Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Comparison between OnePlus 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.7 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 222 g
- Wireless charging power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
- Body Thickness
- 8.5 mm
- against 8.8 mm
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,510 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,400 nits
- against 1,300 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 745,300 | 514,485 |
| 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 regional configurations including Mongoose M5, Cortex-A76, Cortex-A77 and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Grey, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 165.3 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 222 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % Best value | 89.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,510 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 3 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | 1,400 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px | 3,200 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 511 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| 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 | 120Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass 6 |
Sensors
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 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, Barometer |
Software
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-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, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.94 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.95 W/kg | 0.32 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.26 W/kg Best value | 1.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 8 Pro | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | IN2023, IN2020, IN2021, IN2025 | SM-G988, SM-G988U, SM-G988U1, SM-G9880, SM-G988B/DS, SM-G988N, SM-G988B, SM-G988W, SCG03 |
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