Smartphone OnePlus 3T 64GB: from disadvantages to advantages

The summer of 2016 was marked by an event in the world of gadgets. A budding Chinese manufacturer has unveiled its new invention, the OnePlus smartphone. It is worth noting that its early releases were not successful, but the new invention became really top-end.

So, an inexpensive, but rather stylish smartphone at an affordable price was presented to the attention of a consumer who is following the latest in the world of gadgets. To the delight of customers, six months later, the new flagship of the OnePlus series, the 3T 64GB model, was released. In this direction, the manufacturer adopted the Yabloko strategy, presenting an updated “stuffing” in the old case. You can understand how this is the right decision by considering the key advantages and disadvantages of the smartphone.

General review of OnePlus 3T 64GB

With a generalized approach to the analysis of the model, it can be classified as a competitive novelty, successfully and confidently included in the top 10 best smartphones of the season.

So, we present the main characteristics of the novelty:

Based on the technical characteristics presented in the table, it is advisable to have a number of obvious pluses and minuses.

Advantages:

• The delivery set is similar to the previous model: a massive box with a phone stand, a clip for SIM cards, instructions in an envelope, a power supply unit and a USB cable, also placed in special compartments, a cable for fast charging - all this is neatly packed and clearly disposes of the purchaser;
• The traditional features of ergonomics and appearance of the smartphone also claim to be a brand attribute, forming the user's ability to distinguish the model from competitors;
• Large screen in an all-metal housing;
• In addition to the model, users are offered to purchase a branded case specifically for OnePlus 3T 64GB, which duplicates the shape of the gadget, camera protrusions, which provides reliable protection against falls, and also simplifies the choice of a case for a smartphone in principle.

Flaws:

• The case is made thin for convenience, but the protruding rear camera can be damaged if dropped, the latter can be avoided if you purchase a branded case;
• A small selection of body colors - dark gray and gold;
• The thin case with the rounded cover at operation always aspires to slip out.

This is a set of the most obvious pros and cons that require detailing on the most popular smartphone selection criteria that users turn to. So, let's look at the smartphone model in more detail.

Appearance and ergonomics

In determining the advantages of external characteristics, first of all, the ergonomics of the case are of importance. The latter provides not only the comfort of operation, but also a certain degree of protection of the smartphone from accidental drops. So, the all-metal body of the OnePlus 3T 64GB is quite thin and light in weight, and the rounded edges, although they create a risk that the gadget can slip out of your hands, the problem is solved by purchasing a special branded case that will provide additional protection.

The screen is the biggest advantage of the smartphone in question. And not only because of its visibility and design, but also because of its technical characteristics. Namely, a 5.5-inch AMOLED display with FullHD (1920 x 1080) resolution; protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass.

• The all-metal body is made entirely of aluminum, including the volume rockers, the power button, while each of them has a clear move;
• The conveniently located multimedia speaker has excellent sound quality;
• Also noteworthy is the USB Type-C connector, the main microphone (the second for noise reduction is located above the main camera on a plastic separator) and 3.5 mm audio output;
• For the convenience of the user, at the bottom of the screen there is a touch button "Home" with a built-in fingerprint sensor and two touch buttons with a small backlight on the sides;
• It is also worth noting the pleasant property of the fingerprint scanner - there is no need to lift it from the table during unlocking.

• Instability of the body in the hand during operation;
• A small selection of body colors, minimalistic design of the smartphone model.

So, summing up the characteristics described above, we can conclude that this model is an excellent alternative to the iPhone in terms of its technical parameters, being more attractive in terms of price. The minimalist design may seem boring to some, but it is impossible to deny the respectability of the appearance of the smartphone. Therefore, it can be confidently presented to business people.

Screen pros and cons

The screen is almost the same as the previous version of the gadget. But in some moments you can find a number of features.

• Saturated colors and extended color scheme;
• To control color when editing pictures, the activation of the sRGB mode is provided, which is located in the display settings. With it, the colors are as close as possible to those in IPS matrices;
• Excellent readability in the sun and high quality in the dark;
• High color contrast in standard mode;
• Tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4 with high-quality oleophobic coating provides additional protection.

• PenTile pixel arrangement, but with a pixel density within 401 PPI, this minus does not affect the picture quality;
• 2.5D effect, that is, the body is slightly rounded on the sides, but this is a small minus, which, by the way, is positioned as a plus by many.

There are also few technical shortcomings on the screen, which makes it possible to rank the smartphone among worthy representatives of digital technology.

Advantages and disadvantages of the operating system and interface

It is noted that OnePlus 3T 64GB has been updated by Android to version 7.

• Android 7 latest version;
• Useful app updates, including the ability to write responses to SMS directly from the notification shade;
• Ability to simultaneously use two running applications on the same screen and quickly return to the previous application by double-clicking on the "Back" button.

• There were no significant shortcomings of the operating system and the shell.

Platform pros and cons

This parameter of the model was also marked by a number of changes that it is advisable to present in the format of advantages and disadvantages.

• Qualcomm's mobile chipset in the latest version;
• high performance;
• the presence of the Adreno 530 video accelerator with a frequency of 624 MHz;
• wide gaming capabilities - Modern Combat 5 in combination with Asphalt Extreme, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas function perfectly at maximum settings and with stable FPS;
• AnTuTu test confirms the absence of throttling;
• increased RAM resource - you can store 7-10 applications and a couple of resource-intensive toys in memory;
• three-position slider - no sound, working in custom mode and standard without any complaints;
• high sound quality speaker.

• novice users may find it difficult to navigate and manage.

Battery and offline operation

A small comparative analysis makes it clear that the autonomy of the gadget is at its best.In an average workload, the smartphone demonstrates performance up to 10 hours a day.

Average workload means:

• several calls per day;
• high brightness display;
• constant activity in three or four instant messengers;
• reading an average of about an hour a day;
• constant use of the camera.

The need for recharge is solved, thanks to the possibilities of fast charging. This process takes no more than an hour, and more often from 20 to 30 minutes, within which the smartphone gains up to 60% of the charge.

Important about cameras

This element of the smartphone can be classified as standard. But the quality has not suffered from this.

• Simplicity and convenience of the camera interface;
• the ability to activate the manual mode with setting shutter speed, focus, ISO and white balance;
• quick launch of the camera is activated by double pressing the power button;
• several photo modes: automatic, auto-HDR, HDR and HQ;
• Video is recorded in 4K and FullHD formats, but at 30 fps, and slow-mo in 720p, but at 120 fps;

• sensor Sony IMX298v 16 megapixels with phase detection autofocus has a reduced performance;
• low quality of video recordings;
• protruding rear camera module.

Final review of the model: pros and cons identified during operation

Summing up the review of the technical parameters of the smartphone, it is advisable to note a number of operational features of the gadget, which are revealed in the course of its daily use. For ease of reading, the pros and cons of the model identified during operation are also presented in the form of a list.

• in the first month of use, the charge, even at maximum use, lasts a day or a half, then the charge lasts for 6-8 hours;
• excellent work of the touch-screen;
• good communication reception and fast satellite search;
• customization of control buttons to the needs of the user;
• high charging speed;
• high performance without complaints in multitasking conditions.

• Difficult to use with one hand
• After a year, the quality of battery life deteriorates;
• Due to 2.5D glass, there is a problem with screen protectors or glasses: they either do not reach the edges or do not stick around the edges;
• Selfie camera in difficult conditions does not provide high quality pictures and videos.

Summing up, it is advisable to note the dignity highlighted by many users and experts, which consists in the absolute justification of the cost by the technical parameters and capabilities of the smartphone. The latter can become not only a worthy competitor, but also an excellent alternative to the branded Yabloko. So, if brands and brands are without value, in the range of maximum cost up to 30 thousand rubles, OnePlus 3T 64GB is a godsend for the user.