Nubia Play 5G vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nubia Play 5G vs OnePlus 8 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nubia Play 5GNubia Play 5GChina · 6GB · 128GB
OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus 8 ProGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Nubia Play 5G
Nubia Play 5G
China · 6GB · 128GB
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OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- No price,
no Ki 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.2Design & Materials 9.1Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.3Performance & Hardware 7.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.3Camera 8.1Camera
Connectivity score 5.0 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 8.0 Battery 6.1 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
9.1
49 reviews

Technical specifications of the Nubia Play 5G vs OnePlus 8 Pro

Specs Nubia Play 5G prices Nubia Play 5G
China · 6GB · 128GB 		OnePlus 8 Pro price comparison OnePlus 8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.65" 6.78"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 80% useful 90% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 78.5 mm
171.7 mm
9.1 mm 		74.4 mm
165.3 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 210 g 199 g
Micro SnapD. 765
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 865
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 325.370
v8 		745.300
v10
Battery 5100 mAh 4510 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX582 Exmor RS
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.78
IMX689
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 12 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand Nubia OnePlus
Aliases NX651J IN2023

Release Date
Release date April 2020,
4 years ago 		April 2020,
4 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nubia Play 5G
OnePlus 8 Pro
Nubia Play 5G
OnePlus 8 Pro
Size
78.5 mm • 171.7 mm • 9.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.4 mm • 165.3 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 210 g 199 g
Usable surface 80 % 90 %
Materials Glass, Metal Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black

White

Blue
Black

Blue

Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.65" 6.78"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3168 px
Density 388 Pixels per inch 513 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Physical buttons
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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8.7
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.6
Is it comfortable?
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9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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9.4
Number of reviews
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49 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
CPU 1x Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz + 1x Cortex-A76 2.2 GHz + 6x Cortex-A76 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 7 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 620 625MHz Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz

RAM
RAM 6 GB 8 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
325.370
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 67% of devices
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745.300
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 85% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- UFS Storage 3.0
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
  • DTS / DTS X
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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9.4
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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9.3
Number of reviews
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49 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX582 Exmor RS Sony IMX689
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.78
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.4"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle + Macro
Resolution
8 Mpx
48 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Type
--
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
2.24 µm
Pixel Binning
--
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
--
1/2"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
--
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Color Filter
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Unknow
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
480 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple 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 12 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX471 Exmor RS
Type -- CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.45
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/3.13"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
113
Mobile
113
Photo
109
Video
123
Selfie
121
Photo
127
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
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8.6
Quality of selfies
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8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.8
Number of reviews
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49 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n41 (2500)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • 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)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
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
  • 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 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • 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
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.5
Quality of the GPS
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9.5
And the WiFi?
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9.4
Number of reviews
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49 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
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4510 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
30.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 43%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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49 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • OxygenOS 13 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 1 year ago
Google Services (official) No Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 31%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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49 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 387 --

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