At the end of the day, the OnePlus 8T is a phone that is a joy to use and that brings a revolution in charging that has really gone undeservedly under the radar. If camera is not on the top of your list of priorities, this is an easy phone to recommend.

Fastest charging on a mainstream phone; Industry-leading display quality; Great value for the money; Impressively fast and smooth performance; First non-Google phone with Android 11; Dual SIM

Camera still a bit behind the very best; No telephoto zoom lens; Tends to get warm with intense apps and games; No wireless charging; No IP water protection rating

The OnePlus 8T doesn’t change the game – particularly if you bought OnePlus 8 – but it is another great handset from the brand, with a stunning display, a unique look, good battery life and a camera that impresses. If you’re looking for a handset that’s a touch cheaper than most top-end phones, but still offers plenty of premium features, you’ve found it.

Long-lasting battery; Beautiful display; Great software;

No wireless charging; Lacklustre design; No telephoto camera

If you want pure performance, an excellent screen and some of the fastest charging around then the OnePlus 8T should be near the top of your list. The lower than usual for a flagship price makes it an even more tempting prospect.

Lovely display; Seriously fast charging; A performance champion; Already on Android 11;

No IP rating; No wireless charging; Fairly useless secondary cameras;

The OnePlus 8T is a conservative update that's made more convincing by a price drop compared to the 8, making it an incredibly competitive budget flagship - but an upgrade to the main camera is now long overdue.

120Hz display; 65W fast charging; Android 11;

Aging camera; OnePlus Nord is better value;

The OnePlus 8T is a solid mid-range 5G smartphone with two standout features: a superbly sharp and vibrant 6.55-inch AMOLED screen with a fast 120Hz refresh rate; and 65W fast charging that can fully charge the 4,500mAh battery in just under 40 minutes.

120Hz AMOLED screen; 65W fast charging; 5G and dual SIMs; Very good performance; Android 11

No IP rating for dust/water resistance; No wireless charging; No telephoto camera; No 3.5mm headset jack or MicroSD card slot

The OnePlus 8T checks all the boxes for me except for the $1,100 price, which is a lot to ask for a smartphone...

Great camera; Best OnePlus design yet; ultra-fast charging

No wireless charging; Weird IP rating; $1,100 is too much

OnePlus’ latest phone is basically the OnePlus 8 Pro’s top-notch screen refresh rate and battery stuffed into a smaller body. Then there’s the awesome 39-minute fast charging tech, to sweeten the deal. The OnePlus 8T is only marred by subpar cameras and a less unique design.

Solid performance; Beautiful 120Hz display; 39-minute fast charging; Great specs for the price

Middling camera performance; No wireless charging

As is the case every year, OnePlus has delivered the T variant of its flagship smartphone with a few tweaks, upgrades and a new design. While the phone’s fundamentals really haven’t changed, the OnePlus 8T does have a few notable changes that make it stand out from the competition, and with its $750...

Battery life; 65W charging; Display; Performance

Value; Camera

A great phone, even if it can't prove it should exist

OnePlus 8T is a compromise. Therefore, one should keep the tongue straight in the mouth if one is considering a purchase. For most, the OnePlus 8T will be among the best mobile phones on the market, while consumers with specific needs should look for something else.

Lightning fast charging and long battery life despite bright screen with 120 Hz refresh rate. Among the fastest mobiles for the price, and the camera takes good pictures in wide format as well as in the dark, or when you get really close to your subject.

Missing wireless charging and IP certification. Miserable front camera and the primary camera lacks optical zoom. Too many Google apps degrade OxygenOS.