Android 11 Desktop Mode! Can the OnePlus 8 Replace a Computer?

The OnePlus 8 is a monster powerful performer, but what can you do with all that power?

Our phones are capable computers, but we need good software! A quick look at Android’s desktop UI, it’s still pretty raw, but we are seeing some improvements. Let’s see what’s new! Continue reading “Android 11 Desktop Mode! Can the OnePlus 8 Replace a Computer?”

LG Velvet vs OnePlus 8: The fight for “Affordable” 5G!

Velvet vs OP8!

Looking at power, this is an easy win for the OP, but looking at the WHOLE spec sheet, LG is making a different argument for a feature packed phone. Two companies with very different solutions for bringing 5G down to more reasonable prices.

How much phone do you want? How much phone do you need? Continue reading “LG Velvet vs OnePlus 8: The fight for “Affordable” 5G!”

OnePlus 8 Review: It all comes down to 5G!

The OP8 is a powerful phone, at a price roughly two thirds the cost of a premium Galaxy or iPhone. However, the entire phone industry is dealing with increased component, carrier, and licensing costs. Any other year, and the OP8 would be an easier recommendation, but facing the cheaper OP7T, how do we qualify the “value” of 5G? Continue reading “OnePlus 8 Review: It all comes down to 5G!”

OnePlus vs LG PART 1: V60 or OnePlus 8?

Smartphone showdown!

There’s a consumer out there that wants a top tier powerful phone, might be interested in 5G, and wants to keep prices well under $1000. LG and OnePlus options for that individual, but these two phones are VERY different.

Let’s compare!
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OnePlus 8 vs 8 Pro vs LG V60? HOW DO I DO THIS?

Yeah I’m stuck. What do I do here?

OnePlus is moving up the price tier. LG is moving a little more budget friendly. The V60 wedges RIGHT in-between the OP 8 and the 8 Pro?

HOW DO I COMPARE THESE?

Let’s see what suggestions I get here. I could use a little help…

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OnePlus 8 and Value: “OnePlus Has Lost Their Way!”

OnePlus was a darling brand for gadget fans, but now they have the audacity to sell a phone at $999! How dare they!

Now there’s a OnePlus which is THE SAME PRICE as an iPhone 11 Pro! This travesty must not stand!

Here’s the REAL scoop on OnePlus and “VALUE”! Continue reading “OnePlus 8 and Value: “OnePlus Has Lost Their Way!””

OnePlus 8 (and 8 Pro): By The Benchmarks

OnePlus 8 BENCHMARKS!

I’ve been tracking phone performance for a couple years now. Sharing my early testing and impressions, let’s compare some numbers! Welcome to the first episode of By the Benchmarks!

How do these phones compare against last year’s OnePlus? Benchmarks don’t tell the whole story, but they’re a good place to start!

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