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The evolution of OnePlus is complete.
Once a darling enthusiast brand, not this label has grown up into a mainstream consumer option. Releasing several phones this year at different price points, the Nord N10 is not a phone built for me. That makes it kind of an exciting option this year… Continue reading “OnePlus Nord N10: Not for me, and that’s ok!”
OnePlus is back at it with the 8T!
A refresh from the phones released earlier in 2020, how does the 8T stack up against the 8?
This ONE design change makes me REALLY happy!
(Spoiler: It’s the screen!) Continue reading “OnePlus 8T: One small change makes me SO happy!”
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?”
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”
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”
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!”
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!”
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!”