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Is it Worth Buying OnePlus 7T over OnePlus 8
Can you buy OnePlus 7T over OnePlus 8
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It’s been a month and half since OnePlus had launched the OnePlus 8 series in India and almost lost the title of Flagship Killer because of its price starting at ₹44,999/-. OnePlus 8 is the a minor upgrade over the 7T which has a present price tag of ₹34,999/-. Now the question is Can we buy OnePlus 7T over OnePlus 8 in India?.
Firstly let’s have a spec comparison
| Â | OnePlus 7T | OnePlus 8 |
|---|---|---|
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| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| Display | 6.55 inches, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1080x2400 (402 ppi) resolution, Fluid AMOLED | 6.55 inches, 20:9 aspect ratio, 1080x2400 (402 ppi) resolution, Fluid AMOLED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 865 |
| Graphics | Adreno 640 | Adreno 650 |
| Memory | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| Rear Camera | 48MP, Æ’/1.6 (wide) 12MP, Æ’/2.2 (telephoto) 16MP, Æ’/2.2 (ultra-wide) |
48MP, Æ’/1.8 (wide) 16MP, Æ’/2.2 (ultra-wide) 2MP, Æ’/2.4 (macro) |
| Front Camera | 16MP, Æ’/2.0 | 16MP, Æ’/2.0 |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Connectivity | 4G, Wi-Fi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth 5.0 | 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Battery | 3800mAh | 4300mAh |
| Water Resistance | No IP rating | No IP rating |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1mm | 160.2 x 72.9 x 8mm |
| Weight | 190g | 180g |
| Colors | Glacier Blue, Frosted Silver | Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow, Onyx Black |
| Price | ₹34,999/- | ₹44,999/- |
You’ve already got everything about the two phones and OnePlus 8 and 7T have a whole lot in common.
From hardware perspective, with the OnePlus 8 making a few minor improvements in areas like the display, battery, storage options, and of course, 5G support. The only perk is that OnePlus 8 is that, it is packed with a more energy efficient processor making its battery life a whole lot improved.
But the whole lot of caviar comes here as OnePlus 7T already has a decent full-day battery life and in a country like India where 5G is mere dream until the end of 2022. Also OnePlus 7T had a advantage of ultra wide camera for beautiful and wide angled photos.
Final Verdict: For a massive ₹10,000 price difference sacrificing those little perks, it worth buying OnePlus 7T over OnePlus 8.
You can get the OnePlus 7T from Amazon and
You can get the OnePlus 8 from Amazon and
