OnePlus 8 review: Meaningful innovations elevate experience, justify price
Smartphone makers now bring at least two models of each of their
premium smartphones – one that maxes out on everything to show the maker’s
innovation competence, and second that does not compromise on flagship
specifications and features but cuts corners on some lesser features to keep
the price low and reach the masses. The OnePlus 8
belongs to the latter category of premium smartphones.
A
successor to the OnePlus 7T,
the OnePlus 8 brings seasonal upgrades like
Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 865 system-on-chip, big-capacity battery, new
design and a screen with a punch hole for front camera. However, the company
has downgraded the rear camera set-up of the OnePlus 7T by taking away the 2x
optical zoom telephoto sensor.
So, where does the OnePlus 8 in 2020 with all its upgrades, and a downgrade?
Let’s find out:
Design
The
OnePlus 8 has a minimalistic design and premium build. It retains the
glass-metal sandwich design of its predecessor but brings new colour options
like the ‘Interstellar Glow’ and ‘Onyx Black’, adding some flavour to an
otherwise bland design. An issue with the glass body is that it attracts
fingerprints. The OnePlus 8’s body does not behave any differently – it is
susceptible to smudges and gets fingerprints. Thankfully, the phone comes with a
redesigned TPU cover, which protects the phone’s body from accidental scratches
and unwanted smudges. A caveat, it adds to the weight and dimensions of the
phone.
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