But now with £169 off, it’s hard to question the 8T’s bang for buck – especially as the discount drops the 256GB device’s price below the entry-level option’s original RRP of £549.

The offer is ideal for anyone after an affordable handset with flagship features – especially if you don’t want to splurge on the overpriced OnePlus 9.

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