SmartPhone Spotlight: OnePlus 5T

OnePlus’s deal has always been offering flagship-level internals coupled with minimalist software, all for significantly less than similarly-specced devices. The OnePlus 5T has all the right stuff you’d expect for late 2017: a Qualcom Snapdragon 835 processor, SoC, a 6-inch, 18:9 screen, and a dual-camera. Is the the smartphone you deserve?

The Great

• Beautiful Screen
• Blistering performance
• Great battery life
• Flagship-caliber cameras
• Very fast charging:
• Amazing value

The Not

• No wireless charging or microSD slot
• Lacks optical zoom
• Not water resistant

The Conclusion

If you’re willing to put up with a few small compromises then you could argue the OnePlus 5T could be even further up this list. One thing is for sure though: in terms of value for money it won’t disappoint.

If it’s an affordable flagship you’re after, well, see what theThe OnePlus 5T has to offer. It’s bringing facial recognition, a 6-inch 18:9 display, dual rear cameras, a premium metal body and the latest power under the hood, all for a price that comfortably undercuts Apple, Samsung and friends.

Screen:

The 6-inch AMOLED display on the OnePlus 5T is fantastic, especially given the low price tag. It’s the best screen ever seen in a OnePlus handset and features the same 18:9 aspect ratio seen on the other Android flagship phones.

Battery life:

Solid all-day battery life is what you’ll get out of this phone. So it fits nicely in with the competition then – not as good as the LG V30 but comfortably as good as the Galaxy S9 and the rest.

Camera:

The camera, again, is decent without being standout. You won’t have any problems with it and you’ll be able to take some amazing photos with it. It’s not as good as the Pixel 2 but the far cheaper price tag will explain why.

Quick Spec Look

• Release date: November 2017
• Weight: 162g
•  Dimensions: 156.1 x 75 x 7.3mm
•  OS: Android 7.1
• Screen size: 6-inch
• Resolution: 1080 x 2160
•  CPU: Snapdragon 835
•  RAM: 6/8GB
• Storage: 64GB/128GB
• Battery: 3,300mAh
•  Rear camera: 20MP + 16MP
• Front camera: 16MP

The Final Thought

If you are seriously looking at this phone, you shouldn’t be. This is the phone you get when your parents got a buy one get one free deal at their local cell phone shop. IF you are looking for a quality android, this has the specks but there are better options, go grab the LG V30.