OnePlus 3 Full Review

ONEPLUS 3 – DESIGN:

We don’t blame you if you’re feeling a sense of deja-vu when looking at the OnePlus 3 – it looks a lot like an HTC One.

ONEPLUS 3 SPECS:

The OnePlus 3 comes a robust 6GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. In terms of processing power, the new handset packs in a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip – the same processor that can be found in many top-end handsets, including US versions of the Galaxy S7. That should ensure some seriously speedy performance, especially in combination with the 6GB of RAM.

And when it comes to the display, there's lots to be excited about. Although OnePlus has kept the resolution at 1080p, the 5.5-inch screen is now made using AMOLED technology. That means each individual pixel emits its own light, as opposed to LCD, which uses a backlight to illuminate the pixels. It should result in deeper blacks, more vibrant colours, and better energy efficiency.

ONEPLUS 3 – CAMERA:

OnePlus has also loaded its new handset with a 16-megapixel rear camera. That's more than the Galaxy S7 but, as we've seen with several phones this year, more pixels doesn't always mean better photos. We'll have to wait until we get our hands on a review model to see how the OnePlus 3 camera stacks up against others on the market.

The new sensor also features optical image stabilisation (OIS), which should make for sharper shots.

 Here is some pictures took by the "OnePlus 3":

ONEPLUS 3 SOFTWARE – ANDROID 6.0, CERTAINLY NOT ANDROID N:

The OnePlus 3 is going to run Android 6.0.1 with OnePlus' Oxygen OS skin overlaid. Thankfully OnePlus has always done this well in the past, adding just enough new software tweaks to keep it fresh without taking away from what makes Android great.

ONEPLUS 3 – BATTERY LIFE:

The OnePlus 2 offered a formidable day-and-a-half of usage between charges, which is par for the course with flagship phones.

That was thanks to a 3,300mAh battery, paired with reasonably efficient components like a Full HD display and the Snapdragon 810. The OnePlus 3 has a slightly smaller 3,000mAh battery, but seeing as it hasn't made the jump to a QHD or 4K panel, we’d expect to see similar battery life once again.

ONEPLUS 3 PRICE:

The OnePlus 3 is on-sale for £309 – pretty good considering the internals are on-par with most high-end handsets.

SHOULD I BUY THE ONEPLUS 3?

It’s usually pretty easy to recommend OnePlus phones because they’re so cheap. But this year has played host to some seriously formidable smartphones, so OnePlus faces stiff competition.

Some of the top-tier smartphones on offer right now include the Samsung Galaxy S7, the LG G5, and the Nexus 6P – and they’re just from the Android camp. There’s also the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, both of which have received strong critical reception.

The advantage OnePlus has is its wallet-friendly pricing. At £309, there isn’t really anything that will compete at that price. You’ve got the Xiaomi Mi5, that’s powerful and costs about £275, but you’ll need to import it from a site like Gearbest.com.

It might not be the very best phone you can buy, but it's combination of high-end specs and low price make it a seriously tempting offer for anyone looking for a new handset.

OnePlus 3: Everything you need to know:

The OnePlus 3 has officially launched. We now know all of the major details about the new handset so here’s the full list of OnePlus 3 specs:

• 5.5-inch screen
• 1,920 x 1,080 pixel display (401ppi)
• Dimensions: 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4mm
• Weight: 158 grams
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
• Adreno 530 GPU
• 6GB RAM
• 64GB storage (32GB variant may be offered in some markets)
• 16MP main camera
• 8MP selfie camera
• USB-C port (Dash Charge 5V/4A)
• 3,000mAh battery
• Fingerprint scanner
• NFC
• Dual-SIM
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Oxygen OS (Android 6.0.1)