The OnePlus 8 doesn't tick every box, but at this price it doesn't need to. Find out why in our full review
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
The OnePlus 8 doesn't tick every box, but at this price it doesn't need to. Find out why in our full review
Colour quirks aside, the OnePlus 8 is a fantastic flagship smartphone at an amazing price. You rarely get this quality level of design, features and performance at such good value. When the biggest let down is that the main camera can do a better job of close-ups than the macro lens, you know you have an excellent phone. The main thing is whether the Pro is enough to tempt you to splash out.
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
OnePlus has in the past positioned its phones as “flagship killers” that offered high-end hardware at a lower price than top-tier rivals, and the latest OnePlus 8 is no different in promising good value.
When smartphone companies launch new flagship models, we expect significant improvements over the previous models. Generally the OnePlus 8 comes with overall feature and performance improvements, but the camera system feels a little downgrade from OnePlus 7T.
Does the smaller, less-feature-rich OnePlus 8 deserve your cash, or should you stick to the true flagship?...
Gorgeous design Good display Outstanding performance Affordable Formidable battery life
No wireless charging Middling camera Not as full-featured as some competitors
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
Thinner, lighter, and prettier than the Pro
The phone to beat in 2020
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