OnePlus 8 UW
Description
OnePlus 8 UW is essentially a standard OnePlus 8 locked for Verizon, but there are some major differences. The Verizon OnePlus 8 UW covers all bands of 5G spectrum - the low, mid, and high-band. That’s all sub-6 and mmWave 5G. Another significant difference is that the phone has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. Other hardware remains the same. The handset is available in exclusive Polar sIlver color and costs $800.
Pros
- 5G ready
- High screen-to-body ratio (88.65 %)
Cons
- Carrier-locked phone
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Display |
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Size: | 6.5 inches |
Resolution: | 2400 x 1080 pixels, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI |
Technology: | AMOLED |
Screen-to-body: | 88.65 % |
Peak brightness: | 1100 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features: | 90Hz refresh rate, HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware |
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System chip: | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 |
Processor: | Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit, 7 nm |
GPU: | Kryo 585 |
RAM: | 8GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage: | 128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable |
Device type: | Smartphone |
OS: | Android (10) |
Battery |
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Capacity: | 4300 mAh |
Type: | Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable |
Charging: | OnePlus Warp Charge |
Max charge speed: | Wired: 30.0W |
Camera |
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Rear: | Triple camera |
Main camera: | 48 MP (OIS, PDAF) |
Specifications: | Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 25 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 0.8 μm |
Second camera: | 16 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF) |
Specifications: | Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 14 mm; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 1 μm |
Third camera: | 2 MP (Macro) |
Specifications: | Aperture size: F2.4; Sensor size: 1/2"; Pixel size: 1.75 μm |
Video recording: | 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (480 fps) |
Features: | HDR, Time-lapse video, EIS |
Front: | 16 MP (EIS, HDR) |
Video capture: | 1920x1080 (Full HD) |
DesignSize comparison |
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Dimensions: | 6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 inches (160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm) |
Weight: | 6.35 oz (180.0 g) |
Materials: | Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5); Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance: | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics: | 2D Face unlock, In-screen fingerprint |
Keys: | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors: | Onyx black, Polar silver |
Cellular |
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Carrier locked: | Yes |
5G: | n2, n5, n66, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave |
LTE (FDD): | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600) |
LTE (TDD): | Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600) |
UMTS: | Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed: | LTE-A Pro Cat 18 (1200/150 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
SIM type: | Nano SIM |
HD Voice: | Yes |
VoLTE: | Yes |
Multimedia |
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Headphones: | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers: | Earpiece, Multiple speakers |
Features: | Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD |
Screen mirroring: | DLNA, Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s): | for Noise cancellation |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth: | 5.1 |
Wi-Fi: | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB: | Type-C (reversible), USB 3.1 |
Features: | Charging, Headphones port, OTG |
Location: | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors: | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass |
Other: | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling) |
Hearing aid compatible: | M3, T3 |
Buyers information |
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Price: | $ 800 |
User Manual: | This is the official OnePlus 8 UW User Guide in English provided from the manufacturer. |
In The Box: | Pre-Installed SIM Card, Warp Charge Power Adapter, Warp Charge Type-C Cable, Type-C Bullets Earphones, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector, Quick Reference Guide, Important Consumer Safety Information |
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Carrier Availability
Available
Verizon | Since Apr 29, 2020 |
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