Today we will be talking about the OnePlus 10T, and it’s been a month since the device’s launch. We have mixed opinions and thoughts about the device that we would like to share with you. This review consists of thoughts from across the available sources, where we have found not-so-positive gratitude towards this smartphone. We mainly see this smartphone as a semi-flexible phone with minor compromises.
OnePlus 10T
The device has no outstanding features, and it has all the generic specifications that you see on the Iqoo 9T and Zenfone 9. Nothing exciting and unique; the device’s design is identical to that of the OnePlus Nord. On top of this, OnePlus used to have a special feature: the Alert Slider.
This device is missing out on the alert slider, as OnePlus says the motherboard has a higher layout utilisation rate and is not stacked. Nobody is happy about this decision, and the design is pretty generic. Brands like Realme work with designers to make the device unique.
Other brands like Vivo, with innovative colour changing, and Semi-Transparent Nothing show the extra efforts put in by these brands. The OnePlus 10T comes with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display panel, and the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. In terms of the camera, there is a 50MP triple camera module. It packs a 4800mAh battery to power the device using a 150W fast charging solution.
Display, Speaker
It comes with a relatively good-quality AMOLED panel with thin bezels, bringing pleasing colour reproduction along with nice contrast levels and viewing angles. Good for content consumption, but the speaker has a more balanced approach.
Camera
Even though it has a 50MP primary camera sensor that captures vibrant shots and a balanced dynamic range, the other two cameras are below average. Instead, they should offer a better ultra-wide-angle camera. If we compare it with the OnePlus 9 RT, it has a better ultra-wide-angle camera.
Software
Everyone in the tech industry is saying software upfront isn’t the same as it used to be. After the merger, everything from the camera layout to the settings resembles ColorOS. Not to mention, the UI is well-optimised; everything runs at 120 Hz, and it feels smooth. However, it does not offer the same OnePlus experience. You can expect faster, more stable updates after the OnePlus merger with Oppo, which includes cost-cutting for OnePlus, which can be used for R&D to develop a better smartphone.
Performance
It comes with a powerful mobile platform, which Android has to offer: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. It gives you great power and thermal capacity. Playing Genshin Impact with the highest graphics settings at 60 fps for 40 minutes, you will get 44 fps with 27% CPU usage and 84% FPS stability.
However, it is not well optimised to run 120 FPS games, but we can assume the new SOC takes time before the developer puts effort into it. Even though you won’t find any lags or issues when it comes to everyday performance, talking about the optical fingerprint scanner and haptic feedback is pleasing.
Battery
With this device, you will get 7 hours of screen time, which could last for a day if you use the device normally. You don’t have to worry since it has ultra-fast charging; you can charge the device within 20 minutes.
This device has a price tag of Rs 49,999 (~649 USD) for the 8/128GB configuration. As the company made some major changes to its strategies, we found the device to be a standout. However, nowadays, the device itself feels more generic. Due to these factors, Charms, as a brand, is rapidly falling.
Many people blame the Oppo and OnePlus merger, but there are more things behind the merger. This device is good for performance-centric users, but it lacks the OnePlus vibe.