OnePlus 8

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Known hardware tampering	Rare	—	no specific widespread tampering reports for this model
Known vulnerabilities	Rare	🔗 Proof	CVE-2025-10184 affects OxygenOS versions including this
Prior attacks	None	—	no evidence of being used in botnets or widespread prior attacks
Updatability	Very common	🔗 Proof	regular bi-monthly security updates and major OS upgrades during its support period (up to Android 13 in 2024)
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Authentication with other systems	Partial	—	require authentication for many connections but allow some without (e.g., open WiFis)
Communications	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	—	modern TLS for most communications, as part of Android standards
Storage	Encrypted with up-to-date encryption	🔗 Proof	file-based encryption with AES-256, standard on Android devices
Category Score	Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion	Value	Proof	Comment
Account management	Full	🔗 Proof	supports OnePlus Account, Google Account, and Android multi-user
Authentication	Secure	—	fingerprint and PIN
Brute-force protection	Exist	—	Android's built-in, locks you out after many failed attempts
Event logging	Access event logged	—	accessible via developer tools
Passwords	Require change after setup with complexity requirements	—	users are prompted to set secure screen locks (PIN, fingerprint, etc.) during initial setup
Category Score	Score: 1 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property	Details
Operating System & App	OxygenOS (based on Android) (Companion App: )
Hardware (CPU / GPU)	CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 • GPU: Qualcomm Adreno (TM) 650
Memory & Storage	Memory: 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X • Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB
Power, Battery & Charging	Battery: 4300mAh • Power: • Charging:
Display & Camera	Display: 6.55 in (166 mm) 2400 × 1080 1080p, (402 ppi with 20:9 aspect ratio), 90 Hz refresh rate, 16 million colors, fluid AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, HDR10+ • Camera: Front: 16 MP, f/2.45, 1/3", 1.0 μm 1080p@30 fps, Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS; Rear 1 (wide): 48 MP, f/1.78, 25 mm, 1/2", 0.8 μm; Rear 2 (ultrawide): 16 MP, f/2.2, 14 mm; Rear 3 (macro): 2 MP, f/2.4, 1.75 μm, PDAF
Sound & Connectivity	Sound: Dolby Atmos Dual stereo speakers with active noise cancellation • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax; A2DP, LE, aptX HD; USB 3.1 Gen 1 (OTG, PTP, MIDI)
Physical (Dimensions & Mass)	Dimensions: 160.2 mm × 72.9 mm × 8 mm (6.31 in × 2.87 in × 0.31 in) • Mass: 180 g (6.3 oz)