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OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8

84/100
30 Critic Reviews

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Release Date (UK): April 2020

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What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100

Stuff | Andrew Williams

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.

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100

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

Excelling in all areas, a simple case of refinement is perhaps the best strategy of all.

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100

Android Authority | Eric Zeman

The OnePlus 8 isn't perfect, and may come across as disappointing to some who consider it too "lite" when compared to the powerful, formidable OnePlus 8 Pro. Think of it this way, it's the iPhone 11 or Galaxy S20 of OnePlus phones - meaning it's the one most people should buy

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100

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

Overall the OnePlus 8 offers a lot of phone for the money in a manageable size, making it the very best lower-cost 5G device released so far.

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92

ZDNet | Matthew Miller

Looking across the landscape of smartphones as 5G continues to be activated across the country, a stunningly beautiful 5G phone that is extremely capable, a joy to use, and gets you through a full day is a solid deal.

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90

Wired UK | Sophie Charara

If you can live without a top-end camera then the new OnePlus 8 is both a great phone and great value for money.

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90

The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan

I highly recommend this for gamers and those who like to indulge in some serious photography or videography with their phones.

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90

NDTV Gadgets | Roydon Cerejo

... if you're still hanging on to your 6T or anything older, the OnePlus 8 would be worth switching to.

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90

TechRadar | David Lumb

The OnePlus 8 sets the bar high for affordable 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.

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90

phoneArena | Preslav Kateliev

... if you are tempted by the OnePlus experience, but don't want the OnePlus 8's curved screen or paying the OnePlus 8 money, you can still get last year's OnePlus 7T. It's only a few months old, still has a great display with 90 Hz refresh, it's still snappy

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87

CNET | Lynn La

If you're watching your budget closely but don't want to sacrifice a lot in terms of hardware, the OnePlus 8 should be your top contender.

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80

Wired | Sophie Charara

It's not for anyone who thinks the camera is the be-all and end-all of their smartphone. And it's also not for anyone who is looking for lots of tricks and new features to experiment with. For literally everyone else, though, this is a great buy with no real complaints.

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80

Firstpost | Ameya Dalvi

OnePlus 8 is undoubtedly a good phone, but not necessarily the best value for money option at its current selling price.

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80

India Today | Javed Anwer

I don't hesitate to recommend OnePlus 8 to anyone looking to get a phone

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80

pocketnow | Anton Nagy

The OnePlus 8 has proven to not just be a great smartphone for the present, but also a good investment for the future.

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80

Neowin | Rich Woods

I don't think you'll regret it If you want to check out the OnePlus 8.

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80

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

Already own a OnePlus 7T? You don't need to upgrade, and the next OnePlus generation will likely have better cameras. They arguably get slightly worse this time around. However, if you want a quality phone and 5G at a sensible price, this is your best option until cheaper 5G modems appear.

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80

Tom's Guide | Philip Michaels

The OnePlus 8 delivers solid performance, long battery life and 5G at an attractive price, but the cameras could be better.

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80

SlashGear | Chris Burns

The OnePlus 8 Pro is generally better than the OnePlus 8, in most respects.

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80

Pocket-lint | Mike Lowe

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. If you want more from the cameras and a better-yet screen, look to the Pro model, otherwise, this one is just super as it stands.

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80

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

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.

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80

jmcomms | Jonathan Morris

I can say here and now that there's nothing fundamentally wrong with the camera set up here ... but the OnePlus 8 Pro offers a more dynamic camera setup

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80

Gizmodo UK | Sam Rutherford

For everyone who has been scared off by Samsung's Galaxy S20s, this is the Android phone to get.

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80

AndroidPit | David McCourt

I still think the regular OnePlus 8 is the thinking man's 5G phone to buy right now. With snappy performance and a cost-cutting in the right areas, the phone almost marks a return to OnePlus' roots. The goalposts have moved on price, that's all.

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80

Android Central | Andrew Martonik

OnePlus didn't change much from the 7T, but it didn't need to. You get fresh hardware design and a bump in specs, plus 5G, with the same great basics: a really good display, strong battery life, consistent camera performance, and amazing software.

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80

The Verge | Jon Porter

Suffice it to say, if you want a zoom lens and a better-quality camera overall, particularly when it comes to low-light performance, then you have to go for the 8 Pro.

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76

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

Well, we would say that it is perfect for those who want a budget flagship that looks premium.

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70

91mobiles | Kshitij Pujari

The software platform is a critical part of the overall usage experience I feel, and that, combined with its top-end hardware, do make the OnePlus 8 worth a second look.

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70

PCWorld | Michael Simon

If you need a phone right now, we'd recommend the OnePlus 7T as a nice stopgap.

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60

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

The OnePlus 8 is a good smartphone. It has an attractive screen, a decent camera, great software, and long battery life. I love the design, the matte glass, and the green color.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.0 mm (6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 6.55 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2400 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 402 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 88.7 %

Display Type: Fluid AMOLED

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
CPU: Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU: Adreno 650
RAM: 8/12GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: Rear camera - Main Sensor: Sony IMX586 Megapixels: 48 Pixel Size: 0.8um Lens Quantity: 6P OIS: Yes EIS: Yes Aperture: f/1.75 Macro Lens Megapixels: 2 Pixel Size: 1.75um Aperture: f/2.4 Ultra Wide Angle Lens Megapixels: 16 Aperture: f/2.2 Field of View: 116deg Flash Dual LED Flash Optical Zoom No Support in sensor zoom 2X Autofocus Multi Autofocus (PDAF+CAF) Video 4K video at 30/60 fps 1080P video at 30/60 fps Super Slow Motion: 1080p video at 240 fps, 720p video at 480 fps Time-Lapse 1080P 30fps, 4k 30fps Video Editor Features CINE aspect ratio video recording, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Micro , Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, Cat&dog face detection&focus, AI Scene Detection, RAW Image
Secondary Camera: Front Camera Sensor: Sony IMX471 Megapixels: 16 Pixel Size: 1.0 um EIS: Yes Autofocus: Fixed Focus Aperture: f/2.45 Video 1080P video at 30fps Time-Lapse Features Face Unlock, HDR, Screen Flash, Face Retouching

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 128/256GB
Expandable Storage: Not Available

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 4300 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: Quick Charge

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

Front (under the screen)

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