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OnePlus 5T: The bezel-killer with a headphone jack — peak value-flagship nostalgia.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2017·$499·Score 68/100

5T is where the OnePlus "flagship killer" reputation cemented — Snapdragon 835, a slim bezel-light body, the headphone jack, and Dash Charge, all for $499. It is a museum piece now, but understanding why OnePlus mattered starts here.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.01" Optic AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
Memory
6 GB · 64 GB
Main cam
16 MP
Battery
3,300 mAh
Weight
162 g
What stands out
  • Flagship 835 power at $499 — the value-flagship ideal.
  • Headphone jack and rear fingerprint reader.
  • Light, slim, 18:9 near-bezelless face.
  • Dash Charge was genuinely fast for 2017.
What to watch
  • 60 Hz panel, single speaker.
  • 3,300 mAh small even for its day.
  • No IP rating, no wireless charging.
  • Support ended years ago.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 2 (2017)
$649 · score 88/100