OnePlus 8 series, 8T receive May 2021 security update
What's the story
OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS update for its 8, 8 Pro, and 8T smartphones in India, Europe, and the US. The firmware brings in system improvements, wireless charging stability (on 8 Pro), optimized screenshot capturing, and improved network performance. It also fixes a couple of UI and Gallery related problems while bumping up the Android security patch to May 2021.
Information
Everything to know about the update
The latest OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 series and 8T carries version number 11.0.6.6.IN11DA and 11.0.8.13.KB05DA, respectively. It has a download size of up to 386MB (depending on the model). To manually check for the firmware, you can go to Settings >System updates.
Design and display
The OnePlus 8 Pro flaunts a QHD+ display
As far as their specifications are concerned, the OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T feature a punch-hole design with slim bezels and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The vanilla 8 and 8T models bear a 6.55-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED screen, whereas the 8 Pro offers a 6.78-inch QHD+ (1440x3168 pixels) Fluid AMOLED display. The trio supports up to 120Hz screen refresh rate.
Cameras
They sport a 48MP main camera
OnePlus 8 is equipped with a 48MP primary sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro shooter. The 8T offers a 48MP main sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, a 5MP macro sensor and a 2MP depth lens. The 8 Pro has a 48MP main camera, a 48MP ultra-wide lens, an 8MP telephoto shooter, and a 5MP color filter. Up front, they have a 16MP snapper.
Internals
They are powered by a Snapdragon 865 chipset
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro, and 8T draw power from a Snapdragon 865 processor, paired with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. They pack a 4,300mAh, a 4,510mAh, and a 4,500mAh battery, respectively. The standard 8 and 8 Pro come with 30W wired fast-charging, whereas the 8T boasts of 65W fast-charging. They also offer support for the latest connectivity options.