The Chinese brand OnePlus has already been a great benchmark for Android phones for several years, despite being still unknown to many of the public. Their phones have stood out for always having very high-end features at a lower price than devices like Apple‘s, however this year their price has increased and it is necessary to see to what extent it is justified and how it looks, loses or wins if We face the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.
iPhone 11 Pro / 11 Pro Max vs OnePlus 8 Pro: specs
Whenever we make a comparison we warn of one thing and that is that regardless of the benefits that are seen on paper, devices can have a different performance when it comes to the truth, whether for better or for worse. However, it is always advisable to know as much data as possible about these devices, so below you will see those of these three terminals, the highest-end Apple and OnePlus.
| characteristics | iPhone 11 Pro | iPhone 11 Pro Max | OnePlus 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base operating system | iOS 13. | iOS 13. | OxygenOS based on Android 10. |
| Colors | Silver, gold, space gray or night green. | Silver, gold, space gray or night green. | Onyx Black, Ultramarine Blue and Glacial Green. |
| Dimensions | 14.4 cm x 7.14 cm x 0.81 cm. | 15.8 cm x 7.78 cm x 0.81 cm. | 16.53 cm x 7.44 cm x 0.85 cm. |
| Weight | 188 grams. | 226 grams. | 199 grams. |
| screen | 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina Display. | 6.5-inch OLED Super Retina Display. | 6.78-inch AMOLED. |
| Speakers | Dual stereo speaker (bottom and top front) | Dual stereo speaker (bottom and top front) | Dual stereo speaker. |
| Processor | A13 Bionic at 2.5 GHz. | A13 Bionic at 2.5 GHz. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 at 2.8 GHz. |
| Capacity | 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB. | 64GB, 256GB, or 512GB. | 128GB or 256GB. |
| RAM | * | * | 8GB or 12GB. |
| Battery | * | * | 4,510 mAh. |
| Frontal camera | 12 Mpx at f / 2.4. | 12 Mpx at f / 2.4. | 16 Mpx with f / 2.45. |
| Rear camera | -Wide angle 12 Mpx with f / 1.8. -Ultra 12 Mpx wide angle with f / 2.4 and 120º field of view. -12 Mpx telephoto lens with f / 2.0. -Optical zoom in and out x2 and digital zoom x10. |
-Wide angle 12 Mpx with f / 1.8. -Ultra 12 Mpx wide angle with f / 2.4 and 120º field of view. -12 Mpx telephoto lens with f / 2.0. -Optical zoom in and out x2 and digital zoom x10. |
-Wide angle of 48 Mpx with f / 2.2. -Ultra 48 Mpx wide angle with f / 2.4. -8 Mpx telephoto lens with f / 2.4. |
| Connectors | Lightning connector. | Lightning connector. | USB-C connector. |
| Biometric systems | Face ID. | Face ID. | Screen fingerprint sensor. |
* Apple never gives exact information about the capacity of its iPhone batteries and RAM. The company indicates that these phones have 18 and 20 hours of autonomy, although it has been known that it is 3,190 mAh and 3,500 mAh respectively. For RAM we find 6 GB . . In any case, they seem to be inferior to the OnePlus 8 Pro , although to be fair it must be said that the management of the A13 Bionic of these is different from that of this other, as we will analyze in the following sections.
Performance and autonomy
Probably the performance and battery are two of the most important aspects of any phone, since in the end it is what will allow us to move more fluidly and also be able to spend hours with it without having to resort to the charger. Both devices mount state- of-the-art processors , manufactured by Apple the A13 Bionic of the iPhone and by Qualcomm the Snapdragon 865. Beyond exhaustive analyzes with exact data, analyzing the day to day with both terminals, we can be sure that in both cases we find phones that are capable of executing all kinds of processes.
In battery we can safely say that these are the best on the market. The case of the iPhone 11 Pro Max is curious, since it is the one with the best autonomy on the market despite having lower capacity than others like this OnePlus 8 Pro. This is due to the good management of the processor and the great optimization of iOS. Counting on giving intensive use to the phone, we can reach the end of the day with 40% of battery, which is remarkable considering that with more normal uses it would far exceed that percentage. The iPhone 11 Pro, the small one, lasts about two hours less than the previous one, also being excellent. And in the case of the OnePlus we see that it can also easily reach the end of the day regardless of use.
Where Apple phones lose is in fast charging , despite having it available, this is lower than that of the OnePlus 8 Pro which is capable of charging from 0 to 100% in less than an hour. This is perhaps not the most optimal if we want to avoid the degradation of the battery, but for certain situations in which you need to charge it in a short time it can be a tremendously useful feature. In addition, it has a reversible charge , also useful for charging other mobile devices or headphones such as AirPods. Incidentally, they are both capable of wireless charging on Qi-compatible bases.
Screen, Face ID and fingerprint reader
Visually the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max are recognizable as Apple phones for their characteristic ‘ notch ‘ that incorporates from the iPhone X. This, beyond liking more or less, is essential today for those in Cupertino have been able to add a face unlock as efficient and secure as Face ID. This is unrivaled in its category, being by far the best biometric sensor of its kind. The OnePlus 8 Pro for its part also has facial unlock, but it is not as fast or efficient in all situations, since in the end its strength is found in a safe and fast fingerprint reader located on the terminal screen .
Speaking of the screen itself, the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max have resolutions of 2,436 x 1,125 and 2,668 x 1,242 pixels respectively. Both look frankly good, especially noting its 500-nit brightness that makes it possible to enjoy good quality in any light condition. The Chinese phone, on the other hand, has a higher resolution of 3,168 x 1,440 pixels, together with its OLED technology and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. This, despite being something that one gets used to quickly, is very noticeable at first and It is very nice to be in applications where you can swipe through a TimeLine, such as Twitter.
Cameras and … Action!
In the table of the first section you can check the details of the cameras of these devices, which have a triple rear lens each with sensors dedicated to the same area. However it is remarkable how, on paper, those of the OnePlus 8 Pro seem to have better specifications. However, this is one of the aspects in which we highlight what a simple technical data can change with real experience. Both take spectacular photographs in all kinds of conditions, with and without portrait effect, in low light conditions or with lenses such as ultra wide angle. Also on video are two excellent terminals, highlighting perhaps the always excellent stabilization of the iPhone if you are on the go. However there are certain details of colors and other nuances that perhaps are better to appreciate in images such as those that appear in the following videos, related to the analyzes of both devices.
5G as a differentiating element
It is true that 5G connectivity is still very little extended like 4G, however it is useful to know that your phone has this capacity if you consider it as a long-term purchase, since in a few years the infrastructure will have improved. Therefore, this point is taken fully by the OnePlus 8 Pro. The iPhone 12 seems that, finally, they will incorporate this technology, but unfortunately we do not have it in the iPhone 11 Pro and it will be something to consider if it is for you vitally important for the future.
No debate iOS vs Android
And there is no debate not because there is a clear winner, but because we precisely believe that today both are fully optimized and equally safe systems. The OxygenOS that the OnePlus 8 Pro also has makes it very attractive to the public for being similar to native Android, while in iOS you will find all the facilities that Apple always provides. You are reading The Bitten Apple and therefore you can sense that we opted for the apple operating system, but without making the OnePlus 8 ugly because it runs frankly well.
Of course, perhaps the only aspect in which we can give a point to one of them is the issue of updates . As iOS is a system implemented by Apple itself and tailored to their phones, we can guarantee that the iPhone 11 Pro can continue to receive software updates for at least 4 or 5 years, while in the OnePlus 8 Pro there are not so many guarantees that it can be extended beyond 2 or 3 years.
What is the price difference?
Talking about prices of a mobile device is always delving into swampy terrain. In the end, each person, depending on their purchasing power or the valuation they make of each terminal, will be the one who evaluates whether these are expensive or not. In any case, it must be said that we are talking about high prices of around 1,000 euros and even more , so in many cases it will be a significant outlay. It must be said that there may be stores that, sporadically, offer some discount in these three terminals, but we will stick to analyzing the official price that these have in the stores of their manufacturer.
On the one hand we have the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, which start at a price of 1,159 euros and 1,259 euros respectively in Apple stores. The OnePlus 8 Pro for its part of 909 euros in its version of 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, reaching 1,009 euros in its version of 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. Obviously the OnePlus is cheaper, but it does not stop being a cheap phone.
Conclusion
The best word that could define such a high caliber comparison is: Enjoy it. And this works whether you choose one or choose another. Differentiating elements are and can make you opt for any of them, however with both devices you will end up enjoying excellent performance in all fields. They take good photos, they have a good screen, great autonomy … We think it is unfair to give one of them the winner, although it is obvious that if you are an Apple fan or have been with an iPhone all your life, you will enjoy the 11 Pro more. However, this is also comparable to the OnePlus 8 Pro if you have previously used Android or want to try this operating system. If you doubt between both, our best recommendation is that you do not stay alone with this comparison that, in the end, is still a review of the highlights of both. Soak up information from both terminals, make a list of pros and cons to settle the balance and you can decide on one of them.