OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus 8OnePlus 8Global · 8GB · 128GB
OnePlus Nord 2OnePlus Nord 2Global · 8GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S20 FESamsung Galaxy S20 FEGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · 4G
Technical data sheets

Basics
OnePlus 8
OnePlus 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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OnePlus Nord 2
OnePlus Nord 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.8Design & Materials 7.6Design & Materials 7.6Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.6Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware 7.4Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.4Camera 7.8Camera 8.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.0 Connectivity 8.0 Connectivity 7.4 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 6.0 Battery 6.2 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
58 reviews
8.7
68 reviews
8.8
229 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 8 vs OnePlus Nord 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Specs OnePlus 8 price comparison OnePlus 8
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		OnePlus Nord 2 prices OnePlus Nord 2
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy S20 FE price compare Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Global · 6GB · 128GB · 4G
Inches 6.55" 6.43" 6.5"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 88% useful 88% useful 86% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 72.9 mm
160.2 mm
8.0 mm 		73.3 mm
159.1 mm
8.2 mm 		74.5 mm
159.8 mm
8.4 mm
Weight 180 g 189 g 190 g
Micro SnapD. 865
Octa-Core 		Dimensity 1200
Octa-Core 		Exynos 990
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 743.500
v10 		714.400
v10 		623.000
v9
Battery 4300 mAh 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.75
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 3 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX766
2 3 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
S5K2LD
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 12 Snow Cone Android 13 Tiramisu

Brand
Brand OnePlus OnePlus Samsung
Aliases IN2013 DN2103 SM-G780F, Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, Samsung Galaxy S20 Lite, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Release Date
Release date April 2020,
4 years ago 		July 2021,
2 years ago 		September 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 8
OnePlus Nord 2
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
OnePlus 8
OnePlus Nord 2
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Size
72.9 mm • 160.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.3 mm • 159.1 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.5 mm • 159.8 mm • 8.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 180 g 189 g 190 g
Usable surface 88 % 88 % 86 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Plastic, Glass Plastic, Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance - - IP68
Colors
Black

Green
Gray

Cyan
White

Blue

Red

Green

Violet

Bronze

Screen
Diagonal 6.55" 6.43" 6.5"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED • Samsung E3 Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 402 Pixels per inch 402 Pixels per inch 405 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 90 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1200 cd/m²
  • 2000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.5
8.0
8.2
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
9.1
8.9
Is it comfortable?
9.5
9.1
9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
7.9
8.3
Number of reviews
58 reviews
68 reviews
229 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (MT6893) Samsung Exynos 990
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex-A78 3.0 GHz + 3x Cortex-A78 2.6 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz 2x Exynos M5 2.73 GHz + 2x Cortex-A76 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 6 nm 7 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz 9x Arm Mali-G77 MC9 886MHz ARM Mali-G77 MP11

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
743.500
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 84% of devices
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714.400
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 83% of devices
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623.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 81% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

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

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.2
9.0
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.2
9.2
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
8.5
8.7
Number of reviews
58 reviews
68 reviews
229 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 50 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Sony IMX766 Samsung S5K2LD
Type CMOS CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.75 ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.00 µm 1.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.56" 1/1.76"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
16 Mpx
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Sony IMX355
Hynix HI-847
Type
--
CMOS BSI
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.25
ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size
--
1.14 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/2.8"
--
3
Camera type

Macro lens

Black & white

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Unknown
Type
--
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"
--

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

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 32 Mpx 32 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Sony IMX615 Sony IMX616
Type CMOS CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/2.74" 1/2.8"
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.1
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.9
8.2
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.3
8.1
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.5
8.6
8.8
Number of reviews
58 reviews
68 reviews
229 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n78 (3500)
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4G LTE
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
  • 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)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • 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)
  • 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
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • ANT+
  • APT-x

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0
  • 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 		-- 0.241 W/Kg on head
1.447 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.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
8.9
9.0
Quality of the GPS
9.2
8.9
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.1
9.2
Number of reviews
58 reviews
68 reviews
229 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
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4500 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
65.0W 		Yes,
25.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 45%
    One day
  • 43%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 22%
    Less than a day
  • 45%
    One day
  • 26%
    More than one day
  • 3%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
58 reviews
68 reviews
229 reviews

Software

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

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 18%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 9%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 84%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 61%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 52%
    Every six months
  • 45%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 59%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
58 reviews
68 reviews
229 reviews
Prices
From $ 299 --
From $ 290 --
From $ 211 --

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