When it comes to high-octane power, premium styling and the ultimate in pure fun, whether you're home or out and about, the OnePlus 8 means business, with its top-of-the-line specs and future-proofed 5G data speeds.
It all starts with a first impression, and the OnePlus 8's is next-level. The phone comes in two striking, and strikingly different colours. Onyx Black is deep and mysterious, grabbing light and bending it right back at you - smartphones don't get more demure than this.
For something a bit more playful, Glacial Green's got you covered. The frosted finish feels exceptional, with a matte look that's beyond fresh. OnePlus even makes a matching companion case; so you can keep enjoying the green while staying protected. And If you want something even more unique, check out the cases co-designed by famous graffiti artist Andre, pictured below.
Don't want to cover up your OnePlus 8? We totally get it. It's a slender phone with a beautiful contoured design that smoothly combines glass and metal into one rounded, rich-in-the-hand phone; and then there's that screen.
OnePlus brought the 90Hz screen refresh rate on smartphones to the mainstream, and the OnePlus 8's display is nothing short of stellar. No notches, just tiny bezels combined with edge-to-edge realness and punchy AMOLED tech. It all comes together to deliver immersive pop in spades. Sharp, zingy, perfect for watching movies on, it's a compromise-free way of getting a flagship display without forking out flagship cash.
Picture the scene - you're at home, about to stream your favourite show on your phone, but then, you hear it - "Beep - low battery"; your Bluetooth headphones are dead, and you have to endure your phone's tinny, mono speaker until they power up again.
With the OnePlus 8, those days are long gone - you won't need headphones at home - period. This OnePlus 8-series' Dolby tuned stereo speakers roar heartily while others shrilly whimper, delivering the kind of sound you’d usually expect from a tablet.
An excellent screen coupled with stellar sound makes for immersive gaming, especially when matched with the OnePlus 8's powerful, top-of-the-line Snapdragon 865 internals and its huge 128GB or 256GB storage.
That means blasting, racing and RPGing through even the highest quality mobile games will be a dream. Let's not forget, the OnePlus 8-series is also Google Stadia-ready, so you can stream top-tier console and PC-grade title wherever you are.
On the inside, OnePlus phones runs Google's mobile operating system - Android, which means tonnes of apps and games can be downloaded onto it with ease. It isn't just any Android though - OnePlus loads up its own experience - OxygenOS.
Regularly ranked number one when it comes to software on smartphones, on the OnePlus 8, Oxygen OS glides thanks to that 90Hz screen and ample 8GB or 12GB RAM. Stacks of memory means seamless multitasking across loads of apps.
What about the camera? The OnePlus 8's powerful triple camera setup includes a high-resolution 48MP main sharp-shooter. When you want to get extra in-frame, a 16MP ultra-wide-angle snapper grabs high-impact sweeping landscapes, and there's also a macro camera gets you even closer to the action.
OnePlus is famous for being all about its community - listening, and responding, then listening some more. That's why an Always On Display feature is coming to the OnePlus 8-series after its community members requested it.
With software updates inspired by fan feedback frequently making their way to OnePlus phones, you're getting more than a just a device with the OnePlus 8 - you're joining a group; a community that never settles.
OnePlus's 'Never Settle' ethos extends to the OnePlus 8's 4,300mAh battery, which lasts and lasts thanks to its ample capacity and smart battery saving software. When it's time to charge, however, don't worry; Warp Charge 30T saves the day, powering up the battery from 0-50% in just 30 minutes - enough juice for a day of moderate use.
Unlike other 5G flagships, the OnePlus 8 won't break the bank - at £599 (8GB+128GB), you can pick it up in Onyx Black. If you want the specced out Glacial Green version, it'll cost just £699 (12GB+256GB), despite packing more storage and speeds than some phones over double the price.
In short, if you want a world-class, future-proofed entertainment system in your pocket for a sensational price, it's got to be the OnePlus 8.
