Where does OnePlus 8 stand in 2020, with all its upgrades - and
one downgrade? Let's find out.
Smartphone makers
now bring at least two models of each of their premium smartphones – one that
maxes out on everything to show the maker’s innovation competence, and second
that does not compromise on flagship specifications and features but cuts
corners on some lesser features to keep the price low and reach the masses. The
OnePlus 8 belongs to the latter category of premium smartphones.
A successor to the
OnePlus
7T, the OnePlus 8 brings seasonal upgrades like Qualcomm’s flagship
Snapdragon 865 system-on-chip, big-capacity battery, new design and a screen
with a punch hole for front camera. However, the company has downgraded the
rear camera set-up of the OnePlus 7T by taking away the 2x optical zoom
telephoto sensor.
So, where does the
OnePlus 8 in 2020 with all its upgrades, and a downgrade? Let’s find out:
Design
The OnePlus
8 has a minimalistic design and premium build. It retains the glass-metal
sandwich design of its predecessor but brings new colour options like the
‘Interstellar Glow’ and ‘Onyx Black’, adding some flavour to an otherwise bland
design. An issue with the glass body is that it attracts fingerprints. The
OnePlus 8’s body does not behave any differently – it is susceptible to smudges
and gets fingerprints. Thankfully, the phone comes with a redesigned TPU cover,
which protects the phone’s body from accidental scratches and unwanted smudges.
A caveat, it adds to the weight and dimensions of the phone.
On the back, the
phone has a vertically aligned elongated pill-shaped camera module. It
protrudes from the body and makes phone wobble when kept on flat surfaces like
tabletops. But it is no eyesore, unlike the big circular rear camera module of
the OnePlus 7T. The phone feels comfortable in hand while holding and
operating, thanks to its lightweight build (180 g) and balanced weight
distribution.
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