OnePlus didn't remain a one-model-per-year company for long. In the spring of 2014, it launched the OnePlus One (compared with 1+2), in the summer of 2015 the OnePlus 2 debuted (review), and last fall the presentation of the OnePlus X took place. Contrary to rumors, the 1+X did not become a mini version of the 1+2. This is a standalone model aimed at people who don't need a phablet, but want a nice phone with decent hardware.

We thank the online store for the OnePlus X test sample.

Specifications OnePlus X:

• Network (for USA): GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA (1/2/4/5/8), FDD-LTE (1/2/4/5/7/8)
• Network (for Europe): GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA (1/2/5/8), FDD-LTE (1/3/5/7/8/20)
• Network (for China): GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA (1/2/5/8), FDD-LTE (1/3/7)
• Platform (at time of announcement): Android 5.1.1 Lollipop with Oxygen OS (for the West) or Hydrogen OS (for China)
• Display: 5", 1920 x 1080 pixels, Super AMOLED, 441 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
• Camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash, Samsung ISOCELL sensor
• Front-camera: 8 MP, f/2.4
• Processor: 4 cores, 2.3 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
• Graphics chip: Adreno 330
• RAM: 2/3 GB
• Internal memory: 16 GB
• Memory card: microSD up to 128 GB
• Navigation: GPS, GLONASS
• Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
• Bluetooth 4.0
• microUSB
• 3.5mm jack
• Dual SIM support
• Battery: non-removable, 2525 mAh
• Dimensions: 140 x 69 x 6.9 mm
• Weight: Onyx – 138 g, Ceramic – 160 g

Video review and unboxing

Design and equipment

Delivery set: smartphone (2525 mAh non-removable battery), pin for opening the SIM/microSD tray, documentation, microUSB cable, charging (2 A) and silicone case. The latter element is especially useful, since the 1+X body is covered on the front and back with rounded Gorilla Glass 3, which can easily become covered with micro-scratches. And to prevent this from happening in the first minutes of owning a new gadget, I advise you to still use the case. A protective film on the screen serves the same purpose - to prevent scratches.

The highlight of the OnePlus X should have been not so much the size (it’s true that a 5” phone with more or less adequate characteristics is already considered a curiosity -_-), but rather the design. This is also indicated by the release of a limited edition phone with a ceramic back instead of glass, for which in Europe they are asking 100 euros more. The manufacturer announced 10 thousand numbered devices for 370 euros, but I very much doubt that they would have been sold without a significant discount. Most likely, the circulation turned out to be several times less than stated.

Alas, the designers, as in the case of OnePlus 2, made a whole series of miscalculations that greatly blurred the impression of the phone. I already criticized the slider for switching audio modes in the review of 1+2, the 1+X has nothing new - it’s also not clear which mode is currently active until you switch it, it’s also easy to miss the desired mode (especially in the case). The smartphone is positioned as stylish, but, you see, it is difficult to give such a characteristic to a phone with 3 mm black indents on the sides and 2 mm indents on the top and bottom. It would be better not to try to create the illusion of a frameless device.

But the biggest disadvantage of the design is the frame. On computer images, longitudinal marks look cool, but in terms of practicality they are terrible. Firstly, it is unpleasant to run your finger along and across them. Secondly, they instantly become clogged with dirt even in clean hands, and picking it out is very problematic. So it turns out that the best solution is to use a complete case. But with it, using the audio mode switching lever becomes even more inconvenient, and no one will see high-quality materials (but they will remain protected). In general, the OnePlus design team did not work 100% in 2015.

Let's go through the elements. Above the screen there is an 8-megapixel camera, a speaker, light and proximity sensors, and an LED indicator. Below it are three touch keys without backlight and with not very large touch areas. On the left is the notorious mode switch lever. On the right are the volume rocker and power button (no complaints about them at all), as well as a tray for two SIM cards (instead of the second SIM card, you can insert a microSD memory card). At the top end there is a 3.5 mm audio jack and microphone, and at the bottom there is a microUSB connector, microphone and speaker (the holes are the same). The speaker is average in volume, the headroom is small. At the back there is only a 13-megapixel camera with a single flash.

More and more companies are switching to Super AMOLED screens. The OnePlus X has a 5” Full HD panel with the same technology, which produces a rich, contrasting picture with deep blacks (this is probably why dark background images predominate in the Hydrogen OS firmware). The screen is not very calibrated in the best possible way– even with the warm color temperature set in the settings, the display seems cold, and OnePlus went too far with the contrast, taking the user back to the days of goggle-eyed Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 and especially the Meizu Pro 5 have Super AMOLED displays that are much more pleasant for the user.

Software

In China, the smartphone is sold with Hydrogen OS firmware, and in international markets it comes with Oxygen OS. I talked about “oxygen” in the material on OnePlus 2, and I decided to review OnePlus X with “hydrogen”. In a few words, Hydrogen OS is a rather boring and not the most functional firmware. I advise owners of smartphones 1+ to install Oxygen OS or Cyanogen OS.

The Hydrogen OS interface evokes the same mixed feelings as the design of the OnePlus X. That is, at first glance, everything is good, but then you begin to notice moments that are really annoying. For example, the company implemented waking up the phone by double tap, that is, it seemed to say that users do not have to interact with the power key. But why doesn’t the software have functions to lock the phone without pressing this very side button? A curtain with virtual quick access buttons opens by swiping from the bottom edge, it is full of functions and is really useful, but the curtain does not always appear when moving from bottom to top - this is infuriating. There are no widgets, the standard font looks small on a 5” screen (you can increase it in the settings). All applications are located on desktops, and you cannot put a background image on them. You can only place a picture on the main table (in the table grid it will take up 2 rows out of 5) and then change the accent color based on the selected picture. The accent color is then spread across horizontal rows with slight tonal adjustments (from dark to light).

Everything in the settings is standard. The only thing we can highlight is the customization of the keys - you can change the action of the outer touch buttons under the screen. See the screenshots for this and other moments.

pre-installed applications

Hydrogen OS - firmware for the Chinese with all that it implies. For example, in “Weather” you cannot specify a Russian city, there is no music player at all (instead there is some kind of online library), some services are aimed purely at the Chinese audience, and some programs are simply cut down in themselves (there is no photo editor in “Gallery”). The audio codec integrated into the Snapdragon 801 is responsible for the sound. In the Denon D600 headphones, the smartphone plays quite well, although it is standard for a device without a dedicated DAC and amplifier. There is a volume reserve, the lower and mid frequencies are played well, the highs are slightly strangled (bass heads will like it). In the general device settings you can find parameters for four headphone models. It is curious that this option was active by default. If you think that 1+X plays lousy, check your settings. Suddenly the preset for Silver Bullet is active there.

Camera

OnePlus X has a 13-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture, phase detection autofocus and flash. The camera application lacks a manual mode (it was added in an update that became available after writing the review), offers the usual features and a Clear Image mode exclusive to OnePlus, which, in theory, can make the frame clearer and more detailed. In practice, the difference is absolutely not visible. Check out a couple of crops:

In general, a smartphone camera takes pictures the way a mid-level phone camera should take pictures. There is a lot of noise, blurring is possible, the color rendition is pleasant, and a normal frame, with proper skill, can be obtained in almost all scenarios. In terms of image quality, I would rate 1+X on the level Sony Xperia C5 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi4 family (Mi4, Mi4i, Mi4c), higher than Meizu M2 Note, but lower than ZUK Z1 and OnePlus One.

with and without ClearImage

Remember when I complained about vertical lines on bright objects with Highscreen Boost 3 in his review? Apparently, 1+X has a similar Samsung ISOCELL sensor, which is characterized by similar artifacts:

The front 8-megapixel camera with f/2.4 aperture supports the beautiful face mode, but I do not recommend using it (the color rendition changes, the face unnaturally narrows, the eyes become larger - leave these metamorphoses to the Chinese). Selfies are not bad.

Video shooting is carried out at Full HD resolution at a speed of 30 frames per second. The picture is characterized by high contrast, erratic white balance (when shooting snow), and sometimes slow autofocus. The sound is recorded in stereo, however, the audio itself is not of great quality, and the emphasis of the voice on the right channel is not pleasing.

Benchmarks and Performance

For the OnePlus X, the company has opted for a 2.3GHz version of the Snapdragon 801 chipset with Adreno 330 graphics chip. The phone is available in 2GB and 3GB storage options. random access memory, the internal storage capacity in all cases is 16 GB (can be expanded by 128 GB via microSD). On its own, the Snapdragon 801 coupled with a 1080p resolution is capable of delivering impressive results in gaming tasks, but the OnePlus X is not that case.

The company appears to have stifled productivity to avoid high temperatures and throttling. Otherwise, I can’t explain why the OnePlus One (which has a Snapdragon 801 version with a frequency of up to 2.5 GHz) copes so much better with powerful 3D titles. Where 1+1 produces a smooth, high framerate, 1+X manages to unpleasantly surprise with significant drawdowns. For example, in Asphalt 8 the average fps is at 20, but can jump between 10-29 fps. In Unkilled, the average fps also balances around 20. Of course, such numbers are not suitable for a comfortable game, so players will be forced to abandon the highest graphics. But players can enjoy the highest effects without lag in Traffic Rider (usually above 50 fps) and World of Tanks (extremely rarely drops below 30 fps).

A large screen on a smartphone is good, but what if you want a smaller one? Even Apple released new phone with top-end hardware, but a small display. On Android there is a whole zoo of different diagonals, choose to suit every taste.

Here it is, a small, beautiful and not terribly expensive phone. Not for 30-40 thousand rubles, but much cheaper. And this is OnePuls X, which I will talk about now.

Glass and metal

The smartphone pleased me with its appearance, there is a lot of glass and metal, the body is very thin. At the same time, it is weighty and moderately heavy, somewhat reminiscent of the iPhone 4, which was simply gorgeous in its time.

I looked at the OnePlus X and wondered what was stopping Apple from doing something similar, combining metal and glass again. I myself would be in the forefront for an iPhone with this design.

The smartphone is small, its compact size is its trump card. Carry it anywhere, it's small and small, the perfect size for my taste. They have already begun to forget about such sizes, in fashion large screens, although 3-4 years ago everything was different.

OnePlus X in black looks beautiful, but it gets very dirty, fingerprints are very noticeable on a dark background. 2.5D glass is also scratched; minor damage is clearly visible on the black surface under the light.

There is a notch along the metal frame along the body, a design “for beauty”, but dust from the pockets gets clogged in the slot. It would be better if the sides were made flat.

They say that OnePlus X also comes in white, this option should be more practical. In addition, the Chinese have released a ceramic version, but they ask for more money for it, no ice.

Slippery type

A glass smartphone easily slides off any uneven surface, so do not place it on the edge of a table, as it may fall. I myself was convinced of this several times, it’s good that there was a soft coating underneath, there were no marks left on the body. The kit includes a silicone transparent case, with it the smartphone no longer slips, but the feeling from it in the hand is no longer the same.

The lever on the side turns on silent mode, just like on iPhones. You can accuse the Chinese of plagiarism, or you can rejoice in the fact that one convenient phone became more. The lever has three positions: all sounds, vibration, favorites. There is not enough indication on the case, it is not clear which mode is selected.

Apple solved this issue with a bright stripe, but then they forgot about it. Also, the buttons under the screen are not backlit, which is a strange saving. If it’s inconvenient, you can enable on-screen buttons in the menu; they will take up some space on your desktop. But why then put the keys under the screen, besides, it’s inconvenient to press them.

Look and rejoice

The screen is good: 5 inches, 1920x1080 pixels, Super AMOLED. It is very bright and contrasting, the colors go into a cold range. Pictures with black flowers look very impressive.

If you start turning the phone in your hands and looking at the image from different sides, you will see how the image turns green; this is the norm for AMOLED. But if you don’t bother and don’t look for problems out of nowhere, then you’ll like the screen.

Need more light

The OnePlus X takes good pictures during the day in clear weather, but as soon as clouds appear in the sky, the quality of the photos deteriorates. Noise also creeps out indoors, sharpness suffers, and part of the photo comes out blurry. 13 megapixels are weak here, alas, video recording is also so-so.

old horse

In terms of hardware, this is a mid-level smartphone. Here is the Snapdragon 801, which took leading places in the tests a couple of years ago. The old but top-end chip is still relevant if you compare the phone with its competitors in tests. There is enough RAM, there are 3 gigs, everything is as it should be.

Performance is above average, but the smartphone does not play games at maximum settings, but it does not overheat in this mode. The system was “strangled” at the software level so that the phone did not get hot from excess power. Android old version 5.1, Oxygen OS rolled on top of it. There are also versions with Hydrogen OS, oh, the variety of systems for Android.

The shell looks simple, there is no “garbage”, you even need to install the program for viewing pictures yourself. Connoisseurs of laconic design should like this design.

All sorts of things

You can insert two SIM cards or one SIM + microSD into your smartphone. There is not very much of its own memory, only 16 GB, of which about 9 are available. So the card will not be superfluous; you can put microSD here up to 128 GB inclusive.

The speaker is loud, it will be difficult to miss a call. The sound in the headphones is good, although now you have to try harder to find a phone for 20 thousand with poor audio.

Navigation works fine, you can find your position on the street in 15-20 seconds, everything is fine with LTE too. For some reason, its Wi-Fi is limited; the phone does not work with 5 GHz frequencies.

Charge more often

2525 mAh battery, functions fast charging not here. If you use the phone actively (games, navigation, camera), it drains quickly, within 3 hours of continuous use.

If you just call, sometimes go online, and listen to the player in the mornings and evenings, then it takes one working day. Nothing special, typical results for a thin smartphone.

Opinion

OnePlus X costs about $250 on Chinese online sites; in Moscow you can buy it for 17-18 thousand rubles. The phone doesn't impress with the quality of camera images, it doesn't have the best battery life, it doesn't have NFC, a fingerprint scanner or fast charging, but I still liked it.

It is small, thin and light, here the characteristics fade into the background. OnePlus X can be taken when you are tired of running benchmarks and chasing features. Design matters, this is a beautiful phone where everything else is secondary.

Alternatives

Samsung Galaxy A3(2016) will cost 21,000 rubles. Its hardware is weak, but the smartphone is beautiful: it also has glass and metal, and a famous brand to boot. After all, no one has heard of OnePlus except geeks.

Xiaomi Mi4c They are not officially importing it to us yet; if you wish, you can buy it in Moscow for 16-18 thousand. A good camera, autonomy, small size and weight, also an interesting option for purchase.

Nexus 5X It costs around 25 thousand, but they bring it to us officially and with a guarantee, unlike the “Chinese”. It's not as beautiful as OnePlus X, but it's here latest version Android, fingerprint scanner and one of the best cameras among smartphones.

Characteristics

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.23 GHz
Video: Adreno 330
RAM: 3 GB
Built-in memory: 16 GB, microSD slot up to 128 GB
Screen: 5 inches, 1920x1080, AMOLED, 441 ppi, 2.5D, Gorilla Glass 3
Camera: 8 MP front, 13 MP main
Battery: 2525 mAh
Network: GSM, LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth 4.0, 2x nanoSIM
Navigation: GPS, GLONASS
Dimensions: 140 x 69 x 6.9 mm
Weight: 138 g

Hello everyone, in this article we will talk about a smartphone created by oneplus: oneplus x. This is not another “flagship killer”, as one might assume based on the history of previous models Chinese brand.

The company decided to temporarily take a break from producing top-end smartphones and introduced a device with average characteristics to the market. Quite a surprising move, given that the OnePlus brand is perceived by many as exclusive.

OnePlus flagships always have powerful mobile processors, maximum RAM, and high-quality cameras. However, in the case of OnePlus X, the company did not have the task of creating the most powerful smartphone, so it used a slightly outdated, but still quite powerful processor Snapdragon 801, and the amount of RAM is limited to 3GB. However, such a tandem allows you to count on smooth and fast operation.

The main efforts were aimed at developing a spectacular case, and OnePlus designers have achieved some success in this. Glass panels, a metal frame and even ceramics (but only in the exclusive version for the American market) create the impression that this is a much more expensive device. The picture is complemented by a high-quality display. The smartphone is available in two colors – white and black.

There are no exclusive features in the phone, but this is understandable. After all, we are talking about a mid-price smartphone. Such a smartphone should provide a comfortable level of performance, take good photographs and have an attractive appearance.

Housing materials and dimensions

We already briefly mentioned the case materials at the beginning of the review. The back and front panels are completely covered with 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3, which provides relatively good protection. The glass is durable and can survive more than one fall without visible consequences.

However, glass is inferior in strength to metal, so you shouldn’t deliberately throw the phone onto a hard surface. Side frames are metal. A model with ceramic frames is available for the American market, but finding one on sale will not be easy.

Interestingly, although the smartphone fits well in your hand and does not slip, it can slip off from a surface located at a slight angle. Glass, and even one that is rounded around the perimeter, turns out to be slippery.

The dimensions of the device are 140x69x6.9 mm. The device is convenient to use; with such a size, ergonomics do not suffer at all. With the fingers of one hand you can easily reach any point on the 5-inch screen.

By the way, the glass body turned out to be resistant to fingerprints. You don't have to wipe its surface every minute.

Build quality

A common problem with many mid-price smartphones is mediocre build quality. This is especially true for Chinese models, however, A-brands sometimes make mistakes. To OnePlus's credit, the affordable Oneplus X is well built.

All panels and elements are tightly fitted to each other. The same assembly lines were probably used as for more expensive flagships. Quality control in the company is clearly maintained at a high level, and this is encouraging.

Positioning

In the mid-price segment, Oneplus X has to compete with a huge number of smartphones. And it cannot be said that the device will not have advantages in this competition, but it will not become a sales leader.

There is nothing in it that other market participants have not offered or will not offer in the near future. The glass case looks impressive, but it is not know-how. The internal filling allows you to count on fast operation, but this is not a flagship model. There are no exclusive features in OnePlus X. Yes, the model is attractive affordable price and high-quality assembly. It is likely that these two factors will help it stand out from its competitors.

OnePlus isn't positioning the 1+X as a flagship killer (and that would be stupid). Maybe, inexpensive smartphone is a kind of test of the pen for the Chinese brand. If sales reach a certain level, we can expect other affordable models to appear.

Equipment, appearance and design of the device

The kit includes:

• Smartphone
• Charger
• USB cable
• SIM card tray clip
• Case
• Documentation

The appearance of the smartphone can hardly be called recognizable. A good dozen (if not more) devices from other manufacturers have a similar design. The thin rectangular body with rounded edges does not stand out in any way. The only way to recognize that this is a OnePlus device is by the logo printed on the back panel.

However, the ordinary design does not mean that the smartphone looks gray and unattractive. This is wrong. The glass panels look impressive, so even when turned off the phone attracts attention.

Controls

The control layout used in 1+X is different compared to the flagship models, and quite significantly. The smartphone does not have a fingerprint scanner, and either a PIN code or a pattern key is available for unlocking.

The left side contains only a switch for sound profiles. On the right side there is a power button, keys for adjusting the volume level, and a tray for SIM cards/memory cards.

Above the screen there is a front camera and a sensor for missed events. At the top end there is a 3.5 mm jack for connecting headphones. The bottom end contains a microUSB connector and a speaker. Below the screen you can see three touch keys without backlight.

At the back is the main camera and flash. Back panel absolutely flat, the main camera module does not protrude above its surface.

Technical characteristics of the device

Main characteristics of 1+X (x 1003):

• Release date 10/29/2015
• Android 5.1.1
• Display type: AMOLED
• Screen size 5 inches, 1920×1080
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 platform with Adreno 330 GPU
• 3/16 GB memory
• Battery Li-Pol 2525 mAh
• Front camera 8 MP, f/2.4
• Main camera 13 MP, f/2.2, Full HD video
• Noise reduction system
• WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0
• GPS, GLONASS
• Weight 138 g

RAM and processor

For the European and American markets, OnePlus releases models with 3 GB of RAM. A version with 2 GB of RAM is sold in the domestic Chinese market. When ordering a smartphone in Chinese online stores, pay attention to this parameter.

Today, 3 GB of RAM is enough for comfortable work on Android. As for the processor, Van Plus X is equipped with Snapdragon 801.

This is far from the most powerful processor, its days of youth have already passed, but it is still capable of providing a sufficient level of performance. Its capabilities have been well studied, it has gotten rid of childhood problems (for example, overheating) and remains more powerful in comparison with, for example, the new Snapdragon 41x.

Probably, OnePlus simply did not want to overpay for a more modern platform, but in this case the decision seems justified.

Wireless interfaces

And here is the set wireless interfaces, alas, cannot be called redundant and modern. Firstly, there is no NFC, so using a smartphone for contactless payment will not work. Secondly, the Wi-Fi module is single-band and supports only b/g/n protocols. Thirdly, Bluetooth version 4.0 deprives the user of many opportunities when working with wireless devices.

But there is a radio (older models do not support FM radio).

Communication capabilities

The smartphone is capable of operating in 2G/3G/4G networks, there is support for LTE networks. You can use two nanoSIM cards at the same time.

Call quality

There were no problems with call quality. The device communicates well, the interlocutor's voice is clear during a conversation.

The noise reduction system works at C grade. The presence of two microphones on the body does not guarantee that all unnecessary noise will be eliminated. However, in most cases, the interlocutors did not complain about the quality of speech transmission.

Operating system and software

Van Plus X runs Android 5 1 1 OS, on top of which the OxygenOS shell is installed. An update to Android 6.0 is available. Versions for the Chinese market may have the H2OS shell installed, which lacks Google services and PlayMarket support. You can reflash your smartphone, but it is better to immediately purchase the international version and not experience any problems in the future.

Interface and functionality

The Oxygen OS shell is known for its high speed. The interface is really fast and smooth. The advantage of the shell is the fact that it does not make significant changes to stock Android. You don't have to remove strange Chinese apps from your phone. By default, only Google programs are installed.

The functionality is typical for Android 5 1 1. OxygenOS adds only a few additional settings.

Performance tests

In performance tests, OnePlus X does not break records, inferior to the flagship Oneplus Two. The indicators are average, the same, however, as other smartphones in this price range. In real life, you are unlikely to experience a lack of power or a lack of RAM. The phone is fast.

Memory and memory card

The amount of built-in memory cannot be called large - the 1+X only has 16 GB of memory, some of which is occupied operating system. Fortunately, there is support for Micro SD cards, but if you decide to install a card, you will have to give up one of the two SIM cards, since they share a common combo tray.

Screen

The AMOLED display leaves a pleasant impression, although this is far from the newest model. Nevertheless, the color rendition is correct, the oleophobic coating is of high quality, and the viewing angles are maximum. In addition, AMOLED matrices consume less energy compared to IPS screens.

The screen is protected by 2.5D Gorilla Glass 3. There is a sensor for automatically adjusting the backlight level, and it works correctly. Perhaps the maximum brightness is a little lacking, but even in bright sunlight, the information on the display remains readable.

Display diagonal and resolution

The screen resolution is 1920×1080, the diagonal size is 5 inches.

Cameras

Cameras are not strong point 1+X. This does not mean that the pictures are obtained Bad quality, however, there are smartphones on the market that take better pictures.

The front camera is nothing special. The 8 MP matrix without autofocus is suitable for selfies, you can’t expect anything more from it.

The main camera is equipped with a 13 MP module with autofocus and flash. During the day it allows you to get good photos, but at night the photo quality drops noticeably. There is no optical stabilization.

Video recording is possible in Full HD resolution.

Sample photos

Test photos allow you to evaluate the shooting quality of OnePlus X.

Multimedia

In terms of multimedia, 1+X does not stand out in anything special. The sound in the headphones lacks purity and power, although most Chinese phones cope with playing music even worse. An undemanding user will like the sound of Van Plus Isk, but the difference with flagships is noticeable.

Connection is made via a 3.5 mm jack.

There is only one speaker, so you won't be able to get stereo mode. It's good for hands-free calls, but not so good for playing music.

The use of Bluetooth 4.0 somewhat limits its usability wireless headphones. There are no sound enhancement technologies, and you won’t be able to connect two pairs of headphones at the same time.

The number of codecs and formats supported by the device can be expanded by installing additional applications.

Battery and charging

Unfortunately, the smartphone does not come with a fast charger (and the technology itself is not supported). Full time Charging takes about two hours. This is not much, although OP flagships charge faster thanks to Dash Charge technology.

Battery type and capacity

The smartphone has a li-pol battery with a capacity of 2525 mAh.

Battery life

The phone holds up confidently all day long with active use of the browser, mail, instant messengers, playing videos, and working with navigation. If you use it only for calls and periodic viewing of mail/browser, you can count on one and a half to two days of work.

Price and Availability

At the time of release, OnePlus X cost about $300. Initially they planned to sell it through a ticket system, but this idea was quickly abandoned. The model is still available for sale, but is gradually leaving the scene. The Chinese manufacturer has not yet presented a replacement for it.

Impressions and conclusions

Before us is a strong mid-ranger, offering a level of performance sufficient for any everyday tasks and good battery life. High-quality assembly and the use of expensive materials make it stand out from many Chinese phones.

The model is not able to compete with flagships; it is very far from the level of the iPhone X or Google Pixel 2 xl, but the phone looks confident in its niche.

pros

High quality build
Use of glass and metal in the body
Sufficient level of performance
3GB RAM
High quality screen
Autonomy
Affordable price

What I didn't like

1. The flat bright red “noodle” charging cord was destroyed by a cat 15 minutes after unpacking the phone, be careful not to leave the cord close to cats alone.
2. Small amount of internal memory 16 GB for the beginning of 2016 - this is the last century

What I liked

Size, appearance, case materials, ideal Oxygen OS firmware (almost stock, with small but very convenient features) - Nexus lovers will appreciate it. Everything flies, cool dark theme.

What I didn't like

The only drawback worth mentioning is the camera. It's no good at all... And the next firmware most likely won't fix it.

What I liked

Screen, appearance, quite powerful

What I didn't like

What I liked

Design, performance

What I didn't like

1. Lack of a fingerprint scanner. A very convenient thing that is perfectly implemented on iOS. It simultaneously protects the phone from thieves and simplifies working with it (it's faster and more convenient than entering a password).

What I liked

I switched to it from an iPhone 5S, so I will compare it with it. I took version E1001.1. 3 gigs of RAM. One of the cheapest smartphones with this amount of memory. 2. At the same time, for such a price you get very high-quality assembly and well-fitted materials. The phone is tactilely amazing, the iPhone is at rest. 3. 2 SIM cards, or SIM + memory card. Again, very convenient after the iPhone, where the standard memory was not expandable. 4. The display is very good. Someone here wrote that there are no options for adjusting the display by saturation and other characteristics (as in Samsung and Meizu, for example), this is true, but even without this the picture quality is very good. 5. Display diagonal – 5 inches. It fits very comfortably in the hand. This is a huge plus, because I didn’t want to take a shovel (5.5 inches) a priori. 6. Gestures. 2 taps on the locked screen turn it on. If you draw a daw, the flashlight lights up, etc. Very convenient, there was no trace of this on iOS. 7. Battery. It seems that 2525 mAh is not so much, but the phone lasts for 1-1.5 days of operation. This is about an hour of calls, an hour of correspondence on social media. networks, 20 minutes of working with mail, viewing photos, videos, etc. A total of 4.5-5 hours of screen operation. By the way, screens of this type do not consume energy when they display black color, i.e. You can install a black theme on your phone, which is the default, and black themes in applications where possible and the battery will last even longer. 8. Transparent silicone case included with the phone + already pasted film from the box.

What I didn't like

The second SIM card is inserted instead of the memory card.
The edges of the display glass are rounded, the protective glass does not adhere well.

What I liked

The display is gorgeous. Very smart. The design is your own, not copied. Transparent silicone bumper included.

What I didn't like

Not found!

What I liked

A VERY solid 5 for the design!!! Everything works very quickly on it. Almost naked Android!

What I didn't like

The battery is rather weak, one could sacrifice the thickness of the phone in its favor, but in general it’s enough for a day if you don’t play with heavy toys. The Chinese assembly 1001 is widespread, on which YouTube version 5 was installed and was not updated; I had to tinker with the root. Firmware 2.2.0 is a bit damp, there are a couple of minor flaws. Since the company is new, covers, etc. are more difficult to find. The camera could be better, but it is quite suitable for my needs.

What I liked

Design, features, display, price, build quality.

What I didn't like

1. Sometimes when the network is lost for a long time, the radio module searches for a network for a very long time. (I hope they fix it).

What I liked

1. Speed ​​of work. 2. Build quality. 3. Design. 4. Operation of the GPS module. 5. Availability of LTE. 6. Exclusivity.

What I didn't like

The battery in general is okay, but I would like more, a lot of people complain about the camera, but a 13MP camera with a Sony sensor takes pictures well, but not like a 21MP one Sony flagships, there is no backlighting for the home and back buttons, the most unpleasant thing is that when changing the data transfer type from lte to 3g, strange lags and freezes begin until the device is rebooted.

What I liked

Design, materials and build quality, powerful hardware, OOS, display ppi density, front camera

What I didn't like

Horrible! The display is simply HORRIBLE in color saturation! This is some kind of crazy, exaggerated Amoled, on which you will not see natural colors at all! One acid! For example, the Sberbank Online application icon, instead of a pleasant green one, looks poisonous and (like not everything else) is difficult to look at. My eyes get tired, not a single picture pleases me. THERE IS NO ADJUSTMENT for the warmth of light or color saturation! People's faces are orange-colored (while the same photos look quite natural on other devices).

What I liked

1. LTE 2. Memory card slot 3. Design, build quality, body materials - in this it is impeccable. The phone is beautiful, glass on both sides, metal on the side like gold, thin, fits amazingly in the hand. For the first time in my life, I came to the conclusion that the Chinese have surpassed Apple in smartphone design. I took White color, fingerprints are completely invisible behind the rear window.

When OnePlus released its first device called OnePlus One and called it the “flagship killer”, this smartphone began to gain great popularity. Since then, the brand has pleased us with two more devices. We have already talked about the second device in ours. Today we’ll talk about OnePlus X.

The new device from the Chinese manufacturer received two names - OnePlus X and OnePlus mini. Thanks to the “mini” characteristic, it immediately becomes clear that it differs from its “brothers” in smaller size. The company decided to please those users who prefer gadgets with small dimensions.

IN this device The emphasis is not on performance, but on appearance. At the presentation, OnePlus Mini was presented in two versions: in a glass case and in a ceramic case. Both models have the same characteristics. The ceramic version will be produced in an edition of 10,000 pieces, while the glass version will have no restrictions.

The smartphone itself is quite compact. The photo of the Van Plus X phone shows that it is very thin - only 6.9 mm, while its length is 140 mm and width is 69 mm. The device weighs only 138 grams.

Display diagonal - 5 inches. Pixel density - 441 ppi, screen resolution - 1920*1080, display type - Amoled. It is covered with durable Gorilla Glass 3. The back panel of the basic version is also covered with tempered glass. The limited edition device has a frame and back cover made of ceramic.

The device was presented for the Chinese, American and European markets. The main difference between the Chinese glass version is two (instead of three) gigabytes of RAM. The ceramic one will receive 3 GB. The remaining two versions differ in the ranges of supported frequencies.

Inside the five-inch smartphone is a Snapdragon 801 processor (2.3 GHz) with four cores. Good quality images are provided by the Adreno 330 graphics accelerator. The RAM capacity is 3 GB, while the internal memory of 16 GB can be expanded using a microSD card. But here you have to choose - either you need two SIM cards, or increased data storage.

OnePlus X runs on Android 5.1.1, OxygenOS. This applies to the international version. If we talk about the Chinese version, then this is H2 OS.

Interfaces: Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), microUSB port, mini jack 3.5 connector. Navigation: Glonass, GPS, Beidou.

The smartphone has two cameras, as is common with modern devices. The front camera has 8 megapixel quality. Focal length - f/2.4, no autofocus.

The main camera can take pictures in 13 megapixel quality. There is automatic focusing on the object, Isocell sensor, LED flash, focal length - f/2.2. Recorded video resolution is FullHD.

Below is an example of a photo taken with the main camera.

As for the glass version of OnePlus X, the price of the smartphone is 270 euros. Those wishing to purchase a ceramic device will have to shell out 370 euros. At the moment, the start date for smartphone sales in Russia is unknown, but we can say that the device will hit the international market in November 2015.