Samsung Galaxy S20 vs OnePlus 8 - $300 Difference? By Pocketnow

In this comparison, we look at two widely available phones that have different philosophies regarding the everyday Android experience. On the one hand, the long-standing pedigree of Samsung against the upstart that has made more waves recently than ever in one plus. This is Pocket and I'm Joshua Verger. What's going on everybody, this is the Samsung Galaxy as 20 versus the 1+8 sponsored by subcase. You notice that we're talking about the lower tiers of both lines in this comparison, the OnePlus 8 also has the Big Brother Promote, which gets a lot of the attention. However, it is important to remember that the OnePlus 8 here is the one available in carrier stores and across many online platforms, making it one of the most accessible OnePlus devices in the company's history.

It's a move that brings it kind of closer to the proliferation that Samsung has enjoyed for years. The Galaxy S 20 is the smallest of the s20 lineup, with, of course, the s 20 plus NBS 20, ultra rounding out the high premium tiers and right off the bat I'm, already a fan of the handling on both sides. These are smaller phones. After all, with the s 20 finding itself a little undersized in comparison, the S 20 plus is more up to size against a 1 plus 8. But with all that said, the 1 plus 8 feels like a great middle ground for people who want a good amount of screen without sacrificing economics.

It's also the flashiest current OnePlus device, with this interstellar glow. That is not found on the pro models. Now contrast that to the baby blues of my galaxy s, 20 and s 20 Plus, which still look pretty good on the topic of the backings, the camera modules are in line with either company's existing design language. The 1 plus 8 keeps the triple camera setup right in the middle, while the Galaxy S 20 has the now-infamous rectangle over on the top corner going around the devices. The main difference between both in phones is the extra input on the 1 plus 8, the alert slider other than that.

Many of the differences are really only skin-deep, as both phones bring high-end specifications to a design that is really easy to grasp and understand for those that want good quality of life. In their everyday smartphone usage, both of these phones immediately fill that criteria once they're in your hand and as premium offerings from both companies. The specifications do still line up. The snapdragon 865 is the processor, throughout with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 128 gigabytes of on-board storage for biometrics and display fingerprint readers and face unlock capabilities are found throughout. Both features are pretty reliable on either phone, but Samsung keeps sticking to an ultrasonic reader that does feel just a tad slower.

I tend to opt for face unlock, but obviously that is a little harder to do these days now. These differences in fingerprint scanner technology mean that you can't just go. Protecting the Galaxy S 20 with just any screen protector and the list of options available is very limited and pretty expensive lucky for you. Subcase is not only today's sponsor, but also the most affordable option. That's also got full-body protection.

The award-winning up pro has beat every other case in durability. Tests. It adapts to harsh environments, has options that include a kickstand that works both vertically and horizontally even includes a belt holster and yes offers full support for the galaxy s.20 s, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and don't worry if you decided to go for the one plus eight there's, also an up pro designed specifically for its optical scanner. Best of all both solutions are far less expensive than anything else out. There I highly recommend that you give subcase a try, follow the link in the description to pick yours today.

Discrepancies in the hardware list might sway you one way or another depending on your needs. The OnePlus 8 has a sizable battery at 4300 William hours. Splitting the difference between the s 20 is 4000 and the S 20 plus is 4500 William hour battery. So no matter how you slice it. That's quite a bit of battery for films that are actually delightfully thin battery life in either case is more than enough for a full day of work and play, but the galaxy s 20 has plenty of power options, so you can really eke out a little more.

On top of that, you have 15 watt wireless charging, whereas the 1+8 didn't get any at all. Unfortunately, fast Wireless warp charging was saved for the OnePlus 8 Pro OnePlus does have a higher tier configuration with 12 gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabytes of on-board storage, but it's for a higher price. At least the galaxy s.20 has an SD card slot, so you can cover that base. Now, I am going through the spec sheet here, but I did want to ensure that I get the hardware details out there before I dive into the real crux of this comparison, and that's how both companies leverage such hardware to make two different unique takes on Android and that's because one plus is claimed of the speed genie deserves a focal point from their display down to the software in oxygen OS. This phone is a breeze to use the screen of the one plus eight is a full HD plus AMOLED panel that and 90 Hertz, potentially bringing a higher refresh rate to more people and showing them how anything above 60 really makes smartphones feel a bit more futuristic.

OnePlus did a great job of tuning their software in the display to provide a smooth and pleasing experience in their version of Android, and if there's one thing, OnePlus fan swear by the most it's oxygen OS. One of the reasons why the OnePlus a line might strike users as faster and smoother is because it doesn't have too many Android alternatives. One plus switch, and one plus its own gallery. Apps are there, but otherwise many of the trappings of stock Android is the default, and it's not like OnePlus forgets that speed can be applied in other situations. Enhancements like the gaming and even more powerful fanatic mode, help make mobile gaming a high-performance endeavor as well.

Now contrast that to what we all know about Samsung, and it's the fact that when you dive into their ecosystem, it is riddled with Samsung's many alternatives. Now it is important to note that, even with all of these first party, apps and settings that might overwhelm users, the Galaxy S 20 doesn't fall behind in terms of speed. Its quad HD, Super AMOLED display, can go to 120 Hertz. If the resolution is brought down to a full HD, making it a bit faster than the 1 + 8, but I'm going to need you to tell me whether you actually see the difference between 90 Hertz and 120, Hertz I think it's up to your perception and ultimately how useful it is for your usage now in terms of this comparison, I get to use a phrase that I coined long ago galaxies' syndrome. It's a term that I use in order to describe a problem that I see many Samsung users face and having a phone with so many features and apps that Samsung developed people tend to find that at least half of them never get used.

You might not use big speed because Google Assistant is already there. Samsung DEX is probably a great way of expanding the phone's usage, but you don't really use it a lot and Samsung's many other pre-installed. Applications are nice to have but end up sitting in the folder, the Samsung folder out of sight and out of mind. Some features do prove useful, like the edge panel, but in the end none of these extra slow down the S 20s overall experience, which means Samsung, gets a little of credit for saturating their phones with features, but they don't sacrifice speed that much perhaps the best way to put it is that the Samsung ecosystem is trying its hardest to give you all these different ways to get things done, while the OnePlus ecosystem is just trying to make systems that already exist easier. So where does Samsung direct the value of their phones? Well, with the s20 line, the tagline was the phone that will change photography.

Obviously, this was meant mostly for the s20 ultra with its 100 times zoom, but the s20 has its own way of prioritizing far-reaching photography, 12 megapixel main and ultra-wide sensors accompany the sixty-four megapixel telephoto sensor, the Samsung built bright sensor that is actually almost as wide in focal lengths as the original 12 megapixel main. Ok, so Zoom is a priority here with the 64 megapixel lens cropping in to provide what is essentially a lossless quality at the same final resolution as the other sensors, and this higher powered shooter can also provide 8k recording in video 1 plus, on the other hand, stuck to a camera package that we're pretty used to seeing a 48 megapixel main sensor, a 16 megapixel ultra-wide and a 2 megapixel macro lens. Honestly, probably the main misstep for the people here will be a macro lens. This is not a knock on macrophotography, just a commentary on how these 2 megapixel results. Don't really do it much justice and based on the spec alone, the 1+8 might fall behind because it doesn't prioritize zoom, but that's obviously up to you to decide, but in terms of sheer quality, it's hard to go up against the already established tuning of Samsung's hardware and software OnePlus was up to the task, though the main sensors show that the 1 plus 8 pixel, binning, 48 megapixel camera can go toe-to-toe with the galaxy s 20 s main at 12.

Megapixels wide-angle pictures have similar results, though the shooter on the galaxy s, 20, is a little wider and finally, in terms of zoom, the 1+8 finds itself out done, because that 64 megapixel sensor on the s20 helps achieve far reach with diminishing returns outside 10 times zoom rather than past 2 times like in the OnePlus in nine situations, the night modes do a good job of getting a more usable shot, but the galaxy s 20 actually goes beyond just 2 or 3 seconds for those exposure times. So its results are often better. Video looks pretty good from both phones, unless, of course, you get into the zoom levels, because those diminishing returns are far more obvious on the 1 plus 8, and if you're, all about that selfie game, the OnePlus 8 does have 16 megapixels in its front-facing shooter. Compare that to the 10 megapixel shooter over on the galaxy s 20, but it is the galaxy s 20 that is able to do 4k, video recording on front. It's also able to do a couple of other things like give.

You fine-tuned beauty effects for those selfies and also do things like light focus video. So it was clear that OnePlus wants you to have a good time with its cameras and a better time using the smartphone as a whole. Meanwhile, Samsung is trying to even the future lists between all the various parts of their smartphone experience and just like with the software Samsung is inundated the user with tools that might mean speedy and smooth experiences on the daily. As long as you can get used to going through all of those things that are shoved in your face. So, as you might expect the galaxy s, 20 does bring a lot of features and capabilities to the table, but it also asks more of your wallet quite literally everything in the galaxy s.20 is done right, but it might be a little too much for some of you and then, of course, there's the asking price of nine hundred and ninety-nine dollars for this, the smallest of the lineup that might be too much as well. Don't get me wrong.

I do think. Samsung has come far enough to be one of the most reliable smartphones you can get during any given season, but their steps forward are starting to feel like grasping at straws when the price doesn't seem to fit what makes the store shelves. On the other hand, people think the OnePlus philosophy has been led astray, paying upwards of six hundred and ninety-nine dollars feels like a gut punch to those who remember the days of $400 or less OnePlus devices. I can understand this frustration, but when you're putting this phone up against a $1000, s20 I still find myself thinking that OnePlus is holding steady to the never subtle axiom. No, it doesn't do everything that galaxy has xx does, but if you don't need it too, then you're getting your money's worth, because OnePlus has continued to close the gap.

I, do still think that if you were to walk into a carrier store and see the Galaxy S 20 and the OnePlus 8 you'd see the interstellar glow shine of the OnePlus 8 first and get intrigued, and then you'd probably end up noticing that the phone that changes photography might not be as practical as the speed you need. As always. Thank you very much for watching, and I hope you enjoyed this comparison between the galaxy s 20 and the OnePlus 8. The one plus eight is one compelling device still, especially when you put it up against some of its main competitors. Yes, it might be more expensive now, but it still undercuts the price of plenty of other phones that may or may not have everything that is ultimately useful for you.

But let me know what you think about this comparison by going into the comments sections down below at the very least drop some likes on this video and then subscribe to the plug on our channel. If you have and already if he knew here to consider sticking around from there, we're going to go ahead and call it on this. Video. Thank you so much for watching, and we will see you in our next video.

Source : Pocketnow