OnePlus today launched its newest lineup of premium, flagship smartphones – the OnePlus 8 series in the UAE. The new series includes the ultra-premium OnePlus 8 Pro and the compact flagship OnePlus 8 and will be available on Amazon.ae. OnePlus is extending its flagship excellence by elevating its signature high refresh rate displays to a blazing 120Hz, raising the industry benchmark again for premium flagship devices.
The OnePlus 8 Series is also OnePlus’ first full 5G lineup, allowing users to be among the first to enjoy the unprecedented speeds of 5G technology. Following on from the company’s first 5G device released last year in Europe, OnePlus is helping usher in the 5G era by being among the first in the industry to release a full lineup of 5G devices in 2020.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is the newest addition to OnePlus’ ultra-premium flagship lineup. From the industry-leading AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate to the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the phone has been carefully calibrated to meet the needs of the most discerning tech enthusiasts with a refined flagship experience.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 865 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, which enables staggering multi-gigabit 5G connectivity and advanced Wi-Fi 6 performance, professional-quality photography at Gigapixel speeds, desktop-level gaming with ultra-realistic graphics, and intuitive AI experiences.
With a 48MP main camera featuring a custom-made Sony sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens with a full 120-degree field of view, a telephoto lens with 3x hybrid and 30x digital zoom, and a distinctive color filter camera, the OnePlus 8 Pro features the company’s first quad-camera system to cater to the needs of even the most demanding photographers and videographers.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is the first OnePlus device with the new and powerful Warp Charge 30 Wireless charging solution, which can give the 4510mAh battery 50% power in just 30 minutes, making it one of the fastest wireless charging solutions in the industry.
It comes in three color options: Onyx Black, Ultramarine Blue, and Glacial Green.
The second in the OnePlus 8 series is the OnePlus 8 which comes with a polished design, vibrant display, and 5G connectivity. The main camera features Sony’s 48MP IMX586 sensor for capturing images with superior clarity. Completing the camera setup is a 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens with a 116-degree expansive view to easily fit sweeping landscapes into the frame for a striking panoramic effect.
The OnePlus 8 is also powered by the Snapdragon 865 with the Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System, which helps to deliver staggering multi-gigabit 5G connectivity. With up to 12GB of boosted RAM, OnePlus 8 users will be able to experience more powerful gaming and snappier multitasking. It also comes with up to 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage for the fastest storage speed in the industry.
Weighing only 180 grams and just 8mm thick, the OnePlus 8 is one of the most compact and lightweight 5G phones in the industry.
Similar to its Pro counterpart, the OnePlus 8 comes in Onyx Black and Glacial Green, as well as a brand-new color variant—Interstellar Glow.
Price and Availability
The OnePlus 8 flagship series is currently available through Amazon. ae at the following price points: OnePlus 8 8+128 is available at 2399AED whereas the OnePlus 8 12+256 is available at 2599AED. OnePlus 8 Pro 8+128 is priced at 3099AED while OnePlus 8 Pro 12+256 is available at 3299AED.
