For the first time since its’ first phone landed in 2014, the newest OnePlus flagship isn’t missing anything. Wireless charging? Check. 120Hz screen? Check. 5G? Check. Wi-Fi 6? Check. Quad-camera system? Check. IP68 water resistance? Check.
The OnePlus 8 Pro can stand spec to spec against any phone available today and more than hold its own. Without the OnePlus logo on the back, in fact, you could easily mistake it for the newest Galaxy phone or iPhone. It’s that luxurious.
Michael Simon/IDGThe OnePlus 8 has four cameras, including a strange “filter” lens.
Even the entry-level OnePlus 8 feels incredibly premium this year. There are some corners cut to bring down the price somewhat—no wireless charging or IP-rated water resistance, slower RAM, and fewer pixels, to name a few—but its all-glass design, gorgeous screen, and tremendous speed still make it feel every bit as high end as Samsung’s Galaxy S20. From the build to the bezels to the battery, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro are without a doubt the best phones OnePlus has ever made and are strong contenders for phone of the year.
The only rub is the price. The OnePlus 8 starts at $699, $100 higher than the 7T—and a new Verizon model with mmWave support will cost $799—while the cheapest OnePlus 8 Pro will run you $899, $230 more than the OnePlus 7. And the step-up version, with 12 GB of LPDRR5 RAM just like the S20, costs $999, the same price as the aforementioned S20 and Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro.
Michael Simon/IDGThe OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro both have hole-punch selfie cameras and thin bezels.
Granted, you’re getting more for your money, most notably sub-6GHz 5G support across the board, but the OnePlus 8 Pro isn’t playing in the shallow end of the pool anymore. It’s a full-on premium phone with a price tag to match.
Beautiful pixels
The 8 and * Pro aren’t the first OnePlus phones that come with 5G support, but they are the first ones that you can’t get without it. And a lot of other cutting-edge specs as well:
OnePlus 8
- Dimensions: 160.2 x 72.9 x 8mm
- Display: 6.55-inch 90Hz Full HD+ OLED 2400 x 1080, 402ppi
- Processor: Snapdragon 865
- RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- Front camera: 16MP, f/2.4
- Rear camera (tri): 48MP Wide, f/1.7, OIS + 16MP Ultra-Wide, f/2.2 + 2MP Macro, f/2.5
- Battery: 4,300mAh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, 5G (sub-6Ghz)
OnePlus 8 Pro
- Dimensions: 165.3 x 74.35 x 8.5mm
- Display: 6.78-inch 120Hz Quad HD OLED 3168 x 1440, 513ppi
- Processor: Snapdragon 865
- RAM: 8GB/12GB LPDDR5
- Storage: 128GB/256GB
- Front camera: 16MP, f/2.45
- Rear camera (quad): 48MP Wide, f/1.7, OIS + 8MP Zoom (3X), f/2.4, OIS + 48MP Ultra-Wide, f/2.2 + 5MP Filter, f/2.4
- Battery: 4,510mAh
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6, 5G (sub-6Ghz)
Those aren’t just hefty specs. It’s safe to say you won’t find another Android phone that can outperform the OnePlus 8 Pro, at least on paper. But even with breakthrough speeds inside, it’s the screen that will command all of your attention. No…
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