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When OnePlus unveiled the 8 alongside the 8 Pro, it received a disappointing welcome (we’ll admit we were also less than overwhelmed with excitement), primarily because it seemed like a side step, compared to the OnePlus 7T. But it’s a nice update, albeit a small one, over that phone, and as we get it on our review list we’ll go over the reasons.
First, let’s look at the retail package. We receive a special media kit, which includes some optional accessories: a Sandstone Bumper in a gorgeous Cyan and a Nylon Bumper in Black.
The retail package, as OnePlus will ship it to customers, contains a 30W charger, a sturdy USB-C cable, and a clear box with the Never Settle slogan engraved on the back.
Unpacking the OnePlus 8
So let’s take a look at the OnePlus 8 compared to the OnePlus 8 Pro. The OnePlus 8 Pro’s screen is bigger, higher resolution, and higher refresh rate, there is official IP68 water resistance, a bigger battery, and better cameras: a dedicated telephoto lens and larger sensors on the other two cameras. The 8 Pro also gains wireless charging. But it also costs € 200 / $ 200 putting it next to some pretty big names.
The OnePlus 8 still has a high refresh rate display, only 90Hz instead of 120Hz, which is still faster than its standard 60Hz panel. It also has good enough camera hardware with a 48MP main camera. and a dedicated 16MP ultra-wide – we’ll see how those two fare in our full review.
Compared to the OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 8 brings a newer Snapdragon 865 chipset, a bigger battery, a new design, which is much better, especially in the Ice Green color we have here, and an IP68 rating on Verizon units. .
The only complaint we have is the lack of a dedicated telephoto camera, even more so when the OnePlus 7T had one (and a good one, by the way). We suspect that it will appear alongside the 120Hz refresh rate on the OnePlus 8T, but as of now it’s an obvious omission.
Something you won’t appreciate from spec comparisons is how comfortable the OnePlus 8 feels in your hand. We’re also in love with its new colors: Whether you like Interstellar Glow or Glacial Green, the OnePlus 8 is eye-catching.
It is also an incredibly fast device, according to its OnePlus DNA. There is a reason why OxygenOS has so many loyal followers. While deeply personalized inside, it looks and behaves closer to Google’s Android than any other OEM skin.
Stay tuned for our full review, where we’ll try to find out if the OnePlus 8 is more than just a pretty face and if it can justify its higher selling price compared to the 7T.
