OnePlus X – The Smartphone that Defies the Competition!
After the launch of the OnePlus 2 in July, OnePlus has another market breaking handset in our midst. The OnePlus X, now finally arrives, finally unveiled on Thursday at simultaneous events in India and China.
OnePlus India General Manager Vikas Agarwal mentioned about the place that OnePlus X has in the lineup, stating that although the innards are better in the OnePlus One, OnePlus X defines a new design and style. The new phone is launched with two versions. One is the Onyx variant and the other is a limited-edition Ceramic variant. The phones are expected to be on sale through Amazon in India and only available through the invite system.
- OnePlus X does have specifications similar to the One with its 5-inch full-HD AMOLED screen and a quad-core 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor.
- It does have a powerful RAM at 3GB and also a sizeable 16GB of built-in storage. The phone supports storage expansion up to 128GB with an expandable memory card slot.
- A 13-megapixel rear camera with flash and an incredible f/2.2 aperture are the highlights although selfie lovers will love the 8-megapixel front-facing camera that also boasts of a good f/2.4 aperture.
- Finally, it does have a non-removable 2525mAh battery that can last a day with medium use.
The Feel and the Making – Comparing Onyx and Ceramic OnePlus X
OnePlus X definitely feels sturdy and is comfortable to hold according to analysts who have tested it on one hand for hours.
OnePlus X is built for people with smaller hands and the design is hugely reminiscent of iPhone 5 and iPhone 5s.
The Onyx and Ceramic versions of the smartphone are very similar in design and also boast the same specifications. The exterior make and materials from which they are built from is the only difference.The ceramic version takes up 25 days to be manufactured, according to company sources, and hence it is available as limited edition. About 10,000 units of the Ceramic version are expected to be available worldwide. Availability will depend on demand only.
The Onyx version on the other hand features rounded edges while the Ceramic version has sharper angles. The Onyx version does have a mirror-like finish that attracts smudges while the Ceramic version proves to attract fingerprints. The back panels are shiny and extremely reflective. At 138 grams, the Onyx version is lighter than the Ceramic version that stands at a weight of 160 grams.
External Features that Score High!
OnePlus X features a physical Alert Slider that helps the user to flip on the silent mode, several priority notifications, or switch on all notifications. The three capacitive buttons stand for Back, Home, and the Recent Updates.
The smartphone includes a metal frame that is endowed with dual speaker grilles on the bottom panel which also features a Micro-USB 2.0 port. The audio jack is fitted on top. The volume buttons and the power key are designed on the right, while Alert Slider is placed on the left side of the phone. The physical buttons on the phone are touted to be tested about 10,000 times!
The Vibrant Display, the OS and the MicroSD card support
- OnePlus has used an AMOLED display that is vibrant and capable of showing bright colours. Even the viewing angles were decent and the overall visibility was excellent.
- The phone runs on OxygenOS 2.1.2 which is based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The company has its own OxygenOS powering its phones and hence it looks like stock Android added with basic customisations.
- The microSD card support is a much awaited feature. The hybrid dual-SIM design is also welcome with a second SIM or a microSD card space reserved too. The touch input is quick and the phone is efficient in multi-tasking.
The Pricing Point!
The OnePlus X Onyx variant is priced at Rs. 16,999 while the limited edition Ceramic variant is available at Rs. 22,999 respectively. November 5 is the launch date for the Onyx version while the Ceramic version will go on floors starting November 24.
Dhruvil is a Writer & Marketeer for Nimblechapps, joined in December 2014, based out of Sydney, Australia. He has worked briefly as a Branding and Digital Marketing Manager before moving to Australia. At Nimblechapps, he worked on Social Media Marketing, Branding, Email Marketing and Blogging. Dhruvil studies Business at University of Western Sydney, and also handles Operations for the company in Australia.