The OnePlus 7T is a flagship Android smartphone developed and marketed by the Chinese manufacturer OnePlus. It was officially announced on 10 October 2019 and released for sale later that month as the successor to the OnePlus 7, forming part of the company's 7 series lineup.
Design and Build
- Dimensions: 160.3 × 74.5 × 8.4 mm
- Weight: 190 g (Laser Black), 192 g (Glacial Green)
- Frame: Aluminum alloy with a glass front (Gorilla Glass 6) and a plastic back panel.
- Colors: Primarily Laser Black and Glacial Green (with limited regional variations).
Display
- 6.55‑inch Fluid AMOLED panel
- Resolution: 1080 × 2400 pixels (full HD+, 402 ppi)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz adaptive rate, offering smoother scrolling and animation compared to standard 60 Hz displays.
- HDR support: HDR10+.
Hardware
- System on Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ (an over‑clocked variant of the Snapdragon 855).
- CPU: Octa‑core (1 × 2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Prime, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold, 4 × 1.80 GHz Kryo 485 Silver).
- GPU: Adreno 640.
- Memory: 8 GB or 12 GB LPDDR4X RAM, depending on the configuration.
- Storage: 128 GB or 256 GB UFS 3.0, non‑expandable.
- Battery: 3,800 mAh non‑removable Li‑Polymer.
- Charging: OnePlus Warp Charge 30T (30 W wired fast charging). No wireless charging capability.
Camera System
Rear triple‑camera module:
- 48 MP primary sensor, f/1.8 aperture, Phase Detection Auto‑Focus (PDAF).
- 16 MP ultra‑wide sensor, f/2.2 aperture, 123° field of view.
- 5 MP macro sensor, f/2.0 aperture.
Front camera: 16 MP sensor, f/2.0 aperture, housed in a teardrop‑shaped cutout.
Video recording supports up to 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, and includes electronic image stabilization (EIS) and HDR video.
Software
- Shipped with Android 10 under OnePlus’s OxygenOS 10.0 skin, later updated to Android 11 and Android 12 with corresponding OxygenOS versions.
- Features include a customizable navigation bar, Zen Mode, and a range of performance optimizations.
Connectivity
- Network: LTE Cat. 16 (up to 1 Gbps downlink), support for 5G was not included.
- Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, USB Type‑C 3.1 (supporting USB‑PD for charging).
- Audio: No 3.5 mm headphone jack; stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Reception and Impact
The OnePlus 7T received generally positive reviews from technology publications. Critics highlighted the 90 Hz display, the faster Snapdragon 855+ processor, and the improved charging speed as notable upgrades over the OnePlus 7. The camera system was considered competent for its price tier, though not class‑leading compared to contemporaneous flagships from Samsung and Apple. The device was praised for maintaining OnePlus’s reputation for offering high‑performance hardware at a comparatively lower price point, typically priced around US $499–$599 at launch depending on configuration.
Successor
The OnePlus 7T was succeeded by the OnePlus 8 series, which introduced 5G connectivity, a 90 Hz display (in the OnePlus 8), and further refinements to the camera and software experience.
Legacy
The OnePlus 7T contributed to OnePlus’s transition toward mainstream flagship positioning, expanding the company's market presence outside its early “flagship‑killer” niche. Its combination of a high refresh‑rate display, fast charging, and a relatively affordable price continued to influence the design priorities of subsequent OnePlus devices.
