Published Dec 1, 2015

OnePlus X Review!

Marques Brownlee reviews the OnePlus X, emphasizing its exceptional balance of premium design, impressive camera performance, and powerful Snapdragon 801 processor, all wrapped in a budget-friendly price. He dissects its connectivity limitations, software customizations, and highlights how these elements collectively make it a standout in the affordable smartphone market.
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  • Hardware

    The OnePlus X impresses with its hardware specifications, especially for a budget phone. highlights the Snapdragon 801 processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 5-inch 1080p AMOLED display as standout features. He notes, "This is the best feature of the phone by far," emphasizing the display's vivid colors and brightness 1. Additionally, the phone offers expandable storage options, supporting either two SIM cards or one SIM card and a microSD card 1.

       

    Software

    The OnePlus X runs on Oxygen OS, offering a range of customization options that enhance user experience. appreciates the dark mode feature, which utilizes the OLED display to save battery life by using black more often 1. He states, "Performance throughout the OS is pretty nice," highlighting the smooth and clean user interface 1. Users can also customize the accent color, icon packs, and button configurations, making the software experience feel complete and premium 1.

       

    Battery

    Battery performance on the OnePlus X is commendable, with reporting around three and a half hours of screen-on time. He attributes the battery efficiency partly to the AMOLED display, which conserves power 1. "Ending the day with a bit of battery to spare," he remarks, indicating satisfaction with the phone's endurance 1. The phone handles daily tasks like social media, video streaming, and web browsing smoothly, making it a reliable choice for everyday use 1.

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