OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro (and OnePlus 8 Pro) – SMARTPHONE SHOWDOWN!

I used to produce a LOT of comparison videos. They were some of my favorite to shoot, and I would often stage them as showdowns.

“FIGHT FOR BLOOD!” [Punching Sound Effects]

I think it’s still helpful to compare different devices, highlight pros and cons, maybe even help guide someone shopping a new phone. We know this is MOSTLY entertainment for techies, but they’re still experiences worth sharing.

Producing comparisons as text pieces, the first battle to tackle is OnePlus! In my recent OnePlus 10 Pro review video, I said the toughest competition for the 10 Pro did NOT come from another manufacturer.

Allow me to explain… Continue reading “OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro (and OnePlus 8 Pro) – SMARTPHONE SHOWDOWN!”

OnePlus 8 Pro Camera Conclusion: OnePlus’ Most Important Camera

Two months in. Several updates later. Has OnePlus finally arrived at a true flagship grade camera? The hardware on tap is formidable, but does the software back it that hardware up?

Nothing to it, but to do it!

Let’s chat flagships, premium phones, and what makes for a good camera! Continue reading “OnePlus 8 Pro Camera Conclusion: OnePlus’ Most Important Camera”

OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Two Months with a True Flagship

It’s not a flagship killer. It’s a killer flagship!

There was much gnashing of teeth over price increases this year, and OnePlus took a lot of flack for the 8 Pro. Yet, when we really break this phone down, it wins a LOT of fights against top premium brands, while also maintaining a budget advantage.

This is premium territory, so we have to grade it by that price. Let’s see where this phone succeeds! Continue reading “OnePlus 8 Pro Review: Two Months with a True Flagship”

OnePlus vs LG Part 2: What to do with $1000? 8 Pro vs V60!

Time for part 2!

Let’s say you’re a smartphone power user with $1000 to spend? LG and OnePlus have VERY different solutions to offer you. Which company can convince you to part with your cash?

Let’s make these phones WORK! Continue reading “OnePlus vs LG Part 2: What to do with $1000? 8 Pro vs V60!”

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…

Continue reading “OnePlus 8 vs 8 Pro vs LG V60? HOW DO I DO THIS?”

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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