Smartphone OnePlus 3T 64GB: from disadvantages to advantages

The summer of 2016 was marked by an event in the world of gadgets. An aspiring 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-notch.

So, the attention of the consumer, following the novelties in the world of gadgets, was presented with an inexpensive but rather stylish smartphone at an affordable price. To the delight of buyers, a new flagship of the OnePlus series was released six months later - the 3T 64GB model. In this direction, the manufacturer adopted the Yabloko strategy, presenting an updated "filling" in the old building. The extent to which this is the right decision can be understood by considering the key advantages and disadvantages of a 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 that successfully and confidently entered the top 10 best smartphones of the season.

So, let's present the main characteristics of the novelty:

Based on the technical characteristics presented in the table, a number of clear pros and cons are advisable.

Advantages:

• Delivery set 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 fast charging cable - all this is neatly arranged and clearly disposed to the purchaser;
• Traditional features of ergonomics and appearance of a smartphone also pretend to be a brand sign, forming the user's ability to distinguish the model from competitors;
• Large screen in an all-metal case;
• In addition to the model, the user is invited to purchase a branded case specifically for the OnePlus 3T 64GB, duplicating 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.

Disadvantages:

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

This is a set of the most obvious pros and cons, which require detailing on the most popular criteria for choosing smartphones that users turn to. So, let's take a closer look at the smartphone model.

Appearance and ergonomics

In determining the advantages of external characteristics, first of all, the ergonomics of the case is of importance. The latter provides not only comfort of use, but also a certain degree of protection of the smartphone from accidental falls. So, the all-metal case 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 the hands, but 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 5.5-inch AMOLED display with FullHD (1920 x 1080) resolution; protective glass Corning Gorilla Glass.

• The all-metal body is made of aluminum completely, including the volume rocker, the power button, while each of them has a clear move;
• Conveniently positioned multimedia speaker with excellent sound quality;
• Also noteworthy are the USB Type-C connector, the main microphone (the second for noise canceling is located above the main camera on a plastic divider) 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 case in the hand during operation;
• A small selection of body colors, minimalistic design of the smartphone model.

So, summarizing the characteristics described above, the conclusion suggests itself that such a model is an excellent alternative to the iPhone in terms of its technical parameters, being more attractive in price. The minimalistic design may seem boring to some, but the respectability of the appearance of the smartphone cannot be denied. Therefore, it can be confidently presented to business people.

Pros and cons of the screen

The screen practically does not differ from the previous version of the gadget. But in some moments, you can grope a number of features.

• Rich colors and an extended color scheme;
• For color management when editing images, the sRGB-mode is activated, which is 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;
• Corning Gorilla Glass 4 tempered glass with a high-quality oleophobic coating provides additional protection.

• PenTile pixel layout, but with a pixel density of 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 by many as a plus.

The screen also has few technical flaws, which makes it possible to rank the smartphone as a worthy representative of digital technology.

Advantages and disadvantages of the operating system and interface

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

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

• No significant flaws in the operating system and shell have been identified.

Pros and cons of the platform

This parameter of the model was also indicated by a number of changes, which should be presented in the format of advantages and disadvantages.

• Qualcomm's mobile chipset in the latest version;
• high performance;
• the presence of a video accelerator Adreno 530 with a frequency of 624 MHz;
• wide gaming capabilities - Modern Combat 5 combined with Asphalt Extreme, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas function perfectly at maximum settings and with a stable FPS;
• the 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 quality speaker sound.

• Novice users may find it difficult to navigate and control.

Battery and battery life

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

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

Important about cameras

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

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

• Sony IMX298 16 megapixel sensor with phase detection autofocus has a reduced performance;
• low video quality;
• protruding rear camera module.

The final review of the model: the pros and cons identified during operation

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

• in the first month of use, the charge even at maximum operation lasts a day and a half, then the charge lasts for 6-8 hours;
• excellent work of the touch screen;
• good reception of communication and fast search for satellites;
• customization of control buttons for user needs;
• 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 protective films or glasses: they either do not reach the edges, or they do not stick at the edges;
• A 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 one hundred percent 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 the brands and the brand do not matter, in the range of maximum cost up to 30 thousand rubles, OnePlus 3T 64GB is a godsend for the user.