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OnePlus 5T FAQs, Pros & Cons, User Queries and Answers

OnePlus 5T has been launched at an event in New York yesterday. The OnePlus 5T is a slight upgrade over the OnePlus 5 that was launched earlier this year. The major change between the two devices is in terms of the display as with the OnePlus 5T, the company has stepped into the bezel-less display trend.

The latest premium offering from OnePlus features a 6.1-inch 18:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display which is the USP of the device. The OnePlus 5T comes with a price tag of Rs. 32,999 for the 6GB+64GB, and the 8GB+128GB priced at Rs. 37,999. The OnePlus 5T will go on sale from November 21 via Amazon India. Here we have answered some queries regarding OnePlus 5T.

Pros

  • 6.1 inch 18:9 ratio AMOLED display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor
  • Dual Rear Camera 20 MP + 16 MP

Cons

  • Not water resistant

OnePlus 5T Specifications

Key Specifications OnePlus 5T
Display 6.01 inches AMOLED
Screen Resolution 1080 x 2160 pixels
Operating System OxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Processor Octa-Core, clocked at up to 2.45GHz
Chipset Snapdragon 835
GPU Adreno 540
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Internal Storage 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.1 2-LANE
Expandable Storage No
Primary Camera Dual 16MP+20MP with f/1.7 aperture, Dual LED flash
Secondary Camera 16MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture, 1080p, time lapse
Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps/30fps, 720p@30fps and 120fps Time Lapse
Battery 3,300 mAh
4G VoLTE Yes
Sim Card Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Price 6GB/64GB- Rs. 32,999

8GB/128GB- Rs. 37,999

 

Question: How is the display of the OnePlus 5T?

Answer:  The OnePlus 5T features a 6.01-inch full-HD+ (1080×1920 pixels) Full Optic AMOLED display with ~401 ppi pixel density. The OnePlus 5T display comes with an 18:9 aspect ratio offering almost no bezels on either side of devices. It is protected by 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5.


Question: Does OnePlus 5T support dual SIM cards?

Answer: Yes, it supports dual Nano-SIM cards.

Question: Does the OnePlus 5T support 4G VoLTE?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports 4G VoLTE.

Question: How much RAM and internal storage come with the OnePlus 5T?

Answer: The smartphone comes with 6GB or 8GB RAM and 64GB or 128GB storage variant.

Question: Can the internal storage in the OnePlus 5T be expanded?

Answer: No, the internal storage in OnePlus 5T is not expandable.

Question: Which Android version runs on the OnePlus 5T?

Answer: The OnePlus 5T runs OxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1 Nougat.

Question: What are the camera features of OnePlus 5T?

Answer: The OnePlus 5T features a dual camera setup on the rear. The primary sensor is a Sony IMX 398 with a 16MP camera, f/1.7 aperture and 1.12um pixel size, while the second sensor is a Sony IMX 376K with a 20MP camera and offers a similar f/1.7 aperture. The rear cameras also features a dual LED flash and supports up to 4K video recording. OnePlus has also confirmed that the 5T will come with slow-motion video recording support, allowing you to record 720p videos at 120 FPS or 1080p videos at 60 FPS.

On the front, the OnePlus 5T features a 16MP secondary camera with a Sony IMX 371 sensor and f/2.0 aperture. Both the front and the rear cameras also support Time Lapse recording.

Question: What is the battery size on OnePlus 5T?

Answer: The OnePlus 5T is powered by a 3,300 mAh non-removable battery with Dash Charge for fast charging.

Question: Which mobile processor is used in OnePlus 5T?

Answer: The OnePlus 5T comes with an octa-core Snapdragon 835 processor clocked at up to 2.45 GHz with Adreno 540 GPU.

Question: Does the OnePlus 5T features a fingerprint sensor?

Answer: Yes, the phone comes with a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Question: Is the OnePlus 5T water resistant?

Answer: No, the OnePlus 5T is not water resistant.

Question: Does the OnePlus 5T support NFC connectivity?

Answer: Yes, it supports NFC connectivity.

Question: Does the OnePlus 5T support USB OTG?

Answer: Yes, the smartphone offers USB OTG connectivity.

Question: Does the OnePlus 5T support HDR mode?

Answer: Yes, the phone supports HDR mode.

Question: Can 4K videos be played on OnePlus 5T?

Answer: Yes, you can play as well as record 4K videos.

Question: How is the audio experience of OnePlus 5T?

Answer: As per initial impressions, the OnePlus 5T is found to be loud and clear in terms of audio. It features bottom-facing speaker, 3 microphones with noise cancellation. It also supports AANC and Dirac HD Sound technology.

Question: Does the OnePlus 5T support a 3.5mm headphone jack?

Answer: Yes, it comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Question: Can the OnePlus 5T be connected to a Bluetooth Headset?

Answer: Yes, it can be connected to a Bluetooth headset.

Question: Is mobile internet sharing via hotspot supported?

Answer: Yes, you can use the mobile hotspot to share internet.

Question: What is the price of OnePlus 5T in India?

Answer: The OnePlus 5T has been priced at Rs. 32,999 in India for the 6GB/64GB version while the 8GB/128GB costs Rs. 37,999.

Question: Will the OnePlus 5T be available in offline stores?

Answer: The OnePlus 5T is an Amazon exclusive phone. However, it will also be available via the OnePlus online store in India.

Conclusion

Back in June, when the company launched its OnePlus 5, it was very much appreciated. Now, the company is following the latest trend made an upgrade to the OnePlus 5 and launched the OnePlus 5T with a bigger and 18:9 display. Moreover, they also made a few improvements to the camera and now it is more focused towards low light photography, which is also good. Apart from that, it features all those premium features as we have seen back in June.

If we talk about pricing, the company has surprisingly launched the OnePlus 5T at the same price as OnePlus 5. With such price tag and features, OnePlus 5T seems to be one of the best smartphones we have seen in 2017.

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Satyendra Pal Singh

Satyendra explores the latest happenings in the tech world and writes stories about those. He likes to play around with the latest gadgets and shares his views through articles. In his free time, you can find him watching movies/TV shows and/or reading books.