27.4.2020

The (Amazon) purchase experience wasn't perfect, and the Covid pandemic means that third party cases are thinner on the ground than I'd hope, but this is a review of the phone itself.In effect, this phone is the highest spec computer I have ever bought myself, and while I did baulk at the price, I have had three one plus phones in the past five years, only one of which is not (due to an insurance write off, they kept the smashed handset) still in daily use by somebody, so I am confident it will last.SpeedI bought this after using the oneplus 6 daily for two years, and the speed of the 8 Pro is staggering as an upgrade on a phone that to be honest I never thought of as being slow - I only boughtthis now because 5g is rolling out in Dundee and any speed complaints I had with the OP6 were network related - the old phone does, however, feel much less slick now that I have used the new one.I'm expecting to use this phone heavily for three years, and thereafter it will be passed on to a family member, so felt the top spec model was worth the investment - it should be running things comfortably for years.DisplayMy previous oneplus 6 had what I thought of as an exceptionally good screen, but the 90/120hz refresh rate on the 8 Pro and the higher resolution make it seem so rough in comparison - games and videos have a slickness that makes them seem so much more real, and the hit on battery life has been much less than I feared.CameraThe camera has been excellent so far, although I am not one to poke about in the settings for that, so I'm just saying that the out the box settings are excellent - it can, I am sure do much more than I could ever ask of it in that regard.Battery and chargingCharging speed on my previous Oneplus 6 was incredibly fast anyway, and the battery life still excellent two years on. This phone charges even faster, and even with the highest battery drain screen resolution and refresh (using automatic brightness level), playing about with my new phone even more than I normally would, I'm getting 6 hours plus before having to top up the charge.Replacement/spare warp 30 chargers for the newer generation of phones are hugely expensive, but time phone still takes an almost as fast charge from the older generation of oneplus dash chargers, so I will wait till I leave another of them on a train before buying an extra warp charger or the wireless charging Dock!SoftwareI love the less-is-more approach tha oneplus take to their phone software - you can add on any bells and whistles you desire from the play store, but out the box you have a clean, light, fast version of android that runs so smoothly you will wonder why the competition do things any other way.GrumblesThere are a couple of wee niggles, not enough to knock a star off, but worth noting.I would have appreciated the option of a flat glass screen with the top end specs rather than the curved edges - I'm not having problems with touches at the edge where I'm holding it at all, but I don't find the curved edges to add anything functionally and they make getting a good glass screen protector harder. I knowingly bought a phone with a curved screen because I wanted all the specs otherwise, so I refuse to mark it down in a purchase review unless it causes actual problems - just for those that would likewise rather not have the curved screen, be aware that it will take more than 4 days of use to forget that it is there!On a related note, in my case I had to apply my own film screen protector to the phone on unboxing - there were two in my box, but it is a pest to get all the bubbles out, so I dread the day I have to replace the one I have put on now! Previous OP phones have all had them pre-applied, and it may be that mine was omitted by accident, but as Covid is delaying third party options the protection available as standard becomes even more important.Again following on, the included silicone case is OK, and has weathered a couple of waist height drops already but I prefer something tougher feeling and less prone to bending away from the phone to let stuff in - clear silicone lets everyone see the lovely colour of your phone, but also, after just 4 days, lets everyone see just how much fluff there is in your pocket!Overall, this is an amazing phone, at a price markedly lower than its direct competition. There are reports of some display issues using the screen at hi res/refresh but low brightness setting - I haven't experienced them, and apparently a software fix is coming for those that have.If you have saved up the pennies and can tolerate curved screens, this is an astounding piece of kit.

27.4.2020

Just arrived today OnePlus 8 pleased I opted for the non pro such perfect size didn't feel justified to spend extra £200 on features I'm not bothered about like wireless charging IP ratings , ok it may have better display but you won't notice a big difference from 90hz to 120hz but the leap from 60 to 90hz is very noticeable and judging by the amount of issues people are having with the pro display I'm glad I didn't get it could be issues with 120hz or just poor panels even though from Samsung but I had S10 lite and that had yellow tint issues as well so I'm not so sure but the fact on the pro you can only drop it to 60hz not 90hz was concerning again for me ,

21.4.2020

I managed to order the OnePlus 8 pro glacier green early on launch day at the OnePlus special pop up online event so kv had it for about a week now. This is easily the best phome I have ever owned. I sold my Samsung S20 ultra to fund buying the OnePlus as I was truly underwhelmed by it. Plus we in.the UK get the exynos chip in our S20 range which is 30 percent less powerful than.tje Snapdragon 865 they get in the USA. But that's a different story.The screen on the OnePlus 8 pro is stunning, it's made by Samsung so it's going to be great. The colours pop, they're true to life and the screen supports HDR10 plus. The sound from the stereo speakers are the best iv heard on a phone,.they actually produce a small amount of surround sound !

28.5.2020

I've upgraded to this from a Huawei P20 Pro and I'm happy for the most part and I've been daily driving this for a good month since its release now.The design and size takes a little getting used to as the phone is a little taller than I'm used to but this didn't take too long maybe a day or so to adjust.Fits in my man sized pockets just as before, the sloped sides on the screen isn't something I'm totally a fan and can have issues with touch registration because of this, though the software updates have been rolling out fast to help improve on those short comings.The performance is great no complaints for the chipset being used and chews through games and apps without issues.Display is great,

9.6.2020

Saw the specs on this phone and couldn't resist. I've had the Huawei Mate 10 Pro since it launched and going from that (which at the time felt like I'd reached the top of the mountain)For my first OnePlus device, feels like I've reached the clouds. The 120Hz and 60FPS makes streaming crystal clear. I'm choosing to watch movies here rather than on my 4KTV or high-end PC. The sound is profound, I've shown my friends videos from over 2 metres away while outside and they could hear everything very clearly. Full Volume can be a bit bumpy though (but I doubt you'll need it).The battery will absolutely last you all day (usually), but during lockdown I've been charging more than I care to admit.

23.4.2020

whats not to like after being a die hard Samsung fan most of my life the S SERIES and Note line ive have most android phones and this tops them all. the colour is amazing. the stereo speakers blow my note 10 plus out the water the screen that's amazing so bright and clear crisp premium is defiantly on the cards here the charge speed wow. my note 10 plus is 25w charging the one plus is 30w that extra 5w is noticed hugely.UPDATE: I am with Vodafone and had no issues what so ever everything works as it should so this phone is supported with all UK Networks being an unlocked device.never owned a one-plus device before and this had a very high bar to meet its done that alright!highly recommend this.

4.8.2020

Good phone and the operating system is clean and customisable, but there are bugs.Optimised charging, which will hopefully extend battery life, doesn't work (it worked once and never again). I'm seeking support from OnePlus for this but as mentioned in my review of a previous OnePlus 7T their support is terribly slow and often fails to understand the problem - which means more wasted time waiting for replies to your clarifications.Horizon light doesn't appear to work. Not a deal breaker but it's a shame as stuff that is included on the phone should just work out of the box!The photochrom camera filter has been disabed in the latest software update but there are methods for reactivating the

4.5.2020

The phone came in a nice packaging and as usual for OnePlus includes a transparent case, screen protectors and a fast charger.Screen Protector: The screen protectors are just flimsy ones, not the stronger glass ones, so won’t help if you drop the phone but will help a little with scratches.Setup: Setting up the phone was quick, and it takes under an hour to charge from almost empty to 100% which is great. The four cameras on the back of the phone make it a little bulky, but I have got used to that already.Screen: The screen is beautiful, and while not everything will make use of the 120Hz refresh rate, things that do, make everything on-screen much smoother.

13.5.2020

I returned my Samsung S20 Ultra as it had problems with call quality. Long story but eventually got a full refund from Samsung. Anyway I decided to try something new and the OnePlus8 Pro was just released. I thought this would be some cheap Chinese knock off but boy was I wrong. It can do everything that Ultra can do and a couple of things more. You can even have 120hz and QHD modes on at the same time. The Ultra can only have one or the other. Also the OnePlus doesn't have the horrendous bloatware bixby. I cannot fault this phone. The speed, smoothness, photography are all premium. You could put a Samsung badge on it and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

25.4.2020

I change my phones way, way too often, you name it, I've had it! I received this phone on the 23/4/2020 and it's brilliant. I had, still have the pixel 4xl and once you put these side by side, the difference is immense!I've taken a few pics on my " daily walk" and it's just as good as the pixel, and that has one of the best cameras on a phone.The battery, I'm still undecided, I think it needs to learn my routine first. I'm running it at full tilt and I'm getting 5-6 hrs screen on time, but charging is another bonus. I charge it wirelessly over night and boost it with the warp charge if I need to.I've struggled for screen protectors, but found an old oneplus 7 Pro wet applied screen protector lying around,

29.6.2020

This is my second OnePlus device, having had the 7 Pro beforehand and I must say I like the direction they've taken. Except the price increase I must add, but it feels worth it.The phone looks great and feels great in the hand, and the green colour looks fabulous. You're even provided with a case to protect it, which more companies should adopt.The specs of the phone are astonishing and easily manage even the most arduous of tasks. The QHD screen and the 120hz refresh rates been massive standouts.This, like the 7 Pro also has 5g and as it becomes more prevalent, gets better and speeds increase, good for all internet users.The camera i would say is the most disappointing part, although the pictures are great,

22.5.2020

I feel that I am good when it comes to technology and intake a lot of time studying reviews analysing what good to note and what to ignore.I have never had a OnePlus before and was moving from a Samsung S7 Edge to this model. Should I get a OnePlus? Have the standard or get the pro?I clearly like my S7 but needed a phone with more internal storage. Lack of space was affecting the phones performance.So anything better then an S7 in my opinion would do and If I wasn't satisfied with the camera quality then I would have returned this and upgraded.To keep it short, this phone is amazing, fast, easy to use and the camera and sound quality is amazing.I dont see the need of buying the S20 Ultra as it's far to expensive.

15.5.2020

I do not pretend to be an expert and some of these long reviews get me a little worried. To be honest I bought a Blackberry Passport nearly six years ago when it was first introduced and it has worked well all these years for me.Buying this 8 Pro is my moving into new experiences and of course I am expecting it to last as long as the Blackberry did. The operating system is different and there are features on this lovely phone which it will take me time to get on top of.It has however been surprisingly easy for me to adjust to this phone and I was pleased even on the first day to be able to get my emails, phone and internet going. I very much like the feel of the phone and the clarity of the display.

26.4.2020

This is the first non-Iphone/Samsung smartphone that I've purchased in around 15 years and I'm so glad I made the switch. Everything about it, from the sound quality to the overall speed, is excellent, and it's all at a significantly reduced price compared to what I would have paid for the new Samsung. It's taken day or so to get used to the slightly different functions and not having an ear phone jack is a little frustrating but it's not enough to make me regret the purchase. There are so many great little features that I've yet to make the most of and the warp charging gives me a full battery in around 30 minutes. For the first time in ages, I went a full 24 hours and beyond before I had to charge again.

10.5.2020

Ordered this on here paying £699 and it was delivered next day. Work waiting the few weeks since launch I feel.I read all the reviews on here before ordering, and I almost thought twice having seen some of the concerns raised. So glad I went ahead though.I'm on Vodafone and the phone registered as normal, no issues. All my apps have synced no problems. The handset came with a screen protector already on (thank god, not my forte) plus got a free (quite nice) case which has already saved me from the first dint!Have played with the camera a little and am impressed, but knew it'd be a good upgrade from my previous OnePlus 5.Battery use is a slight concern,

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