OnePlus 8T is a premium flagship smartphone from the Chinese Company. OnePlus recently announced the OnePlus 8T, which is the successor to OnePlus 8 that was launched a few months ago. The handset (OnePlus 8T)comes with a lot of top-notch features, specs and performance which will be discussed in this article. OnePlus 8T shares similar features with Samsung Galaxy S20FE.
OnePlus 8T Smartphone
Key Specs of OnePlus 8T
6.55 inches fluid AMOLED display, 1080×2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 PPI).
• 120Hz refresh rate.
• Always-on display.
• Android 11,Oxygen OS 11.
• Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250 snapdragon 865(7nm+).
• 8GB, 12G8 RAM.
• 128GB, 256GB in-built storage.
• 48MP +16MP +5MP +5MP Quad Rear Camera.
• 16MP front camera.
• Fingerprint (under display, optical)
• 4G LTE Network
• Fast charging 65W
• Non-removable Li-Po 4500mAh battery.
• Weight: 6.6 ounces
Design and Display
The OnePlus 8T showcase a foxy and exquisite body design similar to its predecessor OnePlus Nord. OnePlus 8T is adorned with a glass and aluminium frame. The front and rear panels are made of glass, while the aluminium frame encases a power button and alert slider to the right, a volume rocker to the left and the USB-C port is located at the bottom. The smartphone features a tiny all-round bezel and tiny punch-hole selfie camera on the left -hand side of it’s cute display.
OnePlus 8T smartphone is assembled with a lovely 6.55 AMOLED display same as seen in OnePlus 8, though this comes with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate which supports a Full HD+ 2400×1080 Pixels resolution with 402PPI for a better gaming and media consumption experience, OnePlus has a peak brightness of 1100nits. OnePlus mobile claims the smartphone has the best colour accuracy in the mobile industry.
OnePlus comes in different colour variations such as; Aquamarine Green and Lunar Silver. The Handset has an IP68 rating which indicates that it is dust and water-resistant. However, the company says liquid damage is not covered under warranty. Therefore it is advisable not to use it underwater.
OnePlus 8T Camera
The device has a distinctive modern design camera bump, different from the OnePlus 8. The camera setup is made up of 48MP sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide camera and both are accompanied with a dedicated macro sensor and monochrome lens.
OnePlus 8T has improved nightscape mode for better night-time or low-light shots. Improved video experience with a new video portrait mode which covers the OnePlus 8T’s AI , produces a natural-looking Bokeh effect accurate detection, analysing the image and blurring the background. The smartphone’s selfie camera is furnished with a 16MP shooter.
OnePlus 8T Battery
The flagship smartphone is equipped with a solid battery of 4500mAh, which supports the latest 65W Warp charging. OnePlus claims the fast charger takes just 15munites to charge the smartphone’s battery fully.
OnePlus 8T Price & Availability
OnePlus seems to have stepped up with a higher than usual competitive price. The mobile company seems to be aiming at competing with the big shots in the mobile industry, the likes of Apple and Samsung, Sony etc. OnePlus 8T cost $749 and the smartphone will be available through OnePlus.com on October 23rd. Intending users in the United States can buy the smartphone at different carriers. The smartphone is already on sales in the UK.
OnePlus Hardware & Software
OnePlus 8T is equipped with snapdragon 865 chipset with an Octa-core processor running at a very speed of 2.84GHz. Additionally, it has Adreno 650 graphics card, it is powered by the latest Android 11 operating system.
There is also Oxygen 11 for the OS which offers an improved layout, bold design and important features that will improve the overall users experience. The smartphone also features Always-On Display (AOD), Zen mode 2.0 , and a lot more on the software. OnePlus 8T has it’s internal storage available in 12G8 RAM and 256GB memory.
Latest Update Benefits Of OnePlus 8T
• The new Canvas AOD style.
• Availability of the new Canvas AOD style. Navigate to Settings— Customization —Wallpapers —
Canvas, you’d find them.
• Improvisation and stability of functions of communication.
• Optimization of white balance accuracy under different settings.
• Easy Optimization of the video’s nightscape mode and improving quality imaging.
• Addition of new Amazon shopping app, offering a better shopping experience.
• Optimized consumption of power for the device.
• Optimized Ambient display unlocking experience.
Conclusion
OnePlus 8T smartphone is a good phone, with many enviable features as seen in other high-end phones like Apple, Samsung. Notwithstanding, OnePlus 8T’s price is quite outrageous considering the fact that it is a relatively new product.
Though OnePlus 8T is cheaper than it’s predecessor OnePlus 8, yet a lesser price would have sufficed. Hopefully, OnePlus 8T gains ground in the mobile market with its competitive features and approach. Above all, the smartphone is a very good one.
Arthur is a senior member of the communications team who has worked at several well-known companies over the past 10 years. As a writer with many years of experience in the technology sector, focusing on reviewing mobile phones and accessories, he has written about many products or has been hands-on with them at some point
