The OnePlus 8 5G is one of the more affordable 5G phones on the market. But there are many more reasons why you should check it out.
The 6.55" Fluid AMOLED Display goes seamlessly from one frame to the next, while the 90Hz refresh rate means you can swipe, scroll and navigate with ease. The colours on the display are bright and vibrant, backed up by HDR10+ High Dynamic Range video technology. Rounding it all off is the dual stereo speakers and a cinematic 3D listening experience with Dolby Atmos support.
You'll capture some great shots with the 48MP Triple Camera system. Perfect portraits and professional video footage with greatly improved stabilisation are easy to achieve. The 116-degree ultra-wide-angle camera lets you capture the most beautiful panoramas, and the new macro lens allows you to take close ups 'til your heart's content. For selfies, there's a good quality 16MP front camera.
The OnePlus 8 5G includes the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, which delivers up to 25% faster performance than previous generations. Meanwhile, you can transfer photos, videos and files in the blink of an eye with the UFS 3.0 file management system.
With 5G you can connect to several networks at the same time giving you extended coverage and faster downloads. This means movie downloads in just seconds, near-instant photo sharing and network coverage like never before. Because it automatically switches between 5G and non-5G networks, battery life is prolonged and your connection remains intact.
Manufacturer: OnePlus
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
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