OnePlus 7T review - The pro you always wanted - Android
Speed, value, and experience have always been a key part of OnePlus’ brand ethos. Its “fast and smooth” mantra has consistently delivered one of the most streamlined experiences on Android, at a price that is accessible to almost everyone. So, when OnePlus officially arrived in the United States with T-Mobile as its launch partner, a lot of people were elated. OnePlus sold 249% more OnePlus 6Ts in the US compared to OnePlus 6 devices, and OnePlus phones became the de-facto affordable Android purchase, at least for T-Mobile customers.
When the OnePlus 7 Pro launched, it still brought more value than just about any other phone on the market, but OnePlus was clearly aiming to compete in the premium sector versus dominating the mid-ranged pricing tier.
The OnePlus 7T is a true return to form for the company. It offers many of the same features as the OnePlus 7 Pro for under $600, and brings the Snapdragon 855 Plus and a 90Hz display to the masses.
This is Android Authority’s OnePlus 7T review.
Historically, OnePlus has had two big product launches every year. There’s one big launch in the Spring that represents a full step, and one closer to the end of the year that improves the device with whatever new tech has come out since. The latter is the “T” variant device.
Last year’s OnePlus 6T bested the OnePlus 6 with the addition of an in-display fingerprint sensor, a bigger battery, and a smaller notch. This year’s T-variant is a much bigger leap forward. Since the OnePlus 7, the company added a bigger 90Hz display, a new triple-camera system, and the newest gaming-focused processor from Qualcomm. Effectively, this is the OnePlus 7 Pro in a different body, but it’s actually better in many ways.
The OnePlus 7T is targeted at customers who want one of the fastest devices on the market for a price that’s nearly half of its competitors. If you’ve enjoyed OnePlus devices before this, you’ll adore the 7T.
The OnePlus 7T comes with the company’s new Warp Charge 30T charger. This is a 30W brick, but OnePlus says it has optimized energy transfer so it can charge phones 27% faster than its Warp Charge 30 brick. As with the previous brick, the charger keeps the phone from getting too hot by converting the voltage to 5V at 6A in the charger itself, instead of handling the conversion on the device.
As with the OnePlus 7 Pro, the 7T also comes with a TPU case. We’re always happy to see additions like this in the box, but OnePlus makes some of the nicest first-party cases on the market. We strongly suggest you check one of those out if you’re picking up the 7T.
The OnePlus 7T looks similar to the OnePlus 7 on the front, but wildly different on the back. The display is slightly taller, giving it a longer 20:9 screen-to-body ratio. This extends the size of the display to 6.55 inches versus 6.41 inches on the OnePlus 7, and the change is noticeable in the hand. The phone feels a bit more candybar-shaped, and I’ve enjoyed the extra real-estate during my time with the device.
The waterdrop notch on the front has been scaled down a bit. While this isn’t incredibly noticeable versus the OnePlus 7, it’s nice to see OnePlus attempting to mitigate the notch as much as possible. Many of the devices the 7T competes against have eliminated the notch altogether at this point, and I’m sure OnePlus will continue to shrink the notch in its non-Pro devices over time.
The sides of the device look practically identical to the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 6T. Volume buttons occupy the left edge, while the power button and signature notification switch are housed on the right. On the bottom, you’ll find a speaker, USB-C port, and a dual-SIM card tray.
Things start to get interesting on the back of the phone. The device is wrapped in a familiar soft-touch glass — same as the OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, and OnePlus 7 Pro — but housed in that glass is an all-new camera module. The module is shaped in a circular design, similar to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. This housing features nearly the same set of cameras as the OnePlus 7 Pro, but instead of a 3x telephoto camera you’ll find a 2x — without optical image stabilization. You’ll find a two-tone flash under the center lens.
Unfortunately, OnePlus hasn’t officially certified the OnePlus 7T with an IP rating. This is standard fare for the company. OnePlus says it does independent water-resistance testing in order to keep costs down. Even so, you probably shouldn’t take this phone in the shower with you.
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