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Watch the OnePlus 8 5G and 8 Pro launch event live stream start here

Updated: Apr 15, 2020, 7:02 AM

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UDPATE: The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro have been announced. Read our OnePlus 8 news story for all the details!

It's time, folks! Everyone's favorite underdog of a phone maker has now all grown up from a value-for-money puppy, to a formidable presence and competition in the world of high-end phones in the span of a few short years.

OnePlus will be hosting a live online event to announce its 2020 series of phones that will include the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and their eventual Z (8 Lite) sibling.

Along for the ride are expected to be the Warp Charge 30 Wireless charger that will let you take advantage of one of the fastest top-up speeds sans cable this side of Huawei's new P40 series, as well as the new Bullets Wireless Z buds.

What time is the OnePlus 8 Pro announcement keynote livestream?

Given the virtual nature of everything these days, companies can finally choose more convenient launch times for their products than forcing us to get us early and get to convention centers and the like with the morning commutes. The OnePlus 8 Pro will be announced at:

You can watch the OnePlus 8 series launch event live video at the embedded stream above, and, if you are wondering about the key specs and looks of the 8 or Pro, here's a list of the main OnePlus 8 5G for Verizon vs 8 Pro (T-Mobile?) specs and prices to expect:

Display: 6.55" 1080p 90Hz (OnePlus 8 5G) vs 6.78" 1440p adaptive120Hz Fluid Display (OnePlus 8 Pro)
Processor: Snapdragon 865
Price: up to $799 (OnePlus 8) vs $999 (OnePlus 8 Pro)
Memory: 8/12GB RAM, 128/256GB storage
Camera: 48MP main sensors, 16MP wide (OnePlus 8) vs 48MP wide + telephoto (OnePlus 8 Pro)
Battery: 4300mAh (OnePlus 8) vs 4510mAh (OnePlus 8 Pro)
Release on Verizon or T-Mobile: April

New OnePlus 8 Pro features to expect

Adaptive 120Hz display refresh at the full 1440p resolution
Very bright and color-accurate screen
Extremely fast 30W wireless charging
Two 48MP cameras, main and ultra-wide
Large 4500mAh battery

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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.