OnePlus 8

OnePlus 8: Design

The OnePlus 8 is the latest budget flagship smartphone from the Chinese premium smartphone maker that replaces the OnePlus 7T. The device comes with a new design and the latest hardware to match with other flagship smartphones of 2020. The OnePlus 8 has a 6.55-inch display with AMOLED technology, offering FHD+ resolution. Not just that, the display is HDR10/10+ certified with a peak brightness of 1100 nits and supports color profiles like sRGB and P3 and is also capable of streaming HD content on platforms like Netflix.

OnePlus 8: Hardware Specifications

The OnePlus 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC with at least 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. There is also another variant of the OnePlus 8 that offers 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage. The device uses LPDDR4x RAM, which is a bit of a disadvantage considering most of the phones with this chipset ships with LPDDR5 RAM. The device uses a UFS 3.0 storage solution, which increases the read and writes the speed of the device. Be it heavy gaming or multitasking, the OnePlus 8 will handle everything with ease, thanks to the flagship-grade hardware.

OnePlus 8: Camera Performance

The OnePlus 8 has a triple camera setup at the back, which is a bit different from the triple camera setup on the OnePlus 7T. There is no telephoto lens this time, instead, the smartphone offers a 48MP primary wide-angle lens, 16MP ultra-wide angle lens, and a 2MP macro lens and this is the first OnePlus smartphone to ship with a dedicated macro lens, which can take some macro shots. At the front, the device has a 16MP selfie camera, which can also record FHD video and supports Face unlock. The main camera offers features like 4K60fps video recording and there is a dedicated night mode for improved low-light photography.

OnePlus 8: Price To Specs Ratio

The OnePlus 8 is one of the most expensive smartphones from the company, even though it is not as expensive as the OnePlus 8 Pro. The base model of the OnePlus 8 retails for Rs. 41,999 and the high-end model comes with a retail price of Rs.49,999. When compared to other flagship smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S20, the price is on point. However, the OnePlus 8 does miss out on some features like wireless charging and IP rating, which stops it from making it a true flagship smartphone.

OnePlus 8: Important Features/Highlights

The OnePlus 8 comes with a massive 4,300 mAh battery, which is one of the biggest batteries that we have seen on an OnePlus smartphone. Not just that, the device also supports Warp Charge 30T, which can completely charge the smartphone in less than an hour. The OxygenOS on the OnePlus 8 is also another highlight of the smartphone, which offers stock Android experience without any third-party bloatware apps. Lastly, it comes with a great 90Hz screen, which is good for playing games like PUBG.

OnePlus 8: Verdict

If you are looking for a smartphone with high-end specifications and does not care much about the camera, wireless charging or IP rating, then the OnePlus 8 is the device to consider. A good flagship smartphone that has almost everything that a flagship phone have.