Google Pixel 3 XL vs OnePlus 8 UW - specs comparison

Display

Size:

6.3 inches

6.5 inches

Resolution:

2960 x 1440 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 522 PPI

2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI

Technology:

Super AMOLED

AMOLED

Screen-to-body:

83.12 %

88.65 %

Peak brightness:

1100 cd/m2 (nit)

Features:

HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

90Hz refresh rate, HDR video support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

System chip:

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250

Processor:

Octa-core, 2500 MHz, Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm

Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm

GPU:

Adreno 630

Kryo 585

RAM:

4GB LPDDR4

8GB LPDDR4

Internal storage:

64GB, not expandable

128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable

Device type:

Smartphone

OS:

Android (11, 10, 9.0 Pie)

Android (10)

Battery

Capacity:

3430 mAh

4300 mAh

Type:

Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable

Charging:

USB Power Delivery, Qi wireless charging

OnePlus Warp Charge, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging

Max charge speed:

Wired: 30.0W

Camera

Rear:

Single camera

Triple camera

Main camera:

12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF, CMOS image sensor)

48 MP (OIS, PDAF)

Specifications:

F1.8; 28 mm; 1/2.55"; 1.4 μm

F1.8; 25 mm; 1/2"; 0.8 μm

Second camera:

16 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)

Specifications:

Optical zoom: 3x; Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 14 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 1 μm

Third camera:

2 MP (Macro)

Specifications:

Aperture size: F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 1.75 μm

Video recording:

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)

3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps)

Features:

OIS, EIS, Video calling, Video sharing

HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS

Front:

8 MP (Dual-Camera, Wide Angle, Autofocus)

16 MP (EIS, HDR)

Video capture:

1920x1080 (Full HD)

Design

Dimensions:

6.22 x 3.02 x 0.31 inches (158 x 76.7 x 7.9 mm)

6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 inches (160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm)

Weight:

6.49 oz (184.0 g)

6.35 oz (180.0 g)

Materials:

Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum

Resistance:

Water, Dust; IP68

Biometrics:

Fingerprint (touch)

2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint

Keys:

Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key

Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Colors:

Black, Pink, White

Onyx black, Polar silver

Cellular

Carrier locked:

Yes

5G:

n2, n5, n66, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave

LTE (FDD):

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

LTE (TDD):

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46

Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)

UMTS:

850, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

800, 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz

Data Speed:

LTE-A Pro Cat 16 (1000/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA, UMTS

LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s

Dual SIM:

Yes

SIM type:

Nano SIM, eSIM

Nano SIM

HD Voice:

Yes

VoLTE:

Yes

Multimedia

Headphones:

No 3.5mm jack

Speakers:

Earpiece, Multiple speakers

Features:

Album art cover, Background playback

Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD

Screen mirroring:

Wireless screen share

DLNA, Wireless screen share

Additional microphone(s):

for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth:

5.0

5.1

Wi-Fi:

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot

USB:

Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1

Features:

Charging, Headphones port, Mass storage device

Charging, Headphones port, OTG

Location:

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo

GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning

Sensors:

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass

Other:

NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Hearing aid compatible:

M3, T3

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:

Date approved:

Aug 31, 2018

FCC ID value:

A4RG013C link

Measured SAR:

Head:

1.35 W/kg

Body:

1.19 W/kg

Simultaneous Transmission:

1.59 W/kg

Wireless Router:

1.35 W/kg

Phablet:

3.48 W/kg

Buyers information

Price:

$ 899

$ 800

User Manual:

This is the official OnePlus 8 UW User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer.

In The Box:

Quick Switch Adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, USB-C 18W Power adapter, Pixel USB-C earbuds, USB-C to 3.5mm headphone adapter, SIM tool, Quick Start Guide

Pre-Installed SIM Card, Warp Charge Power Adapter, Warp Charge Type-C Cable, Type-C Bullets Earphones, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector, Quick Reference Guide, Important Consumer Safety Information

Availability

Officially announced:

Oct 09, 2018