A trio of flagship killers is on the way.
In just a handful of years, OnePlus has established itself as one of the most exciting players in the U.S. smartphone market. 2019's OnePlus 7 Pro and 7T stand out as two of our favorite phones of the entire year, and for 2020, it looks like OnePlus is getting ready to wow us yet again.
There's a lot of talk and buzz regarding the upcoming OnePlus 8, and based on what we know so far, it's shaping up to be one heck of a phone. From a 120Hz display to wireless charging, there's a lot in the pipeline.
Whether you're interested in specs, design, or how much the OnePlus 8 will end up costing you, here's everything you need to know!
- OnePlus is preparing three versions
- The designs have been revealed
- Let's talk specs
- A May announcement is likely
- Here's how much you'll pay
- Let's not forget about the OnePlus 7T
There will be three models — regular, Lite, and Pro
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As the names suggest, there's a pretty clear order of how these phones will coexist with each other. The OnePlus 8 is expected to be the middle child, offering the flagship OnePlus experience while cutting a feature or two from the highest-end OnePlus 8 Pro to keep costs low. Then, with the OnePlus 8 Lite, we'll get a slightly lower-end smartphone in favor of the smallest possible price.
This is a strategy we've seen from the likes of Samsung and Apple with great success, so it makes sense for OnePlus to also follow suit. That said, if OnePlus is committing to this three-phone release, it'll be interesting to see if we still get three more OnePlus 8T devices in the second half of 2020.
Here's what the phones look like
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On the front of the 8 Lite, we're met with a flat display (similar to the 7T) that has a centered hole-punch cutout at the top for the single front-facing camera. Flipping the phone over, the left-mounted camera bump houses two lenses and an LED flash. There's also a time-of-flight sensor next to it.
The display of the OnePlus 8 Lite is said to be between 6.4 and 6.5-inches, there's a USB-C port on the bottom, and OnePlus's iconic alert slider remains. Unsurprisingly, there's no 3.5mm headphone jack.
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Source: @OnLeaks |
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The renders for the 8 Pro make it look like the phone has a thicker top bezel than the regular OnePlus 8, but we aren't sure if this is legit or just the way the render was created.
Flagship specs are expected
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Spec details are still pretty light, with this being about all we've been able to piece together so far.
OnePlus 8 Lite | OnePlus 8 | OnePlus 8 Pro | |
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Operating System | Android 10 OxygenOS |
Android 10 OxygenOS |
Android 10 OxygenOS |
Display | 6.4 or 6.5-inch 90Hz or 120Hz |
6.5-inch 120Hz |
6.5-inch 120Hz |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
Dimensions | 159.2 x 74 x 8.6mm | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8.1mm | 165.3 x 74.4 x 8.8mm |
The jump to a 120Hz refresh rate is quite exciting, and something that OnePlus CEO Pete Lau has confirmed for the OnePlus 8. We assume this means it's also coming to the 8 Pro, but it remains unclear if the 8 Lite will pick up the faster refresh rate or stick with 90Hz.
Another exciting tidbit is talk of the OnePlus 8 picking up wireless charging. This is a feature that's been sorely missing from all prior OnePlus phones, so we'd be thrilled to see it finally make its way with the 8 lineup.
An announcement should be coming soon
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Based on that and the detail in which the OnePlus 8 lineup has leaked so far, we'd anticipate another May announcement this year.
OnePlus also tends to open sales for its phones just a few days after taking the wraps off of them, so we should get both in just a few short months.
More price points than ever before
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- OnePlus 5 starting price — $479
- OnePlus 6 starting price — $529
- OnePlus 7 Pro starting price — $669
We expect the OnePlus 8 Pro to cost around $700, with the 8 and 8 Lite being more affordable. Having three price tiers for customers to choose from should lessen the sting of another price hike for the 8 Pro, but it remains to be seen if OnePlus will sell all three models in the U.S. or not.
The only thing we've heard along these lines so far is that the regular OnePlus 8 will be sold on Verizon with support for the carrier's 5G network.
The OnePlus 7T is still a great buy
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The 7T has a fantastic 90Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855+ processor, and a triple-rear camera system that works quite well. There's also a healthy 8GB of RAM, 128GB of internal storage, and a reliable 3,800 mAh battery with OnePlus's excellent 30W fast charging.
Sure, you could wait a bit longer to see how the OnePlus 8, 8 Lite, and 8 Pro turn out, but you can also pick up a 7T right now and rest assured it'll be a reliable phone for years to come.
Source: Android Central