Best OnePlus smartphones for 2022

It often happens that dreams do not match the possibilities. When it comes to technology, there are different options with alternatives. Our article is devoted to the so-called "flagship killers" - smartphones from the One Plus brand.

According to their characteristics, they have every right to be a premium segment and compete with Apple's tricked-out ones, but at the same time they have significantly lower prices.

A little about the company

One Plus is a Chinese manufacturer.The brand appeared on our market about three years ago, but despite such a short period of time, it managed to establish itself by releasing several ideal flagship smartphones with a price tag that is affordable for every average earning person.

The difference in price with Apple and Samsung is two times, or even more, while the "stuffing" is just as impressive. Value for money, the status of flagship phones, direct work with customers and constant intrigue with new developments are the obvious trump cards of the One Plus brand.

How to choose?

The criteria for choosing any smartphone depends solely on what you want to see in your phone. Someone needs a regular push-button phone to make and receive calls, someone needs the ability to listen to music and radio, someone will need a simple camera, etc. If you do not need additional options, then, of course, you should not overpay for them.

Another thing is if a smartphone turns into a work assistant, a guide and guide to all kinds of games, a replacement for a cool camera, or you just want to have a smartphone that will increase self-esteem.

Then you should already carefully consider the technical characteristics, which means that the diagonal, screen resolution, operating system, processor, video accelerator, memory, camera and many other important parameters play a role. One Plus competes with the best manufacturers and offers a choice of models that satisfy the most demanding taste. So, let's move on to our ranking of high-quality Chinese smartphones and find out what is most popular.

Best OnePlus smartphones in 2022

This top considers all modern smartphones of the company available on the Russian market today.The rating is based on customer comments in Yandex. Market, technological parameters and correspondence of cost to quality.

10th place: OnePlus 2

An inexpensive but high-quality smartphone is One Plus 2. It was released with two SIM cards and, unlike One Plus X, it has a more powerful battery. The spacious and large screen will appeal to all lovers of mobile games and applications.

The design is similar to the Oppo Find 7, and therefore massive, with a sloping back wall, curved ends and not rounded corners. If you run your finger along the surface of the back cover, you feel a rough texture, reminiscent of emery skin. The diagonal is 5.5 inches, and the resolution is 1920 × 1080 pixels. The camera has two digital modules: 13 and 5 MP. If desired, you can shoot video in 4K resolution. The resulting quality is decent.

The average price is 19,000 rubles.

• will appeal to connoisseurs of large sizes;
• excellent work of the fingerprint scanner;
• fast processor;
• two SIM cards;
• powerful battery;
• support from developers of custom firmware.

• if the games are heavy, then there is heating;
• lack of NFC.

9th place: OnePlus X

Let's continue our rating of high-quality smartphones from the Chinese brand OnePlus with the outdated OnePlus X phone, which continues to be in demand by buyers. Unlike the models below, this smartphone has modest characteristics, but seduces with its catchy design and the most affordable price.

The size of the model is medium-sized, elegant and easily fits in the palm of any size. There are no gaps and inconsistencies, the monolithic body pleases with practicality.

The display dimensions are 62×110 mm, and the diagonal is 5 inches.The brightness is corrected by automatic adjustment. There is a special sensor that reacts to the approach of the phone to the ear and locks the screen so that the keys are not accidentally pressed later.

The sound is quite loud, but you will not find a variety of frequencies here. The gadget has two digital camera modules: 13 and 8 megapixels. The main camera has autofocus, allowing you to quickly focus and create a clear picture. The front camera does not have autofocus, selfies are generally satisfactory, but not as good as in other One Plus models.

The average price is 13,000 rubles.

• stylish and attractive design;
• excellent performance;
• nimble, without braking;
• the smartphone supports dual SIM-cards;
• powerful hardware and minimal cost.

• while working with heavy and demanding applications, the phone heats up quickly and the phone discharges quickly.

8th place: OnePlus 3

The One Plus 3 is a solid model that easily outperforms phones like the Samsung Galaxy 7 or LG G5 while being more affordable. The smartphone is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and has an internal memory of 64 GB.

There is plenty of memory, so no one should blame the One Plus 3 for lack of RAM. The battery is quite powerful, its capacity is 3,000 mAh. Two stunning sensors, the main 16-megapixel and the front 8-megapixel, give you the ability to create beautiful and clear pictures, even while driving. The auto selfie mode will appeal to all lovers and lovers of capturing their attractiveness.

You can also shoot video in 4K at 30 FPS. The balanced design impresses with impeccable fit and durable aluminum housing.The gadget is moderately weighty and will look equally good both in male hands and delicate female hands.

The average price is 24,000 rubles.

• smart and stable;
• fast fingerprint scanner;
• safe for health night mode;
• high-quality pictures;
• with two SIM cards;
• with powerful battery.

• difficult to find in stores;
• no moisture protection.

7th place: OnePlus 3T

Although it’s 2022, but thinking about the topic: “Which one is better to buy a model from OnePlus?”, You get the answer that the OnePlus 3T smartphone released in 2016 is still relevant and has a huge number of recommendations on a variety of review sites.

OnePlus 3T is equipped with excellent modern hardware, has a decent amount of memory (6GB LPDDR4 - RAM - and 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.0 - internal storage). It has a bright and large screen, and also boasts amazing two cameras (the main Sony IMX 298, 16 MP and the front camera Samsung 3P8SP, 16 MP, f/2.0).

To the touch, the body of the phone is not slippery, pleasant and at the same time pleases with lightness. The slightly protruding main camera is protected by a sapphire glass to protect it from possible scratches. The resolution is Full HD, and the diagonal is 5.5 inches.

The average price is 21,000 rubles.

• bright and high-quality screen;
• with two clear cameras;
• support for two SIM cards;
• great sound;
• the battery lasts a long time;
• fast charging.

• no memory card slot.

6th place: OnePlus 6

The expected novelty of this year, which recently appeared on the shelves, is the One Plus 6 model. There are few reviews about it yet, but those that are available are completely enthusiastic.The smartphone has impressive dimensions (case length - 156 mm, width - 75 mm, thickness - 7.8 mm), but at the same time lies comfortably in the hand.

The screen diagonal has increased to 6.28 inches, a fashionable cutout has been added. The smartphone operates on the latest chipset, while being surrounded by a decent amount of RAM.

Unlocking the phone is just as fast as its predecessor, the One Plus 5T. The 16-megapixel main camera seems to be much better than previous models in terms of image quality, but of course, it is desirable to shoot on a sunny day.

The model has a 3,300 mAh battery, which means that the phone can be used moderately actively during the day, after which it will need to be charged. Charging is very fast. So it takes only 15 minutes to top up your phone from 15% to 44%.

Thanks to such a fast charge, you can forget how you used to leave your phone plugged in all night. Now you can recharge the charge as needed.

Average price (in rubles):

• for version 6/64 GB - 23,950;
• for the 8/128 GB option - 34,200;
• for the modification of 8/256 GB - 33,000.

• improved dual camera;
• good and contrasting screen;
• Dash Charge fast charging technology;
• thoughtful "game mode";
• amazing speed;
• protection against moisture and dust.

• little individuality;
• high price.

5th place: OnePlus 5

In 2017, the Chinese manufacturer decided to please its fans with a new improved One Plus 5 model. The case is made of anodized aluminum and glass, the dimensions are 154.2 × 74.1 × 7.25 mm, and the weight is 153 grams. The design will appeal to lovers of the familiar classics.

The gadget is equipped with a 5.5-inch Full HD Super AMOLED screen, contrast and brightness are kept on top. The hardware base is represented by a chic Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor, eight cores. The amount of memory is provided in two variations: 6/64 GB and 8/128 GB.

There is no microSD slot, like other One Plus models. The main feature of the phone was a dual camera: a 16-megapixel Sony IMX398 and a 20-megapixel Sony IMX350.

As a result, the photos are clear, without signs of annoying "stirring". Even night shots are detailed and clean. Selfies and portrait shots are sharp. The smartphone functions with two SIM cards, while, during a conversation on one number, the second one will be busy, and all because of one radio module.

The average price is 26,600 rubles.

• with two SIM cards;
• double zoom;
• decent amount of memory;
• high speed of work;
• with moderate use, enough for 2 days, with active use - for a day;
• ongoing support and fast software updates.

• lack of dust and moisture protection.

4th place: OnePlus 5T

In 2022, One Plus 5T stood out among the popularity of Chinese brand models. This smartphone is a smart combination of high-quality software and hardware and, at the same time, has an excellent price. Of the bonuses, the FaceUnlock feature should be noted, which allows you to instantly unlock the phone.

The manufacturer has made small changes to the dual camera. There is a 16-megapixel main camera, and the previous 20-megapixel camera has been transformed into a wonderful lens that will suit poor lighting and make night photos more advantageous.The battery capacity of 3300 mAh shows remarkable performance, memory - 64 GB, RAM has a capacity of 6 GB.

The phone charges quickly, to provide it with a charge from zero to 100%, it will take 1 hour and 10 minutes. Weight 162 grams.

The average price is 25,400 rubles.

• with two SIM cards;
• has a good camera;
• reliable and fast;
• with powerful battery
• gaming performance.

• no 3.5 jack;
• the fingerprint scanner is inconveniently located.

3rd place: OnePlus 7

The younger "brother" of the new flagship level from the manufacturer from China began to be sold this summer. To date, the smartphone has collected 78% of fives according to comments in Yandex. Market. By the way, 94% of owners are advised to buy this model.

Of the key technological parameters, a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2340x1080 px can be distinguished. The smartphone runs on the Android 9.0 operating system and supports Dual-SIM. It should be noted that the model has the most powerful Snapdragon 855 chip from Qualcomm at the moment.

The device pleases with the presence of 256 GB of ROM and 8 GB of RAM. In the top of the most powerful Android phones according to AnTuTu at the end of this summer, this model took sixth position, losing three lines to its own advanced version.

Battery capacity - 3,700 mAh. According to the results of testing by UL Benchmarks, battery life is 13 hours 14 minutes. It should be noted that this is the best value for this parameter among all the phones of the company we are considering.

For comparison, the OnePlus 6T has a battery life of 10 hours 59 minutes, while the 7 Pro has 8 hours 58 minutes.Despite the fact that the battery of the advanced modification is much more powerful, the energy-saving and, in addition, large display know their job.

The fingerprint sensor of the smartphone is located under the display.

As for the photographic potential of the phone, it has a dual camera with a rear 48-megapixel module based on the IMX 586 sensor from Sony with an aperture of 1.7. There is also a 5-megapixel add-on module for calculating scene depth. For selfies, there is a 16-megapixel front camera with a 2.0 aperture.

Average price (RUB):

• for version 6/128 GB - 33,500;
• for the 8/256 GB option - 29,900;
• for the modification of 12/256 GB - 34,200.

• excellent work speed;
• nimble and well-fitted OS Oxygen;
• good battery life;
• stereotype speakers with high-quality sound;
• excellent value for money ratio.

• you can not increase the memory capacity;
• missing a 3.5mm headphone port.

2nd place: OnePlus 6T

Already according to tradition, after a certain time period, the company released a slightly modernized version of the flagship device of last year. The display diagonal has grown by 0.13 inches, and instead of a bang like the iPhone, the protrusion is made in the form factor of a drop. The display is protected by modern Gorilla Glass 6 glass.

The battery increased by 400 mAh, which favorably affected the battery life of the device. The fingerprint sensor was moved under the display of the phone. Fans of the line consider the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone port as a disadvantage.

The smallest ROM capacity is 128 GB instead of 64 GB. The camera and chip are similar to those of the One Plus 6.

The average price is 30,000 rubles.

• performance;
• good camera;
• excellent battery life;
• fingerprint sensor in the display;
• protrusion in the drop form factor;
• ROM capacity is 128 GB.

• lack of a tray for a flash drive;
• no 3.5mm headphone port;
• no protection according to IP67/68 standards;
• no stereo speakers.

1st place: OnePlus 7 Pro

Both the back and the front side of the device are made of protective Gorilla Glass 6 glass, and the frame is made of aluminum materials. The screen of the smartphone is equipped with a Fluid AMOLED matrix with a resolution of QHD+.

The front is represented by a rectangular module, which extends from the upper end of the case. If you surf the web, the battery will last 12 hours. The device supports Dash Charge fast charging technology, which restores 60% in 30 minutes.

The phone has stereo speakers for sound output. One of them is designed for conversations, it processes HF. The second - basic - is responsible for the bass and midrange. The sound is clear even at maximum volume.

In addition to the rear camera, the aperture of which is 1.6, there is in addition a wide-angle module and a telephoto lens with image stabilization and a three-fold optical type zoom.

The detail of the frames is excellent both in the daytime and at night. Lighting and colors are reproduced naturally, and HDR options help with difficult exposures and eliminate noise. As for performance, even having the hardware necessary for heavy 3D applications, for the best possible stabilization, there is a Fnatic Mode mode that redirects resources to gaming.

Average price (in rubles):

• for version 6/128 GB - 38,500;
• for the 8/256 GB option - 42,500;
• for the modification of 12/256 GB - 49,400.

• one of the best bezel-less screens on the market;
• FER frames is 90 Hz;
• premium design;
• productive "stuffing"
• smart fingerprint sensor;
• quality camera;
• supports fast charging.

• no protection against dust and moisture;
• no 3.5mm headphone port;
• there is no tray for a flash drive;
• does not support wireless charging technology.

Conclusion

 

One Plus has done a great job and from the status of an outsider broke into a leading position. Initially, the company decided to release inexpensive smartphones as close as possible to the elite ones, but gradually acquired an army of loyal fans and is now pushing prices up. And although the price tags are getting higher, they are still more profitable than on iPhones and, at the same time, the quality is equivalent.

If you don’t care what year the model is, but you want good quality hardware with tasty stuffing at a minimal cost, then you need to consider the popular One Plus models of past years.

If you prefer everything ultra-modern, at the peak of interest and fashion, then you should keep track of the appearance of new products and purchase them. It all depends on the needs and the amount that you are willing to pay for a mobile gadget.

In any case, choosing the Chinese brand One Plus, you will remain in a winning position and will be satisfied with the smartphone for many years.