The OnePlus X is a beautiful and well crafted handset, but after a bit of use, it becomes blatantly obvious that OnePlus is using the aesthetic to mask the handset's glaring faults. For the most part, the Snapdragon 801 and 3GB of RAM is more than capable...
Missing key North American LTE bands, Frustrating invite-only purchase system, Aging processor
The unlocked OnePlus X is a premium Android phone for an affordable price, but missing North American LTE bands and a frustrating invite-only setup makes it hard to recommend for U.S. users...
Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Darren , review by: gizmodo.com
The look. People have describe the OnePlus X as an iPhone 5 look alike and honestly, I don't see it. I think OnePlus has added enough of its own personality to make it stand out, especially in the sub $300 range, Advertisement, The display. This OnePlus'
When you really scrutinize the spec sheet, there is a lot missing you might actually want: NFC, fingerprint reader, 5GHz wifi support, only 16GB onboard storage (with expandable storage but without Android flex storage), and USB Type-C. That last one woul
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Short battery life, Mediocre cameras, Heavy for the size
Do not judge this phone by its stunning cover; you will be disappointed. The OnePlus X is very attractive and affordable, but its mediocre cameras and below-average battery life keep it from being a superb phone.For the same price, you'll find a longer-la...
Sleek, accessible design, AMOLED display leveraged well via Dark Mode and Ambient Display, Performance still reliable, even if not blazing fast, Return to microUSB port, at least for now, Battery above average, Expandable storage, Great price, makes it a
Snapdragon 801 really showing its age, Lack of NFC, wireless charging, fast charging, Camera is inconsistent, especially video, Software still needs polish, somewhat buggy, Lack of LTE bands makes phone not futureproof in US
With a premium body and solid internals, what we have is a device that might be OnePlus's most compelling yet. It is certainly not without its flaws, and may not be future proof, but for now, the OnePlus X is one of the best bang for your buck smartphones...
Published: 2015-11-19, Author: Ron , review by: arstechnica.com
The $249 price tag, An excellently built body that feels like it's worth much more than the price tag, A MicroSD slot! That will be nice when the Marshmallow upgrade comes
OnePlus' awful invite system, Anorexic 6.9mm thickness could have been expanded to fit more battery, It's missing a few things, namely NFC and 5GHz and 802.11ac Wi-Fi, The navigation buttons don't light up? Seriously?, The glass is fragile, and it's easy
Despite the shortcomings, the X is a phone you will want to feature on any sub-$250 buying guide The OnePlus X is definitely among the better looking phones I've used this year. I also love that the phone's easily usable in one hand, but at the same ti...
