OnePlus has never backed down in surprising its users with extra-ordinary features at a very feasible cost. However, this year time with all 5G lineup, OnePlus fans might not be too excited about the pricing. The 5G chips to raw materials are used. Hence this might hint that these models will be more expensive than the previous ones. They are continuing the trend of ever-rising costs of the OnePlus phones with each release.
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This year’s launch will cost you less than $1000, but it will be the highest variant in the OnePlus series of devices. OnePlus 8 Pro is about $550 for 128 GB and as for 256 GB, it is for $799. Thus, bringing the device’s cost closer to $1000. On the other hand, the most expensive OnePlus series will still be cheaper than the base model of Samsung or Apple smartphone that starts at $999.
Advantages of OnePlus 8 Pro:
The latest series, OnePus 8 Pro, will be an all 5G Lineup and powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor. It has a 250 Hz of display, which is one of the best screens. And not to forget, the device also supports 30W wireless charging.
Why the Higher Cost May Not Be Beneficial?
Especially with Apple coming up with the pricing of it’s iPhone XR and 11 smartphones, the competition is more challenging than ever before in the premium segment. With the increase in price for the smartphone, the OnePlus company is at a considerable disadvantage. The company could find it really difficult to compare with Apple and Samsung since they are already on the winning side.
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The cellphone was highly unlikely to be priced around $1000 previously, howbeit the brand has been evolving, and with the newest “PRO” model, it has introduced itself in the premium space. It was kind of fate. But, if the prices keep on going up, there might not be many people willing to invest in it, particularly when in the countries where 5G is not yet available.
What’s the Future of OnePlus?
The OnePlus 8 Pro is a 5G lineup powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and offers 12GB RAM and 256 GB of internal storage. Its 120Hz display is also admired by many. OnePlus comes with a punch-hole display and a triple camera setup at the back. While, on the backside, you can see a vertical camera module that gives a triple rear camera setup.
While you can also see an LED flash placed just under the camera. There will no more fingerprint sensors that visible in the renders. It will now come with a built-in fingerprint sensor, just like previous versions.
For the cameras, it features a 64 MP + 20 MP + 12 MP triple camera setup. Plus, a 6.65 inch AMOLED display that has a 120Hz refresh rate. You can find it in a black variant.
The Bottom Line,
While we can only speculate how well the OnePlus 8 Pro will influence its fans and what the price will impact. Only the coming years will convey whether or not the OnePlus 8 Pro will stand its ground before Apple’s and Samsung’s flagship devices.