OnePlus 5T
The OnePlus 5T is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2017).
2017 · Mid-range · Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.01" · 156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm (6.15 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
RAM6GB | 8GB
Storage128GB | 64GB
Main Camera16 MP · Dual-LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓Sharp 401 PPI screen
✓6.01" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 162g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2017, November 16. Released 2017, November 21
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
OS
Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 Display
Sharpness
401 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Optic AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
Capable for everyday photos
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/120fps, Auto HDR
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
162g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
156.1 x 75 x 7.3 mm (6.15 x 2.95 x 0.29 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Lava Red, Sandstone White
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the OnePlus 5T does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the OnePlus 5T has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the OnePlus 5T charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 20W (20W wired).
No, the OnePlus 5T does not support a memory card.
The OnePlus 5T SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
Yes, the OnePlus 5T has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The OnePlus 5T ships with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10.0.0.
The OnePlus 5T uses USB Type-C 2.0.
The OnePlus 5T supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The OnePlus 5T has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
