Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus 8: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus 8. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics
Nothing Phone (1)
Nothing Phone (1)
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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OnePlus 8
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.4Design & Materials 7.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.1Performance & Hardware 7.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.6Camera 7.4Camera
Connectivity score 8.2 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity
Battery score 6.2 Battery 5.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
35 reviews
9.1
58 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus 8

Specs where to buy Nothing Phone (1) Nothing Phone (1)
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		OnePlus 8 price comparison OnePlus 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.55" 6.55"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 88% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 76.0 mm
159.0 mm
8.3 mm 		72.9 mm
160.2 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 194 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 778
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 865
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 624.253
v10 		743.500
v10
Battery 4500 mAh 4300 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
IMX766
2 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Nothing OnePlus
Aliases A063, Nothing Phone 1 IN2013

Release Date
Release date July 2022,
1 year ago 		April 2020,
4 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nothing Phone (1)
OnePlus 8
Nothing Phone (1)
OnePlus 8
Size
76.0 mm • 159.0 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
72.9 mm • 160.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 194 g 180 g
Usable surface 85 % 88 %
Materials Polycarbonate, Aluminium Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP53 -
Colors
Black

White
Black

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.55" 6.55"
Type Oled AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • 10 Bits panel
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1100 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 100% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.3
8.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.9
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.2
9.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
9.0
Number of reviews
35 reviews
58 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ (SM7325-AE) Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1×Cortex-A78 2.5GHz + 3×Cortex-A78 2.4GHz+ 4xCortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 6 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 642L 608MHz Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
624.253
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 81% of devices
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743.500
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 84% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.7
9.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.5
9.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.9
9.4
Number of reviews
35 reviews
58 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX766 Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.88 ƒ/ 1.75
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.56" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
16 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN1
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
0.64 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
--
3
Camera type
--

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
480 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Sony IMX471 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/3.13"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.0
Quality of nighttime photos
8.4
7.9
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.6
8.5
Number of reviews
35 reviews
58 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • NavIC System
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Beidou
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.950 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.7
9.3
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.2
And the WiFi?
9.8
9.5
Number of reviews
35 reviews
58 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
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4300 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
33.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 57%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 45%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
35 reviews
58 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • OxygenOS 13 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 83%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 26%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 5%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 76%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
35 reviews
58 reviews
Prices
From $ 319 --
From $ 299 --

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