technology news: Buy the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro: Available now for general sale

Update, April 29, 2020 (10:11 AM ET): The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are now available for general purchase! That means you don't need to pre-order it anymore from OnePlus.com and you can also grab one from the company's two US carrier partners: T-Mobile and Verizon.

Scroll down a bit and you'll find all the info you need on grabbing the device from various outlets. However, if you just want to buy it unlocked without going through a carrier, just click one of these buttons here to get started!

OnePlus 8 Pro Killer flagship

OnePlus is all grown up. With the OnePlus 8 Pro, you get an unabashed flagship, with all the bells and whistles. Powerful specs, an amazing display, fast wireless charging, and water resistance make the OnePlus 8 Pro a great alternative to the Galaxy S20 Plus, and it's up to $300 cheaper.

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The OnePlus 8 sticks to the formula that has made OnePlus so successful. It gets you the latest processing package, a versatile camera, and a beautiful display, running the smooth Oxygen OS. You miss out on wireless charging and the official IP rating, but for what it offers the OnePlus 8 is an attractive deal.

Original article, April 14, 2020: The OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are finally here and it's clear that the company is graduating from its "flagship killer" status to a full-fledged "premium" smartphone maker.

The top-of-the-line OnePlus 8 Pro is a dollar short of reaching the four-digit price mark, while the OnePlus 8 has a more digestible price tag, costing close to last year's OnePlus 7 Pro.

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OnePlus' premium prices for the new series were more or less expected. The company has been on a trajectory of increasing the cost of its phones ever since the beginning.

Nevertheless, OnePlus has made it very clear that it wants to compete with the Samsungs and Apples of the world. The OnePlus 8 Pro is proof of that, with its fast wireless charging, IP68 rating, 120Hz display, and powerful quad camera setup.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 misses out on living up to the company's "Never Settle" mantra, at least on paper. It doesn't have any of the aforementioned features, which is definitely a let down for fans who've been expecting them.

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With that in mind, let's take a look at all the pricing and availability details for the two OnePlus 8 phones. Keep in mind that these differ on the basis of countries and carriers, so make sure to check the section that's most relevant to your region and operator of choice.

OnePlus 8 series price and availability in the US

In the US, the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are now available for general purchase at OnePlus' own website, T-Mobile, and Verizon. The phones will soon be available from third-party retailers such as Amazon, although listings aren't live yet. Here's the breakdown of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro US pricing and availability.

OnePlus.com

OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: $899
OnePlus 8 Pro with 12GB RAM+256GB storage: $999
OnePlus 8 with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: $699
OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM+256GB storage: $799
OnePlus 8 Pro colorways: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue (only for 12GB RAM variant)
OnePlus 8 colorways: Glacial Green for 8GB RAM version and Interstellar Glow for 12GB RAM model

Amazon

Note: As of right now, the OnePlus 8 listings on Amazon are not live. Stay tuned as we will update this as soon as they land!

OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: $899
OnePlus 8 Pro with 12GB RAM+256GB storage: $999
OnePlus 8 with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: $699
OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM+256GB storage: $799
OnePlus 8 Pro colorways: Onyx Black for 8GB RAM version, Glacial Green and Ultramarine Blue for 12GB RAM model
OnePlus 8 colorways: Glacial Green for 8GB RAM version and Interstellar Glow for 12GB RAM model

Verizon

Verizon will only sell the vanilla OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Verizon's version supports the carrier's mmWave network and is officially called the OnePlus 8 5G UW. Verizon's version, unlike the model sold unlocked from OnePlus, will feature IP68 certification for water and dust resistance. The OnePlus 8 Pro will not be available through Verizon, at least for now.

You can buy the OnePlus 8 through Verizon's website and the My Verizon app in Onyx Black and Verizon-exclusive Polar Silver colorways.

You can either opt for a 24-month payment plan for which you'll need to shell out $33.33 per month, or you can purchase the phone upfront by paying $799.

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Verizon also has a bunch of trade-in offers for new and existing customers buying the OnePlus 8. Those switching from another carrier to a Verizon Unlimited plan can get up to $700 off on the OnePlus 8 by trading in their old phone. Switchers also get a free Stream TV, a free Amazon Echo Dot, and a smart plug from the carrier.

Existing customers are eligible for a discount of up to $550 on the new phone through various trade-in offers.

In addition, Verizon will also sell OnePlus 8 cases from OtterBox, Speck, OnePlus, and InvisibleShield.

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T-Mobile

At T-Mobile, customers can buy the vanilla OnePlus 8 in either Interstellar Glow or Onyx Black. This is the variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, with no option to upgrade to a higher-spec model. As with Verizon, T-Mobile will not sell the OnePlus 8 Pro.

T-Mobile will sell the OnePlus 8 for $699 upfront. Conversely, you can pay $29.17 each month for 24 months with no money down, assuming you are a well-qualified customer using T-Mobile's no-interest Equipment Installment Plan.

To entice you to buy, T-Mobile is offering a good deal for both new and existing customers. You can get up to $350 off a new OnePlus 8 if you either trade-in a qualified device or add a new line to your account. This means if you are not a T-Mobile customer but willing to switch, you can get half off the OnePlus 8 by opening a new account. However, you can't both trade in a device and get the new line discount — you need to pick one or the other.

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OnePlus 8 series price and availability in the UK

In the United Kingdom, the OnePlus 8 series is available on a range of three tariffs, with the OnePlus 8 starting from £29 upfront and £44 per month for 24 months. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 Pro starts from £29 upfront and £52 per month for 24 months. Both tariffs come with a free upgrade to the 12GB + 256GB Glacial Green version for a limited time, as well as a free pair of Bullets Wireless 2 earphones worth £99, while stock lasts.

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The OnePlus 8 series is also available SIM-free from OnePlus.com, John Lewis, and Amazon.co.uk. Here's how their full retail prices in the UK stack up:

OnePlus 8 with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: £599
OnePlus 8 with 12GB RAM+128GB storage: £699
OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: £799
OnePlus 8 Pro with 12GB RAM+128GB storage: £899

In terms of colorways, the OnePlus 8 is available in Onyx Black, Glacial Green, and Interstellar Glow. The OnePlus 8 Pro comes in Onyx Black and Glacial Green color options (no Ultramarine Blue version in the UK).

OnePlus 8 series price and availability in Europe

The OnePlus 8 series is available now in various European countries. Currently, OnePlus has announced availability in Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Sweden.

In Europe, however, only their base 8GB RAM and 128GB storage models are available.

Open sales for the phones started on April 21. Here's how the European prices of the OnePlus 8 series stack up.

OnePlus 8 with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: €699
OnePlus 8 Pro with 8GB RAM+128GB storage: €899
OnePlus 8 colorways: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow
OnePlus 8 Pro colorways: Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue

You can purchase the OnePlus 8 phones in Europe through the official company website or through your localized Amazon portal.

OnePlus 8 series price and availability in India

India gets three variants of the OnePlus 8 with color options restricted to some SKUs. The 6GB RAM and 128GB version will be restricted to the Glacial Green color, while the 8GB RAM option lets you buy the phone in Onyx Black as well. Finally, the Interstellar Glow version is restricted to just the 12GB RAM/256GB ROM version.

Meanwhile, the OnePlus 8 Pro is available in 8GB and 12GB RAM versions with 128GB and 256GB of storage respectively. The Ultramarine Blue colorway is restricted to just the top-end version.