Full coverage of the OnePlus launch event April 14th 2020, Livestream.
OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, accessories.
The Oneplus launch event for the OnePlus 8 series was held on April 14th, 2020 online from an undisclosed place. Your tech friend covered the event as always, and you can read the full walk-through here:
Ryan Fenwick, Head of Corporate PR, OnePlus, is the host.
Read the timecodes as fixpoints – The article also include a few comments from Your Tech Friend (Source video from CNET https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPVqKeh9sVg )
05.20
A video about OnePlus core values and targetgroup is running. It speaks about “speed in everything”, so you have time for what you are doing. (Ytr comment: Famous YouTube blogger SuperSaf appeared twice in the intro! :-D)
09.48 Finally live!
Tilen Pigac, Head of Campaigns, OnePlus is on.
11.06
Ryan Fenwick, Head Corporate PR, OnePlus is on – and he was the host for the rest of the show.
The OnePlus presentation has no audience AT ALL, unlike the Huawei launch that had just a few people clapping in the audience.
He talks about the accolades and acclaims of the OnePlus 7, and the growth that OnePlus has experienced around the world. In some countries, OnePlus is the fourth biggest phone company.
He talks a lot about 5G
The build quality of the new OnePlus 8 series phones:
16.30
Product presentation video of the 2020 OnePlus lineup.
Rounded edges like Huawei, but in contrast to Samsung and iPhone who opts for a flat panel now.
OnePlus 8 pro has IP68 certification.
Colors: Onyx Black, Ultramarine blue and glacial green:
20.21
OnePlus 8 pro has the best screen in the industry with 120 Hz refresh rate.
“Best screen in the universe”.
25.12 Camera:
The OnePlus 8 has the biggest camera upgrade seen on a OnePlus phone.
30.19
OnePlus 8 Pro is the best gaming phone around says OnePlus. This is due to its superb machinery, sound and screen, plus an inbuild haptic vibrator for that extra immersive experience.
30.57
Sound video example:
31.11.
4510 mAh battery with fast charging. Charges to 50 per cent in half an hour. Beating both iPhone and Samsung.
34.02
Partners with Google and Stadia. Also, work with Amazon Alexia.
36.35
OnePlus 8
Colors: Onyx Black, glacial green and Interstellar glow.
46.58
5G ramblings for the next 5 min.
51.07
Earphones Bullets Wireless Z comes in colors: Black, blue, mint or oat.
54.55
Covers for the OnePlus 8
55.45 Prices:
Bullets Wireless Z $49.95
OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro prices 2020:
OnePlus 8 price is $699 for 8GB 128GB version.
OnePlus 8 price is $799 for 12GB 256GB version.
OnePlus 8 Pro price is $899 for 8GB 128GB version.
OnePlus 8 Pro price is $999 for 12GB 256GB version.
The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro launches April 21st.
58.27
The end – Round up, and “Never settle”
Summary:
Focus this year was on speed all the way through the product, making the OnePlus 8 a speed monster suitable for gaming, and basically all other needs.
Your tech friend Comment:
This was my first OnePlus launch event coverage because I’ve never really fitted into the OnePlus’s target segment. It was nice to have a host who masters English completely, unlike the Samsung and Huawei CEO’s. Like those presentations, OnePlus also compared their phones with Apple’s iPhones all of the time. Apparently OnePlus has a 5.5 M community that they claim to listen to – in regards to developing their Oxygen OS. This means some tweaking according to customer feedback – great! OnePlus 8 pro is the best flagship right now according to Dave 2D: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lojuls2PmYs
– If OnePlus wants it, then Your tech friend will test all the phones, and do camera tests for my series “Vloggers delight”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fYCgiMT7vc&
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