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amazon OnePlus 8 reviews
Design
The OnePlus 8 looks almost identical to the OnePlus 8 Pro – just a little smaller, a little thinner, and a little lighter. That makes a huge difference in terms of carrying the phone around and using it with one hand. Unlike choosing the 5.8-inch Apple iPhone 11 Pro over the 6.5-inch Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max, the screen size tradeoff isn’t too big. The OnePlus 8’s 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display never feels compromised compared to the 6.78-inch OnePlus 8 Pro.
At 180 grams, the OnePlus 8 is light for a modern smartphone. I like the 20:9 aspect ratio combined with the 8mm thick body, as it allows me to drag my thumb across the screen with ease. The side buttons are also easier to reach and press on the OnePlus 8 than on the 8 Pro. There’s an under-display fingerprint sensor, and while it’s lightning-fast, face unlocks usually unlocks the screen before I get to it.
I like the feel of the Gorilla Glass matte coating, which is cool to the touch and resists too many fingerprints, yet neatly catches the light – especially in the gorgeous greens pictured above. Yes, it’s green, but it becomes a great aquamarine blue in different lighting conditions, as you can see in our photos below. The curved corners and low weight mean it sits comfortably in the palm of your hand. However, the edges of the body are still tapered, so fatigue will appear when the phone is clamped tightly.
On the back, the camera bump isn’t as obvious, and fewer sensors mean it looks less cluttered as well. The decision to go with a punch-hole selfie camera instead of a complicated and heavy motorized selfie camera has the same results on the front, keeping it neat and functional. The OnePlus 8 is sleek and classy, without unnecessary bulk, but without neglecting the need for a big screen.
Monitor and software
Although the OnePlus 8 is priced better than the OnePlus 8 Pro in terms of design and size, the story is not that simple when we approach the technology inside, starting from the screen. The OnePlus 8 has a Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, but no motion smoothing. Put them side by side, and there’s a subtle difference, with the OnePlus 8 Pro looking slightly sharper, smoother, and more appealing.
However, it’s not like the OnePlus 8 looks bad – far from it. Play a 1080p HDR10 movie, and it’s still excellent, while the video is fun and engaging. Dual speakers and Dolby Atmos support to aid this. Worried about missing motion smoothing? Don’t be like that. While it is sometimes effective in artificially reducing blur when watching videos, the effect is not always desired. I didn’t miss it. I also had fewer touch sensitivity issues on the OnePlus 8.
Lower resolution means lower pixel density. The 402 pixels-per-inch (PPI) rating on the OnePlus 8 is significantly lower than the OnePlus 8 Pro’s 513 PPI, Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus’ 525 PPI, and the Apple iPhone 11 Pro’s smaller 458 PPI. It’s not as great to watch as any of these phones, and therefore doesn’t qualify as high quality or premium. That’s where the OnePlus 8 Pro excels, and the cost-cutting has hit the OnePlus 8. It’s good, but not a reason to buy, like on the OnePlus 8 Pro.
I am happy to say that the software experience of the OnePlus 8, including the OxygenOS 10.5 user interface built on top of Android 10, is identical to that of the OnePlus 8 Pro. It’s awesome, with a slick design, tons of speed, and only minor annoyances.
Camera
The cost-cutting continues with the camera. The new Sony IMX689 sensor leads the OnePlus 8 Pro. In its place is the reliable IMX586 sensor we’ve seen many times before, with an f/1.75 aperture, optical and electronic image stabilization, and the ability to shoot 4K video at 60fps. It is combined with a 16-megapixel wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera.
It takes very pleasing photos but won’t be as jarring as fancy images. My gallery ended up with solid, believable photos, but nothing I’m particularly proud. The IMX586 needs good software tuning to get the most out of it, and that’s where OnePlus is at the top of its game. Outstanding colors, strong dynamic range, and effective HDR. Portrait mode has good edge detection, but it will take a few minutes to capture its subject.
Use the OnePlus 8’s camera to take regular, everyday photos, and you’ll be pleased with the results. The 16-megapixel selfie camera is good, but not as good as the competition. The macro camera lacks color and sharpness, the night mode isn’t great in low light, and there’s no optical zoom feature. You don’t get the Bizarre Color Filter lens on the OnePlus 8 Pro, which inverts colors in photos for a quirky look, but that’s not a bad thing.
The OnePlus 8’s camera doesn’t stand out. There aren’t any particularly significant new features, whether it’s a successful software-based enhancement like Samsung’s Single Take mode or Apple’s excellent Deep Fusion technology or something like 8K video recording or periscope zoom like Huawei P40 Pro.
Performance and battery
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor drives the OnePlus 8. It has a 5G modem and a choice of 8GB or 12GB of RAM. 5G chips and modems may be the main reason phone prices go up, but 5G is still not available in many places, meaning you’ll end up paying more for things you can’t use. That will change over time, but it’s hard to advise people to buy a 5G phone right now. I tested the 12 GB version, and the benchmark results are as follows:
3DMark : 6,695 (Volcano)
Geekbench 5: 3,314 Multi-core / 910 Single-core
The performance is comparable to that of the OnePlus 8 Pro and thus surpasses both the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus and the Oppo Find X2 Pro. The calls were clear and reliable, although I couldn’t test the 5G connection yet. I played many 1945 vertical scrolling shooters, which had high frame rates, and took advantage of the 90Hz screen refresh rate, and I loved it. DariusBurst has to be played in a smaller window due to the 20:9 aspect ratio screen, but that doesn’t matter, as it’s still fun to play. Gaming on the OnePlus 8 is similar to the experience on the Galaxy S20 Plus, with the right weight and comfort in the hand for extended play sessions.
The battery inside the OnePlus 8 has 4,300mAh and is supported by Warp Charge 30T fast charging. It does not have wireless charging, unlike the OnePlus 8 Pro. Warp Charge wired charging is very fast, taking the battery to 50% in about 20 minutes and fully charging in over an hour in my tests.
During this time of social distancing, the OnePlus 8 spent most of its time connected to Wi-Fi, making voice and video calls, and being used for games, social networking, and video. It has easily lasted all day, even with heavy use. However, try this activity connected to a 5G network, and the battery will suffer. I like the new smart charging optimization feature, where the phone learns your charging habits and optimizes charging around it.
Like many people, I charge my phone when I go to bed and then unplug it in the morning. Even after a few days of use, the OnePlus 8 took the battery to 80% in the first hour, then stopped charging for up to an hour before I woke up. OnePlus says this will help the battery stay charged longer, so you can charge it with confidence. Optimization can be turned off if your daily hours are not set.
The battery and the previously mentioned software are two of the strongest reasons to buy a OnePlus 8.
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