OnePlus 8 Pro Vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro: Which 5G Flagship is best?

Today, we have two camera-driven 5G handsets on each side of the scale – the OnePlus 8 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. Recently, the duo has reached the market with astounding features on the list to grab the maximum market. This guide to help you distinguish the handsets in terms of design, configurations and other related metrics. So, make sure to be until the end.

The smartphone industry is being carried forward instead of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Around two months ago on February 13, the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi entered the market to reveal its Mi 10 Series in China. It was the combo of two well-furnished 5G devices, dubbed Xiaomi Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro. What induced buyers the most is the 108MP primary sensor on both equipment. Additionally, the pair covers lots of concrete and fruitful specifications to mark the next-level performance.

On the other hand, OnePlus is also a well-recognized Chinese name in the smartphone domain. Following the traditions, the company blasted again on April 14 when it introduced its much-awaited OnePlus 8 Series globally. It was an online stream considering the deadly COVID-19 at the peak. The series incorporates the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, which are almost the same, externally and internally, except for some points.

In this comparison guide, we will concentrate on the professional editions of both series. Hopefully, you will find it useful while deciding upon the final purchase.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro Vs OnePlus 8 Pro: Price and Availability

In terms of pricing, the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G smartphone price is set at $899 (roughly INR 68,400) for the 8GB/128GB variant. The top-end 12GB/256GB variant carries a price tag of $999 (INR 76,000). Similarly, the price figures in the UK are GBP 799 and GBP 899 for respective variants.

The handset will be available for purchase in the UK and US starting April 21 and 29, respectively. However, Indian price and availability are yet to be announced.

In contrast, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G smartphone will cost you Yuan 4,999 (roughly Rs. 50,000) for the base 8GB/256GB model. The middle 12GB/256GB model carries a price tag of Yuan 5,499 (roughly Rs. 55,000), whereas the top-end 12GB/512GB model will set buyers back by Yuan 5,999 (roughly Rs. 60,000). The handset is already up for sales.

OnePlus 8 Pro Vs Mi 10 Pro: What are the Differences?

Well, both OnePlus 8 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro are very close in terms of technical specifications. There is a bit contradiction in each department but we can’t ignore the huge highlight – the photographic tools. Probably, it may the burning selling point in both cases as well. Anyway, do check on your own.

Design and Build

The physical construction of both 5G flagships almost reflects each other’s identity. Both OnePlus 8 Pro and Mi 10 Pro follows the lightweight, slim and portable approach with exceptional paint job overall. You will find full-screen installation on the front with a punch-hole on the left upper corner. The Mi 10 Pro has a curved surface, however.

On the backside, there is the primary-camera system aligned vertically. The only difference is that OnePlus device has in the middle, whereas its contender carries in the upper left corner. The OnePlus 8 Pro and Mi 10 Pro, both weigh 199g and 208g, respectively.

As per colour selections, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G provides 2 (White, Grey) and the OnePlus 8 Pro 5G comes in 3 (Green, Black, Blue) colour options.

Display

The OnePlus 8 Pro phone carries a 6.78” Fluid AMOLED QHD+ touch panel. It ensures 3168x1440p resolution, 513 PPI pixels density as well as HDR10+ and 120Hz refresh rate.

The opposition has a 6.67” Super AMOLED FHD+ touch display to bring 2340x1080p resolution and 386 PPI pixels density. It also receives HDR10+ but 90Hz refresh rate and 500-nit brightness.

Software and Processor

Well, these two corridors are alike with the Android 10 OS as an operating system but with different skin interfaces. Xiaomi plants the MIUI 11, whereas OnePlus publishes the OxygenOS 10.0 skin.

The CPU areas of both handsets configure the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with Adreno 650 in the GPU department.

Storage

As described earlier, the OnePlus 8 Pro device provides 2 choices – 8GB/128GB & 12GB/256GB.

On the contrary, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro handset comes in 3 selections – 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB & 12GB/512GB.

None of the devices supports memory expansion.

Camera

The photography compartment is the highlighted difference between OnePlus 8 Pro vs Mi 10 Pro.

The OnePlus 8 Pro 5G phone features the quad-camera module with the 48MP f/1.8 wide shooter in the primary role. The three two comprises an 8MP telephoto, a 48MP ultrawide, and a 5MP depth scanner. It has a 16MP on the selfie side as well.

Xiaomi adjusts the ultra-clear 108MP f/1.7 wide lens on the Mi 10 Pro to lead the trio of 8MP telephoto, 12MP portrait, and a 20MP ultrawide scanner. The front has a 20MP shooter for selfies.

Battery

The power storage capacity also varies a bit as the OnePlus 8 Pro has a 4510 mAh battery against the 4500 mAh on the other side. Similarly, both support Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, and Reverse Wireless Charging.

In others, both competitors have an in-display fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth, WIFI, GPS, NFC, Type-C port, OTG, and lots more in common.