Overall Score
67.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#881)67.5
Performance(#805)70.8
Camera(#674)52.4
Display(#926)84.5
Battery(#2716)55.5
Build(#207)79.8
Comparisons Featuring OnePlus 8 5G UW (Verizon)
Short Review
- The OnePlus 8 5G UW features a sleek design with a glass front and back, complemented by an aluminum frame, and weighs 180g.
- Its 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 650 GPU, paired with 8GB of RAM for multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 48MP main sensor with OIS, a 16MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
- The 4300mAh battery supports 30W fast charging, ensuring quick power replenishment, though it lacks wireless charging.
- Running on Android 10 with OxygenOS 10.0, the software experience is clean and user-friendly.
- Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, and NFC.
- The device also features stereo speakers for enhanced audio output.
- It is available in Onyx Black and Polar Silver colors.
- Overall, the OnePlus 8 5G UW combines solid performance, a high-quality display, and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, April 14
Announced2020, April 14
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.55"
TypeFluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate90Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 650
Memory128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 116˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera16 MP
Front Camera Details16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4300 mAh
Charging Details30W wired, 50% in 22 min
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight180 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsOnyx Black, Polar Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM (pre-installed)
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 10, OxygenOS 10.0
OS VersionAndroid 10, OxygenOS 10.0
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo