Chinese smartphone manufacturer, OnePlus, has made quite a name for itself over the last few years. By offering stellar devices at an affordable price point, OnePlus has blown many competitors out of the water, and it expects to extend the trend with its latest flagships: OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic did mar the launch party to a great extent, but enthusiasts have managed to keep the devices in the news. The prices are steep this time around, but there is plenty under the hood to keep the performance users satisfied. Let’ find out what the OnePlus 8 series has in store.
Specifications
Both OnePlus 8 devices are powered by the latest Snapdragon 865 and come with 8 or 12GB of RAM. The smaller OnePlus 8 comes with a 90hz display while its bigger sibling flaunts a 120hz display unit. Both devices have 5G support, making the duo a future-proof investment. Check out the spec sheet to get the complete picture:
OnePlus 8
- 6.55-inch 90hz, 1080P display with an aspect ratio of 20:9
- 8/12GB of RAM
- Snapdragon 865 processor
- 128GB/256GB storage options
- Triple camera setup — 48MP wide primary, 16MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro
- 16 MP selfie camera
- Android 10
- 4300 mAh battery with fast charging
- 5G support
- Colors: Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow(Regular and T-Mobile), Onyx Black(Verizon and T-Mobile), Polar Silver (Verizon)
OnePlus 8 Pro
- 6.78-inch 120hz, 1440P display with an aspect ratio of 20:9
- 8/12GB of RAM
- Snapdragon 865 processor
- 128GB/256GB storage options
- Quad camera setup — 48MP wide primary, 8MP telephoto, 16MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro
- 16 MP selfie camera
- Android 10
- 4510 mAh battery with fast charging
- 5G support
- Colors: Ultramarine Blue, Onyx Black, Glacial Green
US Pricing
As already mentioned, both OnePlus 8 devices are 5G enabled. Two leading carriers in the United States, Verizon and T-Mobile, will sell the less-expensive OnePlus 8 at launch but haven’t announced plans for the Pro variant. Verizon’s OnePlus 8 will support millimeter-wave 5G and will cost $100 extra.
OnePlus 8
| Model Name | Price |
| OnePlus 8 — 8GB/128GB (Glacial Green) | $699 |
| OnePlus 8 — 12GB/256GB (Interstellar Glow) | $799 |
| OnePlus 8 — 8GB/128GB (Onyx Black – Verizon) | $799 |
| OnePlus 8 — 8GB/128GB (Polar Silver – Verizon) | $799 |
| OnePlus 8 — 8GB/128GB (Onyx Black – T-Mobile) | NA |
| OnePlus 8 — 8GB/128GB (Interstellar Glow – T-Mobile) | NA |
OnePlus 8 Pro
| Model Name | Price |
| OnePlus 8 Pro — 8GB/128GB (Onyx Black, Glacial Green) | $899 |
| OnePlus 8 Pro — 12GB/256GB (Onyx Black, Glacial Green) | $999 |
| OnePlus 8 Pro — 12GB/256GB (Ultramarine Blue) | $999 |
Availability
- Available from April 15th on Oneplus’ website
- Verizon and T-Mobile to start selling soon
Both devices will go on sale on April 15th. OnePlus’ official website and Amazon (not yet available) will sell the unlocked variants. To buy Verizon or T-mobile variants, users would need to check their official websites.
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