iPhone SE (2020) vs OnePlus 8: Which Is the Best 'Affordable' Flagship for India?

The 'value flagship' battle just got a lot more interesting.

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By Pranay Parab | Updated: 17 April 2020 20:34 IST

iPhone SE (2020) price in India starts at Rs. 42,500

The iPhone SE (2020) price in India and OnePlus 8 price in India are likely to be so close that the two phones could end up being direct competitors. This means that the value flagship segment is going to be redefined in 2020. Audio and TV expert Ali Pardiwala joins host Pranay Parab to talk about these two smartphones. We begin this episode by talking about iPhone SE (2020) price in India and whether Apple has got it right. There's a good chance that the iPhone SE (2020) may just be the ultimate affordable iPhone. We then discuss iPhone SE (2020) features and whether Apple has made any compromises to hit that excellent price point. This is where we share our thoughts on iPhone SE (2020) vs iPhone XR and which one we'd prefer.

Next, we talk about OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8. This begins with a discussion around estimated OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 prices in India. Then we discuss the rising prices of OnePlus smartphones in India and how the brand has transitioned from a flagship killer to a flagship smartphone brand over time. Then we talk about OnePlus 8 Pro features and what OnePlus 8 misses out on, followed by a discussion around what we like and what we don't about these two smartphones. Finally we talk about the chance of OnePlus launching a third smartphone at a more affordable price point, and how the company can target some customers its rising price has left behind.

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REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Modern processor
  • Slim, light, easy to use
  • Good daylight camera performance
  • Regular iOS updates likely for many years
  • Bad
  • Dated looks and small screen
  • Single rear camera
  • Average battery life
  • Expensive
 
KEY SPECS
Display 4.70-inch
Front Camera 7-megapixel
Rear Camera 12-megapixel
Storage 64GB
OS iOS 13
Resolution 750x1334 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Very good build quality
  • Vivid display
  • Excellent performance and software
  • Solid battery life
  • Decent camera performance
  • Bad
  • No IP rating or wireless charging
  • Low-light video could be better
  • 12GB variant isn’t great value
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.55-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Front Camera 16-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 16-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB
Battery Capacity 4300mAh
OS Android 10
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Excellent build quality, IP68 rating
  • Bright, fluid display
  • Very good rear cameras
  • Solid overall performance
  • Great battery life
  • Fast wireless charging
  • Bad
  • Selfie camera could be better
  • Excessive rear camera bulge
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.78-inch
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Front Camera 16-megapixel
Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 5-megapixel
RAM 8GB
Storage 128GB
Battery Capacity 4510mAh
OS Android 10
Resolution 1440x3168 pixels
NEWS

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