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OnePlus 8 UW Specs

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Released

Apr 29, 2020

Display

6.5-inch
2400 x 1080 px

Camera

48 MP Main
16 MP Selfie

Battery

4300 mAh

Storage

128GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
8GB RAM

OS

Android 10

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
Size:	6.5-inch
Resolution:	2400 x 1080 px, 20:9 ratio, 402 PPI
Technology:	AMOLED
Refresh rate:	90Hz
Screen-to-body:	88.65 %
Peak brightness:	1100 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 5), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 2840 MHz, Kryo 585, 64-bit
GPU:	Kryo 585
RAM:	8GB (LPDDR4)
Internal storage:	128GB (UFS 3.0), not expandable
OS:	Android (10)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	4300 mAh
Type:	Li - Polymer, Not user replaceable
Charging:	OnePlus Warp Charge
Max charge speed:	Wired: 30.0W

Camera
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
Flash:	Dual LED
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)

Design Size comparison
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, Optical in-screen fingerprint
Keys:	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Onyx black, Polar silver

Cellular
Carrier locked:	Yes
5G:	Bands n2, n5, n66, n260, n261, Sub-6, mmWave
4G (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)
4G (TDD):	Bands 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 46, 48(3600)
3G:	Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 6(800), 8(900)
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
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features:	Dolby Atmos, aptX-HD
Screen mirroring:	DLNA, Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features
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
Hearing aid compatible:	M3, T3
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Dual-band positioning, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling)

Buyers information
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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