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...

“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

The unassuming OnePlus 8 has been replaced by the OnePlus 8T.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 is a very good phone, but with the same screen and very similar camera, it's hard to justify the $100 premium over last year's 7T.

Fantastic speed and battery life; Very nice design with an excellent display, OxygenOS continues to impress

Not much of an improvement over the 7T, 5G drives the price up with little benefit; Starting price is $100 higher than the previous model's

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

Thinner, lighter, and prettier than the Pro

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

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.

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

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)