Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus Nord vs OnePlus 8
Comparison between OnePlus Nord and OnePlus 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
The verdict
Your pick: OnePlus 8, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Connectivity | 6.4 | 6.5 |
| Battery & charging | 4.2 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,300 mAh
- against 4,115 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 564,708
- against 315,641
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 620 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.84 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 315,641 | 564,708 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1x 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver. | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3x Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Grey | Black, Green, Multicolor, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158.3 mm | 160.2 mm |
| Weight | 184 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.7 % | 88.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Splash Resistant | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,115 mAh | 4,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 30 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging |
Display
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.44″ | 6.55″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 408 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+ |
Sensors
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B19, 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 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 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 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 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 n28, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.1 Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.9 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.27 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 3,700 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 1,600 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | Nord | 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AC2001, AC2003 | IN2013, IN2017, IN2010, IN2019, IN2011 |
