2020 started with some of the most expensive smartphones ever, designed to appeal to a booming pre-pandemic economy. COVID-19 slammed on the brakes, causing Apple and Samsung to make sure they had less-expensive options. OnePlus, uncharacteristically, hasn't been quite as nimble. When CEO Pete Lau said there would be no OnePlus 8T Pro, that could have been seen as a return to form for a company that used to only release one phone at a time. But the OnePlus 8T carries a $749 Pro-level asking price, a steep increase versus the $599 7T and the $549 6T. That makes it no longer a "flagship killer" but a true flagship that needs to go directly up against Apple's and Samsung's similarly priced phones. The 8T has excellent network performance on T-Mobile and some unique features like super-speedy 65W charging, but ultimately, it doesn't deliver more value than the $699 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE.Design and Display The 8T is just about the same size and shape as the OnePlus 8 at 6.33 by 2.91 by...

The OnePlus 8T is a solid Android phone with a terrific software experience and the fastest charging we've seen.

Excellent software; Strong network performance; Super-fast charging

Cameras are just average; No wireless charging; A little too expensive for what you get

Plenty of power and a sensible enough price; Improved low-light photography and video; Crowd-pleasing size; Super-fast charging;

Disappointing battery life in 120Hz mode; Less fancy design than older OnePlus 8;

“The OnePlus 8T is a great smartphone -- great software, speedy, and a decent camera. Except at $749, the competition around it is too strong for it to be a hearty recommendation.”

Superfast charging; One day's use after 15 minutes charge; Clean; fast; and up-to-date software; Attractive photos from the camera

No wireless charging; No IP water-resistance rating

The OnePlus 8T is a great phone. It packs in all the essential features without making too many compromises. It has a great display, long battery life with super-fast charging, and OxygenOS grants you a smooth experience that closely resembles pure Android.

120 Hz display; Long battery life; Fast charging w/ 65 W Warp Charge; Reliable fingerprint sensor

Cameras are decent at best; 1080p display; Lacks wireless charging; Lacks official IP rating

Appearing on the market in October 2020, the OnePlus 8T is the company’s somewhat smaller and more affordable version of the OnePlus 8 Pro, which came out in April 2020. Endowed with a quad-camera, encased in Gorilla Glass 5, equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor, and running Android 11,...

Readability is quite good in low-light conditions; Colors are quite accurate overall; The colors are quite accurate in videos; OnePlus 8T feels smooth in every use case.

There is no doubt that OnePlus 8T is a solid smartphone. The OnePlus 8T comes with a premium design and offers all the high-end specifications that one expects from a high price smartphone. Along with all this, the inclusion of 65W fast charging adds more weightage to the smartphone.

The OnePlus 8T could have been a new flagship phone-killer, with its strong specs, excellent display, and super fast charging. But the cameras don’t quite measure up to other leading phones. When I first got my hands on the OnePlus 8T, I really wanted to love it.

Bright and smooth 120Hz display, Super fast charging, Slick and unobtrusive software, Solid performance, Premium design

Disappointing camera performance, No wireless charging

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.

Long-lasting battery; Beautiful display; Great software

No wireless charging; Lacklustre design; No telephoto camera

OnePlus 8T is a terrific addition to the cluttered upper mid-range market, taking on Google and Samsung at every turn. While it may not be a OnePlus 8T Pro, the 8T still offers stunning performance and strong value for money.

OnePlus 8T Software And User Experience Based on early beta reports, we were a little trepidatious about OxygenOS 11. See, OnePlus was rumored to be making significant changes away from stock Android. We’re glad to report that all is well in OxygenOS land.

Beautiful 120Hz display; Fantastic performance; Decent battery life; Fast 65W charging; Delightful user experience; Almost stock Android

Too expensive; No telephoto camera; No wireless charging; No headphone jack