OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 3216 x 1440 than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.55 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 54999 | Rs. 24000 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 23, 2021. The cost of OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 54999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 14, 2020. The cost of OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 24000.
Display comparison
OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.55 inches which falls short to OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has display density of 525 PPI & OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 402 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 88.7%. OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP Quad Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | OnePlus 9 Pro (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 9 Pro | 8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 23, 2021 | April 14, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.6 x 163.2 x 8.7 mm | 72.9 x 160.2 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 197 g | 180 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3216 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 525 PPI | ~ 402 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 88.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | Hyper Touch, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect Pro, Motion Graphics Smoothing, Ultra-high Video Resolution, Adaptive Display, Curved Display | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v3.1 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass, GLONASS, Beidou | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor, Front RGB Sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Alert Slider | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) Telephoto 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Monochrome | 48 MP ƒ/1.75 (Wide Angle) 16 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX789 | Sony IMX586 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Co-Developed by Hasselblad, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama | UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Micro , Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, RAW Image |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11, upgradable to v12 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.XX GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.XX GHz Kryo 680 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585 |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 650 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 65W Fast Charging | Yes, 30T Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 50W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |