A few days back, OnePlus finally released the first-ever OxygenOS 11 Open Beta build for the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7T series. Now, the company has started seeding out the last-ever stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) update for these smartphones. The new update brings updated security patches and GMS package.

The latest stable update for the OnePus 7/7 Pro and OnePlus 7T/7T Pro come with the following build numbers.

• OnePlus 7/7 Pro

  • India (IN) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8
  • Europe (EU)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.11

• OnePlus 7T

  • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.16
  • India (IN)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8

• OnePlus 7T Pro

  • Europe (EU) & Global (GLO)
    • OxygenOS 10.0.14
  • India (IN)
    • OxygenOS 10.3.8

As mentioned in the beginning, this update is the final stable OxygenOS 10 (Android 10) build for these four phones, as per OnePlus. The update bumps up the security patch level to January 2021 from November 2020. It also brings September 2020 GMS (Google Mobile Services) package.

The above-mentioned two changes are common for OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, and OnePlus 7T Pro. Hence, the changelog is identical.

OnePlus 7 & 7T Series Final OxygenOS 10 Stable Update Official Changelog

• System
• • Updated Android Security Patch to 2021.01
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.09

With that being said, this update is currently rolled out in batches for all four devices in different regions like any other OTA update. Hence, it may take time to reach every unit. As far as the Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 update is concerned, we can expect it to roll out next month at the earliest

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• Top 5 OxygenOS 11 Features launched in 2020

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OnePlus was once known for providing faster updates. But unfortunately, that is not the case anymore. With an increase in its product offerings, the brand began to grow slower in delivering updates. As a result, its devices are now mostly out of date, in terms of security patches. Also, the company is yet to deliver the stable Android 11 update for its 2019 flagships. But ahead of it, the firm has updated the OxygenOS 11’s OnePlus launcher to run on older devices.

OxygenOS 11 is the latest version of OnePlus’ mobile operating system based on Android 11. It brings a redesigned UI, which happens to be similar to Samsung’s One UI. Also, the stock launcher gets a visual overhaul.

This new launcher is only available for OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS 11, such as OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro, and OnePlus 8T. But not anymore as the brand has rolled out a new updated build on the Play Store with version number 5.x.

The new update adds support for OnePlus phones running OxygneOS 10 (Android 10). But for some reason, it is not supported the brand’s budget handsets – OnePlus N10 5G and OnePlus N100. However, a company spokesperson has confirmed Android Police that the launcher will be made available for these two devices later this week.

That means only users of the following OnePlus smartphones can install the latest OnePlus launcher from the Google Play Store.

• OnePlus Nord
• OnePlus 7T
• OnePlus 7T Pro
• OnePlus 7
• OnePlus 7 Pro
• OnePlus 6
• OnePlus 6T

Lastly, as far as new features are concerned, the updated OnePlus launcher brings redesigned OnePus Shelf, Google Discover integration, new quick search gesture, and more.

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• OxygenOS 11 Hands On: A Bold New Redesign but Is It For the Better?
• Top 5 OxygenOS 11 Features launched in 2020
• OnePlus provides reasons for some key UI changes in OxygenOS 11

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OnePlus launched the OnePlus 6, and OnePlus 6T flagship devices in 2018 with Android 8.1 Ore and 9 Pie respectively. The handsets, which later got the Android 10, are receiving a new update from yesterday. The OxygenOS 10.3.7 update brings the latest security patch, Game Space features, and more.

The details of the new OxygenOS 10.3.7 update for OnePlus 6/6T have been posted on OnePlus’ official forums(via XDA). Accordingly, the update, which weighs about 224MB in size, brings the latest November 2020 security patch. That said, the update also brings fixes to notifications, screenshots, and features to Game Space. Precisely, you get new gaming tools in Fnatic mode, a quick reply feature, and more. You can take a look at the entire changelog below:

• System
  • Newly added “Hide silent notifications in status bar” feature to filter unimportant notifications, making the app notification management easier( Route: Settings>Apps & Notifications> Notifications> Advanced> Hide silent notifications in status bar )
  • Fixed the small probability issue that Screenshot may fail
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.11
  • Improved system stability and fixed general bugs

EDITOR’S PICK: OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro get November 2020 security patch update

• Game Space
  • Newly added gaming tools box for convenient switches of Fnatic mode. You can now choose three ways of notifications: text-only, heads up, and block, just for your immersive gaming experience
  • Newly added quick reply feature in a small window for WhatsApp and INS (Enable it by swiping down from upper right/left corners of the screen in gaming mode)
  • Newly added mistouch prevention feature. Enable it, swipe down from the top of the screen, click and the notification bar will pop out.

If we recall, the company rolled out an OxygenOS 10.3.6 update last month. However, it had very few changes, unlike the latest update. Anyway, both the OnePlus 6 and 6T, as mentioned above are flagships from 2018. Hence, it will be interesting to see if they get an Android 11 update sometime in the future although I feel it’s unlikely.

That said, the OTA is a staged rollout, and hence expect it to take a few days before it reaches you. If you are someone who has either of these devices, you can check for OTA notification in Settings->Sytem-> System Updates to update them.

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OnePlus 5 has finally received an incremental OTA(Over-The-Air) update after quite a while. The new OxygenOS 10.0.1 update brings September 2020 security patch along with a few bug fixes.

OnePlus, through its community forums, announced(via XDADevelopers) the incremental update for the device. Accordingly, it says that the current update is only for the OnePlus 5 but the company will soon roll-out an incremental update for the OnePlus 5T as well.

Talking about the update, It weighs 253MB. As mentioned earlier, the update has bug fixes, security patch, and an updated GMS package as well. You can take a look at the entire changelog of the update below:

• System
  • Fixed the abnormal call recording issue
  • Fixed the de-activated alarm issue when the phone was powered off
  • Updated Android Security Patch to 2020.09
  • Updated GMS package to 2020.08
• Full-Screen Gestures
  • Back gesture from the bottom of the screen is available (OP5T only)
• Camera
  • Electronic Image Stabilization added, bringing you a more stable shooting experience.

That said, this update comes after a few months of a messed up update from OnePlus. Back in May, the company rolled out a stable version of the OxygenOS 10 one month after a beta release. However, the update had many bugs including broken EIS(Electronic Image Stabilization).

Four months later, OnePlus issued an apology for not communicating the delay of updates to OnePlus 5/5T to users. It said that a serious communication module bag hampered the development. Anyway, the OnePlus 5 from 2017, launched with Android 7.1.1 Nougat, and considering it already got the Android 10 update, it’s highly unlikely to get the Android 11.

Having said that, OnePlus says this update is a staged rollout. Hence, it will rollout only to a limited number of users initially. After verifying that it doesn’t have any critical bugs, OnePlus will rollout the update to everybody in a few days.

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OnePlus’ OxygenOS is one of the most popular custom Android UIs in the market right now. The Android skin launched back in 2015, has often been touted as a better version of Stock Android.

However, OnePlus has taken a bold new step to distance itself from the pure Android interface. As compared to its previous iterations, this year, there’s a significant deviation in the design philosophy of the OxygenOS 11. The app menu headers are redesigned, the settings menu gets minimalistic icons, the Zen app gets new themes and features, and more importantly, OxygenOS 11 adds the most requested feature among its fans – Always-On Ambient Display.

So here’s my OxygenOS 11 hands-on and comparison with OxygenOS 10 (specifically v10.5).

OxygenOS 11: AOD is Finally Here!

One of the biggest changes in OxygenOS 11 is the new Always-On Ambient Display (AOD). It was the most requested feature from its fans and OnePlus finally decided to add it to the latest OxygenOS 11 build (based on Android 11 DP3) for the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro.

There are 12 different clock styles for the AOD but one particularly stands out – the Insight AOD style, designed in partnership with students from the Parsons School of Design. The Insight AOD adds a colorful bar in the middle that gets a break/groove every time you unlock and use the phone. The longer your usage, the wider the groove. It also shows you the total unlocks in a day.

The rest of the clock styles are pretty standard, similar to the screensavers OnePlus had in the previous builds. However, I personally found a couple of them to be so dull that it was hard to see what was on the screen during the day. But I did find a few styles (out of the 12 available ones) that were bright and bold enough for my taste.

The standard AOD format is the same for all – time, date, day, battery, and notification icons. And yes, AOD will also display the title of the music that’s playing on the phone in the background (except when you use the insight AOD style).

You can enable AOD all the time or schedule it between a particular time period — this can help save some battery.

Visual Overhaul

The OxygenOS 11 visuals are a stark departure from its previous versions that were heavily inspired by Google’s vanilla Android ROM.

System App Redesign

Messaging and contacts apps have been redesigned. The same design philosophy has been applied to the settings menu as well.

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Everyone’s complaining about how the visual redesign is inspired by Samsung’s OneUI. As someone who hasn’t used a Samsung phone in a while, I can’t comment on their similarities. However, the OxygenOS 11 system app redesign did remind me of a previous UI – the Windows Phone OS.

The large and bold app headers instantly reminded me of the now-extinct Windows Phone OS that ran on Nokia’s Lumia phones. Messaging, Contacts, and even the Settings menu get this new design. The content of these system apps has been brought down to the lower half of the screen. OnePlus says that this makes for better one-handed use. And as smartphone screens are getting larger every year, this redesign makes sense.

As someone who hasn’t used OneUI recently, I like the changes. Yes, it’s different from Stock Android. But different doesn’t necessarily mean worse. And this is coming from a Pixel user for the past two years.

However, I’m not a fan of all the visual changes. For example, the settings menu looks pretty bland to me now. OnePlus has replaced all menu icons with minimalistic, mono-color icons. The monotone color scheme is too dull and boring for my taste.

OnePlus Shelf gets a new position

OxygenOS 11 removes the Google Discover – OnePlus Shelf toggle from the leftmost pane on the home screen(previously found on the top right corner). The new build shows Google Discover by default on the left pane but includes an option in the launcher settings to activate OnePlus Shelf. So a downward swipe can bring up either OnePlus Shelf or Quick Settings/ Notifications panel.

Weather App is completely redesigned

The Weather App gets a new block design. All the important information is segregated in different blocks with a darker background that improves text visibility. It also has a new Sun tracking card that shows you the timings for sunrise and sunset.

You can swipe left or right to change cities.

The gallery gets a new stories feature too.

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OxygenOS 11: Dark Mode

OnePlus already had a system-wide Dark mode in OxygenOS 10. However, in the latest version, the company has finally added the ‘Dark mode’ toggle in the quick settings.

If you don’t like the red accents in the dark mode (like me), know that you can easily change it from System>Customization>Accent Color. The accent color can be customized for light mode and dark mode respectively.

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One complaint that I have is that the Dark mode is not really black in some areas. All OnePlus phones have AMOLED panels and it makes complete sense to leverage the deep blacks from their OLED panels. However, in some areas like the quick settings toggle and notifications, OnePlus’ dark mode isn’t really black. It’s rather dark grey. While in other places like the app drawer and system apps, you get deep blacks.

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So the dark mode color scheme isn’t uniform across the UI. Hopefully, OnePlus will fix this in the upcoming builds.

Another subtle change is the renamed night mode. On OxygenOS 10.5, the quick settings panel had a night mode which was basically OnePlus’ eye protection mode. However, since the quick settings panel didn’t have a dark mode toggle, it would have been easy to confuse the night mode as the dark mode button.

For ease of use, OnePlus has renamed the Night mode to Vision comfort which better explains its usage. Also, with a Dark mode toggle finally available in the quick setting panel, any potential confusion is avoided.

OxygenOS 11: Zen Mode

Zen mode gets a visual overhaul too. OnePlus has added three new themes for the app – Ocean, Nature, and the Universe. Zen Mode 2.0 gets new fonts and new time durations.

But personally, I would have loved to see a slider that could adjust the number of minutes instead of adding a couple more fixed time periods.

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A major addition to the app is the new Group Zen Mode. You can create a room or join an existing one to enter Zen Mode in a group. I’m assuming this feature can come in handy when you are having dinner with your friends or family or participating in a short group activity. Non-OnePlus users can also enter Zen mode through an invite via their browser.

However, this group mode is only useful when you have a number of OnePlus users in your friend circle. The browser-based Zen mode for non-OnePlus users doesn’t block them from using the phone. So it’s more of a voluntary decision for them to not use the phone during this period.

OxygenOS 11 Hands-On: My Thoughts

OnePlus’ product strategy has become a lot more aggressive in the past few months. The company entered multiple new product categories like the TV market and the mid-range smartphone segment. This aggressive philosophy seems to have rubbed off on its software team as well.

The OxygenOS 11 is clearly the company’s boldest update to the OS yet. The stark deviation from its previous iterations shows that the company wants to distance itself from Stock Android UI.

Some of the changes are pretty useful. The addition of Always-on Ambient Display, New Dark Mode toggle in the quick settings panel, and redesigned system apps like messaging and contact aid for better user experience.

However, the non-uniform Dark mode and the bland systems menu design feels unpolished and boring. The new group mode in the Zen Mode app is also pretty useless if your friends and family are not a part of the OnePlus ecosystem.

To sum up, I like some of the changes on the OxygenOS 11. It’s practical and useful. But there’s definitely room for improvement in the design. And in the short term, it won’t be easy convincing OnePlus fans to accept this sudden change, many of whom love the pure and clean look of vanilla Android. Moreover, OxygenOS 11’s resemblance to OneUI doesn’t help its cause either.

What do you think?

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OnePlus 8 Pro, the brand’s costliest mainstream flagship smartphone till date got off to a rough start. At first, some of the users were facing ‘green tint’ issue on their units similar to Galaxy S20 Ultra. But the company seems to have fixed it temporarily with an update last week. Followed by that, a set of few users reported ‘black crush’ issue. For which, the brand is offering refund, replacement, or free repair depending on what the customer wishes to will roll out an OTA update in the near future.   

Now, OnePlus is rolling out OxygenOS 10.5.6 update to the device with camera-related improvements.

Users of OnePlus 8 Pro are receiving a new OTA update weighing about 125MB. The update bumps up the software build to OxygenOS 10.5.6. It does not bring any visual changes instead, it claims to fix certain known issues and improved the stability of the system.

The update also brings improvement to front camera shooting experience and overall stability. Also, it insists to refine the dirt detection capability so that the device can notify users to wipe off the camera lens when needed.

Anyway, here’s the official changelog of OxygenOS 10.5.6  update for OnePlus 8 Pro.

• System
  • Fixed known issues and improved system stability
• Camera
  • Refined the dirt detection capability to be more accurate than ever
  • Improved the camera’s shooting experience with the front camera
  • Improved the stability

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Just like Android Pie update for OnePlus 3/3T last year, the company has released first-ever Android 10-based OxygenOS 10 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 5 / 5T. The download link for the build is already live on OnePlus Community and any interested user can install it.

Unlike regular OxygenOS Open Beta releases, the OnePlus 5 / 5T users will receive future beta and stable updates via OTA itself. They will only have to download and install the first build manually.

OxygenOS 10 Open Beta 1 Official Changelog for OnePlus 5/5T

• System
  • Brand new UI design brings light and fluid experience
  • Updated to Android 10
• Full Screen Gesture (OP5T Only)
  • Newly added Hidden Bar to allow left-right switches of recent apps

Steps to Install OxygenOS 10 Open Beta 1 on OnePlus 5/5T

Users on Stable Build (Will Not Erase Storage)

• Download the OxyegnOS Open Beta 1 build for OnePlus 5/5T from the link provided at the end of the post.
• Copy the downloaded file to the root of the phone’s storage.
• Go to Settings – > System -> System updates
• Tap on cogwheel located at the top right corner and select Local upgrade option.
• Choose the downloaded file and the installation process will begin.

Users on Beta Build (Will Erase Storage)

• Download the OxyegnOS Open Beta 1 build for OnePlus 5/5T from the link provided at the end of the post.
• Copy the downloaded file to the root of the phone’s storage.
• Switch off the device.
• Press power and volume up keys simultaneously to boot into Fastboot mode.
• Navigate to Recovery option by using volume keys as well as the power key for selection.
• Select English -> Install from Internal storage -> Select the downloaded file -> Select Yes
• After the installation process, choose Reboot to turn on the phone.

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Download OxygenOS 10 Open Beta 1 for OnePlus 5T

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Do you own a OnePlus 6 or OnePlus 6T smartphone? Then you should head to phone settings to check for an update as OnePlus has begun rolling out a stable Android 10 update to both devices.

The update arrives as OxygenOS 10.0 to both phones and it began rolling out today. With the new update, you get a new user interface, game space, and Android 10 features such as Share Wi-Fi which allows you to connect to a WiFi network by simply scanning a QR code. There is also new customization available for notifications that allows you to set which notifications are silent and which alert you. OnePlus says the option to hide the notch is not available with this version.

Below is the full changelog for the update:

System

• Upgraded to Android 10.
• Brand new UI design.
• Enhanced location permissions for privacy.
• New customization feature in Settings allowing you to choose icon shapes to be displayed in the Quick Settings.
• General bug fixes and improvements.

Full-Screen Gestures

• Added inward swipes from the left or right edge of the screen to go back.
• Added a bottom navigation bar to allow switching left or right for recent apps.

Game Space

• New Game Space feature now joins all your favorite games in one place for easier access and better gaming experience.

Contextual Display

• Intelligent info based on specific times, locations and events for Ambient Display (Settings – Display – Ambient Display – Contextual Display).

Message

• Now possible to block spam by keywords for Message (Messages – Spam – Settings – Blocking settings).

As expected, this is a staged roll-out, so if the update is not available yet on your device, you will have to wait until it arrives. OnePlus adds that using a VPN to download the update may not work as it is not rolling it out based on regions but to a limited number of random devices first.

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Over the past few years, OnePlus has slowly sneaked its way into the premium segment. OnePlus smartphones are no longer flagship killers – they are premium devices that offer a refined Android experience. Earlier this year, OnePlus released two models to cater to the two different segments of the market. The OnePlus 7 took care of customers who were looking for an affordable flagship while the OnePlus 7 Pro took on the ultra-premium segment of the market.

There was a significant difference between the OnePlus 7 and the 7 Pro, especially in the camera and display department. The cheaper device missed on a 90Hz screen and premium camera features. And despite its affordable pricing, without camera features such as an ultra-wide-angle or a telephoto shooter, you couldn’t call the OnePlus 7 as a true flagship in 2019. After all, even upper mid-range devices had started to feature these special lenses.

OnePlus fixed this void with the OnePlus 7T. It borrows some of the best features of the premium OnePlus 7 Pro and brings it in a cheaper and more compact form factor. With its camera and screen upgrades, OnePlus 7T is the perfect flagship that the original OnePlus 7 tried to be.

Except for a few features such as Wireless Charging and IP rating, the OnePlus 7T comes with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a 2019 flagship. And at its price point, it’s very hard to go wrong with the device.

So let’s take a closer look at why OnePlus 7T has the potential to be one of the best flagships of 2019, even more than the OnePlus 7T Pro!

OnePlus 7T Design: A Headturner

Flash the OnePlus 7T in a crowd, and I guarantee that many will stop to notice the device. No, it won’t be because of its stunning 90Hz display. It would rather be because of its manhole-esque camera housing at the back which sticks out. It’s all black and protrudes quite significantly from the back and is definitely one of the differentiating design aspects of the 7T. 

Am I a fan of this black manhole-esque camera housing?

Not really. I have seen a lot of better designs. 

But given that almost every phone out there were featuring a pill-shaped camera housing, this is kind of refreshing. And the fact that the phone doesn’t wobble and stays centered when you place it on a table is an added bonus. And did I mention that the glass protecting the camera is made of sapphire glass? So you don’t really have to worry about scratches!

As you can see I have got the Glacier Blue OnePlus 7T with me for review. As I mentioned in my hands-on, the colors on the phone change quite significantly under different lighting conditions. For example, under a dull yellow light or under most indoor lighting conditions, the phone will have a very dark gradient-like hue. Outdoors, the 7T shifts to a more pleasant light blue shade. It’s like having two different variants, indoors and outdoors. 

The OnePlus 7T is taller and heavier than the OnePlus 7. While that might sound bad, it’s actually a good thing because you are getting a narrower form factor (20:9 vs 19.5:9) and a slightly larger battery on the new model (3800mAh vs 3700mAh). 

On the left side of the phone, you have volume buttons while the power and alert slider are placed on the right. The bottom gets a bit crowded with the USB-C port, speaker, as well as the dual SIM card slot. On top, you have a single microphone. 

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OnePlus 7T is not IP certified. So officially, there’s no water or dust proofing, but the company says that it can take a few splashes. But I wouldn’t recommend taking that chance. Better keep it away from water and dust. 

OnePlus 7T Display

You simply can’t go wrong with OnePlus 7T’s display at this price. You’ve got a beautiful 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED 1080 x 2400 pixel display with corning gorilla glass protection. The display supports HDR10+ and DCI-P3 color space to ensure you’ve got an excellent viewing experience.

But the best part of the display is the high 90Hz refresh rate! After the OnePlus 7 Pro received rave reviews for its beautiful 90Hz screen, OnePlus decided to use a similar panel with a 90Hz refresh rate for its cheaper OnePlus 7T model as well. In fact, all upcoming OnePlus flagships will feature a 90Hz display. So the display on the 7T is a treat to watch movies, play games, or even browse.

Note that unlike the Pro variant, the OnePlus 7T comes with a notch up front. It’s smaller than the OnePlus 7, but you definitely notice it if you are coming from a non-notch smartphone. However, soon your eyes will adjust to it and won’t bother your viewing experience.

You’ll also notice that you no longer have an option to hide the NOTCH in the settings. And I’m not sure whether it’s coming back in a future update. I am currently waiting for an official reply from OnePlus in this regard. I will update the article once the company gets back to me.

The visibility under sunlight is pretty decent as well, all thanks to the 1000 nits bright panel. As for face unlock, it works flawlessly. While it may not be secure, it’s much faster than unlocking with the in-screen fingerprint sensor. And unlike the Pixel 4, you need at least one eye to be open in order for it to work.

As for the in-screen fingerprint sensor, it’s good enough for your daily usage. It is still far from perfect though as sometimes it takes a couple of attempts to get your fingerprint right. This is where face unlock comes to your rescue as it works flawlessly.

OnePlus 7T Performance

The OnePlus 7T comes with top of the line specifications featuring Snapdragon 855 Plus flagship processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB / 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage. This is the best hardware you can get in 2019, and in real-life, it translates into a very smooth Android experience. Apps open up quickly, even graphic intensive games run without any hiccups. The OxygenOS 10 on top of Android 10 is great for every day use. The UI is fluid and quick. Even the OxygenOS gestures are better designed than stock Android gestures. 

In short, the OnePlus 7T can handle everything thrown at it with ease. 

Note that, like most flagship smartphones of 2019, the OnePlus 7T doesn’t have a dedicated MicroSD card slot. 

OnePlus 7T Benchmarks

Benchmarks give you a fair idea of a smartphone’s hardware performance as compared to its competition. So, we make it a habit to mention some of the popular benchmark scores in our review. 

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OnePlus 7T AnTuTu: 526,057 on v8.0

3D Mark

Ice Storm Unlimited: 72945

Slingshot Extreme: 6143 (Open GL ES 3.1) | 5355 (Vulkan)

OnePlus 7T Gaming

With these specs, gaming on the OnePlus 7T is a treat. Adreno 640 inside the Snapdragon 855+ is one of the best mobile GPUs in the market in 2019. 

Heavy graphics-intensive games like COD runs flawlessly, and graphics are rendered very well. Given that the 7T had one of the best hardware on a smartphone, I maxed out all the graphics settings on Call Of Duty Mobile, and the phone had no issues handling them. I’ll post a dedicated gaming review article of the OnePlus 7T later but know that it can handle all Android games, graphics-intensive or not, with incredible fluidity.  

OnePlus 7T Battery 

The OnePlus 7T comes with a 3800mAh battery which is slightly larger than the 3700mAh one inside its predecessor. In terms of battery life, you can expect pretty similar results. 

On most occasions, the OnePlus 7T will give you one-day battery life. I got an average of 4-5 hours of screen-on-time which was pretty good. This means you can watch a couple of hours of Netflix / Prime, an hour of gaming, and maybe half an hour to one hour of photography/video shooting on the phone in a day. This would still leave you with around 20% battery by nightfall. 

For example, the following will give you a basic idea of how the 7T discharges under different scenarios. 

• 1-hour Video streaming on Wi-Fi: 10-12% (5% more on data)
• 1-hour heavy-duty Gaming on Wi-Fi: 20% (25-30% on data)
• 40 minutes of camera use on data: 15% 
• Overnight standby (10 hours): 5%

For some, the OnePlus 7T’s battery life might fall short. Here I’m talking about heavy duty users who want hours of gaming and hours on of streaming on a single charge. But even these users are taken care of, all thanks to the extremely quick Warp Charge 30T. 

You can go from 0-75% in just over 30 minutes! I was amazed by how quickly the 7T charged every single time. 

If you want to know exactly how fast the Warp Charge 30T is, look below. 

• 0-15% in 5 minutes 
• 0 – 50% in 20 minutes
• 0- 75% in 35 minutes
• 100% in 45 minutes. 

With such charging speeds, a simple 10-minute charge during the break can give you a boost of at least an hour or two of gaming or video streaming on the phone. That’s legit fast. 

OnePlus 7T Camera

Over the past few years, OnePlus has made significant strides in the camera department, bringing it quite close to some of the best camera smartphones in the market today. The OnePlus 7 Pro had a pretty good camera setup, and the new OnePlus 7T builds on that excellent camera and brings it at a cheaper price point.

OnePlus 7T’s camera setup comprises of the following:

• 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2″, 0.8µm with PDAF and OIS
• 12 MP, f/2.2, 51mm (telephoto), 1.0µm with PDAF and 2x optical zoom
• 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide) with AF (117-degree)

OnePlus 7T Regular Mode (Daylight)

Like most flagships smartphones today (or rather mid-range and upwards), the OnePlus 7T takes excellent photos in daylight. One of the highlights of its camera is its color reproduction. The photos tend to be more saturated than real life but it looks amazing right out of the gallery. So, you don’t have to edit them before you post them to your social media profile. 

Another highlight of its camera is the excellent dynamic range. Dark and bright areas in the image are well balanced giving you an overall high-quality image. So you won’t lose out detail in the dark areas which helps create a well-balanced photo.

The 48MP primary camera is perfect for everyday photography. As mentioned above, images are colorful, detailed, and white balance is optimized on most occasions. There’s a slight difference in white balance when shifting between the two different camera modes (like between regular photo mode and portrait), but it’s nowhere as aggressive as the Huawei Mate 30 Pro (we have reviewed its camera in detail here).

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OnePlus 7T Ultra Wide-Angle Lens

Overall, the regular photo mode will be the perfect companion for your everyday shooting experience. But I have a feeling you will like the ultra-wide-angle lens even more than the regular mode on the Oneplus 7T’s camera. The OnePlus 7 lacked this additional lens, so it’s a significant upgrade from its predecessor.

Ultra wide-angle is always a fun lens to shoot with. You get a lot more coverage than the regular sensor and resulting images have an overall better impact. For example, take a look at this image of the pool.

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The first image looks pretty good in terms of color and details. But the second one is a gem, with a much better view of the shot. Imagine, I was just as close to the pool and the scene as the first image, but my field of view expanded significantly to cover the entire circumference of the pool as well as the buildings in front.

So what’s the downside? You lose some details.

The photos are not as sharp as the regular mode, but the difference is visible only when you zoom into the shot. Let’s take a closer look at both these images.

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The first image is sharper than the ultra-wide-angle shot, but the difference isn’t significant enough to avoid using the wider lens. I had a fun time playing around with both wide-angle and regular shots and I’m sure most of you would love both these lenses..

Another slight downside to the ultra-wide-angle lens is the distortion around the sides. Here’s what I mean.

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If the camera is close to the subject, the wide-angle lens will have a fish eye-lens effect. The phone is unable to correct the distortion at such a close range, so it’s better to stick with the regular mode in such instances.

Another issue with the OnePlus 7T’s camera is the focus. Sometimes the phone struggles to lock into an image that’s right in front. Tap to focus doesn’t help in such instances and you might end up with a blurred shot. It only happens sometimes but I thought it’s worth pointing out here. Restarting the camera helps at times but it shouldn’t struggle with focus in the first place. Hopefully, a camera update should fix this issue.

Overall, you’ll be impressed with the Oneplus 7T’s wide-angle camera on most occasions.

OnePlus 7T Macro mode

Let’s talk about the new and exciting macro mode, shall we?

OnePlus 7T’s macro mode brings in new possibilities in photography. It allows you to take extremely close up shots of objects and sometimes the results are stunning. This is especially true when you are indoors and you can take your time to relax and find a good position to capture the shot. For example, here’s one an excellent macro photo from the OnePlus 7T, shot indoors.

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However, things change when you are trying to get a shot outdoors. Your bare hands are not steady enough to take those extremely close up shots. I’m not sure whether others had trouble shooting macro outdoors, but more often than not, the extreme close up shots came unfocused. Here are some of my trials below. Some of the shots could have been better, right? What’s your take?

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OnePlus 7T Portrait Mode

OnePlus’ portrait mode was never its best camera feature. But in the OnePlus 7T, the level of background blur is sufficient enough for the image to pop out. Edge detection is also good, at least better than what it was before. Most of the time, you’ll get pretty satisfactory results in its portrait mode. However, I have to add, again, that if you are trying to take portrait photos of an object that’s close, it sometimes struggles to focus.

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OnePlus 7T Nightscape

Coming to low-light photography, the 7T is well-equipped to handle even extreme low-light situations. On most occasions, you won’t need the nightscape mode. This means you can get quick shots of the surrounding, even at night.

The regular mode does a fine job of controlling the exposures and churning out colorful shots at night. I was also impressed by its ability to limit the noise in the images.

But if you see that the phone is struggling to control exposure or if the surrounding is extremely dim-lit, then switch to nightscape. OnePlus’s night mode is faster that my Pixel 2 XL’s night mode and the results are somewhat similar too. So, it’s definitely a good quality night mode. The nightscape mode does well in capturing blur-free shots too, so you don’t have to worry about camera shake ruining your shots. Take a look at the nightscape mode sample below and you’ll know what I’m talking about.

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Note that nightscape is available in both regular and wide-angle lenses. However, you can’t zoom into an image in the night mode.

OnePlus 7T offers multiple modes in video shooting: 720p, 1080p, 4K videos at 30fps and 60fps and then there’s the special Super Steady mode (only at 1080p 30fps) that offers pretty good stabilization for your usually shaky videos. The videos come out a saturated and the details are pretty good as well. However, for the super steady mode to work well, the lighting condition should be good or else the camera might struggle with the exposure in the video. 

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OnePlus 7T Verdict

The OnePlus 7T is a significant upgrade from the original OnePlus 7. With 90Hz display and feature-packed camera setup, the OnePlus 7T is a true all-rounder in this crowded smartphone market.

The camera is excellent on most occasions, even at night but the software could get a few tweaks to improve the experience. Given OnePlus’ track record with updates, I wouldn’t worry much about the minor issues I mentioned in the camera department. You can expect the camera to be much more refined after a couple of updates.

The phone offers an excellent display, powerful performance, a refined OS, and a good battery life with a super-fast charger. The camera is above average and with additional lenses like ultra-wide-angle, macro, and telephoto, you’ve got all the tools to take care of your photography requirements in 2019.

When you get so much for a starting price of just Rs. 37,999 (€599 in Europe | $599 in the U.S.), you can’t go wrong with your purchase. It’s a smartphone that I can recommend to anyone who wants a refined Android flagship experience, whether its a first-time user or an Android veteran.

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Along with launching the OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro smartphones, the company also revealed the roadmap for the OxyegenOS 10 update roadmap, which is based on the latest Android 10 operating system.

The Chinese company has confirmed that it will be rolling out Android 10-based OxygenOS update for the smartphones going back as far as OnePlus 5. However, do note that the company has also rolled out the latest Android 10 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro smartphones.

Carl Pei of OnePlus has confirmed that the OnePlus 6 and 6T series smartphones will get the beta update later this month while the stable update will be rolled out from next month, i.e. November 2019.

On the other hand, OnePlus 5 and 5T users will be getting the update sometime in Q2 2020. The company has not mentioned anything about the beta program for the OP5 smartphone but we expect to hear something about it in the coming days. The timeline is similar to the one revealed earlier for the Chinese market.

• OnePlus 6/6T series:
  • Beta – October 2019
  • Stable – November 2019
• OnePlus 5/5T series: Q2 2020

When it comes to the latest software updates, OnePlus holds a good track record compared to its competitors. The newly launched OnePlus 7T and the 7T Pro are the first smartphones to come with Android 10 operating system out-of-the-box even though the update was released just a couple of months ago.

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OxygenOS 10 based on the latest Android 10 will come with several exciting new features for the OnePlus users, which includes a new interface design, full-screen gestures, new app called Game Space, and spam blocker, among others.

OnePlus’ OxygenOS is one of the best custom Android skins from the smartphone makers. It is almost same as the stock Android but the company has introduced several other useful features in its interface such as the App locker, Parallel Apps, etc.

In a related news, OnePlus recently launched a new post-purchase program for its users in the Indian market, dubbed as OnePlus Care. Along with the after-sales service, it also offers free 1-year extended warranty, or up to 50% off on battery replacement and extra discounts of up to ₹3,000 on upgrade plans.

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OnePlus has officially started rolling out the stable OxygenOS 10 based on Android 10 to OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro. The company has released this stable version after two Open Beta builds that were rolled out earlier this month. The stable update brings a host of new Android 10 features alongside OxygenOS 10 features to the two recent OnePlus 7 devices that were launched back in May 2019. While the final Open Beta version was pretty good for daily use, a stable release ensures that this build is certified for daily usage.

OnePlus is rolling out the OxygenOS 10 in a staged manner. The OTA will be sent to a limited number of users today and the company will check for any critical bugs. If everything works out fine, the OTA will be rolled out to a broader user base in the next few days. Note that the rollout isn’t pushed out geographically, instead, it is randomly sent out to a limited number of OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro users.

The OxygenOS 10 stable build brings features like notifications segregation, Wi-Fi sharing, a new game space, and a smarter ambient display.

The complete changelog of the OxygenOS 10 can be found below.

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