The unassuming OnePlus 8 has been replaced by the OnePlus 8T. Wait, you don’t remember the OnePlus 8? That’s not surprising, as the phone was a safe, sensible choice that had absolutely no standout features, making it entirely forgettable. The OnePlus 8T also makes you forget, but this time it makes you forget about charging, because its big new feature completely removes any worry about making sure you have a fully charged phone each morning. Think that’s the whole story? It’s not, because the smartphone world around the OnePlus 8 has changed a lot since April, and has made the 8T’s life considerably harder than ever before. It’s all about change for the OnePlus 8T. Instead of the unusual central camera module on the back of the OnePlus 8, this time it’s an offset module that makes the phone look more like the Galaxy S20. I really like the look of the OnePlus 8T, and am impressed with the total lack of fingerprints left on the body, which keeps it looking clean and new. Like the OnePl...

Superfast charging; One day's use after 15 minutes charge; Clean, fast, and up-to-date software; Attractive photos from the camera;

No wireless charging; No IP water-resistance rating;

The OnePlus 8 does an above-average job of handling audio compared to the devices we’ve tested. In particular, its recording performance is well above that of the 8 Pro and the Galaxy S20+, the two phones we most closely compared it with.

Good spatial performance due to accurate audio source; localizability; Good dynamics despite timbre performance; Good maximum volume playback; Overall good timbre performance in life video and memo use cases; Very good localizability and; wideness; in life video; thanks to good tonal reproduction,...

Timbre performance; especially voices and chords; are impaired by a lack of low midrange and low-end extensions at low volume; Minimum volume is too low; as soft content such as classical music is barely audible; Some distortion (mostly bass) is noticeable and impairs overall experience; Due to mono...

Despite lacking an IP rating, mind-blowing camera quality, and wireless charging, the OnePlus 8 is still no doubt a solid flagship and is probably enough to satisfy anyone looking for this caliber of phone without having to shell out upwards of PHP50k.

OnePlus 8 review: OnePlus 8 is a no-nonsense flagship that ticks all the boxes when it comes to what users need. With it, OnePlus has a...

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

What you are getting with the OnePlus 8 is a rock-solid Android phone that doesn’t slow-burn a hole in your bank account. It has a very likeable personality and there is that simplicity with OxygenOS which remains priceless.

The OnePlus 8 is a great phone at a good price, particularly when you consider you’re getting 5G flagship performance at £599, which undercuts rivals such as Samsung’s Galaxy S20 by about £300. You get a smartphone experience that’s second to none.

The phone to beat in 2020

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

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