OnePlus 5T

OnePlus has launched another flagship smartphone OnePlus 5T just six months after the launch of OnePlus 5. The new OnePlus 5T is similar to its predecessor but has some key differences too. Let’s take a look at the device’s overview:

Display & Design: 

OnePlus has joined the bezel-less smartphone bandwagon with the launch of its latest OnePlus 5T. The device sports a 6-inch AMOLED display with resolution of 2160 x 1080 pixels. It has a pixel density of 402 PPI. OnePlus has fitted a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the top for protection against accidental damage & scratches. In terms of design, the fingerprint sensor is mounted on the back due to bezel-less display. The phone sports a metal unibody & ships in Midnight Black color. A 3.5mm headphone jack is located at the bottom. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity, magnetometer, ambient light sensor & gyroscope. 

Camera:

OnePlus has made improvements to the camera system on OnePlus 5T. The device still sports a dual camera system. The primary rear camera has a 16MP sensor while the secondary camera has a 20MP sensor. Both come with f/1.7 aperture & are accompanied by dual LED flash that can take better low light photos than the OnePlus 5. It also has PDAF system & comes with improved portrait mode. On the front there is a 20MP sensor for taking better selfies. The camera software has a host of features like digital zoom, HDR, face detection & RAW. The rear camera offers 4K video recording.

Performance, Storage & OS:

Performance-wise, the OnePlus 5T has the same hardware configurations. It is powered by a 2.45GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 octa-core chipset. It packs 6GB of RAM along with Adreno 540 graphics processor onboard. As for storage, the device comes with 64GB inbuilt internal storage without card slot support for storage expansion. The phone runs on Android 7.1 Nougat with the company’s Oxygen OS skinned on the top. The phone will be upgradable to latest Android 8.0 Oreo soon. OnePlus has added face unlock that lets you unlock your phone securely through your face. 

Battery & Connectivity:

OnePlus 5T packs a 3300mAh non-removable battery. It offers company’s dash charging 2.0 technology. The device features a USB Type-C connector. It offers dual sim functionality with support for nano sim cards. Connectivity options on the phone includes 4G LTE, 3G, 2G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC & VoLTE.

Read our full review of the OnePlus 5T. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about OnePlus 5T

1. Will this phone work with Reliance Jio network?

Ans: Yes, VoLTE connectivity lets you use Reliance Jio network.

2. Does the phone have a Hybrid second slot?

Ans: No, the 5T offers only 2 SIM slots with no support for card slot.

3. How is the camera for selfies?

Ans: On the front, there is a 16MP snapper for clicking great quality selfies.

4. Is the battery removable?

Ans: No, the user cannot remove the 3300 mAh battery of this device.

5. What type of charging connector do I need?

Ans: A USB Type-C connector is required for charging & data syncing

6.Does the phone support 4K video recording?

Ans: Yes, the phone allows the user to record 4K videos (2160p).