OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi Mi6: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi Mi6. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Plus
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Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G950U
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
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Xiaomi Mi6
Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 7.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score
7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials 6.4Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware 5.1Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 6.5Camera 6.3Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity 7.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.8 Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
9.4
164 reviews
8.5
194 reviews
9.0
56 reviews
9.1
218 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium vs Xiaomi Mi6

Specs OnePlus 5 price comparison OnePlus 5
Global · 8GB · 128GB · Plus
stores to buy Samsung Galaxy S8 Samsung Galaxy S8
N. America · 4GB · 64GB · G950U
Sony Xperia XZ Premium prices Sony Xperia XZ Premium
International · 4GB · 64GB · G8142
Xiaomi Mi6 prices Xiaomi Mi6
China · 6GB · 128GB
Inches 5.5" 5.8" 5.5" 5.15"
Resolution FHD WQHD+ UHD FHD
Usable surface 73% useful 84% useful 69% useful 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
152.7 mm
7.3 mm
68.1 mm
148.9 mm
8.0 mm
77.0 mm
156.0 mm
7.9 mm
70.5 mm
145.2 mm
7.5 mm
Weight 153 g 155 g 195 g 168 g
Micro SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
SnapD. 835
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 315.411
v9
201.114
v7
201.445
v7
257.176
v8
Battery 3300 mAh 3000 mAh 3230 mAh 3350 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX398 Exmor RS
2
1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
S5K2L2
1
19.2 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX400 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX386 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 9.0 P Android 9.0 P Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand

Brand OnePlus Samsung Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- -- xiaomi Mi 6

Release Date

Release date June 2017,
6 years ago
March 2017,
7 years ago
February 2017,
7 years ago
April 2017,
6 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market Global N. America International China

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 5
Samsung Galaxy S8
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi Mi6
OnePlus 5
Samsung Galaxy S8
Sony Xperia XZ Premium
Xiaomi Mi6
Size
74.7 mm 152.7 mm 7.3 mm
Print 3D Model
68.1 mm 148.9 mm 8.0 mm
Print 3D Model
77.0 mm 156.0 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
70.5 mm 145.2 mm 7.5 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 153 g 155 g 195 g 168 g
Usable surface 73 % 84 % 69 % 71 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy Glass, Metal
Resistance - IP68 IP68 -
Colors
Black
Black

Gold

Silver

Red

Gray

Purple
Black

Chrome
Black

White

Blue

Screen

Diagonal 5.5" 5.8" 5.5" 5.15"
Type AMOLED Super AMOLED HDR 10 LCD IPS LCD IPS JDI
Aspect Ratio 16:9 18:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
UHD
2160 x 3840 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 570 Pixels per inch 801 Pixels per inch 428 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 540 cd/m² (typ)
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Touch sensitive
  • Force Touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 700 cd/m² (typ)
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Dynamic contrast enhancement
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 100% NTSC
  • 94% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.1
6.4
8.4
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.3
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.4
9.1
8.4
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.8
8.8
9.1
8.9
Number of reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
218 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
CPU 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz 4x Kryo 280 2.45 GHz + 4x Kryo 280 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540 Qualcomm Adreno 540

RAM

RAM 8 GB 4 GB 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4X RAM -- LPDDR4X RAM

Storage

Capacity 128 GB 64 GB 64 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1 -- UFS 2.0 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, in the back Yes, on the side Yes, on the front

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.0
8.3
8.7
8.6
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
8.7
9.8
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.7
8.5
9.5
9.4
Number of reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
218 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12.2 Mpx 19.2 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX398 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L2 Sony IMX400 Exmor RS Sony IMX386 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL CMOS BSI 2 CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- 100 - 12800 100 - 3200
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.40 µm 1.22 µm 1.25 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.6" 1/2.3" 1/2.9"
2
Camera type

Telephoto lens
--
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
20 Mpx
13 Mpx
Sensor
Sony IMX350 Exmor RS
Samsung S5K3M3
Type
CMOS BSI
ISOCELL
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.6
ƒ/ 2.6
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/2.8"
1/3.4"

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No Yes No Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
240 fps
Yes,
960 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx 13 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX371 Exmor Samsung S5K3H7 Sony Exmor RS Sony IMX268 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ --
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.22 µm -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/3" 1/3.2" -- 1/3.2"
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score
87
Mobile
87
Photo
86
Video
88
Mobile
88
Photo
88
Video
83
Mobile
82
Photo
84
Video
--

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.4
9.1
9.5
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
8.2
8.0
7.9
7.5
Quality of selfies
9.1
8.3
9.2
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.7
7.2
8.7
Number of reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
218 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
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)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • 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)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • 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
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • APT-x
  • 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)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

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

SAR

European measurement

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

1.390 W/Kg on head
1.480 W/Kg on body
-- 1.210 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body
0.409 W/Kg on head
1.550 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

1.370 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body
0.240 W/Kg on head
0.480 W/Kg on body
0.780 W/Kg on head
0.440 W/Kg on body
--

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.0
9.6
9.2
Quality of the GPS
9.4
8.9
9.6
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.1
9.4
9.4
Number of reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
218 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
3300 mAh
3000 mAh
3230 mAh
3350 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
20.0W
Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 32%
    One day
  • 55%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 13%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 15%
    Two days or more
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 7%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 50%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
218 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 9.0 Pie
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 42%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 55%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 18%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 14%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 82%
    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?
  • 1%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 75%
    Every two months or less
  • 6%
    Never
  • 9%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 38%
    Every six months
  • 53%
    Every two months or less
  • 2%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
164 reviews
194 reviews
56 reviews
218 reviews