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Oneplus has officially unveiled its new generation of smartphones: Both models offer 5G radio as standard, the Oneplus 8 Pro supports 30-watt wireless charging for the first time, and is waterproof and dustproof to IP68.
With the Oneplus 8 Pro, the manufacturer integrates new features, the lack of which was criticized by the predecessors as critical points. In addition, Oneplus rotates the camera, but also the price.
Oneplus 8 Pro and 8 with a similar design
Oneplus 8 Pro in practice. (Photo: t3n)
As in the previous year, Oneplus is following a two-device strategy for the 8 series: Oneplus 8 is the slightly cheaper version, which has saved a bit on the camera and other features, among other things. The manufacturer puts almost everything the smartphone fan could want in the Pro model. While the 2019 versions differ even more visually, the new 8-series models are more similar – they both have a piercing selfie camera on the front, several 6.78 and 6.55-inch screen diagonals and resolutions of 3,168 x 1,440 and 2400 x 1,080 pixels. The manufacturer has increased the diagonal of the 8 Pro compared to the 7T Pro, which had a 6.67-inch screen. However, the Oneplus 7T (test) had the same diagonal, but a flat screen, while the new generation comes with a slightly curved screen to one side, thus adapting to the Pro.
Oneplus 8 Pro in practice. (Photo: t3n)
A new feature of the 8 Pro is the 120 Hertz refresh rate, like the one used by Samsung in its S20 (test) and Oppo models in the Find X2 Pro (test). The Simple 8er still comes with 90 Hertz. Both are HDR10 Plus compatible. The manufacturer also states that the displays are individually calibrated for unprecedented color accuracy.
Additionally, the Pro model uses software algorithms that use MEMC technology to project video content with a frame rate less than 120 Hertz and reduce motion blur. The HDR boost function is also designed to enhance colors in videos. With the help of new screen filters, 40 percent more blue light will be removed to relieve eyes. Oneplus does not use these filters in normal 8 series, but the manufacturer has integrated some optimizations to protect the eyes.
Oneplus has also added to the camera
With Quad-Cam: Oneplus 8 Pro in practice. (Photo: t3n)
In terms of the camera, Oneplus has added to both new models: visually, it is similar to the 2019 predecessor on the back, but the Pro model has four different sensors, while the normal 8 has only integrated three sensors.
The primary sensor used in Oneplus 8 Pro Sony’s new 48-megapixel IMX689 sensor, which, with its 1.12-micron pixel edge length and f / 1.78 aperture, should be able to capture more light than previously installed sensors . Additionally, Oneplus combines optical and electronic image stabilization (OIS), which many manufacturers do.
The second camera also has a 48-megapixel resolution and has installed Sony’s IMX586 sensor. With a 120-degree angle of view, it serves as an ultra-wide-angle camera that comes with all-pixel PDAF and laser autofocus. The third camera in the package is a telephoto zoom camera with OIS, triple optical zoom, f / 2.4 aperture and 16 megapixels, which is said to offer up to 30 times the digital zoom: in the first test, the digital magnification only gave Moderate results, while the ten-time-zoom is quite usable. The Pro’s fourth sensor serves as a color filter, with which you should be able to express yourself artistically: With the filter, photos can be overlaid with special light effects and filters.
The Oneplus 8 Pro’s camera protrudes a bit from the case. (Photo: t3n)
Oneplus also claims to have improved the 8 Pro for videos: With the help of single-frame HDR 3 technology, the manufacturer has expanded the dynamic range so that good results can be achieved even in difficult lighting conditions. Additionally, single-image 3-HDR should be able to uniformly contrast high-contrast scenes even in backlight. Videos with a resolution of up to 4K and 60 frames per second are stabilized through OIS and EIS. Digital audio is zoomed with three built-in microphones for spatial sound and to reduce ambient noise.
In addition, the new software features of the camera application should allow recording videos in cinema format. An advanced professional mode supports RAW recordings. In addition, Oneplus has integrated a mode especially for taking photos of pets.
In the normal Oneplus 8, the manufacturer uses a Sony IMX586 sensor with 48 megapixels and f / 1.75 aperture for the main camera instead of the new Sony IMX-689. Optical and electronic image stabilization for photos and videos up to 4K is also available here.
The ultra wide-angle camera now only has a resolution of 16 megapixels and offers an image angle of 116 instead of 120 degrees. The third camera is a two-megapixel sensor with f / 2.4 aperture and a 1.75-micron pixel edge length for macro photography.
Oneplus 8 and 8 Pro: largely identical key data
In terms of additional equipment, the two models are similar: As a processor, Oneplus uses Qualcomm’s superior Snapdragon 865 chip as standard, which always has an X55-5G modem on board. You can choose between eight and twelve gigabytes of RAM, the Pro model is equipped with LPDDR5 and the normal model with LPDDR4 memory. With flash memory, either 128 or 256 gigabyte UFS-3.0 can be selected for both.
The new WiFi standard WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 with aptX support and an in-display fingerprint sensor are also part of the package. In addition, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos are installed in both models: in the Oneplus 8 Pro that we have, they offer surprisingly high and good sound. Dolby Atmos also supports headsets on Oneplus: a headphone jack is not available as with the 2019 predecessors.
| Model | OnePlus 8 Pro | Oneplus 8 | OnePlus 7T Pro | Oneplus 7T |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS | OxygenOS based on Android 10 | OxygenOS based on Android 10 | OxygenOS based on Android 10 | OxygenOS based on Android 10 |
| Display | 6.78-inch Amoled display, QHD + 3,168 x 1,440 pixels, 120 Hertz, 513 PPI, 19.8: 9 ratio, adaptive display, vibrant color effect, motion graphics smoothing, night mode, read mode, HDR10 + | 6.55-inch Amoled display, FHD + 2,400 x 1,080 pixels, 90 Hertz, 402 PPI, 20: 9 ratio, Vibrant color effect, night mode, reading mode, HDR10 + |
6.67-inch AMOLED (3,120 x 1,440 pixels; 516 ppi, 19.5: 9 aspect ratio) | 6.55-inch AMOLED at 90 Hz (2,400 x 1,080 pixels, 402 ppi, 20: 9 aspect ratio, Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, @ max. 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, @ max. 2.84 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, @ max. 2.96 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, @ max. 2.96 GHz |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5 | 8/12 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB LP DDR4X | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.0, not expandable | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.0, not expandable | 256GB UFS 3.0, not expandable | 128GB and 256GB (in some regions) UFS 3.0, non-expandable |
| Main camera | 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 quad camera, F / 1.78 aperture, 1.12 micron pixel size, OIS / EIS; 48 megapixel ultra wide angle, F / 2.2 stop, 120 ° field of view; 8 megapixel telephoto zoom, F / 2.4 aperture, OIS; 5 megapixel color filter, F / 2.4 aperture; Phase detection autofocus, laser autofocus, contrast-based autofocus; 3x optical hybrid zoom; Dual LED flash |
Triple camera: 48 megapixel Sony IMX586, aperture F / 1.75, OIS / EIS; 16 megapixel ultra wide angle, F / 2.2 aperture, 116 ° degrees; 2 megapixel macro camera, 1.75 micron pixel size, F / 2.4 aperture; Phase detection autofocus, contrast-based autofocus; Dual LED flash |
Triple camera with 48 MP (Sony IMX586), f / 1.6, OIS and EIS; Telephoto lens with 8 MP zoom and 3x, f / 2.4; 16MP ultra wide-angle f / 2.2, 117 degrees; Double led flash; 4K videos at 30/60 fps | Triple camera with 48 MP (Sony IMX586) with OIS, EIS, f / 1.6; 12MP (f / 2.2) telephoto, 16MP (f / 2.2, 117 degree) ultra wide angle, dual LED flash; 4K videos at 30/60 fps |
| Frontal camera | 16 MP, Sony IMX471; Pixel 1.0 μm, EIS, fixed focus. aperture f / 2.45 | 16 MP, Sony IMX471; Pixel 1.0 μm, EIS, fixed focus. aperture f / 2.0 | 16 MP f / 2.0 pop-up camera (Sony IMX471) | 16 MP with f / 2.0 aperture (Sony IMX 471) |
| Battery capacity | 4510 mAh (permanently installed), “Warp Charge 30T” (5V / 6A) and Warp Charge 30 Wireless, reverse wireless charging | 4300 mAh (permanent installation), “Warp Charge 30T” quick charge solution (5V / 6A) | 4,085 mAh (permanently installed), “Warp Charge 30T” 30W Quick Charge Solution (5V / 6A) | 3,800 mAh (permanently installed), 30-watt “Warp Charge 30T” (5V / 6A) fast charge solution |
| Connectivity | 5G (SA; NSA); LTE Cat 18, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax, 2.4G / 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC) aGPS, NFC |
5G (SA; NSA); LTE Cat 18, 2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac / ax, 2.4G / 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 (aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC) aGPS, NFC |
2×2 MIMO, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2.4Ghz / 5Ghz, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, LTE, NFC | WLAN 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac, 2×2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, LTE, NFC |
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 74.35 x 8.5 mm | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.0mm | 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm | 160.94 x 74.44 x 8.13 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams | 180 grams | 206 grams | 190 grams |
| Colors | Onyx Black (glossy), Glacial Green (matte), Ultramarine Blue (matte) | Onyx Black (shiny) Interstellar glow (bright) Ice Green (Matte) |
Haze Blue | Frosted Silver, Glacier Blue |
| Others | Dual SIM, on-screen fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), stereo speaker with Dolby Atmos, IP68 certification | Dual SIM, On-Screen Fingerprint Sensor, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), Stereo Speaker with Dolby Atmos | Dual SIM, on-screen fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos | Dual SIM, in-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos |
| Price | € 899 (8 GB of RAM), € 999 (12 GB of RAM) | € 699 (8 GB of RAM), 799 (12 GB of RAM) | 759 euros (RRP) | 599 euros (RRP) |
Oneplus 8 and 8 Pro: differences in battery size and charging technology
For a long time Oneplus spoke out against slow and wireless charging and emphasized the advantages of fast charging through warp charging. With the Oneplus 8 Pro, attitude changes – it’s the company’s first smartphone to support wireless charging without sacrificing fast charging. Because with “Warp Charge 30 Wireless” and a special charging base, the device can be wirelessly charged from zero to 50 percent in 30 minutes; You can also supply juice to other devices wirelessly using “Reverse Wireless Charging”. With the Warp Charge 30T, wired operation is even faster: The manufacturer talks about 23 minutes to charge 0 to 50 percent. Only Huawei is currently faster with its P40 Pro, which should be able to charge wirelessly with up to 40 watts.
Oneplus 8 only supports wired charging with 30 watts. The Oneplus 8 Pro’s battery, at 4,510 milliamps per hour, is slightly larger than that of the Model 8, which has an energy storage system of 4,300 milliamps per hour. Another premiere: For the first time, Oneplus uses its 8 Pro for certification to the IP68 industry standard, making it dust and water resistant. The Oneplus 8 is not certified, but it should also offer similar unofficial protection, according to the manufacturer in a preliminary discussion. As the certification is missing, there is no guarantee or warranty.
OxygenOS: Oneplus 8 Pro and 8 with the latest Android 10
In terms of software, the new Oneplus smartphones run on internal OxygenOS software, which is based on Android 10 and runs more smoothly than Google software on Pixel devices.
Oneplus 8 Pro in practice. (Photo: t3n)
In addition to the well-known Android 10 features, the updated OxygenOS comes with Dark Mode version 2.0. The function is also intended to put apps in dark mode that have not really been adjusted. Another new feature is dynamic wallpapers, which can change color based on outside temperature, according to Oneplus.
In addition to the Google Assistant, which is pre-installed on each Android smartphone as standard, Oneplus Amazon’s voice assistant, Alexa, has incorporated the system. According to the manufacturer, no additional installation of the app is required to use Alexa.
Oneplus 8 and 8 Pro: How expensive are the new smartphones and when is the market launch?
According to the manufacturer, the Oneplus 8 will be available in the colors Onyx Black (glossy surface), Glacial Green (matte surface) and from April 21. The Oneplus 8 Pro starts at the same time, but is offered in addition to the colors black (glossy surface) and icy green (matte surface) in a glossy and matte ultramarine blue, while the Interstellar Glow color is reserved for the 8. According to the manufacturer, the Oneplus 8 in Interstellar Glow color will be available from May 4. The wireless charging base costs 69.99 euros.
Oneplus 8: all colors. (Photo: Oneplus)
There should be these Oneplus model variants:
Oneplus 8
- Black: 8GB RAM + 128GB – 699 euros *
- Ice Green: 8GB RAM + 128GB – 699 euros *
- Ice Green: 12GB RAM + 256GB – 799 euros *
- Interstellar glow: 12 GB of RAM + 256 GB – 799 euros
Oneplus 8 Pro
- Black: 8GB RAM + 128GB – 899 euros *
- Ice Green: 8GB RAM + 128GB – 899 euros *
- Ice Green: 12GB RAM + 256GB – 999 euros *
- Ultramarine blue: 12 GB of RAM + 256 GB – 999 euros *
Compared to previous models, which were offered for sale from € 599 (7T) or € 759 (7T Pro), Oneplus is significantly increasing its prices. The reasons for the notable price increase are likely to be found, among other things, in the higher costs for the best Qualcomm chips – the chip developer only sells its Snapdragon 865 with a 5G modem. Other manufacturers have also raised their prices accordingly: These include Xiaomi’s Mi 10 Pro or Oppos Find X2 Pro, each of which costs around or even more than 1,000 euros. Not only the modem, but also the license fees are a cost factor.
Before the official market launch, Oneplus will not open a pop-up store to sell the new devices due to the crown pandemic this year. Instead, there will be virtual emerging events.
First evaluation: the Oneplus 8 Pro is without a doubt the manufacturer’s smartphone with the most extensive equipment to date. As expected, it comes with high-end specs, but also fast wireless charging, IP68 certification, and 5G modem. The price of the new top model has it all and hardly differs from competing products like * *Samsung S20 Plus]/ affiliate], P40 Pro from Huawei or Mi 10 Pro from Xiaomi. Oneplus had made a name for itself in the past because the company offered high-end devices with very good value for money. This appears to be gradually coming to an end, especially as street prices of competing devices tend to drop, while Oneplus prices remain stable even after months.
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