Oneplus 8T Review : CRISP. Tech

Announced on 14^th October 2020, OnePlus is gearing up for the release of their next smartphone sequel in the OnePlus 8T.

Scheduled for release on 20^th October 2020 in the UK, we here at CRISP were fortunate enough to get some early hands-on time for a Oneplus 8T review.

 

“We don’t just aim for the best; we seek to redefine it and always challenge ourselves to go further” – OnePlus on their ‘Never Settle’ tagline.

 

Dimensions & Details:

Height – 160.7mm

Width – 74.1mm

Weight – 188g

Snapdragon 865 Processor

Screen Size – 6.55-inch

Resolution – 2400×1080 pixels @ 402ppi

120Hz Fluid AMOLED display

Video – 4K @ 30/60fps

Colour variants – Aquamarine/Lunar Silver

Operating System – Android 11 w. Oxygen OS

RAM – 8GB/12GB

Storage – 128GB/256GB

Battery – 4500 mAh (not removable) – Warp Charge 65

 

 

Performance

The 8T comes equipped with the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 mobile platform, which is standard affair across the board now, the same chipset as its older brother the OnePlus 8.

It is not ‘god-tier’ but it provides exceptional performance for browsing, photography, videos, and gaming. Compared to the OnePlus Nord which we have reviewed here, the 8T runs noticeably quicker and transitions between apps instantly. It is obvious it was built to make every swipe and tap feel effortless.

To make sure you get the most out of the 8T’s performance capabilities, we would suggest going for the 12GB RAM version over the 8GB.

As it comes with 256GB of UFS3.1 storage, which is intended to provide faster performance, while being less of a burden on battery life.

It runs Android 11 straight out the box, which allows you to make the most of a variety of features on a familiar – yet customised – user interface.

Of course, it comes 5G ready, so link up with the correct network and you can reach browsing speeds you’ve never seen before.

 

 

Design

It looks clean and feels weighty in the hand, the metal skirting adds a premium style to either of the two new slick colours, Aquamarine or Lunar Silver.

We managed to have a play with the Lunar Silver version, dazzling whilst doing a good job of keeping grubby fingerprints out of sight and mind.

Speaking of fingerprints, the 8T has an on-screen fingerprint reader that works great. It took a bit of frustrating precision to set it up but once done the home screen snaps open with the excitement of a mousetrap. And it is very satisfying!

Gaming and watching HD videos don’t only look great but feel comfortable during extended use, the 8T has a cooling system that dissipates heat effectively via vapour chambers ensuring optimal performance and comfort.

The 8T stayed cool under multiple heavy Call of Duty Mobile sessions, which was impressive.

 

 

Camera

The OnePlus 8T has an efficient camera array that performs well in a range of scenarios, with four lenses on the rear, each of which brings something handy to the party. There’s a 48MP main camera which features both optical and electronic image stabilization.

There’s also a 16MP 123-degree ultra-wide camera, a 5MP macro shooter, and a 2MP monochrome lens, all squeezed into a slim camera bump in the top-left corner of the rear of the phone. This was in the top-centre on the last series of OnePlus products.

The main 48MP camera performed extremely well in good lighting – focusing was fast and reliable, images we took looked pleasingly true to life, with natural-looking colours and contrast. Low light and zoomed pictures though can get a bit grainy.

You can shoot 4K video at either 30 or 60 frames per second on the rear camera, with super slow motion available at 720p, and a time-lapse mode.

 

 

Battery

On most phones you can expect to get a full day’s usage out of a full charge, and the 8T doesn’t disappoint.

With moderate usage we were able to easily get through the day with plenty of juice left in the tank, however working it hard will mean topping it up.

But that shouldn’t be a problem as the Warp Charge 65 is one of the fastest charging solutions we have ever seen.

The 4500mAh battery can go from 0-100% in about 45 minutes. Unfortunately, the 8T does not come with wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, which is a real shame.

 

Display

The OnePlus 8T features a 6.55-inch display that feels large, yet navigable with a layout designed with one-handed use in mind.

There’s a minimal bezel around the outside of the display, a discreet hole punched front camera maximizing the screen-to-body ratio for a near all-screen look.

The screen resolution is 2400 x 1080, making it crisp and clear for watching movies and viewing content.

OnePlus has included a 120Hz refresh rate, refreshing twice as quickly as a former industry standard of 60Hz display.

It’s becoming a common feature on top-end phones, and it means the screen looks smoother when scrolling. You’ll notice it straight away.

 

Price

At £549 for the 8GB RAM/128GB variant or £649 for 12GB and 256GB, the 8T sits priced squarely between the OnePlus 8 and Nord.

If you want a good quick charging battery, wonderful screen display, quality built, good cameras, a user-friendly interface, at a decent price-point then this is a good phone for you.

Check out our OnePlus 8 review here.

Oneplus 8T Review unit provided by OnePlus.