OnePlus 8 256GB Specifications

Key Specs General Performance Display Design Rear Camera Front Camera Battery Storage Network & Connectivity Multimedia Sensors

Key Specs

RAM 12 GB
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Rear Camera 48 MP + 16 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 4300 mAh
Display 6.55 inches (16.64 cm)

General

Launch Date May 28, 2020 (Official)
Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI Oxygen OS

Performance

Very Good
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU Octa core (2.84 GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585)
Architecture 64 bit
Fabrication 7 nm
Graphics Adreno 650
RAM 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Performance Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
AnTuTu Score 579,239
Bootup Time 20.0 s
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
The higher, the better
Average performance
Best 2,073,660
Group Average 731,559
This Phone 579,239
Worst 116,374
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Performance Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Speed Test (Antutu Score)
Average performance
The higher, the better
iQOO 12 5G 2,073,660
Xiaomi 14 1,982,613
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G 827,231
vivo V30 804,164
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 733,093
OnePlus 8 256GB 579,239
Samsung Galaxy S10e 256GB 116,374
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Bootup Time
Average bootup time
The lower, the better
Apple iPhone SE 2022 (iPhone SE 3) 9.0 s
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G 18.0 s
OnePlus 8 256GB 20.0 s
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 23.0 s
Xiaomi 14 23.0 s
vivo V30 23.0 s
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 34.0 s
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Bootup Time
The lower, the better
Average bootup time
Best 9.0 s
Group Average 19.6 s
This Phone 20.0 s
Worst 34.0 s
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Gaming Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
GFX Score 3,735.0
Battery Drain 7.0 %
Heating 19.7 %
* after 30 mins of gaming
GFX Score
The higher, the better
Average graphics performance
Best 8,861.0
Group Average 4,707.9
This Phone 3,735.0
Worst 1,081.0
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Gaming Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
* after 30 mins of gaming
GFX Score
Average graphics performance
The higher, the better
Asus ROG Phone 6 8,861.0
Xiaomi 14 7,475.0
vivo V30 5,822.0
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 5,241.0
OnePlus 8 256GB 3,735.0
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G 3,705.0
Samsung Galaxy A51 8GB RAM 1,081.0
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Battery Drain
Average battery backup while gaming
The lower, the better
Asus ROG Phone 2 1.0 %
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 6.0 %
vivo V30 6.0 %
OnePlus 8 256GB 7.0 %
Xiaomi 14 7.0 %
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G 9.0 %
OnePlus 7T Pro 17.0 %
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Heating
Normal heating while gaming
The lower, the better
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 5G 2.5 %
OnePlus 8 256GB 19.7 %
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G 21.1 %
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 22.9 %
vivo V30 26.4 %
Xiaomi 14 32.6 %
Xiaomi Mi 11T Pro 5G 67.5 %
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Battery Drain
The lower, the better
Average battery backup while gaming
Best 1.0 %
Group Average 6.1 %
This Phone 7.0 %
Worst 17.0 %
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Heating
The lower, the better
Normal heating while gaming
Best 2.5 %
This Phone 19.7 %
Group Average 22.0 %
Worst 67.5 %
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Benchmark Screenshots
Benchmarks
AnTuTu Benchmark
Benchmarks
Graphics Benchmark
Benchmarks
Geekbench5 Benchmark

Display

Very Good
Display Type Fluid AMOLED
Screen Size 6.55 inches (16.64 cm)
Resolution 1080x2400 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio 20:9
Pixel Density 402 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) 88.69 %
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v5
Bezel-less display Yes with punch-hole display
Touch Screen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
HDR 10 / HDR+ support Yes, HDR 10+
Refresh Rate 90 Hz
UI Screenshots
UI Screenshot
Lock Screen
UI Screenshot
Home Screen
UI Screenshot
Screen With Widgets
UI Screenshot
Dialer Screen
UI Screenshot
App Drawer
UI Screenshot
Notification Panel
UI Screenshot
Quick Settings Panel
UI Screenshot
Settings Screen
UI Screenshot
OS Version
UI Screenshot
Storage
UI Screenshot
Battery
UI Screenshot
Camera On
UI Screenshot
Camera Options
UI Screenshot
Camera Modes
UI Screenshot
Camera Settings
UI Screenshot
Picture Size Options
UI Screenshot
Video Size Options

Design

Height 160.2 mm
Width 72.9 mm
Thickness 8 mm
Weight 180 grams
Build Material Back: Gorilla Glass
Colours Onyx Black, Glacial Green
360° View

Rear Camera

Very Good
Camera Setup Triple
Resolution
CameraMPApertureLens FeaturesFocal LengthSensor SizePixel Size
Primary48 MPf/1.7525 mm2" 0.8µm
Secondary16 MPf/2.2Ultra-Wide Angle13 mm
Tertiary2 MPf/2.4Macro1.75µm
Sensor IMX586, Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor
Autofocus Yes, Phase Detection autofocus, Continuous autofocus
OIS Yes
Flash Yes, Dual LED Flash
Image Resolution 8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Camera Features Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Video Recording 3840x2160 @ 30 fps
1920x1080 @ 60 fps
1280x720 @ 480 fps
Rear Camera Samples
Rear Camera
Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
Rear Camera
Daylight / HDR ON
Rear Camera
Wide Angle
Rear Camera
Portrait Shot
Rear Camera
AI OFF
Rear Camera
AI ON
Rear Camera
Night Mode OFF
Rear Camera
Night Mode ON
Rear Camera
Close Up
Rear Camera
Macro
Rear Camera
Low Light
Rear Camera
Low Light With Flash
Rear Camera
Colour Variance
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Wide Angle
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Portrait Shot
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AI OFF
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AI ON
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Night Mode OFF
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Night Mode ON
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Close Up
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Macro
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Low Light
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Low Light With Flash
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Selfie
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Selfie Portrait
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Selfie Low Light
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Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Colour Variance
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Front Camera

Very Good
Camera Setup Single
Resolution
CameraMPApertureSensor SizePixel Size
Primary16 MPf/2.453"1µm
Sensor Exmor RS
Flash Yes, Screen flash
Camera Features Fixed Focus
Video Recording 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Front Camera Samples
Front Camera
Selfie
Front Camera
Selfie Portrait
Front Camera
Selfie Low Light
Front Camera
Selfie Low Light With Flash

Battery

Good
Capacity 4300 mAh
Type Li-ion
Removable No
Quick Charging Yes, Warp, 30W: 50 % in 22 minutes
USB Type-C Yes
Battery Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Battery Life (PC Mark) 15h 45m
Charging Time (20% to 100%) 1h 33m 23s
Battery Life (PC Mark)
The higher, the better
Average battery backup
Best 22.4 hrs
This Phone 15.8 hrs
Group Average 13.2 hrs
Worst 6.7 hrs
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Battery Test Results Tested by 91mobiles
Battery Life (PC Mark)
Average battery backup
The higher, the better
Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 22.4 hrs
vivo V30 17.5 hrs
OnePlus 8 256GB 15.8 hrs
Xiaomi 14 15.8 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 13.1 hrs
Motorola Edge 50 Pro 5G 12.5 hrs
OnePlus 7T Pro 6.7 hrs
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
Slightly long charging time
The lower, the better
iQOO 9 0.2 hrs
Xiaomi 14 0.6 hrs
vivo V30 0.8 hrs
vivo V30 Pro 0.8 hrs
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G 1.2 hrs
OnePlus 8 256GB 1.6 hrs
OPPO Find N3 Flip 2.5 hrs
*Group: 28-195k Phones
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
The lower, the better
Slightly long charging time
Best 0.2 hrs
Group Average 1.1 hrs
This Phone 1.6 hrs
Worst 2.5 hrs
*Group: 28-195k Phones
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Storage

Best In Class
Internal Memory 256 GB
Expandable Memory No
USB OTG Yes
Storage Type UFS 3.0

Network & Connectivity

SIM Slot(s) Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM Size SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Network Support 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTE Yes
SIM 1 5G bands, 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE,
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Bands Features
5G bandsTDD N78
4G bandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)
3G bandsUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable
SIM 2 4G bands, 3G bands, 2G bands, GPRS, EDGE,
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Bands Features
4G bandsTD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39)
FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)
3G bandsUMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRSAvailable
EDGEAvailable
Wi-Fi Yes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Calling Yes
Bluetooth Yes, v5.1
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Yes
USB Connectivity Mass storage device, USB charging

Multimedia

FM Radio No
Stereo Speakers Yes
Loudspeaker Yes
Audio Jack USB Type-C
Audio Features Dolby Atmos

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Position On-screen
Fingerprint Sensor Type Optical
Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope