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OnePlus OnePlus 5 vs OnePlus OnePlus 6

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Overview
ReleasedJune 2017May 2018
Display
Screen size5.5″6.28″
Resolution1920 × 10802280 × 1080
Sharpness401 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typeOptic AMOLED; 16:9 aspect ratioNotched Optic AMOLED; 19:9 aspect ratio; 6.12-inch area accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density401 ppi402 ppi, reported by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
Brightness detail–Expert Reviews measured 411 cd/m² with automatic brightness enabled; not a maker peak rating
Screen protection2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 52.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuressRGB and DCI-P3; Reading Mode, Night Mode, Lift Up Display and Ambient DisplaysRGB and DCI-P3; Adaptive Mode, Reading Mode, Night Mode and Lift Up Display; notch hiding described by the reviews
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 835Snapdragon 845
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 835; octa-core, 10 nm, up to 2.45 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon 845; octa-core, 10 nm, up to 2.8 GHz; Qualcomm AI Engine
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 630
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 two-lane storageLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 two-lane storage; UK 6/64 GB, 8/128 GB and 8/256 GB pairings confirmed by TechRadar
Cameras
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto camera20 MPNone
Optical zoom1.6×None
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX398, 16 MP, f/1.7, 1.12 µm pixels, dual-camera autofocus and EIS; no OIS, confirmed by the reviewsSony IMX519, 16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22 µm pixels, phase autofocus, OIS and EIS
Telephoto cameraSony IMX350, 20 MP, f/2.6, 1.0 µm pixels and phase autofocus–
Front cameraSony IMX371, 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EISSony IMX371, 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom1.6× optical with software combining frames for 2× lossless zoom; Carl Pei's clarification reproduced by TechAdvisor and Android AuthorityDigital zoom; 2× camera-app option crops the main image, according to TechAdvisor; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps; time-lapse4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse and video editor
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresDual LED flash; Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, HQ, Dynamic Denoise, Clear Image and RAW; Pro mode histogram and manual exposure controlsAdditional Sony IMX376K 20 MP camera, f/1.7, 1.0 µm pixels and phase autofocus, used for depth effects according to the reviews; dual LED flash, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, HQ and RAW
Battery and charging
Battery3,300 mAh3,300 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 20 WUp to 20 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable 3,300 mAh batteryNon-removable 3,300 mAh battery
Wired chargingDash Charge, 5 V/4 A; supplied adapter and cableFast Charging, 5 V/4 A; supplied adapter and cable
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight153 g177 g
Thickness7.25 mm7.75 mm
Height × width154.2 × 74.1 mm155.7 × 75.4 mm
MaterialsAnodised aluminium unibodyGlass back and aluminium frame, described by the reviews
ColoursSlate Gray and Midnight Black at launch; Soft Gold and additional Slate Grey configurations described by TechAdvisorMirror Black, Midnight Black, Silk White and Red; colour and storage availability vary, with UK 8/256 GB Midnight Black and 8/128 GB Silk White or Red identified by TechRadar
ButtonsCapacitive keys or on-screen navigation; Alert Slider, haptic vibration and RGB notification LEDAlert Slider; haptic vibration; gestures and on-screen navigation supported; RGB notification LED
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingNo published IP rating; everyday splash resistance described by the reviews
BiometricsFront fingerprint sensor; ceramic surface described by the reviewsRear fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, Hall, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, RGB ambient light, electronic compass and sensor hubFingerprint, Hall, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, RGB ambient light, electronic compass and sensor core
SpeakersSingle bottom-facing speaker; Dirac HD Sound and Dirac Power Sound; 3.5 mm headphone socketSingle bottom-facing speaker; Dirac HD Sound and Dirac Power Sound; 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise cancellation; AANC supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat, version confirmed by the reviewsOxygenOS based on Android 8.1 Oreo, version confirmed by the reviews
In the boxPhone, pre-applied screen protector, Dash USB-C cable and adapter, SIM ejector, quick start guide and safety informationPhone, pre-applied screen protector, translucent case, Fast Charge USB-C cable and adapter, SIM ejector, quick start guide and safety information
Connectivity
Mobile network4G; three-carrier download aggregation; LTE Cat 12 download and Cat 13 upload; maker states up to 600 Mbit/s and 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support4G; four-carrier download aggregation and 4×4 MIMO; LTE Cat 16 download and Cat 13 upload; maker states up to 1 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0; aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.0; aptX and aptX HD
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB audio supportedUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB audio supported
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDouGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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