OnePlus 5
#1886
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
#2086Category Breakdown
OnePlus 5
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
Performance
80.276.0
Camera
66.154.9
Display
81.681.7
Battery
26.125.5
Build
79.980.5
Connectivity
70.660.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.851.9
Summary
- The OnePlus 5 features a 5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 SE has a slightly larger 5.88-inch Super AMOLED display with HDR10 support and a higher resolution of 1080 x 2244 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus 5 is powered by the Snapdragon 835 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 710 in the Mi 8 SE.
- The camera setup on the OnePlus 5 includes a dual rear camera with a 16 MP main sensor, while the Mi 8 SE has a 12 MP main sensor and a depth sensor, with the latter providing a higher resolution selfie camera at 20 MP.
- Battery capacity is 3300 mAh for the OnePlus 5, compared to 3120 mAh for the Mi 8 SE, with both lacking wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the OnePlus 5 runs OxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Mi 8 SE operates on MIUI 9.5 based on Android 8.1.
- Both devices have a premium build quality, but the Mi 8 SE is slightly heavier due to its glass back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 5
Xiaomi Mi 8 SE
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.88"
Type
Optic AMOLED
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2244 pixels, 18.7:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Qualcomm SDM710 Snapdragon 710 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 540
Adreno 616
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.0, (depth)
Main Camera Features
HDR, panorama, dual-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120/480fps, Auto HDR
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/120fps
Selfie Video
1080p (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3120 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3120 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
20W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (6.07 x 2.92 x 0.29 in)
147.3 x 73.1 x 7.5 mm (5.80 x 2.88 x 0.30 in)
Weight
153 g
164 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Slate Gray
Gray, Blue, Red, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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 Cat15 800/150 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
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0
Android 8.1 (Oreo), MIUI 9.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass