OnePlus X is a midrange smartphone with stylish design, decent hardware at a affordable price. The price of OnePlus X in India starts from Rs.16,999. Let us have quick look into what we get on OnePlus X.
OnePlus X is powered by 2.3GHz quad core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with 3GB RAM and an integrated Adreno 330 GPU. It has 16GB of internal storage and supports microSD card upto 128GB. The device has support for dual sim. But it has hybrid dual sim tray. That means you need to choose between 2nd sim or microSD card. OnePlus X runs on Oxygen OS based on Android 5.1 Lollipop. The performance of the device is good in this price segment. It was able to play most of the games and apps without any issue. Call quality and signal strenght also decent. Sound volume through single speaker is bit weak.
OnePlus X sports 5 inch AMOLED display screens with full HD resolution and 441 ppi pixel density. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. As it is a AMOLED screen, it is sharp, detailed and vibrant. The viewing angles and sunlight legibility also good. There is low power ‘duochrome’ mode which wakes the phone to show time and notifications. This AMOLED technology works with proximity sensor. It is some thing hit or miss. OnePlus X comes with screen protector film. But it is low quality. You can use new protective screen gaurd.
OnePlus X houses a 13-megapixel f/2.2 primary camera with single-tone flash, along with an 8-megapixel f/2.4 front camera. Both cameras are equipped with 1080p video recording capability. The rear camera can record 720p slow motion video at 120 fps. Camera performance just ok. It takes good images but misses out details. Front camera indoor shots came noisy. Outdoor performance is decent.
OnePlus X has 2525mAh battery is not upto expectations. It drains faster if you have perform intensive task like gaming. Even browsing drains the battery faster. OnePlus X battery lasts for a day if you use the device conservatively. Otherwise you need to plug it into charger. The connectivity features of the device includes 4G, 3G, WiFi, USB tethering and WiFi hotspot.
Let us summarize the OnePlus X review by splitting the merits and demerits.
Advantages and Disadvantages of OnePlus X
Pros of OnePlus X
- Design and build quality.
- Good Display screen.
- Decent Performance.
- microSD card support.
- Competetive price.
Cons of OnePlus X
- Poor battrery life & No no quick charging support: Though it has 2525 mAh battery, when used with intensive task battery drains faster. Also battery is not user replaceable.
- No dual-band Wi-Fi and NFC.
- No 64-bit processor: Though Snapdragon 801 capable SoC, it is bit outdated as of now.
- Basic Camera app and average camera performance.
- Availability: Invite only system is real pain to get this device.
- 2nd sim or microSD card: The device has hybrid sim slot. That means, you can either use 2nd sim or microSD card. So if you want 2nd sim to be used you are restricted to only internal storage of around 10GB after system files.
- Device is fingerprint magnet.
OnePlus X Tips and FAQ
Does OnePlus X supports USB OTG?
Yes. The device supports USB OTG.
How to take screenshot on OnePlus X?
There are 2 methods through which you can take screenshot on OnePlus X. ‘
- Power+Volume down key: If you press and hold volume down+power key simultaneously, the screenshot will be taken.
- Using Power menu: Press power button. You will get a menu. Choose the screenshot option. Tap on to it. The screenshot will be taken.
How to use OnePlus X as Modem?
You can use OnePlus X as a modem using USB tethering and Bluetooth tethering. If you have Wifi enabled device, you can make use of personal wifi hotspot. Do note that, for using USB tethering or WiFI hotspot, mobile data will be used. Hence charges may apply as per your service provider.
What are the box content of OnePlus X?
In the retail box which I have received contained Sim card ejector, silicone back covers, USB charger, screen guard (already pasted).
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask in the comment section below.
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