Oneplus 8T, tester

OnePlus 8T Review: The T upgrade that makes sense

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Conclusion – The OnePlus 8T is a Good Buy
The OnePlus 8T is, on the whole, a much better phone than the OnePlus 8. This might not be so much a compliment to the 8T as much as it is a critique of the OnePlus 8, as we found that phone to not offer enough to beat the value proposition of its predecessors. The OnePlus 8T, on the other hand, brings some key additions and surprises that overall raise the bang per buck and make it a more competitive device.

The updated design is a bit derivative, but it’s undeniably pretty. The colorful gleamy back is a treat that you can comfortably hold and show off without fear of smudges ruining the look. Not including the Snapdragon 865 Plus feels a bit like a compromise given the company’s track record of packing in the fastest hardware, but at a time where some flagships don’t offer the expensive Snapdragon 865 at all, this isn’t that big an issue. What is disappointing not to see, though, are some of the features introduced by the OnePlus 8 Pro such as MEMC for the display and wireless charging. Warp Charge 65 is definitely an amazing upgrade, but at least some users will prefer more charging options than a single excellent charging method, especially when battery life on the OnePlus 8T seems to be very good. And finally, it would have been really nice to see some of my long-standing issues with the company’s camera software finally addressed."

 

OnePlus 8T review: Not enough to stand out

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Positives
Solid build quality
Crisp haptics
Smooth, colorful display
Great battery life
Fast charging

Negatives
Feels too iterative compared to the Nord and OnePlus 8
Sub-par camera performance
No telephoto camera

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