OnePlus 8 launched flaunting a sleek design, macro camera, and 5G support

OnePlus 8 is right here. The newest flagship killer from OnePlus brings 5G to the desk and Qualcomm’s top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 chip. Plus (don’t thoughts the pun), there’s a macro digital camera on board to assist customers click on shut up images. But design is one space the place the OnePlus 8 actually shines, and with a thickness of simply 8mm, it would guarantee a comfy in-hand really feel.

Let’s speak the worth

But let’s first examine how a lot the shiny OnePlus 8 will value. The cellphone’s base 8GB/128GB configuration is priced at $699, whereas the 12GB / 256GB will set patrons again by $799 . Of course, the generation-wise value hike will not be small, and we predict 5G is the primary wrongdoer right here. On one hand, 5G makes the OnePlus 8 future-proof, however customers who dwell in areas the place 4G remains to be prevalent, they are going to discover it simply a expensive add-on.

More choices to select from

OnePlus 8 is available in three colors – Interstellar Glow, Onyx Black, and Glacial Green. Interestingly although, OnePlus presents the Interstellar Glow and Onyx Black shades in two floor end choices viz. shiny and matte.

90Hz punch gap show

Talking concerning the inside {hardware}, the OnePlus 8 doesn’t provide a lot when it comes to inside upgrades over its predecessor. You get a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED show with FHD+ decision and 90Hz refresh fee. Just just like the OnePlus 8 Pro, the vanilla OnePlus 8’s panel additionally has a round cutout drilled within the top-left nook. The display screen has a 20:9 side ratio and is protected by a layer of 3D Corning Gorilla Glass.

Camera {hardware}: No telephoto?

OnePlus has made a questionable transfer right here, because the OnePlus 8 ditches the telephoto lens on its predecessor and opts for a macro digital camera. The primary shooter employs the 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor with OIS in addition to EIS. It sits alongside a 16MP wide-angle digital camera and a 2MP macro digital camera. Selfie and video name tasks will probably be dealt with by a 16MP entrance digital camera.

What else?

Now on to the inner {hardware}. The OnePlus 8 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with as much as 12GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The lights are saved on by a 4,300mAh battery that may be juiced up at 30W courtesy of the in-house Warp Charge 30T tech. Unfortunately, it lacks support for wi-fi or reverse wi-fi charging.

Check out the specs sheet beneath to seek out out extra concerning the OnePlus 8: