Published: 2014-07-04, Author: Sophie , review by: stuff.tv
Dirt cheap for the specs, Excellent build, Powerful but frugal, Big Full HD screen
4G only on some networks, Weak low-light photography, No microSD expansion, Getting into phablet territory
Open Gallery Hype confirmed. Disruption commencing. To get one of the best smartphones on the planet, you don't need £500 or £40 a month anymore. You just need a OnePlus One invite. OnePlus tells us that as production ramps up, more invites wi...
Superb value, Plenty of power, Large, high-quality screen
Patchy 4G support in UK, Too-quiet call speaker
The OnePlus One is not a perfect phone, but it competes with phones twice the price without serious caveats beyond limited 4G support. And for that reason, it's one of 2014's best phones.Next, see how the OnePlus compares to the best Android phones...
Abstract: Retailing at £229 ($299), TechRadar said it trumps both the HTC One M8 and the Samsung Galaxy S5 in raw specifications in relation to its lower price.Highlights include strong battery life, impressive customisation and sharp full HD resolution (1920 x ...
Abstract: LG's G3 launched last week as the world's first Quad HD smartphone, but in all other respects it has little up on the OnePlus One, which costs half the price. So where should you put your money? We weigh up your options by comparing these two Android phon...
Abstract: HTC, Samsung, Sony and LG have each now unveiled their flagship handsets for 2014, plus we've seen some outside competition from startup OnePlus. But which is the best Android phone 2014? We compare the S5, Z2, G3, One M8 and OnePlus One spec for spec. Se...
The OnePlus One has a sleek design that comfortably fits in your pocket, and the phone's powerful specs deliver a smooth, lag-free performance for a relatively low price
The 5.5-inch display is too wide to use with one hand, and the Android-based CyanogenMod operating system isn't very stable at the moment. The camera is mediocre, and audio volume during calls is too soft. Its 4G radio won't work on every network
Though it's one of this year's better Android phones on paper, the OnePlus One isn't for everyone, nor is it readily available....
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Published: 2014-05-13, Author: Simon , review by: 3g.co.uk
Excellent value, Very powerful, Great screen
Plastic construction, No microSD card slot
The OnePlus One sounded too good to be true but so far it seems to be living up to its billing. We can’t quite get our heads round how it’s so cheap because, aside from the plastic build, it’s a top flight phone in every sense, with amazing specs, a great...
Abstract: The 16 GB smartphone, which retails at $299 (£229), seems "too good to be true", with specifications that "rival the likes of the (Galaxy) S5, (HTC One) M8, (Sony Xperia) Z2", said John McCann.Does the CyanogenMod-powered device pose a threat to Google'...
Abstract: The Samsung Galaxy S5 and the HTC One M8 are two powerhouse, high-end smartphones going at it with each other at the moment, but we must not forget about the mid-range devices with their lower costs. One of the more popular budget-friendly handsets at the...
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Published: 2014-04-23, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Low price, Top specs, Enhanced Android
Plastic build, No microSD slot
The real story on the OnePlus One is the operating system. Built on Android 4.4.2 KitKat, CyanogenMod 11S is a community driven project which looks to enhance Google's mobile platform and bring users greater customisation plus more features and options. O...
