- T-Mobile has described the differences between the OnePlus 8T Plus and the standard 8T.
- The Plus has an IP68 waterproof rating and expanded 5G support.
- It is otherwise identical to the regular model.
Yes, there is a T-Mobile version of the OnePlus 8T, the 8T Plus – but it turns out you don’t have to worry too much about the differences between this and the unlocked model.
Android police notes that T-Mobile has outlined the specifications for the OnePlus 8T Plus and the most noticeable change is the official IP68 rating for water and dust resistance. It’s not certain why T-Mobile got the rating, and you’ll likely get the same protection as the standard unrated version. This may just be a confirmation that your phone can survive a fall in the water.
Other than that, you mainly get broader 5G support. Unsurprisingly, the OnePlus 8T Plus supports both T-Mobile’s longstanding 600 MHz 5G network and the 2.5 GHz service that the company turned on after the merger with Sprint was completed. It won’t be the fastest 5G you can get, but it should be relatively easy to access.
Otherwise, this is the OnePlus 8T that you’ll see elsewhere. That’s not necessarily a bad thing between the 120Hz OLED screen, Snapdragon 865 chip, and great battery life, although you also have the same mediocre cameras as the earlier OnePlus 8 Plus doesn’t change that formula.
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Luckily, you also pay the same total price of $ 750 as an unlocked edition. If T-Mobile offers a practical benefit, there is an option to pay in installments ($ 31.25 per month for two years) which may be easier to manage than a one-time expense.
