Apple and OnePlus have recently released a new series of smartphones, the OnePlus 8T and iPhone 12. Both mobile phones come at a more affordable price. However, which one of them is the best to have? Let’s find out the differences together.
First of all, let’s see the full specifications for both models.
OnePlus 8T
Display:
- 6.55-inch AMOLED
- 2,400 x 1,080 resolution
- 402ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate
- 20:9 aspect ratio
Chipset:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- 4x Cortex-A77
- 4x Cortex-A55
RAM:
- 8GB / 12GB
- LDPPR4x
Storage configurations:
- 128GB / 256GB
- No microSD slot
Cameras:
Primary sensor
- 48MP, f/1.7 aperture, 0.8µm pixels, optical + electronic image stabilization
Secondary sensor
- 16MP, f/2.2 aperture, ultra-wide (123-degree FoV)
- Macro: 5MP, 3cm focal length
- Monochrome: 2MP
- 4K at 60fps/30fps
Front-facing sensor
- 16MP sensor, f/2.4 aperture, 1.0 μm pixels, fixed focus, electronic image stabilization
Battery
- 4,500mAh
- 65W charging
Software
- Android 11
- Oxygen 11
Dimensions and weight:
- 160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4mm
- 188g
Color options:
- Aquamarine Green
- Lunar Silver
iPhone 12
Display:
- 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
- 2,532 x 1,170 resolution
- HDR, True Tone
- Wide color (P3)
- 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio
- 625 nits max brightness (typical); 1200 nits max brightness (HDR)
- Ceramic Shield front
Chipset:
- Apple A14 Bionic
RAM:
- N/A
Storage configurations:
- 64 / 128 / 256GB
- No microSD slot
Cameras:
Primary sensor:
- 12MP wide
Secondary sensor:
- 12MP ultra-wide
Front-facing sensor:
- 12MP
Video:
- HDR and Dolby Vision HDR at up to 30fps
Battery:
- N/A
- Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
MagSafe:
- Wireless charging up to 15W
- Magnet array
- Alignment magnet
- Accessory Identification NFC
- Magnetometer
Software:
- iOS 14
Dimensions and weight:
- 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4mm
- 164g
Color options:
- Black
- White
- Product Red
- Green
- Blue
OnePlus 8T vs. iPhone 12
In terms of the hardware, both models are missing a headphone jack, as well as the option to expand the storage. Unfortunately, we don’t have any information about the iPhone 12 RAM at the moment. Both smartphones come with 5G connectivity. Another difference between the two models is that the OnePlus 8T doesn’t feature wireless charging.
We don’t know how well the iPhone 12 camera works; however, the OnePlus 8T results are not that great. Therefore, we expect Apple to process the images better than OnePlus. In terms of the software, the OnePlus 8T runs on Android 11, the latest Google OS. Here are the main features:
- OnePlus Sans font,
- a new Always On Display
- Dark Mode
- Zen Mode
The company also said to offer two significant updates in the future. On the other hand, Apple’s OS offers the following:
- App Library
- home screen widget support
- picture-in-picture feature
Price
The OnePlus 8T costs $749; however, the US user can only buy the 12GB/256GB version. Apple is selling all its iPhone 12 models in the US at $799 for the 64GB variant. The 128GB costs $849, while the 256GB version is priced at $949.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a smartphone with more storage, the OnePlus 8T seems like a better option, and it costs $50 less than the iPhone 12. On the other hand, Apple beats its opponent in a few departments. iPhone 12 comes with wireless charging, and its chipset could offer a better phone experience than the 8T. Not to say that the video recording tech is quite remarkable.
