In depth comparison and review of OnePlus 8 and Sony XPERIA 5 IV. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 160.2 mm | 156 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater height than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Width | 72.9 mm | 67 mm | OnePlus 8 has greater width than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Depth | 8 mm | 8.2 mm | OnePlus 8 is narrower than OnePlus 8. |
| Weight | 180 g | 172 g | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is lighter than OnePlus 8. |
| Body Colour | Black | Onyx black | Glacial green | Black | Green | |
| Body Material | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 5 IV is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IPX8, IPX5, IP6X | |
| SAR Value | 0.86 W/kg | - | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
|
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | Fluid Amoled | OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.55" | 6.1" | OnePlus 8 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2520 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better screen resolution than OnePlus 8. |
| Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | - | |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 21:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Motion Blur Reduction 240Hz | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Reading mode, night mode, Wide colour display (P3), 90 Hz Fluid Display | Creator mode powered by CineAlta, X1 for mobile image processing engine, Dark mode, BT.2020, 10 bit tonal gradation, Illuminant D65 White point, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3D (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | OnePlus 8 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 | - |
| MEMORY | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 100 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.0 | UFS | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| MAIN CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.4" | 1/1.7" | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better camera sensor size than OnePlus 8. |
| Sensor Type | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.75 | F/1.7 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | - | |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 82 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 24 mm | |
| Special Effects | Portrait, HDR, Studio | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, portrait mode, Cine Video Mode, Dog, Cat, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Ultra shot | Burst mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, Videography Pro | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | OnePlus 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 24 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 25 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Noise reduction, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, AI scene detection, UltraShot engine | Stereo Recording, EIS video stabilisation, up to 20 fps AF/AE, up to 60 times per second continuous AF / AE calculation, Real-time Eye AF for humans and animals, Cinematography Pro powered by CineAlta, Intelligent wind filter, 5-Axis Stabilisation, 4K HDR video recording, Real-Time Tracking, Optical SteadyShot with FlawlessEye, ZEISS Optics |
| SECOND CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better second camera resolution than OnePlus 8. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.5" | |
| Sensor Type (2nd Camera) | - | Exmor RS CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 40 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Minimum Focal Length (2nd Camera) | - | 60 mm |
| THIRD CAMERA |
|---|
| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has higher resolution third camera than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1/2.5" | |
| Sensor Name (3rd Camera) | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the third camera. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 116 degree(s) | 124 degree(s) | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger third camera lens field of view than OnePlus 8. |
| Minimum Focal Length (3rd Camera) | - | 16 mm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
|---|
| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA 5 IV. |
| Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/2.9" | |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.45 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has better front lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 83 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, face retouch | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode | |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | Sony XPERIA 5 IV has larger battery capacity than OnePlus 8. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Charging Technology | Warp Charge 30 technology, Warp Charge 30T technology | Xperia-Adaptive Charging, Power Delivery | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA 5 IV can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Talk Time | 1740 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1740 min Standby: up to 391 hrs |
- | |
| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 5G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | OxygenOS (based on Android 10) | Android 12 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n7, n28, n78 | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n77, n78, n40 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 LE | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | Snapdragon X55 5G | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, LDAC, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, SBC, apt-X HD, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | PCM, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, OPUS, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, Vorbis, AAC-ELD, Dolby Atmos, Dolby-AC4, 360 Reality Audio Music Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.263, VP8, VP9, H.265, AV1 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound | Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio, DSEE Ultimate, Hi-Res audio wireless, Qualcomm aptX Adaptive, 360 Reality Audio Certified, 360 Reality Audio Upmix |
| FEATURES | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Alert Slider | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), multitasking, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode, TalkBack, Dynamic vibration system, Game Enhancer, DUALSHOCK 4 control compatibility, Google Cast, Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming, Battery Share function, DualSense control compatibility, full-stage stereo speakers |
| OTHERS | OnePlus 8 | Sony XPERIA 5 IV |
|---|
| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, sticker, screen protector, USB-C cable, protective case, Warp Charge 30 power adapter | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX5, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), IPX8, IP6X, ITU-R BT.2020, USB Power Delivery |
cs
sk
de
it
es
fr
hu
pt
ru
pl
br
ro
