OVERVIEW: OnePlus 3T - an updated model of the flagship killer

What could be better than OnePlus? Only new model OnePlus! The company listened to users, it has corrected all deficiencies and to increase productivity. Layfhaker conducted tests and found - the flagships of the killer once again the best of the best!

The company ceases production of the smartphone OnePlus 3. Instead, it will be released an updated version called OnePlus 3T.

The novelty has received more capacious battery, steep front-facing camera and a comfortable soft shell. We already wrote about the device, so we do not waste your time and talk only about the most important.

Specifications

Appearance and ease of use

For half a year since the release of OnePlus 3, nothing has changed. The set comes smartphone, paper, clip, corporate cable and charger, which is better not to lose. C other fast charging will not work.

Remember how we were delighted OnePlus 3? Nothing changed. This is still the most convenient Chinese aid. Since it can compete unless the flagship Meizu. And no one else.

The device is thin, comfortable, easy. If you were holding the iPhone 7 Plus is, you can imagine how in the hand OnePlus 3T. Accurate rounding at the edges allow fearlessly carry the smartphone in pockets of any clothing.

The rear surface may seem a little slippery. This is just a feeling - in the operation of the smartphone is not trying to fall out of the hands or slide off the table.

Like the iPhone 7, OnePlus 3T is equipped with a "Home" button with a fingerprint reader beneath the screen. Touch a button and requires conventional touch that at first seems rather unusual.

Housing metal. Plastic inserts for placement of antennas is, but the transition between the materials is difficult to notice. The only protruding element was the camera - just like a conventional OnePlus 3. Build perfect. No wonder the manufacturer as its nearest competitor always called iPhone.

As with smartphones than Apple, OnePlus is equipped with three-phase switch with which You can select one of three alert modes: silent, only priority notifications, or all notice.

OnePlus 3T got a screen with a diagonal of 5.5 inches and FullHD resolution. On the quality of the screen is not inferior to other manufacturers flagship: very high brightness, nearly perfect viewing angles and excellent clarity.

But the main thing - the screen occupies the highest possible percentage of the top panel sizes. In addition, it has a very thin frame, making OnePlus 3T has dimensions comparable to many 5-inch devices.

Performance

The updated version of the OnePlus got fresh Snapdragon processor 821 and as much as 6 GB of RAM. Quite a controversial decision, because, Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 already announced. Why did not you wait for him?

Noticeable performance gains in standard scenarios OnePlus 3T shows. Surprised not worth it - even the Snapdragon 820 is tremendous headroom. Especially that OnePlus 3T uses all the same top-end video accelerator Adreno 530.

Such a combination of processor and graphics enough to run any modern games on the highest setting. If desired, you can even run on broadcast television and shoot the enemy tanks on the big screen.

On the test was a version with 64 GB of internal memory UFS 2.0 standard. Now this memory - one of the fastest, not counting the UFS 2.1 to Huawei Mate 9 and the upcoming Samsung S8.

Later appeared version with 128 GB of internal storage. If you actively use multimedia features, you should pay attention to it, because the memory card slot and has not appeared.

The smartphone is also still hot under load. But note this is only an avid gamer - up to 45 degrees OnePlus is heated only at full CPU load. While this is possible only in laboratory conditions.

Work wireless interface has not changed compared to its predecessor. Excellent support for LTE (unfortunately, VoLTE in Russia is still only preparing to launch), Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac / ad. Navigation works flawlessly.

Runtimes

Another change parameter - capacity built-in battery OnePlus 3T. It has increased by 400 mAh, ie by 15%.

Through software CONST, OnePlus 3T battery can provide approximately 6 hours of active work. About 40 minutes better than its predecessor. Synthetic tests in PC Mark guaranteed to work for 5 hours, 48 ​​minutes.

8.5 - If, at the maximum continuous playback video in the airplane mode, the average brightness of the smartphone battery is empty after 10-11 hours. As you can see, fundamental changes have occurred.

Smartphone from scratch can be fully charged in just one hour with fast charging. But only when using the brand of cable and adapter.

Interface

The operating system OnePlus 3T received an updated version of the brand Oxygen OS version 3.5.1, based on Android 6 Marshmallow.

The update appeared broad support for gestures to operate the system: Double-tapping the symbols to quickly launch applications, a screenshot of the screen using a slide with three fingers.

In addition, the system is now possible to vary the icons of third-party developers. To a large extent affected the display update settings. Night mode is changed, there were setup screen color palette.

updated camera

OnePlus 3T received the same basic camera module as its predecessor. Let me remind you - this is one of the best cameras. Not only in hardware specifications. The software also did not disappoint. So, what do we have? Resolution 16 Mn, aperture f / 2.0, optical stabilization dual band flash.

Mobile device images look fantastic. Someone might complain about the dynamic range, the failures in the shadows and glare in the sky area. But when you use the advanced application and shooting in RAW mode distortion can be avoided.

Dignity of all modifications OnePlus 3 - amazingly fast focus, excellent Macro and virtually perfect color reproduction. The portrait and macro photography there is a slight bokeh, so you can forget about dual chamber other devices.

Especially that OnePlus 3T copes even with shooting in the dark and in difficult light situations.

The front camera has received an update. Instead of the usual module 8 megapixel OnePlus 3T was an incredible sensor with a resolution of 16 megapixels.

Almost a paradise for lovers of Instagram. That's just the autofocus and stabilization for the front camera to realize forgotten. So get a good picture in a dynamic scene is difficult. But static shots succeed is not worse than the main camera.

results

Significant changes almost imperceptibly.

Is it worth buying? OnePlus 3 should look at the discounted price. And do it immediately, as this type of deficiency of smartphones is still observed.

At the moment, OnePlus 3 6/64 GB variant costs $ 430. Superior OnePlus 3T is currently available for $ 525 (Or US $ 440 with a coupon ONEP3TS) As standard 6/64 GB.

And which option you choose?