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The OnePlus 8 Pro is a proper flagship phone. Forget previous generations of handsets from the firm, and its ‘flagship killer’ underdog mantra. OnePlus is now officially mixing it with the biggest names in mobile.
Whereas handsets such as the OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T Pro cut a few corners in order to hit a slightly lower price tag than the competition, the OnePlus 8 Pro isn’t pulling any punches – it’s now genuine competition for the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus, iPhone 11 Pro and Huawei P40 Pro.
Unfortunately, it also means that the days of OnePlus offering an ‘affordable flagship’ option are over.
OnePlus 8 Pro specs
Weight: 199g
Dimensions: 165.3 x 74.35 x 8.5mm
Display size: 6.78-inch
Resolution: QHD+
Refresh rate: 120Hz
Pixel density: 513ppi
Chip: Snapdragon 865
RAM: 8GB / 12GB
Storage: 128GB/256GB
Rear cameras: 48MP + 48MP + 5MP + 8MP
Front camera: 16MP
Battery: 4,510mAh
Rating: IP68
Dual Nano SIMs
Type C port
OnePlus has slapped the best display it’s ever made on the 8 Pro, and the Chinese company goes as far as to say it’s the best screen you’ll see on a phone all year.
It’s a bold claim, and one which may prove unfounded as the year goes on, but take nothing away from this handset: the 6.78-inch ‘Fluid Display’ with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and QHD resolution is fantastic.
There’s a quad camera setup on the rear providing a wealth of photography options through features such as an ultra-wide-angle lens, 30x zoom, powerful night mode, and the firm’s new ‘color filter’ camera that’s designed to give your shots a unique look.
While the cameras are a marked improvement over the snappers on the 7 Pro and 7T Pro, they don’t quite hit the same heights as Samsung, Huawei or Google. They are still very good, though.
OnePlus has also, finally, given its fans what they’ve been asking for by including their most-requested feature: wireless charging.
Not only that, but it’s fast wireless charging too, with the ability to get you from zero to 50% in just 30 minutes. The 8 Pro also features the biggest battery ever in a OnePlus phone, and it’ll easily last you a day on a single charge.
Add to that the flagship power under the hood that we’re used to seeing from OnePlus, with the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 chipset teamed with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM, plus the addition of 5G connectivity to both the 8 Pro and its smaller sibling, the OnePlus 8, and it’s clear the brand is no longer willing to take a backseat when it comes to any of its specs.
In short, you’ve got a highly accomplished flagship smartphone on your hands.
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