Verdict
OnePlus goes 5G. Improvements outside mobile internet aren’t too dramatic, but this 5G transition is a smooth one.
Pros
- 5G with no massive price hike
- Top-end processor
- Rich, bright OLED screen
Cons
- Rubbish macro camera
- No optical zoom
- Still missing wireless charging and an IP rating
Key Specifications
- Review Price: £599.99
- 5G Qualcomm X55 modem
- Snapdragon 865 CPU
- 8/12GB RAM
- 128/256GB storage
- 6.55-inch 2400 x 1080 pixel OLED screen
- 4K/60 video
- 4300mAh battery
The OnePlus 8 is one of the first 5G phones you don’t have to pay a scary amount for. It is much less expensive than the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G from 2019, and one of the most affordable 5G phones…