Cookies on the Business Insider India website

Business Insider India has updated its Privacy and Cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the better experience on our website. If you continue without changing your settings, we\'ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies on the Business Insider India website. However, you can change your cookie setting at any time by clicking on our Cookie Policy at any time. You can also see our Privacy Policy.

Camera shootout: The 'Goliath' $720 Galaxy S8 versus the 'David' $480 OnePlus 5

Antonio Villas-BoasAug 26, 2024, 14:30 IST

Antonio Villas-Boas/Business InsiderWhen it comes to smartphone cameras, no one should expect a four-year-old startup like OnePlus to realistically take on a tech behemoth like Samsung, but OnePlus puts up a seriously good fight.

Yes, the Galaxy S8 is still the king of the smartphone cameras, but it's also a phone with a starting price tag of $720. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 5 costs $480, and I'd be happy to capture memories, vacations, and everyday shenanigans with the OnePlus 5 in my hands with an extra $240 in my pocket.

See if the Galaxy S8's superior camera truly warrants the extra $240 you'd spend over buying a OnePlus 5:

Get the latest Google stock price here.