It’s time to eat my words… OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro
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The video begins with a candid assessment of the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, challenging the idea that OnePlus can still be labeled a flagship killer when it competes with other premium devices in water resistance, camera quality, and wireless charging. The host recalls the brand’s slogan Never Settle and explains that while the devices are aimed at delivering big value, there are reservations about long-term daily use, especially given design choices like the aggressive camera bump. He then transitions to a deeper hardware and feature dive, highlighting a premium spec sheet that includes the Snapdragon 865, up to 12 GB of RAM, UFS 3.0 storage, and the Oxygen OS experience, along with 5G modems. The discussion shifts to the physical design, noting aluminum and curved Gorilla Glass, a notification slider, and a comparison to Galaxy devices while praising the build quality and tactile feel of the chassis, followed by critical notes about the camera bump and the switch to a hole punch display which introduces a less comfortable dead zone for some users.
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Questions answered
- Do the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro offer high-end camera performance across night shots and general photography?
- The video notes strong hardware and software processing, with OnePlus delivering a pleasant overall camera experience, but mentions edge cases where night mode underperforms compared to certain competitors, especially at higher price points.
- What is unique about the display on the OnePlus 8 Pro compared to the 8?
- The 8 Pro offers a higher brightness display and a higher resolution while maintaining a 120 Hz refresh rate, enabling both sharp visuals and smooth scrolling, something the base 8 does not fully match.
- Is wireless charging and 30 W warp charging available on these devices?
- Yes, the 8 Pro supports 30 W warp wireless charging with built-in cooling, while both models share fast charging capabilities, with the Pro emphasizing faster wireless charging performance and a larger battery.