OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with clean Android

OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro with clean Android

I don't think I'm the only one who prefers a software experience without bloatware, without various functions and programs added by those who sell laptops, desktops, mobile phones and tablets. That's why I like OnePlus phones, which use Oxygen OS, a very clean version of Android, without things you don't need to make your life and phone difficult.

Today the manufacturer announced the new series of cheap flagship phones from 2020: OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro. Although the last generations of OnePlus have taken very small steps, in the case of the new models there are enough changes to make you think of an upgrade.

Technical specifications
It's weird how quickly users' preferences change. In just a few years I went from 5 inch, 5 inch phones and something to almost 7 inch diagonal phones. OnePlus even talks about the OnePlus 8 model as a "flagship compact", at 6.55 inches.

Model OnePlus 8 OnePlus 8 Pro
Dual SIM Nano-SIM, dual stand-by Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
5G 5G SA / NSA 5G SA / NSA
housing Gorilla Glass 3D on the front and back, aluminum frame Gorilla Glass 3D on the front and back, aluminum frame
Protection IP68
Screen 6.55 inch AMOLED fluid, 1080 x 2400 px, 20: 9 aspect ratio, 88.7% coverage, 402 ppi, HDR10 +, 90 Hz 6.78 inch AMOLED fluid, 1440 x 3168 px, 19.8: 9 aspect ratio, 90.8% coverage, 513 ppi, HDR10 +, 1300 nits, 120 Hz, 240 Hz touch sampling
processor Snapdragon 865 (7 nm +) octa-core @ 2.84 GHz Snapdragon 865 (7 nm +) octa-core @ 2.84 GHz
Graphic chip Adreno 650 Adreno 650
Memory 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
UFS 3.0 2-LANE UFS 3.0
Photo cameras 48 MP, f / 1.75, 25mm (wide), 1 / 2.0 ″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f / 1.78, 25mm (wide), 1 / 1.43 ″, 1.12µm, omnidirectional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
16 MP, f / 2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), PDAF 8 MP, f / 2.44, (telephoto), 1 / 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
2 MP, f / 2.4, 1.75µm, (macro) 48 MP, f / 2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1 / 2.0 ″, 0.8µm, PDAF
5 MP, f / 2.4, (depth)
Selfie: 16 MP, f / 2.45, (wide), 1/3 ″, 1.0µm Selfie: 16 MP, f / 2.45, (wide), 1/3 ″, 1.0µm
Wireless connections WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD, GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, NFC WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 aptX HD, GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, NFC
Connectors USB 3.1 Type-C USB 3.1 Type-C
dimensions 160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm
Weight 180 g 199 g
Battery 4300 mAh, fast charging 30 W (50% in 22 min) 4510 mAh, fast charging 30 W (50% in 22 min), fast charging wireless 30 W (50% in 30 min), reverse wireless charging 3 W
Operating system Android 10, Oxygen OS 10.0 Android 10, Oxygen OS 10.0
super Optical fingerprint sensor under the screen, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos Optical fingerprint sensor under the screen, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
colors Black, Green, Silver, Multicolor Black, Green, Blue
In reality, the phones are not as gigantic as they seem, due to the curved screen and very thin edges. But if you put a case on the two, it will certainly not be easy for you to use them with one hand.

Otherwise, I really like the design of the new models, very fine, with quality materials (glass on the back and front, aluminum frame) and in general with simple lines.

oneplus 8 and 8 pro colors
But let's get back to the specifications. As it suits a phone with pretensions to run side by side with flagships that cost almost twice as much, we are talking about Snapdragon 865 processor, which comes bundled with 5G, aided by 8 or 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of internal memory that unfortunately cannot be expanded with microSD cards.

On the back we get three, respectively four cameras, the main one having a 48 megapixel sensor, a number that no longer seems so impressive in 2020, but the megapixels are not the ones that give a quality image, so let's not comment until we see what pictures do the phones take.

The differences between OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro: which is worth buying?
It is not the first generation OnePlus that comes in two models. This time the differences are quite substantial, but fortunately the trade-offs are quite insignificant if you choose the non-Pro model.

Let's see what these differences are in an easy-to-follow list:



Screen : higher resolution, higher diagonal and 120 Hz instead of 90 Hz on Pro;
Certifications : OnePlus 8 Pro comes with IP68 dust and water resistance certification;
Cameras : Pro comes in addition with the 3X optical zoom telephoto camera, an ultrawide camera with better resolution and depth sensor instead of the macro camera. The selfie camera is a little brighter;
Battery : slightly higher capacity on the Pro (4510 vs 4300 mAh) and for the first time for OnePlus wireless charging at 30 W on the more expensive model. However, both are charged at 30 watts per wire, ie from 0 to 50% in just over 20 minutes.
It's easy to see that you don't have much reason to regret the Pro model. Yes, charging at 30 watts is very fast, but you have to buy a special wireless charger. Otherwise, the phone is compatible with the Qi standard, but at a speed of only 5 watts.

I would always choose a simple OnePlus 8, especially since the price differences are significant.

oneplus 8 pro water resistant

How much does OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro cost
Everything is fine when you look at the specifications. Unfortunately, the price has risen a bit, as is the case with the second generation of OnePlus phones, to be honest. It is true that we are still talking about top phones with lower prices than the competition, but the difference decreases quite a lot every year.

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