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

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

Being happy with what you have is easy as long as you don’t dream too much

Killer display; Exemplary build quality; Fun cameras; fast charging; 5G and Wi-Fi 6

Software bugs; Sometimes software doesn’t make a lot of sense; No zoom lens on OnePlus 8; high price tag in Canada

With the 7 and 7 Pro, OnePlus made the choice for consumers very simple. The Pro packed so much more of a punch whilst the 7 felt like a year-old smartphone in a fancy new dress. With the 7T and 7T Pro, the gap was reduced significantly, almost to the point where many consumers opted for the cheaper...

The OnePlus 8 delivers 5G flagship performance at a fair price, making it the right phone to buy for a new network in an economically uncertain time.

Most affordable 5G phone; Lovely screen; Fast performance; Elegant software

Camera not quite as good as more expensive phones; Lacks millimeter-wave 5G on T-Mobile; No wireless charging

My gut instinct is just telling me to tell you to buy this phone. It starts at $699 and has a ton of great features. If it weren’t for an ever-so-slightly inconsistent camera, I’d already be calling it POTY (phone of the year).

Specs; Display; Performance; Software; Design; Battery Life; Camera; Buy OnePlus 8

OnePlus gets over the 5G upgrade hump in style. The camera’s no better, it’s worse in one way, but we get a style upgrade and an only slight jump in cost.

Excellent power and performance; 5G (and no massive price hike); 2020 curves

Camera not as versatile as last time around

“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

Now that OnePlus has established itself as one of the major players in the smartphone world, there are certain things you can take for granted about its devices. They’ll likely have great screens, performance, and battery life.

90Hz display; Great battery life; Solid performance

Camera quality could still be better; No wireless charging; No IP rating (on the unlocked model)