Ive had the chance to go hands-on with the devices for about a few days before launch.
Ive got to admit, writing OnePlus reviews gets pretty repetitive but mostly in a good way.
Both devices are well-designed glass and metal sandwiches, although the Pro is less remarkable than last years models.
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You have four cameras on the rear, thin bezels, and rounded edges.
The phones really shines when you turn the screen on (pardon the pun).
But its the 120 Hz refresh rate on the Pro that really pulls you in.
Its actually quite awesome for gaming content, where high refresh rates feel quite at home.
As is OnePlus M.O., the phones are relatively free of software bloat.
There are a few established OnePlus touches though.
Some of my favorites:
But thats about it.
Notably, the devicefinallysupports wireless charging, something OnePlus has held out on longer than just about anyone else.
Plus, the 8 Pro works with any Qi wireless charger too.
The company is using a massive, 48MP, 1/1.4-inch sensor for its primary camera.
Despite using the same megapixel count as the 7T, the sensor is actually significantly larger than last years.
Video, too, has improved significantly, as the OnePlus phones now capture HDR video as well.
Then theres the color filter camera, which gives your photos a sort of psychedelic pop.
If I didnt know to look for it, I wouldnt know its there.
Still, OnePlus puts in a remarkable camera performance on the whole.
Theres one big caveat to the improvements this year.
The OnePlus 8 Pro starts at $899, while the OnePlus 8 starts at $699.
Its getting harder to call these flagship killer phones as OnePlus once proudly proclaimed.
The iPhone 11 Pro Max costs $1,099.
So OnePlus may no longer be making budget phones, but youre still getting a good deal.
In the case of Verizon, you get access to the companys mmWave variant of 5G too.
If you want the Pro, youll have to purchase online.
I have to spend a bit more time with both devices to finalize my thoughts.
If you dont the OnePlus 8 is a better deal.
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