OnePlus goes 5G. Improvements outside mobile internet aren't too dramatic, but this 5G transition is a smooth one.

5G with no massive price hike; Top-end processor; Rich; bright OLED screen

Rubbish macro camera; No optical zoom; Still missing wireless charging and an IP rating

Sure, it's pricier than its predecessors, but this handset continues to deliver a flagship experience that costs hundreds less than an equivalent from most others. That's OnePlus' big selling point, delivered time and again.

Gorgeous finish - and not a fingerprint magent for once; Strong battery life easily lasts a day; Smooth software with useful gaming mode too; Top-drawer processor means oodles of power

Cameras aren't leading; Excessive contrast at low brightness; 90Hz of questionable benefit; No wireless charging; Would like a non-5G version to cut price down

There’s been little material advancement from the OnePlus 7T, however, with a camera that’s arguably a little worse, and all at a slightly more expensive price point. But with the addition of 5G and a slinky new design, the OnePlus 8 remains one of the very best phones you can buy for £600.

Excellent 90Hz screen; Great performance; Appealing design

Not as cheap as OnePlus phones used to be; Average camera

The OnePlus 8 sets the bar high for affordable flagships in 2020. While its design refinements borrow elements from other flagships, it's an undeniably sleek phone, with waterfall display edges and a punch-hole for the front-facing camera.

Affordable 5G connectivity; Impressive specs; Big 4,300mAh battery

No telephoto camera; No wireless charging; Price hike over predecessor

Minor changes, spiralling prices and an increasingly crowded market – the OnePlus 8 has a difficult road ahead

Colour accurate 90Hz screen; Second-best battery life we’ve tested; 5G for less

Lacks new standout features; No IP68 rating

The OnePlus 8 doesn't tick every box, but at this price it doesn't need to. Find out why in our full review

You could say that the OnePlus 8 is in no man's land in a way. While the Pro is all geared up to fight with the big boys - price-wise and feature-wise, that is. The 8, however, is considerably cheaper than the 8 Pro while still competing against flagship killers and high-value flagships.

Great build and ergonomics, the phone feels smaller than it actually is; Super bright, accurate and smooth 90Hz OLED screen; One of the best-sounding stereo speakers in town; Excellent battery life even in 90Hz mode; Competitive fast charging; OxygenOS with more features than ever.

Update OnePlus devices are no longer your conventional Flagship Killers — they come close to flagship prices themselves. That’s not necessarily bad if they can deliver. And honestly, we had no doubt that the OnePlus 8 would — it’s fast, it’s pretty, it’s got a smooth refresh rate, and it’s fun to...

Great; ergonomic design and feel; Fantastic display; Fast; solid performance; Meaningful feature set

Camera quality lags behind competing flagships; The storage-hungry might want larger options or microSD slot; No telephoto camera; macro camera is meaningless; Speakers are harsh

The OnePlus 8 is the lesser of two OnePlus smartphones released in the Spring of 2020. This device and the OnePlus 8 Pro are very similar, in many respects. Knowing the difference between the two could allow you to avoid spending a couple of hundred dollars more than you need.

Bright; sharp; colorful display; Display 120Hz image refresh rate; Fast wired charging (with included charger); Simple software with great potential for advanced users; Cameras capture great photos in most conditions

Punch hole is pro for some; con for others; No 3.5mm headphone jack; Different iteration needed for mmWave 5G

“The OnePlus 8 does everything you want it to and is a great daily partner, but fails to deliver a standout reason to buy.”

Pretty design; Excellent software; Long battery life and fast charging; Good everyday camera

No wireless charging; Not IP68 water resistant; No standout camera feature