Nokia 8 Vs. OnePlus 5: The Battle Of The Titans! It’s Going To Be A Tough One!

Nokia was the undisputed king of the Indian mobile phone market during its heyday. A Nokia mobile phone was the equivalent of a status symbol. And the Nokia 3310 was a legend!

But then, the unthinkable happened. Nokia died and passed into the oblivion of obsolescence. It tried to make a comeback as a Windows Phone, but was severely hindered by the OS. The world moved on and Nokia became the stuff of nostalgia, to be remembered fondly.

Now, Nokia is making a grand comeback with a slew of solid, mid-range devices which offer good value for money. Nokia is now ready to launch their flagship smartphone, the Nokia 8, which is expected to hit the markets around Diwali.

Indian Market Has Changed

When Nokia used to rule the market, a flagship phone meant sky-high prices. But with advancements in technology and production methods, it is no longer the case. Case in point, the OnePlus smartphones.

OnePlus smartphones have always offered flagship specifications at mid-range prices. It was true for their first smartphone and it is true for their latest offering, the OnePlus 5.

For the people in India, it gives them a chance of owning a flagship-class smartphone at relatively sane prices.

Having said this, the Nokia 8 is set to launch with a price tag which is going to be dangerously close to the OnePlus 5.

Comparison: Nokia 8 Vs. OnePlus 5

	Nokia 8	OnePlus 5
Dimensions	151.5 x 73.7 x 7.9 mm (HxWxD)	154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3 mm (HxWxD)
Weight	160 gms.	153 gms.
Network Compatibility	2G / 3G / 4G; VoLTE Supported	2G / 3G / 4G; VoLTE Supported
SIM	Dual SIMs, Dual Standby; Nano SIMs	Dual SIMs, Dual Standby; Nano SIMs
Memory/Storage	4GB RAM + 64GB Storage	6GB RAM + 64GB Storage or 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
Expandable Storage	Expandable up to 128GB using SIM 2 Slot	No Expandable Storage
Display	5.3” IPS LCD Display 1440 X 2560 px.; 554 PPI	5.5” Optic AMOLED Display 1920 X 1080 px.; 401 PPI
OS Version	Stock Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Oxygen OS 4.5.8 based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 CPU: Octa-core (4 x 2.45 GHz Kryo + 4 x 1.9 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 540	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 CPU: Octa-core (4 x 2.45 GHz Kryo + 4 x 1.9 GHz Kryo) GPU: Adreno 540
Battery	3090 mAh, Li-Ion; Non-removable	3300 mAh, Li-Po; Non-removable
Camera	Primary Camera: Dual 13.0-megapixels f/2.0, Laser & Phase Detection Autofocus, Carl Zeiss Optics, OIS, Dual-LED (dual tone) Flash. 1.12µm Pixel Size, Geo-Tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, HDR, Panorama. Video: 2160p@30fps; 1080p@30fps Secondary Camera: 13.0-megapixels, 2160p Video	Primary Camera: Dual 16.0-MP + 20.0-MP f/1.7, 24mm, EIS (gyro) + f/2.6, 36mm, PDAF, 1.6x Optical Zoom, Dual-LED Flash. 1/2.8″ sensor; 1.12 µm @ 16MP 1/2.8″ sensor; 1.0 µm @ 20MP, Geo-Tagging, Touch Focus, Face Detection, HDR, Panorama. Video: 2160p@30fps; 1080p@30/60fps; 720p@30/120fps Secondary Camera: 16.0-megapixels, 1080p Video f/2.0, 20mm, EIS (gyro), 1.0 µm Pixel Size, Auto HDR
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, WiFi Direct, Hotspot 5.0, A2DP, LE GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0; Reversible Connector	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Hotspot 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS NFC USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0; Reversible Connector
Sensors	Fingerprint (front-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Heart-Rate Monitor.	Fingerprint (front-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass.
Water-Resistance	IP54 Certified – Dust and Splash Resistant.	None Available.
Price	Between Rs. 42,000/- and Rs. 45,000/- (Expected)	Rs. 32,999/- (6GB + 64GB) Rs. 37,999/- (8GB + 128 GB)

 

 

In Conclusion

With such neck and neck specifications, it is going to be an exciting race! For now, the OnePlus 5 seems to have a distinct advantage, with its price. But the Nokia has its heritage going in its favour. It is one of the most hotly anticipated phones of 2017 so far.

Ultimately, it is going to be a win-win for the consumers. They will be the ones selecting the winner with their patronage.

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