OnePlus 8T Or iPhone 12: which one is best?

 

Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 8T: Specification Comparison

Design and Build Both the iPhone 12 and OnePlus 8T sport glass-and-aluminum sandwich designs. The OnePlus 8T is quite a bit taller, with a 6.55-inch screen to the iPhone 12’s 6.1-inch. But as OnePlus is using a longer 20:9 aspect ratio compared to the iPhone 12’s 19.5:9, the OnePlus 8T is only marginally wider from left-to-right. Both phones are comfy to hold with sturdy construction. The similarities carry over to the physical buttons. Both devices have a power button, a volume rocker, and also a physical switch to quickly toggle between silent or sound on. OnePlus’s slider even has a third option, for vibrate. While smartphone looks are mostly subjective, I must say I’m partial to the iPhone 12’s backside, with a striking large lens camera module, and just a single branding mark — that iconic Apple logo. OnePlus’s camera module looks quite generic to my eyes, and I’ve always disliked that recent OnePlus phones have two branding marks on their back: a logo and the words “OnePlus.” Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 8T: Processor: The OnePlus 8T’s Snapdragon 865 is very powerful, but it loses to Apple’s 5nm A14 Bionic that’s powering the iPhone 12 in literally every benchmark. However, benchmarks aren’t the end-all, be-all. In real life usage, it’s hard to quantify where that extra Apple horsepower kicks in except handling videos. The iPhone 12 can shoot in Dolby Vision in real-time, and it also allows instant editing said clip within the native camera app. Exporting 4K videos in LumaFusion on the iPhone 12 also moves at blazing fast speeds — which no Android video editing app can match. Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 8T: Battery life Despite having a more power-hungry screen, the OnePlus 8T offers better battery life thanks to simply having a larger 4,500mAh cell. From my heavy usage, the OnePlus 8T, with 5G connected, can just about eke out a full 12-hour day of out and about (barely — the OnePlus 8T would be under 5% at the end) whereas the iPhone 12 can’t make it past ten hours if I’m using 5G. Disabling 5G and reverting back to LTE connectivity, the battery life between the two devices becomes much closer, with both being able to make it through a 12-hour day with over 20% battery left to spare. Software Comparing iOS to Android is an apples and oranges affair, so it’s impossible to say which OS is better. However, it is more than fair to say OnePlus’ OxygenOS 11 software is far more customizable than the iPhone 12’s iOS 14. From the look and shape of app icons to the color scheme of the UI, to shortcut gestures, OxygenOS just allows you to do so much more than iOS 14 if we’re just focusing on the smartphone user experience. Apple wins, obviously, if we take into account an entire ecosystem of products that seamlessly work together. I am of the belief that OxygenOS is the best version of Android around — better than Google’s own version that runs on the Pixel — so for me, it’s a clear choice on which software I prefer. Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 8T: Camera Performance The iPhone 12’s camera sensor has a wider aperture of f/1.7 compared to last year, allowing it to take in more light. The OnePlus 8T, on the other hand, has kept the same 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor as its predecessor, the OnePlus 8. But because it is a 48MP sensor that shoots pixel binned 12MP shots, OnePlus is able to pack in more image information into a shot. And the results mostly mirror these hardware decisions. Both phone cameras are very good, with the OnePlus 8T producing sharper and cleaner shots if you really pixel peep, but the iPhone 12 tends to keep more natural colors and does a better job of bringing some light into really dark areas (like the fourth set of shots taken at the patio). iPhone 12 OnePlus 8T iPhone 12 Oneplus 8T Conclusion In terms of software, camera, and screen, the OnePlus 8T is highly polished and very close to premium territory. However, the phone lacks wireless charging and IP water resistance rating, which the iPhone 12 offers. You really can’t go wrong with either device — ultimately, the decision may come down to whether you want to use iOS or Android and which ecosystem you are more invested in.	Starts at £799	Starts at £549