Updated On: 16th October 2021
OnePlus 8
8.2 Expert Score 4.4 6833 Ratings
The OnePlus 8 is a successor to the OnePlus 7T, and it brings a few design changes as well as specs bump, including a punch-hole selfie camera and a vertical triple-camera setup on the rear. The OnePlus 8 has a 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection. The phone runs Android 10-based OxygenOS and uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. The smartphone has 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.0 storage. At the front, the OnePlus 8 has a 12MP selfie camera, while the rear-facing camera has a 64MP+16MP+12MP triple-camera setup. Connectivity features of the OnePlus 8 include GPS, dual-SIM card slot, 4G, Wi-Fi b/g/n/5/6, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and a USB 3.1 Type-C port. The OnePlus 8 also features an in-display fingerprint reader, OnePlus Pay, water-splash-resistance, stereo loudspeakers, and Qi wireless charging. The phone is powered by a 4000mAh battery and supports Warp Charge 30T fast charging technology. Some of the other popular OnePlus mobiles include the OnePlus Billie, the OnePlus Clover, the OnePlus 9, and the OnePlus 8 Pro.
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8 GB + 128 GB
6 GB + 128 GB
12 GB + 256 GB
₹39,999
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Key Specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
- 6 GB RAM
- 128 GB internal storage
- 4300 mAh battery
- Triple (48+16+2) MP Rear, 16 MP Front Camera
- 6.55 inches (16.64 cm)
- Dual, Nano-Nano SIM
- Android v10 (Q)
OnePlus 8 Price in India
Last known price of OnePlus 8 was Rs. 39,999. This phone is available in 128 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB storage variants.
OnePlus 8: Pros & Cons
8.2
out of 10
MSP SCORE
- Good Stuff
- AMOLED display has 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.0 storage unit for fast performance
- Bloatware-free and well-optimized Android 10 OS
- Fast in-display fingerprint scanner
- 30W fast charging
- Dual-band Wi-Fi ax and Bluetooth v5.1 for future-proof connectivity
- Bad Stuff
- Primary camera at the rear has an average performance
- No telephoto camera at the rear
- Front-facing camera not up to the mark
Verdict
While the OnePlus 8 comes out on top in terms of display quality, performance, software, and battery life experience, it lacks behind its competitors by a huge margin in terms of the rear as well as front camera performance.
OnePlus 8 Details
OnePlus 8 AMOLED Display With 90Hz Refresh Rate
The OnePlus 8, similar to its predecessor, features a metal-and-glass sandwich design, and looks very similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, except the pop-up camera mechanism. The phone has a 6.5-inch Fluid AMOLED screen at the front with Full HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and lamination of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 scratch-resistant panel. There is an under-display optical fingerprint reader that’s fast and accurate. The phone features a water-splash resistant design. The OnePlus 8 also has the signature OnePlus-style three-way sound profile switch.
Snapdragon 865 + Android 10 With OxygenOS = OnePlus 8 s Killer Hardware Software Combo
OnePlus’ new smartphone every year comes with a brand new Snapdragon processing chipset, and the OnePlus 8 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. It has eight 64-bit CPU cores, with one of them featuring higher clock speed than the rest. The chipset also integrates A-GPS, LTE, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, USB, and other connectivity features. The phone runs Android 10 out of the box, with OxygenOS customizations. So, features like Smart SMS, Shelf, icon pack customization, icon shape customization, Reading Mode, Zen Mode, and OnePlus Switch will be available on the phone.
Triple-Rear-Facing Camera With 4K 60fps Video Recording With OnePlus 8
The OnePlus 8 features a triple-camera setup on its rear, similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro, arranged in a vertical fashion. However, look closely, and you’ll find a 64MP primary camera sensor with OIS, Dual-Pixel PDAF, F1.6 aperture, and 4K 60fps video recording. There are two more sensors: 16MP camera with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 12MP camera with a 3x telephoto lens. Both these cameras can record 4K 60fps videos as well. Plus, there’s an option to record 4K videos with a wide dynamic range. There’s ultra-smooth video recording, thanks to OIS and EIS, as well as 960fps ultra slow-motion video recording. At the front, the phone uses a 12MP selfie camera with autofocus and 4K video recording.
OnePlus 8 Has 4000mAh Battery, Qi Wireless Charging
An upgrade from the OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 8 has a slightly larger capacity battery: a 4000mAh unit. The phone is compatible with 30W Warp Charge 30T fast charging technology via the bundled charger and USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Furthermore, the phone also comes with Qi wireless charging, something that OnePlus users have been asking for years. The phone’s wireless charging is compatible with up to 20W Qi wireless charging speeds for faster charging even without wires.
OnePlus 8 Specifications
Summary
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Display | 6.55 inches (16.64 cms) |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Front Camera | Single (16 MP, f/2.45 Camera(3" sensor size, 1 m pixel size)) |
| Rear Camera | Triple (48 MP, f/1.75 Camera + 16 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size)) |
| Battery | 4300 mAh |
| RAM | 6 GB |
General
| Launch Date | April 24, 2020 |
| Dimensions | 6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 inch (160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm) |
| Weight | 180 grams |
| Build | Back: Gorilla Glass |
| Face unlock | Yes |
| Colors | Glacial Green |
Processor
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| No of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2.84GHz, Single core, Kryo 585 + 2.42GHz, Tri core, Kryo 585 + 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 585 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Graphics | Adreno 650 |
Software
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | Oxygen OS |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Display
| Display Type | Fluid AMOLED, 2.5D Curved Glass, Curved Display, HDR 10+ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Size | 6.55 inches (16.64 cms) |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Punch-hole |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 88.69 % |
| Pixel Density | 402 pixels per inch (ppi) |
Camera
| Flash | Rear (Dual LED Flash), Front (Screen flash) |
| Rear | Triple (48 MP, f/1.75 Camera + 16 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(13 mm focal length) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size)) |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Front | Single (16 MP, f/2.45 Camera(3" sensor size, 1µm pixel size)) |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Image Stabilization | Yes, Optical Image Stabilization(OIS), Electric Image Stabilization (EIS) |
| Video | Rear: 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 1920x1080 @ 60 fps, 1280x720 @ 480 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Charging speed | 50 % in 22 minutes (claimed by Brand) |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Capacity | 4300 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Warp, 30W |
Connectivity
| USB OTG Support | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes with ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| Network | 5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Infrared | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| NFC Chipset | Yes |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, On-screen |
| Other Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Sound
| Speaker Features | Dolby Atmos |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, USB Type-C |
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The latest OnePlus 8 news
OnePlus 8 Series Soon to Get AOD Screenshot, Improved Audio and More, Latest OxygenOS Beta Confirms
The newly rolling out software release for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro arrives in the form of OxygenOS Open beta 11 software update. On the other hand, the company is rolling out OxygenOS Open beta 6 software update for the OnePlus 8T. The changelog of both these new updates is the same. In this new release, OnePlus is rolling out the latest June 2021 security patch for the OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and the OnePlus 8T. Apart from this, as per changelog, OnePlus also has improved the power consumption performance to extend battery life on these handsets. With this new software release, users now can take screenshots of Always-on Display (AOD).See More
OnePlus 8/8T Series OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 OTA Update Rolling Out Now With May Security Patch and More Fixes
The newly rolling software update for the OnePlus 8 and the OnePlus 8 Pro arrives in the form of OxygenOS 11.0.6.6. The update that is being rolled out to the OnePlus 8T comes in the form of OxygenOS 11.0.8.12. Both this new update for the OnePlus 8/8T series brings in May 2021 security patch. As per the changelog, OnePlus has improved wireless charging stability and user experience on the OnePlus 8 Pro. The company has also fixed screenshot capturing failure, and low probability issue with the latest OxygenOS 11.0.6.6 and OxygenOS 11.0.8.12 update. The full changelog of this new software update can be accessed on OnePlus forum here.See More
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro Receiving OxygenOS 11.0.5.5 Update in India With March Security Patch and Bug Fixes
OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro users in European, and North American regions will also receive the update.See More
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