OnePlus just announced the OnePlus 5T on November 16, an updated version of the OnePlus 5 flagship it launched in June this year. A turn-around time of five months and a new letter on the end might understandably leave many scratching their heads as to what all the fuss is about - what new tech has been crammed in this time around?
Let's take a look!
OnePlus 5 vs OnePlus 5T: Specs
OnePlus 5 Specs
- Dimensions: 154.2 x 74.1 x 7.3mm
- Weight: 153g
- Display: 5.5in Optic AMOLED, 1920x1080 pixel (401ppi)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10nm) octa-core CPU
- GPU: Adreno 540 (Qualcomm Snapdragon)
- RAM:6GB OR 8GB (Storage Dependent)
- Software: Android Nougat 7.1.1 With Oxygen OS 4.5.10
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Type-C USB, NFC, GPS, Fingerprint scanner
- Storage: 64GB OR 128GB
- MicroSD: No
- Primary Camera: Dual-Sensor; 16MP f/1.7 aperture with EIS (electronic stabilisation), 1/2.8" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size and 20MP f/2.6 aperture with 1.6x optical zoom 1/2.8" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size and phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama, 2160p video @30fps, 1080p video @30/60fps
- Secondary Camera: 16MP f/2.0 aperture with EIS , Auto HDR, 1080p video
- Battery: 3,300mAh
OnePlus 5T Specs
- Dimensions: 156.1 x 75 x 7.3mm
- Weight: 162g
- Display: 6.01in Optic AMOLED, 2160x1080 pixel 18:9 aspect ratio (401ppi)
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 MSM8998 (10nm) octa-core CPU
- GPU: Adreno 540 (Qualcomm Snapdragon)
- RAM:6GB OR 8GB (Storage Dependent)
- Software: Android Nougat 7.1.1 With Oxygen OS 4.5.10
- Connectivity: 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Type-C USB, NFC, GPS, Fingerprint scanner, Face Scanner
- Storage: 64GB OR 128GB
- MicroSD: No
- Primary Camera: Dual-Sensor; 16MP f/1.7 aperture with EIS (electronic stabilisation), 1/2.8" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size and 20MP f/1.7 aperture with 1/2.8" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size and phase detection autofocus, dual-LED flash, touch focus, face/smile detection, Auto HDR, panorama, 2160p video @30fps, 1080p video @30/60fps
- Secondary Camera: 16MP f/2.0 aperture with EIS , Auto HDR, 1080p video
- Battery: 3,300mAh
A quick glance at that spec sheet and you'd be forgiven for thinking not a lot has changed. Well, you're kind of correct, and kind of not.
The OnePlus 5T has been re-designed on the outside which is probably its most obvious change, and most of this re-design has been done to accomodate the bigger display. The new screen is over half-an-inch larger on the diagonal and has the new trendy 18:9 widescreen aspect ratio, meaning it takes up the majority of the phone's fascia.
This means the fingerprint scanner has moved round the back.
In terms of display tech, specs, and quality, the resolution has been upped slightly in order to maintain the same pixel density as the OnePlus 5. So, the OnePlus 5T display should be just as rewarding to look at, it's just bigger. Which is nice.
Apart from this, another notable addition is a front-facing face scanner feature, similar to the iPhone X, however, OnePlus says it's a 2D scanner not a 3D scanner, which it admits is a compromise on security compared to what Apple's kit can do. But, it is a lot cheaper! Also, unlike the iPhone X, the OnePlus 5T still has the fingerprint scanner too!
The only other MAJOR change is actually quite a subtle one, but it makes a big difference. A few little tweaks to the dual-camera have taken away the fixed zoom but instead added improved low-light capture quality. Essentially the second 20MP sensor has been given the same f/1.7 aperture size so it allows in much more light. You can see the difference in this article here.
Oh, also, the rumours were true; the OnePlus 5T starts at £449, which is the same price as the OnePlus 5.
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