OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus 8T
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8T, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $90 | $155 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,300 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 65W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.55 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 180 g | 188 g |
| Released | Apr 2020 | Oct 2020 |
Summary: OnePlus 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 8T is ahead on battery, wired charging, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 8T is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, OnePlus 8 is the cheaper option.
Display
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass (version not specified, but generally 5 or 6 for flagships of that era) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Features | — | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color, 1100 nits peak brightness, 8192 levels of automatic brightness |
Platform
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13 | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 | Adreno 650 |
Memory
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X RAM | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.0 2-LANE | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 2-LANE |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.75, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide); 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Macro, Portrait, Pro Mode, AI Scene Detection, RAW Image, Video Focus Tracking, Super Stable, Video Nightscape |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (Sony IMX586); 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide) (Sony IMX481); 5 MP, f/2.4 (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4 (monochrome) |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.45, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm (Sony IMX471) |
| Features | Auto-HDR | HDR, Screen Flash, Face Retouching |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4300 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable (2S1P 2,250 mAh) |
| Charging | 30W wired (Warp Charge 30T, 0-70% in 30 min) | 65W wired, PD, 100% in 39 min (advertised) |
| Wireless Charging | No | — |
Body
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.0 mm (6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 in) | 160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.92 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 180 g (6.35 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | Aquamarine Green, Lunar Silver |
Comms
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, SBAS, A-GPS | GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band), GLONASS, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), Beidou, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
Launch
| OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8T | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 14, 2020 | October 14, 2020 |
| Status | Released. Available from April 21, 2020 (Europe), April 29, 2020 (US), May 29, 2020 (India). | — |
| Released | — | October 16, 2020 |
| OS at launch | — | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8T?
OnePlus 8T — 4,300 mAh for the OnePlus 8 versus 4,500 mAh for the OnePlus 8T.
Which has the smoother screen, OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8T?
OnePlus 8T — 90 Hz for the OnePlus 8 versus 120 Hz for the OnePlus 8T.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8T?
OnePlus 8 — 180 g for the OnePlus 8 versus 188 g for the OnePlus 8T.
Which is newer, OnePlus 8 or OnePlus 8T?
OnePlus 8T — Apr 2020 for the OnePlus 8 versus Oct 2020 for the OnePlus 8T.
Is the OnePlus 8 or the OnePlus 8T rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 8 8/10 and the OnePlus 8T 8/10.