Which is better between the Galaxy Note 8 and the OnePlus 5T?
OnePlus 5T was just recently released days ago. Since it is a flagship with a $499/PHP25,300, we decided to pit it against another flagship. With the OnePlus 5T against the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which do you think is a better flagship for you?
OnePlus 5T Pros over the Galaxy Note 8
- Lighter
- thinner
- Cheaper
- 8GB RAM variant
- Sony IMX sensors
- Larger front camera MP
Galaxy Note 8 over the OnePlus 5T
- Expandable memory
- IP68 water and dust resistant
- Always-on display
- Stylus
- Samsung Pay
- Bixby
- Iris Scanner
- Samsung Desktop Experience support
- Wireless charging
Galaxy Note 8 and OnePlus 5T similarities
- Fingerprint sensor
- Face Unlock
- Snapdragon 835
- Adreno 540
- Corning Gorilla Glass 5
- 18:9 screen
- Both support Fast Charging
- 3.5mm audio jack
The OnePlus 5T is undeniably much cheaper than the Note 8. If you’re a regular smartphone user, then its the best choice for you. On another note, the Galaxy Note 8 is the optimum choice for those users that want more features and that uses the device for work purposes. Be it taking notes or changing into a desktop, the Note 8 will provide the features needed for its users.
Bottomline, it’s still up to the consumer to decide whether or not to buy the OnePlus 5T or the Note 8. What are your thoughts on the smartphone face-off? Which is more convenient and easier to use? Is it the OnePlus 5T? or the Note 8? Share your comments below!
OnePlus 5T vs Galaxy Note 8 Specs, Philippine Price, Release Comparison
| SPECS | OnePlus 5T | Galaxy Note 8 |
| Display | 6.01-inch 18:9 2160 x 1080 Optic AMOLED display, 401ppi | 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with 2,960 x 1,440 pixels |
| Dimensions | 156.1 x 75 x 7.3mm, 162 g | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6 m, 195 g |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 |
| Processor | Octa-core (4×2.45 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) | Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Kryo & 4×1.9 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Adreno 540 | Adreno 540 |
| Memory | 6/8GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64/128GB UFS 2.1 2-Lane storage | 64/128/256 GB, 6 GB RAM |
| Main Camera | 16MP Sony IMX 398 1.12?m, f/1.7 w/ dual LED flash + 20MP Sony IMX 376K 1.0?m, f/1.7 secondary camera | Dual 12 MP (26mm, f/1.7, PDAF & 52mm, f/2.4, AF), OIS, autofocus, 2x optical zoom, LED flash |
| Front camera | 16MP Sony IMX 371 1.0?m, f/2.0 front camera | 8 MP, f/1.7, autofocus, 1/3.6″ sensor size, 1.22 µm pixel size, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR |
| Connectivity | 4G LTE Cat 12, MIMO 2×2, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4/5 GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, supports aptX & aptX HD, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | 802.11ac Wi-Fi, MIMO Bluetooth 5.0 LE, 4G LTE-A, NFC, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Colors | Midnight Black | Midnight Black, Maple Gold, Orchid Grey, Deep Sea Blue, Star Pink (Taiwan only) |
| OS | Android 7.1.1 Nougat | Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) |
| Battery | 3,300mAh battery w/ Dash Charge | 3300 mAh battery, Quick Charge 2.0 |
| Audio | 3 microphones w/ noise cancellation Dirac HD Sound |
32-bit/384kHz audio |
| Official Price | PHP 25,000 SRP | PHP 49,990 |
| Availability date | November 2017 | September 2017 |
| Where to buy | authorized online retail stores | Samsung Experience Stores, authorized online retail stores |
