Summary
I feel that this year is a bit of a bittersweet moment for the company. OnePlus has moved away from being the “flagship killer” - offering affordable and high-quality phones, but with some clear disadvantages compared to flagships. The company grew and with them growing, they want to deliver the best phone possible - period.
OnePlus has been on the front line with pushing the speed on all key components, processor, RAM, storage, screen, software, etc. This year they have come to the point of catching up on almost all the grounds they used to be lagging behind. They have addressed their long standing criticism, and now the 8 Pro has flagship quality cameras, FAST wireless charging and Ip68 water resistance, while having a top of the line performance and polished software. And of course that screen.. I mentioned it in different parts of the review, but again it's seriously impressive what OnePlus have achieved. 120Hz with QHD+ resolution, 10 bit colors, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and all the software they have to take a full advantage of it - MEMC, screen calibration, comfort tone, vibrant color effects - the list goes on and on. I think it is more than fair to say that OnePlus is becoming one of the best phones to get regardless of price.
Lead with speed - OnePlus wants to start leading and not follow anymore - they have became the "flagship" that others are now comparing with. And this brings us to the question that OnePlus has become famous for - price. The prices of OnePlus phones have increased throughout the years, and this year is no exception. So has the overall price in the industry though, and compare to it OnePlus still delivers great value for money. If my previous OnePlus phone serves as an example, you should expect the OnePlus 8 Pro to last you for a few good years, if you want it to be. And with all the hardware and software baked inside, I am sure that it will be a pleasant ride.
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