Category Breakdown
OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5T
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
45.545.5
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
60.560.5
Summary
- The OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 5T share a similar build quality with glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the 5T is slightly larger and heavier.
- The 5T features a 6.01-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio, compared to the 5's 5.5-inch display at 1080 x 1920 pixels and a 16:9 ratio.
- Both models utilize the same Snapdragon 835 chipset, ensuring identical performance levels, including RAM and storage options.
- Camera specifications are also similar, but the 5T has an improved secondary rear camera with a wider aperture.
- Both devices have a 3300 mAh battery with 20W charging and run on the same software version, providing a consistent user experience across both models.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5T
General
Release Date
2017
2017, November 21
Announced
2017
2017, November 16
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.01"
Type
Optic AMOLED
Optic AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF20 MP, f/2.6, 36mm (standard), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, 1.6x optical zoom, AF
16 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF20 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, AF, PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120/480fps, Auto HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps, Auto HDR
Selfie Video
1080p (gyro-EIS)
1080p (gyro-EIS)
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
20W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (6.07 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm (6.15 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)
Weight
153 g
162 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Slate Gray
Midnight Black, Lava Red, Sandstone White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0
OS Version
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

