With the OnePlus 5T, the flagship which never settles can now easily contend with the flagships which truly sell. It needs to be seen if the device which was once an underdog can challenge the champ.
Being the best and highest profile Android flagships around, the Galaxy S8 is a smartphone against which all other devices should be judged and the OnePlus 5T is not at all an exception. Though positioned as a high-end yet relatively affordable handset, the latest device from the popular makers, OnePlus has a lot going for it.
But is the device indeed a match for the Galaxy S8? Read on to check the ultimate review.
OnePlus 5T vs. Samsung Galaxy S8: Price When Reviewed
Samsung Galaxy S8
• 64 GB- £689
OnePlus 5T
• 64 GB- £449
• 128 GB- £499
Key Differences
| Category | OnePlus 5T | Samsung Galaxy S8 |
| Operating System | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core Adreno 540 GPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core Adreno 540 GPU |
| Display | 6 inches | 5.8 inches |
| Available Colours | Midnight black | Midnight black, arctic silver, orchid gray, maple gold, coral blue |
| Memory | 6/8 GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64/128 GB | 64 GB |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Waterproof | No | IP68 |
| Primary Camera | 16 + 20 MP, dual-LED flash | 12MP, LED flash |
| Weight | 162g | 155g |
| Dimensions | 75 × 156 × 7.3 mm | 68.1 × 148.9 × 8 mm |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Specifications And Features
There’s no definite winner here on specifications since it completely depends on what you want. The Samsung Galaxy S8 offers its brilliant Infinity Display which makes it stand out in the smartphone market. It has got a curvier, sharper and a microSD card slot. The OnePlus 5T comes with second rear camera lens, bigger battery and extra RAM.
Time for you to decide which of these smartphones you should opt for!
I always prefer OnePlus 5T.