OnePlus 10T Review: Performance Unleashed

The OnePlus 10T is a performance-focused smartphone that comes with both strengths and weaknesses:

OnePlus 10T

Pros

  • Processor: Equipped with the latest Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor.
  • Charging: Features a very fast charging capability, taking only about 20 minutes to charge the battery.
OnePlus 10T

Cons

  • Build Quality: The chassis is made of plastic, which might not give the premium feel expected at its price point.
  • Missing Features: Notably lacks the alert slider and wireless charging, features that have been staples in previous OnePlus models.

Design and Performance

  • The design is a step down from the OnePlus 10 Pro, with a less premium feel due to the plastic chassis and glass that easily smudges.
  • Despite the design drawbacks, the phone’s performance is bolstered by the powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, ensuring efficient and fast operation.

The OnePlus 10T 5G boasts the following detailed specifications:

  • Dimensions: Height – 163.0 mm, Width – 75.4 mm, Thickness – 8.75 mm, Weight – 203.5 g.
  • Display: 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED, 2412 x 1080 pixels resolution, 394 ppi, Aspect Ratio – 20.1:9, supports sRGB, Display P3, 10-bit Color Depth, HDR10+.
  • Performance: Runs on OxygenOS based on Android™ 12, CPU – Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 Mobile Platform, GPU – Adreno™ 730, RAM options – 8GB/16GB LPDDR5, Storage – 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 2@LANE.
  • Camera: Main Camera – 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor, Ultra-Wide Camera – 8MP, Macro Lens – 2MP, Front Camera – 16MP. Supports 4K video recording at 60fps/30fps.
  • Battery: 4,800 mAh non-removable, supports 125W SUPERVOOC fast charging.
  • Connectivity: LTE/LTE-A, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth® 5.2, NFC enabled, various positioning systems including GPS and GLONASS.
  • Sensors: In-display Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, and more.
  • Ports: USB 2.0, Type-C, single nano-SIM slot.
  • Audio: Dual Stereo Speakers, Noise cancellation support.

The phone is available in Moonstone Black and Jade Green colors.

Summary

The OnePlus 10T seems to focus heavily on performance, particularly with its impressive processing power and fast charging. However, the compromises in build quality and the absence of some key OnePlus features might be a letdown for fans of the brand.