OnePlus 8 Pro long-term review

07 September 2020


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  • 11 Sep 2020

Anonymous, 08 Sep 2020Yes, this review was spot on and very clear: curved screens... moreLG have consistently produced flat screen, headphone jack equipped flagships that nobody (except me) bought...

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    • 11 Sep 2020

    Anonymous, 07 Sep 2020The device is amazing while using but have some issues need... moreYep, the overheating is ridiculous, I like to charge my phone while in the car using Maps - impossible with the OP8 Pro bercause the over temperature warning would come up in anything above 25 degrees ambient - utter rubbish.
    On top of that when it comes out of protection mode after "cooling" it doesn't reset the display brightness...

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      • 11 Sep 2020

      kimbo, 10 Sep 2020Nice review! Only some doubts about the IP68 ratting . I ha... moreSame issue as me. Why the IP rating certificate?

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        • p@v
        • 10 Sep 2020

        Nice review! Only some doubts about the IP68 ratting . I had water in my phone, and ONEPLUS tolled my by mail that the phone is completely NOT WATERPROOF and the phone can not be submerged in water, even not for 1 second. So forget about IP68. This rating doesn't mean anything for ONEPLUS.

          GSM ARENA very good review !! And honest and sincere , continue like this

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            • mtj
            • 09 Sep 2020

            That phone is best buy. Only the rear camera is weak. The speed (charging, procesor, data downloading, read the finger print, screen,...) Is incredible...

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              • Anonymous
              • n5p
              • 09 Sep 2020

              Spot on about the curved screen. I had a Oneplus 7 PRO and hated the curved screen so much that I sold it and purchased a Oneplus 7T because the latter has a Flat screen. Perhaps one day phone manufacturers will ask people what they want instead of telling people what they want.

                SadSoul, 07 Sep 20208T Pro supposedly got cancelled and only 8T will be release... moreDon't think it was really canceled as they stated on the release of the 8pro that they would not release an 8t pro version this year

                  wongwatt, 09 Sep 2020Hated the display on this phone, stupid over-curved edges l... moreXperia 1II is the King! Super elegant design, super cameras, super battery backup. This one si from category: lame toys!

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                    • nb2
                    • 09 Sep 2020

                    Hated the display on this phone, stupid over-curved edges looked green all the time.
                    Add to that the still poor cameras, size, weight and the fact it went in to protection mode for overheating in anything above 25 degrees ambient and it's a hard pass.

                    The upcoming Android 11 update is an ugly mess too...

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                      • Anonymous
                      • SXx
                      • 09 Sep 2020

                      Unfortunately below are observed with 8 Pro ::
                      1) Stereo speakers not actually clear stereo speakers like Galaxy Note 10+ where you see clear sound seperated.

                      2) Portrait mode is now degraded... weird skin tone in sun light

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                        • 08 Sep 2020

                        Excellent job on calling out curved displays. The sides of a phone should be well, sides of the phone not a continuation of the display.

                          DrevoXtreme, 08 Sep 2020They dont need to be bringing out the "T" varient... moreI really hope for a t variant because the 8pro isn't a big upgrade from my
                          The 8tpro should get the 64mpx sensor and the 65watt fast charging. And I really hope for a bigger battery (that's also the main reason why I want to sell my 7pro)

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                            • 08 Sep 2020

                            Anonymous, 08 Sep 2020Finally the truth every reviewer should say over and over a... moreYes, this review was spot on and very clear: curved screens are an abomination.

                            I'm also still unhappy with the lack of headphone jacks. You may not need them daily, but when you go on a drive somewhere and the Bluetooth isn't working then you're glad to have them for music. I'm holding on to my OnePlus 3 until they will make flagships without these concessions again.

                              Roqui, 08 Sep 2020Indeed. And that is why I checked before buying. The commen... moreUnderstood! In my place initial 4G rollout and subsequent LTE, VoLTE was slowly made available through carriers and mobiles claimed tit is working. The locality you live (Home location) may not be covered and typically without your mobile registering in your nearest point (Home address) FIRST the device - network combination may not allow you to use 5G even if the coverage is available in other localities

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                                • 08 Sep 2020

                                ASUS ROG Phone 3, 08 Sep 2020Actually device sellers need not do that since they don’t o... moreIndeed. And that is why I checked before buying. The comment is still there on their website today...
                                n78 is the band and is supported from the beginning. Sim is 5G, 5G is live. Either way, people need to be very careful before buying anything from these guys. That's my point.

                                5G:n1, n3, n7, n28, n78
                                (Note:Actual network and frequency band usage depends on local operator deployment. n1,n3,n7,n28 will be supported later through upgrades)

                                  They dont need to be bringing out the "T" varient anymore. The phones are no longer cheap so most people who get one would prefer to get at least a year or two out of it before it is superseded. Plus, all they can really change on both versions of the Oneplus 8 series is faster charging and better cameras. ATM i dont know if that enough for anyone with the 8 series devices to upgrade to the t version. I guess people with older devices will have another option but they should wait and just bring out the Oneplus 9. In another year there will be underscreen selfie cameras, better fingerprint readers and maybe better cameras. You dont really want to change anything with regards to design. Maybe give the people who want a flat screen version an option of a pro with a flat screen

                                    Roqui, 08 Sep 2020Yes but in that case they should specify that and only sell... moreActually device sellers need not do that since they don’t operate the network.

                                    You need to read their agreement before signing the device. It must be there. They clearly mention which provider, which bandwidth, frequencies supported, also carriers need to be ready. You may need to use 5G SIM as well. For LTE/4G in our place we had to do that.

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                                      • iyx
                                      • 08 Sep 2020

                                      ASUS ROG Phone 3, 08 Sep 2020It requires carriers related updates when Carriers are read... moreYes but in that case they should specify that and only sell it through the carriers. Or else not sell it at all until it is working as advertised. I will be sending mine back for a refund.

                                        Roqui, 08 Sep 2020This phone does not work on 5G in Ireland. This review is a... moreIt requires carriers related updates when Carriers are ready for device support. This could be one of the reasons.