We knew that with the advent of 5G networks, phones are bound to get more expensive, as Qualcomm doesn't fold the new connectivity standard into a system-on-a-chip solution, but rather provides its X55 modem as a separate tack-on module.
Add a bundle of mmWave antennas you have to additionally buy from Qualcomm and wrap them around the phone's edges at the inside in order to prevent a "you are holding it wrong moment," and the whole setup is cumbersome and expensive.
The OnePlus CEO is on record saying that 5G with its full mmWave support accouterments can add as much as $200-$300 to the price of a phone, and the latest 8 series from the company is a prime example. Unlike the OnePlus 7T that started from €589 in Europe just a few months ago, the 8 and 8 Pro prices were already tipped to be way above there.
The 5G-laden OnePlus 8 has appeared in retailer listings on the Old Continent and in the United Kingdom with the following prices:
OnePlus 8 5G price 8GB/128GB: €699/£599
OnePlus 8 5G price 12GB/256GB: €799/£699
OnePlus 8 price
OnePlus 8 Pro 5G price in the UK and Europe
OnePlus 8 Pro price UK
The larger, souped-up OnePlus 8 Pro, is also listed with its UK and European prices:
OnePlus 8 Pro price 8GB/128GB: €899/£799
OnePlus 8 Pro price 12GB/256GB: €999/£899
The listings also confirm the key OnePlus 8 Pro specs:
6.78" 1440p 120Hz display
48MP + 48MP + 8MP + 5MP cameras
4510mAh battery
Snapdragon 865 processor
Mr Lau, the OnePlus CEO, is also on record saying that the price of the OnePlus 8 series of 5G phones won't surpass $1000 in the US. Judging from the prices in Europe and the UK, that easily means $999 for the OnePlus 8 Pro, and $799 for the OnePlus 8 5G that will likely be carried by Verizon. That mmWave 5G network support doesn't come cheap indeed.
Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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