OnePlus 8T 8GB RAM OnePlus 8T 12 GB RAM In summary The OnePlus 8T is the successor to the OnePlus 8 and has a limited number of improvements over that device. The main ones are the increased screen refresh rate and fast charging with 65 W. The small improvements in the camera area are disappointing, because that remains a pain point of this device, especially in low light. It does have a suggested retail price that is one hundred euros lower than that of its predecessor.

Pros Fast and pleasant software Nice screen with 120 Hz refresh rate Fast charge with 65 W Excellent performance Negatives Mediocre ultra wide-angle and macro camera, and absent telephoto lens No wireless load In summary The OnePlus 8T is the successor of the OnePlus 8 and has a limited number of improvements over that device. The main ones are the increased screen refresh rate and fast charging with 65 W. The small improvements in the camera area are disappointing, because that remains a pain point of this device, especially in low light. It does have a suggested retail price that is one hundred euros lower than that of its predecessor.

Pros Fast and pleasant software Nice screen with 120 Hz refresh rate Fast charge with 65 W Excellent performance Negatives Mediocre ultra wide-angle and macro camera, and absent telephoto lens No wireless load It’s quite a standout choice from OnePlus; the OnePlus 8 Pro now does not get a successor, while there was a OnePlus 7T Pro. Only the OnePlus 8 will be upgraded this fall. The reason could well be the Nord series. The internal choice to release devices in the mid-range segment undoubtedly has an impact on the manufacturer’s capacity. On closer inspection, OnePlus may also find that a Pro model would offer too little added value after six months. The main point to improve would be the camera and improving the camera software is laborious, especially if you want to operate at the highest level. At the price point of the OnePlus 8, however, you can still get away with a slightly less good camera system and there is still plenty to upgrade.

OnePlus has opted for a select number of improvements with the OnePlus 8T. For example, the screen now does not have a 90 Hz, but a 120 Hz refresh rate, just like the 8 Pro. Changes have also been made to the camera system, although these are limited at first sight. The ultra-wide-angle lens has a wider field of view, and perhaps most interesting is the increased resolution of the macro camera. It previously offered too little detail. The biggest upgrade, however, is in the battery. This now consists of two parts, so that it can safely load faster, preferably with 65 W. The battery capacity has also been increased.

The best news, however, is perhaps that the suggested retail price has dropped by one hundred euros for both the cheapest model with 128 GB and 8GB RAM, as the more expensive model with 256 GB and 12 GB. Of course, the question remains whether the OnePlus 8T with its upgrades and price reduction is relevant in the smartphone market of today.