	6/1/2018	12/1/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)	74.8 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Display type	Super AMOLED	Optic AMOLED
Screen size	6.21" inches	6.41" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2248 pixels	1080x2340 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR10	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	10GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	1024/150 Mbps	1024/150 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	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	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.456mm1/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide 16mpeffectivef/1.725mm1/2.8"1.0µmPDAF
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
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.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C reversible connector
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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3400 mAh	3700 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+	30W 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
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
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: Black, Blue, White, Gold • MIUI 9.5 • Always-On Display • WiFi display	• Colors: Speed Orange • Oxygen OS • 19.5:9 / DCI-P3 / 2.5D screen • Dash Charge • Dirac HD sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi 8 (128GB)	OnePlus 6T McLaren
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