The OnePlus 8 is the 2020 line-up of smartphone from OnePlus. The device was announced alongside the Pro version . The phone specifications starts from a 6.55-inches FHD+ display with a Fluid AMOLED panel bearing 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. It has 20:9 aspect ratio, and upto 90Hz refresh rate.

The OnePlus 8 sets the bar high for mid-priced 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. With a Snapdragon 865 and up to 12GB of RAM, the phone is high-performance despite costing notably less than most flagships, making it the cheapest 5G phone in many markets.

Affordable 5G connectivity; Impressive specs; Big 4,300mAh battery;

No telephoto camera; No wireless charging; Price hike over predecessor

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.

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)

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