OnePlus occupies a unique space in the smartphone market with its flagship killers. But with the launch of OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, it has its flagship product. These witnesses not only a bump up in specs but also price. The OnePlus 8 Pro is more expensive than the OnePlus 8. This article will help to understand which of the phone is a better fit for the user. The OnePlus 8 Pro is more expensive owing to its extra features but doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone needs those features.
Pros and Cons
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro |
| Camera performance with great night mode | Bigger, better display at 120Hz |
| Easier to use in one hand | Reverse and speedy wireless charging |
| Beautiful design | Long Battery Life |
| No wireless charging | Much more expensive than before |
| Excessive blue tint in photos | Rear camera bump |
Key Specification
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
| Released | April 2020 | April 2020 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Display Size | 6.55 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 48MP + 16MP + 2MP | 48+48+8+5 MP |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen | On-screen |
Design
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
| Dimensions | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm | 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 180 grams | 199 grams |
| Screen Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 513 ppi |
| Color | Glacial Green | Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue |
| Display Type | Fluid AMOLED | Fluid AMOLED |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass |
Both devices have a similar design. They have a metal frame and a glass back. The glass is matte which makes it less prone to fingerprints. The OnePlus 8 is 160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm and weighs 180 grams. The OnePlus 8 Pro is 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm and weighs 199 grams making it bigger and heavier. The OnePlus 8 Pro has smaller bezels owing to its more curved display. The most noticeable difference in display is that the OnePlus 8 Pro features an additional camera and laser autofocus.
The OnePlus 8 offers a Fluid AMOLED display with 402 PPI. It has a refresh rate of 90Hz. The OnePlus 8 Pro has a Fluid AMOLED display with 513 PPI. It has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz. The OnePlus 8 pro does have a sharper display. It is also smoother, owing to its higher refresh rate.
Performance
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
| Processor | Octa core 2.84 GHz | Octa core 2.84 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage expansion | No | No |
| OS | Android v10 (Q) | Android v10 (Q) |
Taking a look at performance, the 8 Series checks all the right boxes for a flagship spec sheet including the snapdragon 865 processor, fast UFC-3 storage, and up to 12 gigabytes of RAM. The inclusion of the 865 chip also means that both phones support 5g. The only difference you may feel is that the OnePlus 8 Pro has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to OnePlus 8’s 90Hz. You should also get fast downloads thanks to Wi-Fi 6. Both phones have Oxygen OS, which is one of the best Android skin on the market. Therefore, there is no major difference between both devices in terms of performance.
Camera
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
| Rear | 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide) 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide) 2 MP f/2.4, (macro) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide) 48 MP, f/2.4, 14mm (ultrawide) 8 MP f/2.4, (telephoto) 5 MP f/2.4 (Color filter camera) |
| Front | 16 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide) |
| Video recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
There’s a significant difference in both the camera setup and the overall image quality. On the OnePlus 8, we have a 16-megapixel ultra-wide-angle, a 48-megapixel main lens, and finally a 2-megapixel macro lens. The 8 Pro has a 48-megapixel ultra-wide lens, a 48-megapixel main lens though uses a higher quality sensor than the regular 8, the bottom lens is rather unusually a 5-megapixel color filter lens, and the small lens in the top-left is the 8-megapixel hybrid zoom lens. The OnePlus 8 Pro does provide sharper, more detailed, and better eliminates noise. It is more versatile, owing to its zoom and superior wide-angle camera.
Multimedia
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
| Headphone jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos |
| FM Radio | No | No |
Battery Life
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
| Capacity | 4300 mAh | 4510 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | – | Yes |
| User Replaceable | No | No |
The OnePlus 8 Pro packs a 4510 mAh battery, higher than OnePlus8’s 4300 mAh battery. Since the OnePlus 8 Pro features a higher refresh rate, it does not give it any better battery life. Both the phones support 30W fast charging. Only the OnePlus 8 Pro offers wireless charging. If you wish to enjoy its fast wireless charging, you would have to separately buy their $70 proprietary wireless charger.
Connectivity
|  | OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro |
| SIM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G , 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G , 3G, 2G |
| Bluetooth | v5.1 | v5.1 |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, rgbw sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Which is Better?
With the OnePLus 8 series, the company is attempting to continue to cater to their loyal customers as well as a foray in the flagship tier. The OnePlus 8 Pro costs $200 more than OnePlus 8. Yet, the only point of difference is wireless charging, IP68 and a slightly better camera. The OnePLus 8 Pro seems exclusively built for those who love these premium features.
Both the phone provides sleek design, top-notch performance, excellent display, and decent battery life. Considering these, OnePlus 8 seems to provide better value for money. This is not to say that one shouldn’t buy 8 Pro. It is a great choice if you need a flexible camera and makes regular use of wireless charging.
