Big, beautiful screen, screaming processor, great battery life, smart CyanogenMod deployment, unlocked for use with GSM networks, half the price of competing unsubsidized phones
Unappealing backplate, muted colors from the camera, not compatible with CDMA networks, not available except with invite
Computerworld - Call it the smartphone-shopper's dilemma: If you want a state-of-the-art model like the HTC One M8 or the Samsung Galaxy S5, be prepared to shell out $600 to $700 -- or get in bed with a carrier for another two years in exchange for a subs...
Abstract: How does the self proclaimed “2014 Flagship Killer”, aka the OnePlus One compare when put up against the Vivo Xshot in a camera shoot out? Lets see.The Vivo Xshot and the OnePlus One are two of the flagship phones that many of us want to get our hands on...
Abstract: If you have bitten the bullet and decided to buy the Chinese version of the OnePlus One, your next step will likely to remove colorOS and flash CM11s on the phone here is how.As we have pointed out in the past, one of the major differences between the Chi...
Abstract: We compare the global OnePlus One running CM11s to the Chinese OnePlus One with ColorOS in our unboxing and first impressions review.After unboxing the Chinese version of the OnePlus One last week I was pretty excited today when I received my internationa...
Handsome body; Good front and rear cameras; Superb battery life; Great value; Many CyanogenMod personalization options; Shoots 4K video
Buttons beneath display not bright enough; Inviteonly availability; Somewhat heavy
Indie smartphone maker OnePlus One packs premium features and a CyanogenMod interface into a handsome body for just $299 unlocked--if you can get one....
Abstract: Unboxing and hands on with the OnePlus One. This hands on video and photos are of the 16GB Chinese version of the OnePlus One, we will also be getting an International OnePlus One to test very soon too!The OnePlus One is the phone that everyone is talking...
Abstract: Following up from our 5 stores you can buy the OnePlus One without an invitation, and the differences between the international and Chinese OnePlus, we have had few questions from customers in the North-America regarding which networks will the OPO suppor...
In the end, do you have to settle?Spending a few weeks with the OnePlus One and getting used to all of its small quirks and issues, I had to keep reminding myself to put things into perspective of the phone's price. Sure it's a bit large, has a few issues...
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Published: 2014-05-29, Author: David , review by: yahoo.com
Abstract: Which brings us to this new phone, the goofily named OnePlus One. (Why not just call it the Two?)It's a gorgeous, sleek, high-luster, superfast Android phone, easily a rival for the popular Samsung Galaxy S5 (review) or the HTC One (M8) (review).The OnePl...
The OnePlus One has a sleek design that comfortably fits in your pocket, and the phone's powerful specs deliver a smooth, lag-free performance for a relatively low price
The 5.5-inch display is too wide to use with one hand, and the Android-based CyanogenMod operating system isn't very stable at the moment. The camera is mediocre, and audio volume during calls is too soft. Its 4G radio won't work on every network
Though it's one of this year's better Android phones on paper, the OnePlus One isn't for everyone, nor is it readily available....
