OnePlus 8 smartphone review with key features

Today, the electronics market does not stand still even during the coronavirus pandemic, which has forced a significant change in the work of many smartphone companies. But despite this, some manufacturers continue to show us their new products. One of them is OnePlus 8. And before you go to the cell phone store and purchase the newly minted model we are considering, we suggest that you get to know it better, consider its main characteristics. And for starters, let's get acquainted with the manufacturer, after which we will present information about the new product.

OnePlus

A fairly popular Chinese brand, which, in turn, is part of another large company - BBK Electronics. The main mission of the leadership was the production and distribution of smartphones not only in China, but also far beyond its borders.

The company was founded 7 years ago and, accordingly, has worked and continues to work in the electronics industry.

Some historical facts. OnePlus released its first model in April 2014, i.e. less than half a year from the date of foundation. There were also unpleasant moments in the company's activities, for example, the eminent brand Micromax Mobile said that OnePlus violated their rights, after which the sale of smartphones was temporarily suspended.

Today, despite the difficult epidemiological situation not only in our country, but also in the world as a whole, the company announced in April this year a new model, OnePlus 8, which we will now review.

Smartphone OnePlus 8

Content and appearance

Everything starts with a box. It is made in the corporate style of bright orange, with a black number 8 printed on it. Let's look inside and see the contents. Inside contains a greeting from OnePlus, the device itself, a charger, or rather a Usb cable and a separate charging unit.

The color of the case impresses with its manner of execution, special attention is drawn to the mirror coating, due to which the color changes depending on the angle at which you look at it. This device received a display with a diagonal of 6.55 inches, resolution - 2400x1080 pixels and a scan of 90 Hz. The aspect ratio is 20x9. Now the screen is curved and framed with an additional strip of thin aluminum. Note that the connection of this strip and the case is barely noticeable. Instead of a drop-cutout for the camera, a new cutout in the upper left corner. This is not to say that this is good or bad, everything converges to a matter of taste. Peak brightness of the model is 1100 Nits with HDR10/10+ support. Separately, we note the relatively large width of the phone in comparison with competitors.The thickness of the apparatus is 8 mm, and the weight is 180 g. The phone is comfortable in the hand and easy to use with your thumb.

The following colors were chosen for the design of the case:

• glossy black;
• matte green;
• star glow.

The latter looks impressive live, it is difficult to find analogues. But there are some nuances. Due to the mirror surface, the phone slides not only in the pocket, but also on a fairly hard surface - the table. It also leaves fingerprints on its surface and for sure, scratches will appear quickly enough. A protective case will save the situation, which, by the way, is not included in the kit. On the right side is a triple switch, and below is the lock button. The volume can be switched from the left side. At the bottom, there is a standard USB port. There is also a SIM slot and a speaker. Under the glass on the front side is a fingerprint sensor.

Camera

This parameter is one of the most important that consumers pay attention to. The camera block contains three modules that are located on the cover in the form of a vertical strip, but unlike the 8 Pro version, these modules are not convex, but are in the same plane with the back cover of the case. Under these modules is an LED flash. In our opinion, this solution looks more stylish. The main sensor is 48 MP with optical stabilization, the second is 16 MP ultra-wide, and the third is a 2 MP macro sensor. The device can write 4K. 16 MP front camera sensor with digital stabilization.

Speaking about the quality of photos, we can note the gradation of quality from medium to good. The main camera demonstrates high-quality pictures with clear focus and good color reproduction.Pictures from the second, wide-angle module are also detailed, but there is a slight distortion. We note right away that the more you zoom in, the worse the pictures will be. As for the front camera, its quality is quite acceptable for the declared characteristics.

It is possible to shoot video in 4K, while the frame rate is 60 frames.

Performance

Great news - this smartphone received the latest generation processor, its name is given in the table with characteristics. The amount of RAM is defined as 8 or 12 GB. The size of the permanent memory is 128 or 256 GB. Support for a memory card is not provided, although, in principle, it is not needed here, because. the amount of memory available is sufficient. In terms of performance, the phone is ahead of its famous analog smartphones.

5G support makes it possible to use the smartphone as a gadget.

Battery

And in this section, we will also find a parameter with a pleasant characteristic - the battery has become larger, 4300 mAh. There is support for fast replenishment of the percentage of charge at 30 watts. It is possible to charge 60% in half an hour. Although, now this is no surprise to anyone, but still, this characteristic has a place to be. As before, the model does not have wireless charging and moisture protection. With moderate use, the operation of the smartphone is enough for a day and a half.

Who exactly likes a smartphone?

In our opinion, this model will suit two categories of people:

1. Fans of large screens, so necessary for them to play games, watch videos, read and just surf the expanses of social networks
2. Lovers of high performance devices. This also includes those who love high-speed work due to the possibilities of the network.

Despite all its characteristics, it may well be an excellent competitor to eminent smartphones from such eminent companies as Samsung and Google.

Specifications

• thin frames and a scan of 90 Hz;
• good graphics quality;
• main camera with excellent stabilization;
• fast charging capability.

• lack of wireless charging and moisture protection;
• the price for the model is high, above the average cost.

Conclusion

OnePlus 8 for some may not seem quite high-quality, but it fully meets the specifications declared by the manufacturers. It has everything you need that most consumers pay attention to, these are:

• good quality camera (here we observe this point);
• large screen with good color reproduction (manufacturers have taken this fact into account);
• high performance for processing more information per second (and this is present);
• Well, the most important thing is the amount of memory. Here it is large, not requiring an additional slot for a memory card.

And we have listed only the main characteristics that affect our choice. Why the main ones, because for everyone there are still a number of parameters by which he will evaluate a smartphone. In general, OnePlus 8 is a good smartphone that will last you a long time and without complaints. The average price for a model is above average and averages 35-40 thousand rubles.