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OnePlus

OnePlus X

Released November 2015

OnePlus X is a compact 5-inch AMOLED phone with a Snapdragon 801 processor, 3 GB RAM and expandable storage, offered with glass or limited-edition ceramic back panels.

Screen
5″
Display
OLED
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Memory
3 GB
Storage
16 GB
Main camera
13 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
2,525 mAh
Weight
138 g

What reviewers say

Both reviewers praised the compact, premium design and vivid AMOLED display, but found the cameras limited. Android Authority noticed occasional stutters, buggy software and choppy video; Tech Advisor found everyday performance fairly smooth but reported heat and slippery glass. Their battery judgments differed: Android Authority liked its standby endurance, while Tech Advisor expected nightly charging.

From androidauthority.com and techadvisor.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
5″
Resolution
1920 × 1080
Sharpness
441 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Display type
Active Matrix OLED (AMOLED)
Pixel density
441 ppi
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features
Ambient Display wakes for notifications or when the proximity sensor detects a hand; optional dark mode and configurable accent colour

Performance

Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
Memory
3 GB
Storage
16 GB
CPU
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 at up to 2.3 GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 330
Memory
3 GB LPDDR3
Storage type
16 GB eMMC 5.0; microSD expansion up to 128 GB in place of second nano-SIM

Cameras

Main camera
13 MP
Ultra wide camera
None
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
8 MP
Main camera
13 MP, f/2.2; phase-detection autofocus; no optical stabilisation (Tech Advisor)
Front camera
8 MP, f/2.4
Video recording
1080p recording; slow motion at 720p 120 fps. Exact maker specifications do not claim 4K recording
Camera features
HDR, panorama, time-lapse and beauty mode; rear phase-detection autofocus (maker overview / user guide)

Battery and charging

Battery
2,525 mAh
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
Built-in typical 2,525 mAh lithium-polymer battery; no wireless charging (Android Authority)
Wired charging
Micro-USB charging with supplied charger; no fast charging (Android Authority); maker does not publish charging wattage in the exact specifications

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
138 g
Thickness
6.9 mm
Height × width
140 × 69 mm
Materials
Brushed anodised aluminium frame; Onyx has black glass panels; limited Ceramic edition uses a zirconia ceramic back and weighs 160 g rather than the headline 138 g Onyx figure
Colours
Black Onyx and black limited-edition Ceramic; later white-glass / gold-frame Champagne version is an Onyx cosmetic variation (GSMArena)
Buttons
Power, volume and three-position alert slider; capacitive or on-screen navigation; multicolour notification LED
Biometrics
No fingerprint reader (Android Authority and Tech Advisor)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient-light and Hall sensors
Speakers
Single bottom-facing speaker; FM radio
Microphones
Two microphones with noise cancellation

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
OxygenOS based on Android 5.1.1
In the box
Phone, Micro-USB cable, charger, protective case, SIM ejector, quick-start guide and user guide; English user guide also lists a screen protector

Connectivity

Mobile network
EU/India: FDD-LTE bands 1/3/5/7/8/20, TDD-LTE 38/40, WCDMA 1/2/5/8 and GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. North America has different LTE bands 1/2/4/5/7/8 and lacks bands 12/17
SIM
Hybrid dual nano-SIM, dual standby: two nano-SIMs or one nano-SIM plus one microSD card
Wi-Fi
2.4 GHz 802.11 b/g/n; WCN3680
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0
NFC
No (Android Authority and Tech Advisor)
USB
Micro-USB for charging/data; separate 3.5 mm headphone socket
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS and BDS

Storage options

Storage
16 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 5-inch Full HD AMOLED display
  • microSD expansion up to 128 GB
  • Three-position alert slider and headphone socket

Cons

  • No NFC or fingerprint reader
  • microSD occupies the second SIM slot
  • No fast or wireless charging

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
SamsungGalaxy S6
5.1″OLED, 60 HzExynos 74203 GB32 GB – 128 GB16 MP–2,550 mAh138 gApr 2015
SamsungGalaxy S6 edge
5.1″OLED, 60 HzExynos 74203 GB32 GB – 128 GB16 MP–2,600 mAh132 gApr 2015
SonyXperia Z3+
5.2″LCDSnapdragon 8103 GB32 GB20.7 MP–2,930 mAh144 gJun 2015

Sources

  1. oneplus.com/ie/x/specs
  2. oneplus.com/us/support/spec/oneplus-x
  3. oneplus.com/ie/x
  4. oneplus.com/ie/x/craftsmanship
  5. s3.amazonaws.com/oneplussupport/OnePlus-X-User-Guide.pdf
  6. androidauthority.com/oneplus-x-review-656309
  7. techadvisor.com/article/716399/oneplus-x-review.html
  8. qualcomm.com/news/onq/2015/10/oneplus-announces-x-powerful-and-beautiful-smartp…
  9. gsmarena.com/oneplus_x_can_now_be_ordered_in_europe-news-14842.php
  10. gsmarena.com/oneplus_x_champagne_edition_announced_available_starting_december_…
  11. gsmarena.com/oneplus_x_champagne_handson-blog-15965.php
  12. oneplus.com/us/press-photos
  13. oneplus.com/au/press-photos

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