For one, official water resistance is exclusive to the OnePlus 8T "Plus" model that's being sold by T-Mobile. And while it touts 5G connectivity, it only does so with T-Mobile's 5G network.

The OnePlus 8T is going to be unveiled on the Wednesday ... and is going all out to make the event a memorable one for fans. Livestream reveal events aren't new, but they're the new normal ...