In some ways, thenewly launched 8Tis the iPhone of Android.
So, what are the differences between theiPhone 12and the new OnePlus 8T?
“The iOS App Store has more, and better, apps.”
OnePlus
If you want a phone thats as close to stock Android as possible, the OnePlus is worth considering.
But the thing is, the hardware is only relevant up to a point.
The Camera
The 8Ts camera is impressive.
OnePlus
Its main camera packs in 48 megapixels, which is way too many.
It also means the images are huge in terms of megabytes, and take up more space.
“But the performance of the other lenses fell flat.”
OnePlus
In practice, though, both cameras are impressive, and youll get shots that youre happy with.
The main difference youll notice is the colors.
The OnePlus amps its colors, like turning up the color dial on an old TV.
For me, the colors are too saturated.
I prefer the more natural approach of the iPhone, but in the end this is down to taste.
Apps
This is really the huge difference, as Hadek noted above.
If a mobile app exists, then it is almost certainly available for the iPhone.
If in doubt, go with the iPhone.
The only reason Id consider switching to an iPhone is for the apps.
The iOS App Store has more, and better, apps.
Feel
Now we come to feel.
Android has long suffered from a clunky feel compared to the iPhone.
Scrolling, for example,never felt as smoothas it does on iOS.
Thats definitely not the case with the 8T.
Its every bit as smooth as the iPhone.
This is helped by the 8Ts 120Hz screen refresh rate, double that of the iPhone 12.
This makes animations smoother, and its quite noticeable.
Otherwise, both phones feel as snappy and responsive as each other.
The iPhone works with iCloud, which means it syncs with your iPad and your Mac.
Final Thoughts
If you dont want to think about it, then buy an iPhone.
Itll do everything you want, and it will last you for years.
That sounds like faint praise, but the OnePlus actually is pretty great.
