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Review | OnePlus 8 Pro review: best camera app, still the best software – this is the most powerful and polished OnePlus phone yet
- Although the OnePlus 8 Pro lacks originality design-wise, the screen is just as stunning as the one found on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- While the quad-lens camera doesn’t stand out from the best smartphone shooters, the OnePlus camera app is the best designed of any out there
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OnePlus phones are known for their speed. For years, the user interface of the brand’s handsets was noticeably faster and smoother than that of its competitors as a result of meticulous software optimisation and extra hardware prowess, such as more RAM or a higher screen refresh rate.
However, much as other phone companies have caught up to Samsung in terms of display brilliance, they have also caught up to OnePlus in speed. So what has OnePlus done with its latest flagship handset? Focus on making the most well-rounded device it’s ever made.
Design and hardware
The OnePlus 8 Pro is a well constructed device with top notch components, but the design lacks originality. The front of the phone looks virtually identical to two other recently launched Chinese smartphones, the Oppo Find X2 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro – a curved glass display with a hole-punch cut-out display; and the back of the 8 Pro recycles the design of last year’s OnePlus 7 Pro. The new “glacial green” colour does help the phone stand out, but it is just a fresh coat of paint.
The hardware, though, is premium. The 6.8-inch OLED panel refreshes at 120Hz, has a resolution of up to Quad HD, and is HDR 10+ certified (HDR stands for high dynamic range). It is tied with the Oppo Find X2 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra for best display.
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