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

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;

OnePlus returns to its "flagship killer" roots with the OnePlus 8, the most affordable high-quality 5G phone T-Mobile and Verizon have to offer. Starting at $699, the 8's price is right and its feature set hits the sweet spot for providing a quality experience. For these reason we're awarding this relatively affordable flagship our Editor's Choice on the two carriers that sell it, although not on AT&T, where it lacks 5G support.Let's Start With Some Math OnePlus is releasing two phones right now. The OnePlus 8 is available unlocked, and also via T-Mobile and Verizon. The OnePlus 8 Pro is only available unlocked. The OnePlus 8, which I'm reviewing here, sticks with the company's old philosophy of cutting a few corners (mostly in terms of camera) to shave several hundred dollars off of flagship phone prices, and it succeeds. The 8 Pro takes on the Samsung Galaxy S20 line with exclusive features like high-speed wireless charging and the absolute best display performance in the ind...

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