For the primary time since its’ first cellphone landed in 2014, the most recent OnePlus flagship isn’t lacking something. Wireless charging? Check. 120Hz display 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 in opposition to any cellphone obtainable right this moment and greater than maintain its personal. Without the OnePlus emblem on the again, the truth is, you would simply mistake it for the most recent Galaxy cellphone or iPhone. It’s that luxurious.
Michael Simon/IDGThe OnePlus Eight has 4 cameras, together with a wierd “filter” lens.
Even the entry-level OnePlus Eight feels extremely premium this 12 months. There are some corners minimize to carry down the worth considerably—no wi-fi charging or IP-rated water resistance, slower RAM, and fewer pixels, to call a number of—however its all-glass design, beautiful display screen, and great pace nonetheless make it really feel each bit as excessive finish as Samsung’s Galaxy S20. From the construct to the bezels to the battery, the OnePlus Eight and eight Pro are unquestionably one of the best telephones OnePlus has ever made and are robust contenders for cellphone of the 12 months.
The solely rub is the worth. The OnePlus Eight begins at $699, $100 larger than the 7T—and a brand new Verizon mannequin with mmWave help will price $799—whereas the most cost effective OnePlus 8 Pro will run you $899, $230 greater than the OnePlus 7. And the step-up model, with 12 GB of LPDRR5 RAM identical to the S20, prices $999, the identical value because the aforementioned S20 and Apple’s iPhone 11 Pro.
Michael Simon/IDGThe OnePlus Eight and eight Pro each have hole-punch selfie cameras and skinny bezels.
Granted, you’re getting extra in your cash, most notably sub-6GHz 5G help throughout the board, however the OnePlus 8 Pro isn’t enjoying within the shallow finish of the pool anymore. It’s a full-on premium cellphone with a price ticket to match.
Beautiful pixels
The Eight and * Pro aren’t the primary OnePlus telephones that include 5G help, however they’re the primary ones that you may’t get with out it. And lots of different cutting-edge specs as properly:
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 digital camera: 16MP, f/2.4
- Rear digital 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.three 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 digital camera: 16MP, f/2.45
- Rear digital 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 simply hefty specs. It’s secure to say you received’t discover one other Android cellphone that may outperform the OnePlus 8 Pro, not less than on paper. But even with breakthrough speeds inside, it’s the display screen that can command your whole consideration. No matter which OnePlus cellphone you choose, you’re going to be getting a incredible show—however the one on Pro mannequin is just beautiful.
Michael Simon/IDGYou can use the OnePlus 8 Pro’s 120Hz setting with the complete Quad HD decision.
Before we get to the pace, OnePlus has additionally amped up the colour accuracy, brightness, and total vibrance, notably on the 8 Pro. Features like HDR Boost and movement graphics smoothing make supported video apps even higher and a few 4,000 completely different nit ranges make adaptive brightness comfy and barely noticeable. OnePlus has assigned an unbiased {hardware} chip to assist with show graphics and the distinction is big. Since the 5T, OnePlus has been steadily enhancing on its shows, however the 8 Pro feels as near good as you’re going to get.
Michael Simon/IDGWhile it’s not as huge because the S20 Ultra, the OnePlus 8 Pro has a really sizeable digital camera bump.
I haven’t carried out full benchmarking but, however even with the 120Hz display screen turned on on the…
