When it comes to bang-for-the-buck smartphones, two brands come to mind – Xiaomi and OnePlus. These two have recently launched their newest devices, offering flagship specs at very competitive prices. Check out our specs comparison of the Xiaomi Mi 8 and the OnePlus 6.
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 8 | OnePlus 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.21-inch FHD+ (2248 x 1080) Samsung AMOLED display | 6.28-inch Full Optic AMOLED Screen @ 1080 x 2280, 19:9 |
| Glass Protection | Didn't state | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz octa-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 2.8GHz octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 630 | Adreno 630 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR4x RAM | 6GB/8GB LPDDR4X |
| ROM | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB UFS | 64GB/128GB/256GB UFS 2.1 |
| Storage | - | - |
| Rear Camera | 12MP + 12MP AI dual rear camera, dual-pixel AF | 16MP IMX 519 + 20MP Sony 376K with OIS + EIS rear cameras, dual LED flash |
| Front Camera | 20MP AI front camera | 16MP Sony IMX 371 front camera |
| Connectivity | 4G VoLTE, 4×4 MIMO | LTE Cat. 16/13 4CA, 40 Global Bands |
| SIM | Dual-SIM (nano) | Dual Nano SIM |
| Wi-Fi | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 4x4 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | NFC | NFC |
| Sensor | Fingerprint scanner | Fingerprint scanner |
| OS | MIUI 10 (Android 8.1 Oreo) | OxygenOS 5.1 (Android 8.1 Oreo) |
| Battery | 3,400mAh battery w/ QC4+ | 3,300mAh battery w/ 5V4A Fast Charge |
Summary of advantages
Xiaomi Mi 8:
- Higher front camera resolution
- Infrared Face Recognition
- Dual-band GPS
- Slightly higher battery capacity
- Slightly thinner, lighter
OnePlus 6:
- 8GB RAM option
- Higher dual rear camera resolution
- 3.5mm audio port
- Splash resistance
The two smartphones are almost on equal footing by sporting almost the same screen size and pixel density, Snapdragon 845 chipset, and storage variants, so you can be sure to get good viewing experiences and powerful performance.
The Mi 8 wins for having a higher front camera resolution with AI, and features such as an infrared face recognition which is theoretically better than the standard face unlock, and dual-band GPS, which Xiaomi boasts precision positioning compared to your standard GPS setup.
It also has a higher battery capacity but is able to maintain a thinner and lighter body than the OnePlus 6.
The OnePlus 6, on the other hand, has an 8GB model. Although the Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer Edition has this RAM option, that is a different device altogether. It also has a 3.5mm audio port which is still a handy feature and splash resistance.
When it comes to imaging, the OnePlus 6 has a higher resolution dual rear cameras, but we’re yet to see how it fares against the Xiaomi Mi 8 in terms of quality. DxOMark rated the Mi 8 at 99 points, while results for the OnePlus 6 are yet to be released.
When it comes to availability, the OnePlus 6 beats the Mi 8 by arriving first in the Philippines. Digital Walker has already released their SRP starting at PHP30,990 for the 6GB + 64GB model. Xiaomi is yet to launch the Mi 8 in the Philippines but in China, it starts at CNY 2,699 (~PHP22K) for the 6GB + 64GB.
So what do you guys think? Which flagship smartphone do you think deserves your wallet’s attention? Let us know in the comments section below.
both smartphones said to give amazing performance and having almost similar specifications on paper.
Kagagaling ko sa 2 stall ng digital walker sa moa at conrad building-
Not available pa daw op6. Ni ultimo srp di nila alam. Sigh.
Compare OP6 to Mi 8 explorer edition at ang maipag yayabang lang ng OP6 ay ang 3300mah batt at 3.5mm jack
Xiaomi 2S gets my vote and if it comes in under 30,000p it will get my money!