OnePlus OnePlus 7T Pro vs OnePlus OnePlus 8 Pro

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OnePlus 7T Pro compared with OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlusOnePlus 7T ProOnePlusOnePlus 8 Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019April 2020
Display
Screen size6.67″6.78″
Resolution3120 × 14403168 × 1440 (better)
Sharpness515 pixels per inch (better)513 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness–1,300 nits
Display typeCurved notch-free Fluid AMOLED; 19.5:9 aspect ratioFluid AMOLED; 19.8:9 aspect ratio; 6.78 inches as a full rectangle or 6.55 inches accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density516 ppi513 ppi
Brightness detail–Up to 1,300 nits, stated in the maker's overview and launch release
Screen protection3D Corning Gorilla Glass; Gorilla Glass 5 identified by Expert Reviews3D Corning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified by the maker
Display features90 Hz; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; Video Enhancer, Reading Mode and Night Mode; Horizon Light notifications120 Hz at QHD resolution; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; Adaptive Display, Vibrant Color Effect Pro, motion graphics smoothing, Reading Mode and Night Mode
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 855 PlusSnapdragon 865
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus; octa-core, 7 nm and up to 2.96 GHz; Qualcomm AI EngineQualcomm Snapdragon 865 with Snapdragon X55 5G modem
GPUAdreno 640Adreno 650
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM; UFS 3.0 two-lane storage; UK standard 8/256 GB and McLaren 12/256 GB confirmed by the maker's UK releaseLPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.0 two-lane storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by TechAdvisor
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera16 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3× (better)None
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX586, 48 MP, f/1.6, seven-element lens, OIS and EIS; 0.8 µm pixels or 1.6 µm with four-to-one binning for 12 MP photographsSony IMX689, 48 MP, 1/1.4-inch sensor, f/1.78, seven-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels or 2.24 µm with four-to-one binning at 12 MP; OIS, EIS, dual native ISO and 2×2 on-chip lens
Ultra wide camera16 MP, f/2.2 and 117° field of viewSony IMX586, 48 MP, f/2.2, 120° field of view; Super Macro focuses down to 3 cm, confirmed in OnePlus's official camera Q&A
Telephoto camera8 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels and 3× optical zoom; OIS confirmed by Expert Reviews8 MP output, f/2.44, 1.0 µm pixels and OIS; official camera Q&A identifies a 13 MP sensor with 57 mm equivalent focal length and an 8 MP crop for the 3× setting
Front cameraMotorised Sony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EISSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.45, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom3× optical telephoto, stated on this model's maker sheetMaker specifies 3× hybrid zoom and up to 30× digital zoom; a 3× optical magnification is not published and is not inferred from the hybrid setting
Video recording4K at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 720p 480 or 960 fps and 1080p 240 fps; time-lapse and video editor4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p or 4K 30 fps; video editor
Front video1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresUltraShot, Nightscape, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, AI Scene Detection and RAW; macro photography and hybrid OIS/EIS video stabilisation; phase, laser and contrast autofocus; dual LED flashAdditional 5 MP colour-filter camera, f/2.4; all-pixel omnidirectional phase, laser and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; cinematic aspect ratio, video HDR, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Super Macro, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, pet focus, AI scene detection, RAW, Audio Zoom and Audio 3D
Battery and charging
Battery4,085 mAh4,510 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 30 W (better)
Battery life detailNon-removable 4,085 mAh batteryNon-removable battery; 4,510 mAh typical and 4,410 mAh rated
Wired chargingWarp Charge 30T, 5 V/6 A; maker states approximately 68% charge in 30 minutes under laboratory conditionsWarp Charge 30T, 5 V/6 A; maker reports 1–50% in 23 minutes under laboratory conditions; included adapter and cable. OnePlus's product manager confirms USB Power Delivery at 5 V/3 A in the launch Q&A.
Wireless charging–Warp Charge 30 Wireless at 30 W with the separate OnePlus stand; maker reports 1–50% in 30 minutes under laboratory conditions; Qi BPP/EPP compatibility up to 10 W
Charges other devices–Reverse Qi wireless charging, tested by TechRadar; maker wattage not verified
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight206 g199 g (better)
Thickness8.8 mm8.5 mm (better)
Height × width162.6 × 75.9 mm165.3 × 74.3 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
Materials3D Corning Gorilla Glass back; aluminium frame described by the reviewsMatte AG glass finish on Glacial Green; body thickness ranges from 8.5 to 8.99 mm in the maker's footnote
ColoursHaze Blue; Papaya Orange accents on the McLaren Edition, with exclusive software styling and Alcantara caseUK Onyx Black with 8/128 GB and Glacial Green with 12/256 GB, according to TechAdvisor; Ultramarine Blue was also announced globally
ButtonsAlert Slider; haptic vibration; gestures and on-screen navigation supportedAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingIP68 under IEC 60529 laboratory conditions; maker warns that resistance can decrease with age
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and laser sensorFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, laser, flicker detection and front RGB sensor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos, Audio 3D and Audio Zoom
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 10.0 based on Android 10OxygenOS based on Android 10
In the boxPhone, Warp Charge 30 adapter, USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, case, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector; logo sticker with standard edition, McLaren case with McLaren EditionPhone, Warp Charge 30 adapter, Warp USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker, case, screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile network4G; 4×4 MIMO, five-carrier download aggregation, LTE Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload; maker states up to 1.2 Gbit/s download and 150 Mbit/s upload, depending on carrier; this is not the separate US 5G McLaren modelSnapdragon X55; 4×4 MIMO, up to LTE Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to carrier; UK 5G n1/n3/n7/n28 in NSA mode and n78 in SA/NSA modes
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM; historical maker sheet specifies dual 4G or single 5G at launch, with later dual-SIM improvements promised through an update; completion was not verified
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC and SBC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included Warp cable supports USB 2.0
PositioningDual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPSDual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS

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