Apple iPhone SE vs OnePlus 8:11 11 Things to Know Before Deciding Which to Buy
OnePlus and Apple have launched a new range of smartphones targeting the premium segment from the mid-range to the Indian smartphone. The OnePlus 8 starts at Rs 41,999 and the new iPhone SE starts at Rs 42,500. OnePlus 8 draws attention to the latest spec sheet. The low cost of iPhone SE will surely appeal to smartphone buyers in India who want to buy the latest iPhone but can’t do it because of the high price. Before you decide to spend around Rs 43,000 on a new phone, here are the things to know
Display: OnePlus 8 offers the best display experience overall
Apple iPhone SE: 4.7-inch LCD IPS display with a resolution of 1334×750 pixels at 326 ppi. Wide bezels, similar to the iPhone 8s.
OnePlus 8: 6.55-inch AMOLED display, 242 x 1080 pixels at 402 ppi. Punch Hole Display with Low Bezels.
Processor: The iPhone SE and OnePlus 8 run the latest flagship processors
Apple iPhone SE: A13 Bionic Chip (7NM) with third-generation neural engine (same as iPhone 11)
OnePlus 8: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (7nm)
OS and Updates: Both run on the latest OS with fast update cycles
Apple iPhone SE: Run iOS 13 and get future software updates.
OnePlus 8: Runs Android 10 and will be the first to receive future Android versions.
Rear Camera: Apple iPhone SE has single lens while OnePlus 8 offers triple camera
Apple iPhone SE: 12MP camera with F 1.8 aperture, OIS, EIS and 5x digital zoom. Supports 4K video recording with timeless and slow motion video support.
OnePlus 8: 48MP + 16MP + 2MP with F 1.8 aperture, OIS and EIS. Supports 4K video recording with super slow motion and time-lapse support
Front camera: OnePlus 8 offers 16MP selfie camera
Apple iPhone SE: 7MP camera with F2.2 aperture
OnePlus 8: 16MP camera with F2.45 aperture
Wireless Charging: Apple iPhone SE has wireless charging, OnePlus 8 does not
Apple iPhone SE: Supports 18W wireless charging
OnePlus 8: No wireless charging
Prices and Storage variants: iPhone SE and OnePlus 8 come in three storage options
Apple iPhone SE (64GB): Rs 42,500
Apple iPhone SE (128GB): Rs
Apple iPhone SE (256 GB): Rs 58,300
OnePlus 8 (6GB RAM / 128GB Storage): Rs 41,999
OnePlus 8 (8GB RAM / 128GB Storage): Rs 44,999
OnePlus 8 pro (12GB RAM / 256GB storage): Rs 49,999
The iPhone SE has an IP rating, while the OnePlus 8 does not
Apple iPhone SE: IP67 dust and water resistant
OnePlus 8: No IP rating
Fingerprint Scanner: Apple iPhone SE has Physical Fingerprint Scanner, OnePlus 8 has Display
Apple iPhone SE: Comes with Touch ID integrated with Home button
OnePlus 8: In-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Box Contents: Apple iPhone SE has earphones, OnePlus 8 does not
Apple iPhone SE: Comes with Ear Earpods with Lightning connector
OnePlus 8: There are no earphones in the box.
Battery: OnePlus offers a bigger battery compared to the iPhone SE
Apple iPhone SE: iPhone 8 with the same battery life
OnePlus 8: 4,300 mAh.
OnPlus is the best phone, and it is cheaper than the iPhone and has not started selling in India