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OnePlus 8 Pro vs Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G
Comparison between OnePlus 8 Pro and Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus 8 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging.
| Category | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,510 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 745,300
- against 467,000
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 30 W
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 8.5 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 745,300 Best value | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,132 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,094 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1× Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.58 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.40 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Coral, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 165.3 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,510 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 3 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.72″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,236 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px Best value | 2,676 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 439 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 300 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, MEMC | OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.26 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 8 Pro | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | IN2023, IN2020, IN2021, IN2025 | BRQ-AN00, BRQ-AL00 |
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