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OnePlus to announce OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, April 14

The 5G-enabled flagship phones will be announced by an online event.

Lynn La Senior Editor / Reviews - Phones
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
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The OnePlus 7 Pro from 2019.

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Chinese phone maker OnePlus will announce its latest flagship phones for the year, known as the OnePlus 8 and the 8 Pro, on April 14. Known for selling premium Android phones at hundreds of dollars less than its competitors like Samsung and Google, OnePlus will unveil the devices through a digital event.

As follow-ups to the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, the phones are confirmed to have 5G connectivity and 120Hz displays, a step up from 2019's 90Hz screens. Because of these features, the phones are likely to be pricier than last year's, something OnePlus CEO Pete Lau anticipated.

"We've always had a position in creating the best product possible at the best price point," said Lau in a interview earlier this month. "The new technology does add costs so costs have risen in comparison to 4G products."

Other rumors include a hole-punch screen for the front-facing camera, a Snapdragon 865 processor and a new teal color. A possible budget-minded variant called the OnePlus 8 Lite has been floated as well.

For more information, check back with CNET on April 14 as we will be covering the announcement and let us know if you're planning to get a OnePlus 8 or 8 Pro.