OnePlus OnePlus 7T vs OnePlus OnePlus 8

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OnePlus 7T compared with OnePlus 8
OnePlusOnePlus 7TOnePlusOnePlus 8
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2019April 2020
Display
Screen size6.55″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,100 nits (better)
Display typeFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; flat screen with a waterdrop notchFluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; 6.55 inches as a full rectangle or 6.34 inches accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density402 ppi402 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,000 nits, stated in the maker's launch releaseUp to 1,100 nits, stated in the UK overview footnote
Screen protection2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass; maker does not state its generation3D Corning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified by the maker
Display features90 Hz, HDR10+, sRGB and Display P3; video enhancer, reading mode and night mode90 Hz; HDR10 and HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; Reading Mode, Night Mode and Vibrant Color Effect; maker reports JNCD 0.4 colour accuracy. OnePlus's product manager confirms 180 Hz touch response in the official launch Q&A.
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 855 PlusSnapdragon 865
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus; octa-core, 7 nm, up to 2.96 GHz; Qualcomm AI EngineQualcomm Snapdragon 865 with Snapdragon X55 5G modem
GPUAdreno 640Adreno 650
Storage type8 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128 GB UFS 3.0 two-lane storage in the UK; the 256 GB Indian review configuration is not substituted for UK availabilityLPDDR4X 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 MP16 MP
Telephoto camera12 MPNone
Optical zoom2× (better)None
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX586, 48 MP, 1/2-inch sensor, f/1.6, seven-element lens, 0.8 µm pixels or 1.6 µm with four-to-one binning at 12 MP; OIS and EISSony IMX586, 48 MP, f/1.75, 0.8 µm pixels, six-element lens, OIS and EIS
Ultra wide camera16 MP, f/2.2, 117° field of view; close-up focusing down to 2.5 cm with Macro Mode16 MP, f/2.2, 116° field of view
Telephoto camera12 MP, f/2.2, 1.0 µm pixels; 2× optical zoom–
Front cameraSony 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
Zoom2× optical telephotoNo optical telephoto; 2× in-sensor zoom
Video recording4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse and video editor. The historical sheet promises 720p 960 fps through a later update; completion was not verified.4K 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 featuresPhase and contrast autofocus; dual LED flash; UltraShot, Nightscape, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, AI scene detection and RAW; front HDR, screen flash and face retouchingAdditional 2 MP macro camera, f/2.4, 1.75 µm pixels and 4 cm focus distance confirmed in the official camera Q&A; phase and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, cinematic aspect ratio, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, cat and dog focus, AI scene detection and RAW; front HDR, screen flash and face retouching
Battery and charging
Battery3,800 mAh4,300 mAh (better)
Wired chargingUp to 30 WUp to 30 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable 3,800 mAh batteryNon-removable battery; 4,300 mAh typical and 4,230 mAh rated
Wired chargingWarp Charge 30T, 5 V/6 A; proprietary charging adapter and cable includedWarp Charge 30T, 5 V/6 A; maker reports 1–50% in 22 minutes under laboratory conditions. OnePlus's product manager also confirms USB Power Delivery at 5 V/3 A in the launch Q&A.
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g180 g (better)
Thickness8.13 mm8 mm (better)
Height × width160.94 × 74.44 mm160.2 × 72.9 mm
Materials3D Corning Gorilla Glass back–
ColoursGlacier Blue and Frosted SilverUK Onyx Black with 8/128 GB and Glacial Green with 12/256 GB, according to TechAdvisor; Interstellar Glow was also announced globally with later May availability in the German maker release
ButtonsAlert Slider, volume and power buttons; gestures and on-screen navigation supportedAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detailNo maker-published IP rating; the reviews also note the absence of certificationNo maker-published IP rating for the UK unlocked model; US carrier certification is not applied to it
BiometricsOptical in-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 and sensor coreFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity and sensor core
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 10OxygenOS based on Android 10
In the boxPhone, Warp Charge 30 adapter, Warp USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker, case, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejectorPhone, 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 LTE; 4×4 MIMO, five-carrier download aggregation, up to Cat 18 download and Cat 13 upload, 1.2 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s subject to carrier support; EU LTE includes bands 20, 28 and 32Snapdragon 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-SIM on the unlocked modelDual nano-SIM; the 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; supplied Warp 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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