PhoneLifespan

OnePlus 8T

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$170
Global/US launch; used market only in 2026
$749 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until October 2024 · Buy-by October 2022

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2020◆ Buy-by Oct 20222024

OnePlus promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until October 2024 — buying it today still gets you about -1.7 years of safe use.

Source: OnePlus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

The 8T traded the Pro's curves for a flat 120Hz panel and brought 65W charging to the mainstream OnePlus line.

Pros

  • Blazing 65W wired charging fills the battery in about 40 minutes
  • Flat 120Hz AMOLED is easy to live with
  • Snapdragon 865 keeps everyday performance smooth

Cons

  • Software support has ended
  • Two of its four cameras are throwaway macro/depth sensors
Best for: Buyers who prioritize fast charging on a budgetBest for: Fans of flat-screen displaysAvoid if: You need active security updatesAvoid if: You want a genuine telephoto lens

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED, 1080x2400, 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main48MP
ultra-wide16MP
macro5MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,500 mAh
Charging65W Warp Charge 65 wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions160.7 × 74.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight188 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass front and back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceNone (IP68 on US carrier model)
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with OxygenOS 11 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the OnePlus 8T get updates?

Support has concluded. The 8T got three OS upgrades (to Android 13) and four years of security patches, ending around October 2024.

How fast does the OnePlus 8T charge?

It introduced 65W Warp Charge 65 to the series, refilling the 4500mAh battery from empty in roughly 40 minutes with the bundled charger.

Does the OnePlus 8T have a telephoto camera?

No. Its quad setup is a 48MP main and 16MP ultra-wide plus a 5MP macro and 2MP monochrome, with no dedicated zoom lens.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.