The new OnePlus 8T mobile phone has a 3 camera setup with a main lens of 48 MP, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor chipset and a battery of 4500 mAh. On other side, the Google Pixel 5 also has interesting features. The comparison for both models with new specs are detailed next.
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Specifications
Feature | OnePlus 8T | Google Pixel 5 |
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Screen Display | 6.55 in (inches) | 6 in (inches) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
Operating System | OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) | OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) |
Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
RAM | 8 GB (gigabytes) or 12 GB (gigabytes) | 8 GB (gigabytes) |
Storage | 128 GB (gigabytes),256 GB (gigabytes) | 128 GB (gigabytes) |
Camera | 48/16/5 MP | 12/16 MP |
Front Camera | 32 MP | 8 MP |
Battery | 4500 mAh | 4080 mAh |
Processor and Operating System
The OnePlus 8T runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset and the processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.84 GHz Kryo 585, 3 cores of 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 and 4 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 585. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2840 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture. Running on OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) operating system.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 is a better chipset processor than the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G.
Meanwhile, the Google Pixel 5 has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, the second processor has a total of 8 cores composed by 1 core of 2.4 GHz Kryo 475, 1 core of 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 and 6 cores of 1.8 GHz Kryo 475. It has a maximum CPU frequency of 2400 MHz (megahertz). Some other special features include 64 bit architecture and Titan M security module. And it’s running on OxygenOS 11 (Android 11) OS system.
Graphics Processor (GPU)
The OnePlus 8T is carrying a Qualcomm Adreno 650,587 MHz (megahertz) gpu in the interior and the Google Pixel 5 has the Qualcomm Adreno 620 graphics processor.
Battery
The OnePlus 8T battery capacity is 4500 mAh which is a 10.2% (percent) more powerful than the 4080 mAh offered by the Google Pixel 5. Some features include Fast charging and Non-removable.
The Google Pixel 5 battery include Wireless charging, Fast charging, Non-removable, Qi wireless charging and Wireless reverse charging.
Screen
The device is using a Fluid AMOLED display with 1080 x 2400 pixels and a screen size of 6.55 in (inches).
Meanwhile the Google Pixel 5 is featuring a OLED display with 1080 x 2340 pixels and a screen size of 6 in (inches).
As we can see here, the OnePlus 8T is a 9.1% bigger than Google Pixel 5 screen.
The main display features of both phones are detailed next:
OnePlus 8T | Google Pixel 5 |
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120 Hz refresh rate | 90 Hz refresh rate |
3D curved glass screen | Always-on Display |
Capacitive | Capacitive |
Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Display manufacturer – Samsung | Multi-touch |
HDR10+ | Scratch resistant |
Multi-touch | |
Peak brightness – 1100 cd/m² | |
Scratch resistant |
RAM Memory and storage
On the memory hardware side, the OnePlus 8T is carrying a ram memory of 8 GB (gigabytes) or 12 GB (gigabytes) with some features like 2133 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR4X and Double channel.
The Google Pixel 5 is coming with a 8 GB (gigabytes) and it has some features like 2133 MHz (megahertz), LPDDR4X and Double channel.
In the basic edition, both phones have the same ram capacity of 8 gigabytes.
The maximum capacity offered by the OnePlus 8T is 12 gigabytes ,which is a 50% bigger than the Google Pixel 5 with 8 gigabytes.
How much built-in storage space you can get for apps and saving photos, files and video? The OnePlus 8T comes with or 128 GB (gigabytes) or 256 GB (gigabytes). In the basic edition, both phones have the same storage capacity of 128 gigabytes.
The max storage capacity offered by the OnePlus 8T is 256 gigabytes ,which is a 100% more than the Google Pixel 5 with 128 gigabytes.
Google Pixel 5 gets you or 128 GB (gigabytes) of internal storage.
Rear Camera
The OnePlus 8T rear camera setup is composed by 3 lenses of 48/16/5 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length (35 , of 25 mm , carrying a sensor like Sony IMX689 Exmor RS , a pixel size of 1.12 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.8 f/2.2 f/2.4 respectively.

Meanwhile the Google Pixel 5 rear camera comes with 2 lenses of 12/16 MP , the flash type is Dual LED , a focal length 35:28 mm , a pixel size of 1.4 µm (micrometers) and aperture lens of f/1.7 f/2.2 respectively.

OnePlus 8T | Google Pixel 5 |
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Angle of view – 123° (#2) | 1080p @ 120 fps |
Aperture size – f/2.2 (#2) | 720p @ 240 fps |
Aperture size – f/2.4 (#3) | Angle of view – 107° (#2) |
Aperture size – f/2.4 (#4) | Aperture – f/2.2 (#2) |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Continuous shooting | Continuous shooting |
Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF) | Digital image stabilization |
Digital image stabilization | Digital zoom |
Digital zoom | Exposure compensation |
Exposure compensation | Face detection |
Face detection | Geotagging |
Geotagging | HDR |
HDR | ISO settings |
ISO settings | Optical image stabilization |
Laser autofocus (LAF) | Optical zoom |
Macro mode | Panorama |
Optical image stabilization | Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
Panorama | Phase detection with Dual Pixel |
Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Pixel size – 1.0 μm (#2) |
Pixel size – 1.75 μm (#3) | Scene mode |
Pixel size – 1.75 μm (#4) | Secondary rear camera – 16 MP (ultra-wide-angle) |
RAW | Self-timer |
Scene mode | Touch focus |
Secondary rear camera – 16 MP (ultra-wide angle) | White balance settings |
Self-timer | |
Third rear camera – 2 MP (depth-sensing) | |
Third rear camera – 5 MP (macro) | |
Touch focus | |
White balance settings |
Front Camera – Selfie
The OnePlus 8T comes with a 32 MP in the front.
The Google Pixel 5 has a 8 MP as a main front-camera.
Some other front camera features are detailed next:
OnePlus 8T | Google Pixel 5 |
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32 MP | 8 MP |
Digital image stabilization | Aperture:f/2.0 |
Face unlock | Face unlock |
HDR | HDR |
Sensor type:CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) | Pixel size:1.12 µm /0.112000 mm |
Data network and speed connectivity/bandwidth
The mobile networks technologies improve the communication between devices, connectivity speed and files download/upload bandwidth depending of the place.
OnePlus 8T | Google Pixel 5 |
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5G NSA | 5CA |
5G SA | 5G NSA |
Built-in 5G modem | 5G SA |
EDGE | Built-in 5G modem |
EV-DO Rev. A(1.8/3.1 Mbit/s) | EDGE |
GPRS | EV-DO Rev. A(1.8/3.1 Mbit/s) |
HSPA+(5.76/ 42 Mbit/s) | GPRS |
LTE Cat 20 | HSPA+(42.2/ 5.76 Mbit/s) |
TD- | LTE Cat 13(UL) |
TD-SCDMA | LTE Cat 18(DL) |
UMTS(384 kbit/s) | UMTS(384 kbit/s) |
Price
The OnePlus 8T price is $600 (8 GB + 128 GB) or $700 (12 GB + 256 GB) and the Google Pixel 5 price tag is $700