Introduction
OnePlus is a company that has evolved in sync with the smartphone market. It releases smartphones about as fast as Qualcomm can release flagship processors. But just as smartphones in general, OnePlus phones have gotten better in quality.
The OnePlus 3 was the first company smartphone with a quality build, the first to feel like a "Never Settle" product. It was released in true OnePlus fashion, packing the best in must-have tech available - the new 821 chipset, a great display, a great set of cameras and an impeccable finish among others.
Just as the Snapdragon 821 is a little bit better than the Snapdragon 820, the OnePlus 3T is that little bit better than the OnePlus 3.
The OnePlus 3T looks identical to the OnePlus 3 although it's a shade darker thanks to its Gunmetal paint job. Its dimensions haven't changed, but on the inside, it has managed to squeeze a larger 3,400mAh battery and higher megapixel front facing camera.
Key specifications
5.5"1920x1080 pixels
16MP2160p
2.35GHzSnapdragon 821
6GB RAM64/128 GB memory
3400mAhLi-Ion
To complete the changelog, the 3T comes with higher 128-gig storage option and a higher starting price tag - up by 40 Euro.
All the changes amount to an interim OnePlus phone, not the full-fledged flagship we've come to expect from the maker. But is that a bad thing? Read on.
Design and build quality
We've already said this, but the OnePlus 3T is the same size as its predecessor. It still measures the same height (152.7mm) and width (74.7mm) and is still razor thin at 7.4mm.
Held in hand, the OnePlus 3T feels just as nice and just as small. If you're an iPhone Plus user, you may even wonder how this phone has a 5.5-inch screen at the front and feels so compact.
There are gentle curves and slopes on the front glass and the back of the phone that help it sit gently and comfortably in hand, but also well-defined sharp edges that give the 3T an elegant look.