OnePlus 3T Smartphone Featuring Snapdragon 821 Launched (hothardware.com)

OnePlus today announced the OnePlus 3T, an upgrade to the OnePlus 3 it had launched earlier this year. Both the phones are quite similar, the company says, save for a more powerful processor -- Qualcomm's Snapdragon 821 processor, and increased storage -- 64GB and 128GB. The price of the OnePlus 3T starts at $439, with the top model breaking the bank at $479. HotHardware adds:The most prominent change is the addition of a Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor (in place the "old" Snapdragon 820). The SoC is still paired with 6GB of RAM, and up to 128GB of internal storage can be ordered. The 16MP rear camera remains, but the front-facing "selfie" camera has been upgraded from 8MP to 16MP (Samsung 3P8SP sensor). It incorporates an f/2.0 lens and features phase detection autofocus (PDAF). The OnePlus 3T can also capture automatic selfies when you smile for the camera. Another big upgrade comes from the internal battery. The OnePlus 3 shipped with a 3,000 mAh battery -- the OnePlus 3T counters with larger 3,400 mAh battery to further boost your runtimes. Despite the larger battery, the OnePlus 3T still weighs the same as its predecessor: 158 grams. Other features include a 5.5-inch 1080p display (still no QHD here), USB Type-C connector for charging/connectivity, and the latest version of OxygenOS, which is still based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow instead of the current Android 7.0 Nougat.

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Almost called it as an advert

[wjcofkc]

Having only now ever heard of this OnePlus company, I thought this was an ad at first. Then I compared the specs to the price. This definitely qualifies as a story.

Re:Almost called it as an advert

[TFlan91]

As a OnePlus One user from when it was first released, they came out with a punch of a product. I love my OnePlus One.

The only thing I can complain about is that the 2 and 3 haven't had anything worthy of upgrading my 1. And I like Cyanogenmod, I haven't switched to Oxygen yet.

As my 1 is getting old and is a tad bit damaged, I might pick up this new 3t.

As it was with the 1, the 3t is half the price of a new iPhone and has better specs.

Re:Almost called it as an advert

[sethaw]

OnePlus 3 is $399
OnePlus 3t starts at $439

Its only $40 more, not $100.

Re:Almost called it as an advert

[TwentyCharsIsNotEnou]

The only thing I can complain about is that the 2 and 3 haven't had anything worthy of upgrading my 1.

Isn't that a good thing? It strikes me as strange that today many consumers just want something "better" every year, even without really knowing what it is they want.

How about you accept incremental upgrades every year, wait until you think it's worth it, and you get a significant upgrade after 3 or 4 years - and most importantly, you're not risking being an early adopter every time, as much of the tech is 2/3 years tested.

Re:Almost called it as an advert

[sethaw]

They don't spend as much on advertising and they don't play nicely with the US Carriers so you have to buy it directly from them. Past versions of their phones don't work on Verizon and T-mobile networks (I haven't read up on the 3T to know if that is still the case). Those things keep them from being as well known as some of the other manufacturers.

I own a OnePlus 3 and I don't have any complaints with it.

So damn huge.

[SeaFox]

Why is it so hard to find a handset with good processing/storage with a screen under 5 inches?
It seems only Apple and Sony think this market exists. Other than that you have to buy a BLU or some other gimped "lower tier market" phone.

Re:So damn huge.

[greenfruitsalad]

i also hate balancing a large brick in 1 hand while trying to control the UI. i loved my galaxy s2.

i laughed when i discovered that swiping finger across the 'home touch buttons' on my lg g4 "unmaximises" the gui and brings its smaller version to the lower righthand part of the screen for 1 handed operation. the rest of the screen just turns black. it's the most ridiculous feature a phone can have.

Re:So damn huge.

[youngone]

It's weird, I would have thought a 4.7" or so screen size with decent specs would sell like hotcakes, but no-one seems to make one.

what I would like from my next phone is:

1. 4.7" screen (5" would be OK)
2. Micro SD slot
3. Removable battery
4. Regular Android updates.

I'm pretty sure I'm not going to get any of that.

Re:Most annoying feature ever?

[AvitarX]

Every phone (and stand alone camera) has this as an optional feature.

Similar to flash, HDR, a filter, etc.

Re:Most annoying feature ever?

[SeaFox]

It's a self-correcting feature. If you can't turn it off you're unlikely to be smiling while using this phone.