90
Kevin Lee
IGN
“If you've been on the fence about premium Android phones, the OnePlus 8 Pro is a budget option with all the features.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Fast reliable software
- Excellent display quality
- Value for money
- Budget-friendly premium phone
- Best displays around
- Powerful Snapdragon 865 chipset
Points of Contention
- Large camera bump
- Performance below flagship
- High price tag
- Less storage base model
- Touch response issues
- Rapid battery drain on standby
Professional Reviews
7 reviews from 6 critics90
John McCann
TechRadar
“The OnePlus 8 Pro is a proper flagship phone. No more cutting corners. No more "flagship killer" underdog mantra.”
85 Andy Boxall 2 reviews · avg Digital Trends The OnePlus 8 Pro remains a compelling choice due to its excellent display, reliable software, and strong value after a price drop. While the camera is decent, it falls short of newer flagships, making it best suited for everyday use rather than photography enthusiasts.
Andy Boxall 2 reviews · avg
Digital Trends
The OnePlus 8 Pro remains a compelling choice due to its excellent display, reliable software, and strong value after a price drop. While the camera is decent, it falls short of newer flagships, making it best suited for everyday use rather than photography enthusiasts.
All 2 Andy Boxall reviews, aggregated above
85
Don’t Call the OnePlus 8 Pro Old, Call it a Bargain
The OnePlus 8 Pro remains a compelling choice due to its excellent display, reliable software, and strong value after a price drop. While the camera is decent, it falls short of newer flagships, making it best suited for everyday use rather than photography enthusiasts.
80
OnePlus 8 Pro
“The OnePlus 8 Pro ticks all the right boxes.”
85
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
“The result is the fastest Android phone experience money can buy — starting at $899.”
80
Julian Chokkattu
Wired
“These are OnePlus' best phones yet, and they're both still a good value.”
80
Michael Simon
PCWorld
“The OnePlus 8 pro isn’t just another OnePlus phone with high specs and a low price—it’s a bona fide premium Android handset, with a price to match.”
