Rating with price, features and opinion

The OnePlus 7 Pro was just a preview of what was to come. Its price of 709 euros in the most basic model gave us more than enough clues to know that it had started a new era at OnePlus. One where unfortunately there was no more room for “affordable” teléfonos inteligentes, since the company decided to jump into the “ultra-premium” segment, with a corresponding price increase that was not for everyone

But you cánido’t say that OnePlus was wrong: The 7 Pro was one of the best phones of 2020, and probably the best that could be found under the 800 euro hurdle. This year, the brand follows the same iniciativa achieve excellenceeven if it means now completely sacrificing the competitive pricing philosophy that gradually spread from the brand’s values ​​to protect other interests.

OnePlus 8 Pro

Now it’s time to espectáculo that OnePlus cánido compete with those companies that have been sharing the cake in most high-end phones for years OnePlus 8 Pronew phone even more complete than the previous one, with , a very large technical sheet added to a programa like that only OnePlus knows how to offer a photographic system just as versatile but even more powerful. and that he gets rid of the – few – promises he has had to live with for the past generation.

The question is, Perro OnePlus cost more than 900 euros?

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OnePlus 8 Pro technical sheet

The best of the OnePlus 8 Pro

your screen

The OnePlus 7 Pro’s screen was already – and still is – superb, and that’s exactly why it’s to be admired for the work OnePlus put into its development an even better panel as well as the one that integrates the 8 Pro.

From the 7 Pro’s 6.55 inches, we went to 6.78 inches in this 8 Pro, although strangely we are before Mobile phone that fits better in the hand since the screen longer and less wide than in the last generation.

The resolution is still Quad HD+, which is true for this size and format it breaks the 500 pixels per inch barrier and therefore a panel whose sharpness is at the level of the best on the market. Because it is, after all: it is one of the best on the market.

Last year, OnePlus was the company that brought high refresh rate into the “mainstream” with the 7 Pro’s 90Hz. This year, Samsung is the leader, but the company from Shenzhen does not miss its appointment. with the 120Hzis one of the exclusive features of the “Pro” model of the OnePlus 8 series.

He is 30Hz additional let’s assume the increase from 90 to 120 Hz they are not that important so does the jump from 60 to 90 Hz. That’s not the same as saying the feeling of the liquid is really great, and that it only emplees the screen of this device in the same way as in other great references in this regard such as Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Ultra. Along with increasing the refresh rate, OnePlus is also increasing the sample rate to disminuye it Touch Response Speed and attached even more importance to the soft feeling he spoke of.

The plus 30 Hz that the jump from 90 to 120 Hz means is not as significant as the jump from 60 to 90 Hz.

However, the higher refresh rate has a clear disadvantage, such as: high energy consumption resulting in severely limited independence, especially when betting at the same time 120Hz resolution and Quad HD+. I have no doubt: being able to enjoy more fluidity and the highest resolution that the panel perro offer is worth it. However, probably not everyone thinks the same way, and for this reason it is appreciated that OnePlus offers the possibility of choosing a more conservative combination that will help expand the autonomy of the device.

In addition, OnePlus has improved the Colour reproduction of this panel so that it now displays more lifelike tones. That’s the theory. In practice we see a Screen with bright and pleasant colors –in addition, you perro choose between different color profiles and partially modify the white cómputo–, with excellent viewing angles and a maximum brightness of -1,300 nits, there is more than enough to see without panel problems even abroad — when the quarantine ends and the situation changes of course allows -.

There are other aspects of the OnePlus 8 Pro panel that are worth noting. The first is the OnePlus decision hold curves on both sides of the screen. And not only that, the brand has made a decision emphasize even more these curves in relation to those of the OnePlus 7 Pro, so that the already classic ones are partially present again color fallo which is aparente when looking at the phone from certain angles, and the even more annoying accidental touches that disappear to some extent when using a case.

Earlier I said that the OnePlus 8 Pro is a more comfortable phone than the 7 Pro due to its longer and less wide format. However, I think so ​​​​​​​The combination of the format of the OnePlus 8 Pro and the curves of the screen of the 7 Pro would be amazing –to be honest, the ideal would be a screen with no curves, but I’m afraid that’s the world we live in now–.

Finally, it is necessary to mention how any high-end panel is worth its salt, the OnePlus 8 Pro has it Support for HDR content Coincidente with most vídeo platforms such as YouTube, Amazon Prime Vídeo or Netflix.

Also, as a novelty, a procedure called “Motion Graphics Smoothing” is introduced, which in broad terms is nothing more than a system afín to the classic “Motion Graphics Smoothing”, which most Manufacturers build into televisions, and that works through interpolation. “fictitious frames” among the frame of the vídeo to give a smoother feel when playing movies or series. According to OnePlus, it emplees a dedicated MEMC chip to bring this function to life.

Anyhow, if this televisión-enabled option is a practice that deters most vídeo professionals, I’m afraid there’s no reason why it should be any different on mobile phones. I do not say Says Tom Cruise himself.

Performance, programa and experience

Let’s talk about it now PerformanceThe part that OnePlus phones have been a reference in the mobile scene for the last few years, and of course that was no less in the company’s most ambitious model yet.

in summary, The OnePlus 8 Pro is the fastest phone I’ve ever put my hands onOf course, there is nothing new to say about a cell phone from this brand at this point.

To achieve such a feat, OnePlus decides another year to equip its flagship model with the latest specifications commercially available: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G processor, 8 or 12GB of RAM with LPDDR5 technology, faster and more efficient than the LPDDR4x technology used by last year’s OnePlus 7 Pro, and 128 or 256GB of storage UFS 3.0.

but at all You cánido mezcle these components and create a mobile phone with excellent performance. This is where the OnePlus 8 Pro really shines Experience that the duo offers through such a wealth of power and programa as OxygenOSBased on Android 10, version 10.5 reaches the point of greatest maturity, which offers the perfect cómputo between simplicity and the number of additions that really happens, unlike other series added value with experience with the device.

Where the OnePlus 8 Pro really shines is in the experience offered by the duo, created with plenty of power and programa like OxygenOS.

Among these additions is the already classic “game mode”, which continues to integrate one of the most useful functions that we have seen in a terminal with a function of this type, for example the possibility Answer messages quickly with your mobile phone in landscape mode Use a floating keyboard while watching a vídeo or playing a game.

Also back the reading modeAvailable in both a “Monochrome” mode that makes the screen look like an y también-reader, and a “Color” mode that shifts the white cómputo to the warmer side for easier reading.

The list goes on with dozens of customization options, a “parallel aplicaciones” feature to have multiple sessions of one aplicación, a screen recorder which, unlike the Pixel, is not hidden and works as expected from a tool of this type and some other utilities They never detract from the experience.

The launcher has also changed a bit. The recent aplicaciones menu displays a horizontal list of open aplicaciones with icons making them easier to access. Unfortunately, OnePlus doesn’t allow access to the Google plus Discover feed from the left screen like the versions targeted for some regions, but the only option is still the “OnePlus Shelf” which allows you to add dispositivos and utilities . of the brand – the strange thing is that this possibility was quickly built in, but the last update of the OnePlus Launcher eliminated it –.

Finally I have to say this ​​​​​​​The programa experience of this OnePlus 8 Pro would be excellent, except for minor problems that I had in the last few days. The first is the fact that the “ambient display” mode. basically impossible to disable, therefore the display of the fingerprint reader on the screen it remains indefinitely, even at night. Something tells me this problem has something to do with that Always espectáculo system Not fully implemented yet, but should come at some point.

(almost) everything else

The OnePlus 8 Pro is much more than a fast phone with a great display. In fact, there are some departments that do this one of the most complete and interesting phones of 2020:

• Its design Quality is evident from the moment you hold it in your hands, especially in one of the backed versions mate –Green and blue–. Despite its size and weight, the smoothness of the glass on the back and the curves make it comfortable to hold and slightly lighter than the previous model. Aesthetically there are not many changes beyond a longer format and of course the deletion of the “pop-up” module of the front camera, giving way to a hole in the screen, which OnePlus allowed among other things . Your new phone now has an IP68 certification, ensuring water and dust resistance.
• On-screen fingerprint reader Now it takes up less space in the phone. However, it is just as fast and accurate as the last generation. That means: not as fast as a capacitive sensor, but much faster than an ultrasonic sensor like the one in the Galaxy S20 range.
• Finally wireless charging, and not just any. Thanks to Warp Charge 30T technology, the OnePlus 8 Pro charges wirelessly almost as fast as wired with the brand’s official charger – or others that cánido genera 30W of power. Many expected the brand’s phones to offer wireless charging, and OnePlus did not disappoint.
• The haptic vibration engine Once again, it’s one of the best in an Android phone: much higher than that found in Samsung terminals and on par – or a little below – the height of the latest Google plus Pixels. It’s a tight, precise motor with a reduced response time.
• stereo speakers They genera a powerful, high-quality sound that doesn’t distort too much, even at maximum volume.
• Once again, the change Slide Alert In turn, it is a useful and convenient addition when it comes to switching between the different alarm modes: sound, vibration or silence. I still don’t understand why other brands haven’t already copied this system.

The not so good thing about the OnePlus 8 Pro

autonomy

The usual thing to think about is that, with 4,510miliamperio-hora batteryThe autonomy of the OnePlus 8 Pro was at least better than that of the OnePlus 7 Pro. And be… unless you choose to maximize the device’s screen and leave the 120Hz refresh rate and Quad HD resolution enabled. In this case, unfortunately, you will have to get used to a proper independence.

OnePlus isn’t the only company to have hit this rock along the way. The vast majority of brands this year have chosen to bet on panels with high refresh rates that they could not offer a good cómputo between independence and great fluiditynot even three bars over tends to limit screen resolution when using the maximum available refresh rate like the S20 series models. Only the OPPO Find X2 Pro has shown us that it cánido offer autonomy, even with its screen parameters configured to offer the best performance, despite having a battery that is almost 300 miliamperio-hora less than this OnePlus 8 Pro.

The OnePlus 8 Pro is suitable for everyday use live a whole dayuntil the end of the day with approx 5 or 6 hours of screen on with 120Hz mode and automatic resolution change depending on the content. No doubt the numbers aren’t the best, but I have to say that at no point in the almost two weeks I’ve been using the device have I seen the need to turn off the high refresh rate mode, especially knowing that I’m independent Depending on the charging method used, the battery is fully charged again in a short time. less than one Hour.

This is how the cameras of the OnePlus 8 Pro are

2019 was the year that OnePlus was able to offer, although it did not reach the level of the main exporters in terms of mobile photography pretty good result as not out of place in the premium high-end segment. This year the company votes Refine the same elabora used in the OnePlus 7 Pro to achieve even better results.

So that means The OnePlus 8 Pro integrates a photographic system dedicated to flexibilityby offering different sensors for every situation.

It is the greatest than all others 48 megapixels for Sony IMX689 that was already in its first cousin, the OPPO Find X2 Pro, with a opening f/1.78 and equipped with EIS+OIS.

The crime scene cánido be seen right next to him tele 8-megapixel camera with an optical stabilizer, the same that was already present in the OnePlus 7T ProThis allows images to be captured with an optical zoom of three magnifications and a digital zoom of up to 30.

And there are two more novels. The first, a A redesigned ultra-wide sensorwhich is now dedicated to the high resolution of the sensor 48 megapixels for Sony IMX586 – which was the main sensor of the OnePlus 7 Pro, 7T and 7T Pro last year – and promises to capture images with a field of view of up to 119 degrees with more detail and quality.

On the other hand, OnePlus calls a Camera with color filterlocated at the bottom of the photographic system and whose purpose is to make this possible Add real-time artistic effects to the scene before capturing it with a combination of hardware and programa. However, OnePlus tells us that this sensor is also responsible for improving the color representation when taking pictures with the main sensor.

If there are hardly any changes — other than the format used — in the beginning part: We’ll find them again same 16 megapixel camera which was already present in last year’s models, and that in addition autofotos and FullHD vídeos, you cánido also unlock the phone with your face – and pretty quickly – too.

We do not see a very important development in this camera aplicación of the device It’s not that you need it: it’s already enough fácil and able to offer all controls, modes and settings in a pleasant and unobtrusive way. As a novelty, direct access to the effects enabled by the color filter camera perro be seen at the top right, right next to the “Super Macro” mode, coincidente with the main “Tele” and Ultra Wide lenses.

Day mode, portrait and night mode

With a sensor setup so afín to last year’s model, it’s no wonder the results are so close. And that’s habitual very positive thing.

Bigger and brighter than last year’s IMX586, Sony’s new IMX689 sensor moves with programa that has improved over the months. very good photography experienceand in most cases they are found High quality images with a high level of detail even in the most complex texturesgood dynamic range and more than correct color reproduction, although the programa has a certain tendency to overexpose the shots.

At night the same. The advantages of the new sensor perro already be seen in the incident light, but we cánido still capture very detailed images, all the more so when the mode is used night landscapenot reach the level of night visión of the Google plus Pixel or the night mode of the latest Huawei terminals fulfill their mission perfectly.

One feature that has been improved over last year’s model is portrait mode. In my tests, the OnePlus 8 Pro was able to take portraits cut more precisely and a level of detail of the subject in the foreground much better for those who have taken the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra. And I’m afraid that the reason for this change from last generation is OnePlus’ decision Start editing the images without fear that high contrast perro lead to darker shadows than usual, contrary to what other companies like Samsung are doing with the aim of producing brighter images, but sometimes too “flat” and lacking in contrast . With that in mind, yes I’m afraid Google plus continues to be the brand that offers a better cómputo between shadows and lights, especially in portraits.

Of course, despite the improvements, OnePlus 8 Pro’s portrait mode still doesn’t work as well as it should. If the subject to be shot is a human subject, there is usually no problem creating the blur if the background is not too complex. However, when we try to depict things or animals, we often see how The camera cannot recognize the subject in the foreground and no background blurring effect will be produced no matter how far we zoom in or out. And even if we achieve it, there is a oportunidad that the result will not be as expected.

Having said that, I also have to say that the main sensor is capable of this by default, as is the case with the Galaxy S20 Ultra A natural background blur was created due to the depth of field of this camera compared to other sensors. Sometimes there is no need to complejo turístico to this portrait mode, as the captured image has a pretty nice and less artificial background blur effect by default.

sensors accesories also offer a very good result and, above all, attract attention Parity in terms of image quality provided by the three sensors. Over the past year, the main camera and “telephoto” have already captured high-quality images, and the ultra wide lagged behind a bit. This time, on the other hand, the ultra-wide-angle lens rises to a significant level thanks to a better sensor and is finally catching up with the rest of the cameras.

There is nothing new to say about the “telephoto lens” since it is the same one that was present in the OnePlus 7T Pro: up to three increases, the images retain a good level of detail, although the quality drops from there until it reaches 30x magnification, where it becomes virtually impossible to get a defined photo. Anyhow, it will be greatly appreciated optical image stabilizer when recording a scene with the zoom.

Photo gallery with the OnePlus 8 Pro (37 photos)

Front camera

He is autofotos of the OnePlus 8 Pro too good qualityWell, thankfully, OnePlus doesn’t fall into the obsession of other brands with overly soft facial features, and when it’s not night or there’s not enough light, the shots get pretty detailed.

vídeo recording

Like all enhanced tests introduced in 2020, The OnePlus 8 Pro perro record 4K vídeos at 60 FPSand as news this year about the possibility Use the hybrid stabilization system when shooting 4K clips at 30 FPS, as well as an “audio zoom” mode activated thanks to an additional microphone located next to the rear camera module. In that sense, I have to say I would transmission between sensors less drastic when recording vídeos.

The results are good. In terms of picture and sound quality, it doesn’t reach the level of Samsung’s most modern models, but it is comparable to other similarly priced models such as the Pixel 4 itself.

OnePlus 8 Pro, Review and Final Thoughts by Andro4all

Aside from the fact that it’s “shocking” to see a price of over €900 in a OnePlus phone – I remember buying my OnePlus 3 for €399 a few years ago – and the dilemma of a mobile phone – – whichever brand – should or may not cost almost 1,000 euros, the truth is that these days I am with the Phone and after using devices like the Pixel 4 XL or the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra at any time who had understood to use a terminal of a lower category. Rather the complete opposite.

For the first time since I’ve been testing and analyzing branded phones, this is the only model where I’ve really seen this happen no cuts: It’s as powerful and fast as you’d expect from a OnePlus phone, its screen is just superb, the camera is versatile and very capable, and the compromises that the brand’s previous handsets have attracted over many years completely gone.

Of course, the drama that OnePlus started last year with the OnePlus 7 Pro and ends with the arrival of this new model has its risks: because of the this OnePlus 8 Pro costs around 1,000 eurosYou perro find models like that Galaxy S20Agregado or the iPhone 11 pro.

Again, the 8 Pro isn’t an inferior model, quite the opposite, and in fact the reasons one might choose a different model than this one is down to personal preference, not qualitative differences. But we must not forget that OnePlus has found the company it is with the support of this large segment of the public who have appreciated its capabilities. Creating modern, high-quality phones at a price far removed from the numbers that handled it big this league. The “problem” is that OnePlus is now one of those it once vowed to destroy, and now it is one of those big.

Price and where to buy the OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus offers two different configurations of the 8 Pro, with 8 or 12 GB of RAM and 128 or 256 GB of internal storage. The prices in Spain are 909 and 1,009 euros and cánido be reserved from the day of the presentation. later that day April the 21stcánido be officially purchased from the the official website of the brand and from authorized resellers such as Amazon.

OnePlus 8 Pro

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