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OnePlus X
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Engadget Review
It seemed like a dream on paper: The specs of the company's excellent debut flagship squeezed into a smaller, well constructed shell. In reality, OnePlus has cut some corners here. The X suffers in the camera and display department, and for some reason doesn't support some increasingly common LTE bands in North America.It's an oddly disparate device; unmatched for raw performance at $249, but unable to keep pace in other ways. With better all-round phones available in the same price range, including OnePlus' own flagship, it's difficult to recommend.
Aaron SouppourisNovember 13, 2015
Pros
- Impeccable build quality
- Strong performance
- Cheapest OnePlus yet
Cons
- Bad camera, day and night
- So-so display
- Limited LTE support
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OnePlus X
- Critic Reviews (10)
- User Reviews (2)
- 76AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE10 ReviewsCNET80OnePlus X (unlocked) review: Beautiful and cheap,The OnePlus X is one of the best budget phones of the year, but its limited LTE support make it a crapshoot for US customers who want high-speed data.PC Mag70OnePlus X (Unlocked)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.Gizmodo70OnePlus X Review: Great on the Outside, Just OK onThe X isn’t quite the miracle phone it seemed when I first saw it, but it’s damn compelling. I hope OnePlus keeps working on the idea that a phone can be cheap but look otherwise.Android Authority80ONEPLUS X REVIEWWith 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 of the year.The Verge70OnePlus X reviewThe X is cute, of that there is no doubt, but it’s not cute enough to overcome its deficiencies.Android Central80OnePlus X reviewAt this price, the OnePlus X is a great value — assuming you're not expecting all of the bells and whistles of a flagship phone.TechRadar80OnePlus X reviewOnePlus have just done it for a third time and created a good phone for those on a budget. It doesn't have as many fancy features as the OnePlus 2, but for the price it's an impressive set up.Techno Buffalo80OnePlus X review: I can’t believe a phone this gThe OnePlus X offers a great balance of performance, design, and price. With a few small revisions, it could have been one of this year’s top phones.Digital Trends70ONEPLUS X REVIEWThe OnePlus X is the best-looking phone for $250, but lacks solid LTE support in the U.S.MakeUseOf80OnePlus X Review and GiveawayIf you’re looking to buy a cheap phone off-contract, and you’re willing to wait a bit to get an invite, definitely buy this phone. It has the best specs for its price range, and it’s an extremely well-built device.
- 70AVERAGE USER SCORE2 ReviewsEngadget Reader80April 25, 2016Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader60December 1, 2015Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The batterylife and the camera are below average. Not updated to the lastest Android yet.
Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
522
INTERNAL MEMORY
161
CAMERA
Yes
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