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Apr 15, 2021 4:00 AM

128GB OnePlus 8 5G UW Smartphone (Verizon Unlocked, Black or Silver)

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BH Photo Video has 128GB OnePlus 8 5G UW Smartphone (Verizon Unlocked) on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Available colors: Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 CPU
  • 6.55" 2400 x 1080 AMOLED Touchscreen (90 Hz Refresh Rate)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint (Under-Screen)
  • Cameras
    • Rear
      • Triple Rear Cameras (48MP, 16MP & 2MP)
    • Front
      • 16MP Selfie Camera
  • 4300mAh Battery
  • Android 10 + Oxygen OS

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Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is priced $50 less than a previous Popular Deal ($449.99) from March.
    • This offer is available for a limited time, while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-Year Limited Warranty
    • Refer to the product page for network compatibility.
  • About this store:
    • For the BH Photo Video return policy click here. -Corwin

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Update: This popular offer is available again. Must click through our exclusive links in this post from a PC for the sale price (price will appear higher on mobile device).

BH Photo Video has 128GB OnePlus 8 5G UW Smartphone (Verizon Unlocked) on sale for $399.99. Shipping is free.

Available colors: Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 CPU
  • 6.55" 2400 x 1080 AMOLED Touchscreen (90 Hz Refresh Rate)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Biometric Authentication: Fingerprint (Under-Screen)
  • Cameras
    • Rear
      • Triple Rear Cameras (48MP, 16MP & 2MP)
    • Front
      • 16MP Selfie Camera
  • 4300mAh Battery
  • Android 10 + Oxygen OS

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This is priced $50 less than a previous Popular Deal ($449.99) from March.
    • This offer is available for a limited time, while supplies last.
  • About this product:
    • Includes a 1-Year Limited Warranty
    • Refer to the product page for network compatibility.
  • About this store:
    • For the BH Photo Video return policy click here. -Corwin

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Written by iconian | Staff

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entropism
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For those wondering on T-Mobile, it will get their MMwave 5G, but not the useful low and mid-band 5G. I would absolutely pass if I was in a 5G T-Mobile area. I am, and I'm passing.
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If it's similar to the T-Mobile version (-UW) then it should work fine on Cricket. To get VoLTE to work you'll need to give Cricket an old Cricket phone that supports this. I did this through chat and basically said my device isn't showing up online so I gave them the IMEI of a Moto 7 I had which was Cricket branded and as soon as they updated it then it worked. Same goes for data speeds, since One Plus 8 isn't supported they don't support hotspot and that plan is limited to 8MB speeds. As soon as they made the switch of the IMEI I was full speed ahead. Hope this helps someone whether it be this device or another unsupported Cricket device.

But keep in mind One Plus support is horrible. I have the OP8 and OP8 Pro and as soon as I sell them I'll never go back. Great phone but when you try to get support to help that is a nightmare.
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It's unlocked. It works on any carrier.
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Quote from timp View quoted comment :
I learned the hard way that this phone will not work on cricket. It's compatible in every way but it will not activate because it's not on their HD voice whitelist.
If it's similar to the T-Mobile version (-UW) then it should work fine on Cricket. To get VoLTE to work you'll need to give Cricket an old Cricket phone that supports this. I did this through chat and basically said my device isn't showing up online so I gave them the IMEI of a Moto 7 I had which was Cricket branded and as soon as they updated it then it worked. Same goes for data speeds, since One Plus 8 isn't supported they don't support hotspot and that plan is limited to 8MB speeds. As soon as they made the switch of the IMEI I was full speed ahead. Hope this helps someone whether it be this device or another unsupported Cricket device.

But keep in mind One Plus support is horrible. I have the OP8 and OP8 Pro and as soon as I sell them I'll never go back. Great phone but when you try to get support to help that is a nightmare.
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ThinksTooMuchApr 15, 2021 5:44 AM
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Gah! I hate curved edge screens - too prone to accidental touches. I'll never understand how these are supposed to be appealing.

Hmmm... under features section it says:
Quote from site :
curved 6.55" Fluid AMOLED Display
Looking at pics, it seems flat - anybody know which it is?

Confirmed curved. Think I'll pass for now.
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Quote from GrandMstrBud View quoted comment :
If it's similar to the T-Mobile version (-UW) then it should work fine on Cricket. To get VoLTE to work you'll need to give Cricket an old Cricket phone that supports this. I did this through chat and basically said my device isn't showing up online so I gave them the IMEI of a Moto 7 I had which was Cricket branded and as soon as they updated it then it worked. Same goes for data speeds, since One Plus 8 isn't supported they don't support hotspot and that plan is limited to 8MB speeds. As soon as they made the switch of the IMEI I was full speed ahead. Hope this helps someone whether it be this device or another unsupported Cricket device.

But keep in mind One Plus support is horrible. I have the OP8 and OP8 Pro and as soon as I sell them I'll never go back. Great phone but when you try to get support to help that is a nightmare.
My experience was as soon as I put my cricket sim in the phone and powered on, I get a text saying my cricket line was suspended. Put the sim back in my old cricket-branded phone and it still didn't work until I chatted with customer service and had them reactivate my sim. Was told that as of early 2021, their system will not activate phones that aren't on their HD Voice whitelist.
In the past I was able to activate any unlocked phone and give an alternate IMEI to get VoLTE working, but this policy of theirs is new and I didn't get that far.
Would be curious to know if anyone has been able to activate a OP phone on cricket in the past couple months.
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ryochoApr 15, 2021 5:52 AM
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The phone is also dependent on Verizon for software updates.
Just FYI. OnePlus is pretty good with their timely Android updates, Verizon not so much.
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GrandMstrBudApr 15, 2021 5:54 AM
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Quote from timp View quoted comment :
My experience was as soon as I put my cricket sim in the phone and powered on, I get a text saying my cricket line was suspended. Put the sim back in my old cricket-branded phone and it still didn't work until I chatted with customer service and had them reactivate my sim. Was told that as of early 2021, their system will not activate phones that aren't on their HD Voice whitelist.
In the past I was able to activate any unlocked phone and give an alternate IMEI to get VoLTE working, but this policy of theirs is new and I didn't get that far.
Would be curious to know if anyone has been able to activate a OP phone on cricket in the past couple months.
They must have changed it then. It was maybe 3 months ago since I had cricket.
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Quote from ryocho View quoted comment :
Just FYI. OnePlus is pretty good with their timely Android updates, Verizon not so much.
God, not anymore. Oneplus is HORRIBLE with updates now.
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entropismApr 15, 2021 5:58 AM
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Quote from ThinksTooMuch View quoted comment :
Gah! I hate curved edge screens - too prone to accidental touches. I'll never understand how these are supposed to be appealing.

Hmmm... under features section it says:


Looking at pics, it seems flat - anybody know which it is?
It's curved. Too much, IMHO. Then again, I hate curved screens.
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Quote from kvsrkrishnan View quoted comment :
"Verizon Variant / US Compatible LTE + 5G
The OnePlus 8 is a Verizon variant. It may be used in other parts of the world; however, 5G access may be limited or unsupported, depending on the network. Please choose your country/carrier above to confirm the network compatibility of this phone.
"

Wondering if 5G will work with most carriers.
For those wondering on T-Mobile, it will get their MMwave 5G, but not the useful low and mid-band 5G. I would absolutely pass if I was in a 5G T-Mobile area. I am, and I'm passing.
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theradiantchildApr 15, 2021 5:59 AM
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think i'll wait for pixel 5a
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Quote from theradiantchild View quoted comment :
does this receive security updates regularly like pixel phones? Are both oneplus 8 silver and black on sale?
Define regularly. Every month? No. More like every 3 or 6. Ever since they started making more than two variants (7 series), updates have gone downhill. I have the 7 pro, and I got Android 11 a couple months ago only because I installed the beta. Public release wasn't until now basically. It took 6 months for them to release a beta of the newest version to an almost 2 year old phone.

I wouldn't expect timely updates for the 8 series in a year.
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galetsApr 15, 2021 6:06 AM
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Quote from entropism View quoted comment :
God, not anymore. Oneplus is HORRIBLE with updates now.
So, lg out of business; oneplus no longer do good job with updates, what do we have left?..
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theradiantchildApr 15, 2021 6:07 AM
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Quote from willboyer5985 View quoted comment :
Define regularly. Every month? No. More like every 3 or 6. Ever since they started making more than two variants (7 series), updates have gone downhill. I have the 7 pro, and I got Android 11 a couple months ago only because I installed the beta. Public release wasn't until now basically. It took 6 months for them to release a beta of the newest version to an almost 2 year old phone.

I wouldn't expect timely updates for the 8 series in a year.
Yea I think i'll pass. I like getting monthly updates with pixel
Apr 15, 2021 6:11 AM
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willboyer5985Apr 15, 2021 6:11 AM
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Quote from theradiantchild View quoted comment :
Yea I think i'll pass. I like getting monthly updates with pixel
Yeah I'm thinking of getting the next Pixel "a" when it comes out. Good value and one of first to get updates.
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Quote from entropism View quoted comment :
God, not anymore. Oneplus is HORRIBLE with updates now.
Since when? My OP8 updated to android 11 before my pixel did (ota).

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ck128Apr 15, 2021 6:51 AM
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I have read the last thread when it was $450. Mixed comments on how it works on Mint/Tmobile.
Summary:
- 5G mostly not working, which is okay for me
- Uses Verizon software, so text seems to have issues, but fixable via Tmobile support

Could some give some definitive answers if all important phone features work on Mint/Tmobile? Again, 5G is not a factor.
- 4G LTE
- Call quality
- Text
- Text with photos

Thanks.

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