OnePlus 5T Launched With Bigger Display, Upgraded Dual Cameras – All You Need To Know

OnePlus has launched an upgrade to its latest ‘flagship killer’. The OnePlus 5T comes with 6.0-inch bezel-less display and brand new dual camera setup. The company has replaced the telephoto lens with a large aperture one. Read more to find about OnePlus 5T Price in India, Specifications, and Features

OnePlus 5T

Price and Availability

Price Rs 32,999

The OnePlus 5T is priced in India at Rs 32,999 for the 6GB RAM/ 64GB internal storage variant. An 8GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant will cost you Rs 37,999. The new smartphone will be exclusively available on Amazon India and OnePlus online store. Sales start at 4:30 PM IST on November 21.

As part of launch offers OnePlus is offering a complimentary 12-month accidental damage insurance by Servify. However, users will have to download the Kotak 811 app and activate a savings account with an initial deposit of Rs 1,000. Additionally, customers will get 1008 GB of data from Idea, and a Rs 1,500 instant discount (while using HDFC Bank debit and credit cards).

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Specifications

Processor 2.45GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845
RAM 6GB/ 8GB LPDDR4X
Internal Storage 64GB/ 128GB UFS 2.1 2-lane storage
Display 6.0-inch, Full Optic AMOLED, full-HD+ (1080 x 1920 pixels), 401ppi
OS Android 7.1.1 Nougat, OxygenOS 4.7
Primary (Rear) Camera Dual (16MP + 20MP) with flash
Front Camera 16MP
Battery 3,300mAh with Dash Charging
Dual SIM Yes

The OnePlus 5T sports a 6.0-inch Full Optic AMOLED with full-HD+ (1080 x 1920 pixels) resolution, an 18:9 aspect ratio, 401ppi pixel density, and 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. The display also supports sRGB and DCI-P3 colour gamuts. It is powered by a 2.45GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor. The OnePlus 5T is backed by a 3300mAh non-removable battery with Dash Charge (5V, 4A) fast charging technology.

Camera

The dual rear camera setup on the smartphone comes with new upgrades. It features a 16MP Sony IMX398 primary sensor with 1.12-micron pixels, a f/1.7 aperture and a focal length of 27.22mm. The secondary telephoto lens comes with a 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor (OnePlus 5 features a Sony IMX350 sensor) with 1-micron pixel size, f/1.7 aperture, and a focal length of 27.22mm.

The camera setup comes with a dual-LED flash. It allows you to record 4K video at 30fps and full HD (1080p) videos at 60fps. Additionally, it is equipped with ‘Intelligent Pixel Technology’, which merges four pixels into one to reduce noise and improve clarity. The redesigned setup on OnePlus 5T switches to the secondary 20-megapixel camera in low-light conditions.

The front camera is identical to the OnePlus 5 in all aspects. The 16-megapixel selfie cam features a Sony IMX371 sensor with 1-micron pixels, an f.2.0 aperture, and full HD (1080p) recording capabilities.

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Features

  • Dual cameras
  • Bezel-less display
  • Metal body
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
  • OxygenOS 4.7
  • Face Unlock
  • 4G VoLTE
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO 2×2
  • Bluetooth v5.0 with aptX and aptX HD
  • NFC
  • GPS/ A-GPS
  • USB Type-C (v2.0) port
  • 3.5mm audio jack
  • Dash charging support

The OnePlus 5T runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system with OxygenOS 4.7 on top. It comes with a Face Unlock feature (based on advanced facial recognition algorithms) which can securely unlock the smartphone in 0.4 seconds. The new feature will work as an authentication method for payment apps.

Additional features include a Reading Mode, Parallel Apps, and Gallery Maps. You can also long-press the fingerprint sensor to take a selfie, and swipe to bring up the notification shade. Sensors on the device include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and an RGB sensor.

The dual-SIM smartphone will only be available in a Midnight Black color option. It measures 156.1 x 75 x 7.3mm and weighs 162 grams. The new handset features a metal unibody design (made from anodized aluminum).

Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO 2×2, Bluetooth v5.0 (with aptX and aptX HD), NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C (v2.0) port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Conclusion

The OnePlus 5T is essentially an upgraded version of the OnePlus 5. It offers a larger display and better rear camera setup at the same price as OnePlus 5. However, we will have to wait for tests in real-world conditions to measure the difference in quality. Will you go for the new ‘flagship killer’ device? Let us know in the comments section below.

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