The OnePlus 8 Pro is packing a number of “firsts” for a OnePlus phone. We already know it is the first OnePlus phone with support for wireless charging. We also know it is the first to have a MEMC chip that upscales videos and games from 24fps to a higher frame rate. A complete spec sheet leak by Winfuture.de has revealed the phone will also be the first with an IP68 certification.
While some of OnePlus’s previous phones are waterproof to an extent, OnePlus has never gotten an IP certification for any of its devices. If you remember, OnePlus said you can dunk the OnePlus 7 Pro in a bucket of water even though it doesn’t have an IP-rating. In the video ad, they explained why the phone does not have an IP-rating and that is because it costs money which they would have to include in the cost of production and then pass on to buyers.
With the OnePlus 8 Pro getting an IP-rating, it means buyers will be paying more for the phone. Yes, we already expect the new phone will cost more compared to its predecessor. However, it also means OnePlus can further justify the higher price tag with the IP-rating.
Sadly, the OnePlus 8 doesn’t have an IP-rating but it will be nice to know if it is water-resistant to an extent.
The OnePlus 8 series launches on April 14, a month earlier than the launch date of the OnePlus 7 series last year. OnePlus will also announce a couple of new accessories including a wireless charger and a pair of new Bullets Wireless earphones.
Wait! Carl Pei teased a power bank back in February but we have not heard anything new. Let’s hope OnePlus surprises us with a new power bank with support for Warp Charge.
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