OnePlus 8 Pro
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Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
#250Category Breakdown
OnePlus 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Performance
88.789.3
Camera
95.697.5
Display
95.796.0
Battery
91.691.2
Build
80.597.6
Connectivity
86.987.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
81.883.8
Summary
- The OnePlus 8 Pro features a glass and aluminum build, weighing 199g, while the Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has a slightly heavier stainless steel frame at 208g.
- Both devices offer high-quality displays, with the OnePlus sporting a 6.78-inch Fluid AMOLED and the Note20 Ultra featuring a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates and HDR10+.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus is powered by the Snapdragon 865, while the Note20 Ultra uses either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865+ depending on the region, both providing robust performance.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the OnePlus offering a 48 MP main sensor compared to the Note20 Ultra's 108 MP, which also includes advanced zoom features.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the OnePlus at 4510mAh and the Note20 Ultra at 4500mAh, though the OnePlus supports faster charging at 30W versus the Note20 Ultra's 25W.
- Both run on Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, with the OnePlus using OxygenOS and the Note20 Ultra utilizing One UI, providing distinct software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
General
Release Date
2020, April 14
2020, August 05
Announced
2020, April 14
2020, August 05
Description
N/A
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N986B (International); SM-N986U (USA); SM-N986U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N986W (Canada); SM-N9860 (China); SM-N986N (Korea)
Display
Size
6.78"
6.9"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1440 x 3168 pixels (~513 ppi density)
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
GPU
Adreno 650
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.4, (Color filter camera)
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4510 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4510 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 23 min30W wireless, 50% in 30 min3W reverse wireless
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm (6.51 x 2.93 x 0.33 in)
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
Weight
199 g
208 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Colors
Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue, Onyx Black
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer