The OnePlus X is definitely a nice-looking phone, but how does it compare to its predecessors, the OnePlus 2 and the OnePlus One? With this comparison, we’ll show you exactly how the three phones differ, which should make it a bit easier to choose which one to get.
We’ll start off with this table, which shows you how the phones compare in terms of specifications and hardware.
| OnePlus X | OnePlus 2 | OnePlus 1 | |
| Display | 5″ 1080p AMOLED | 5.5″ 1080p LCD | 5.5″ 1080p LCD |
| Processor | Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.3GHz |
Snapdragon 810 octa-core 1.8GHz |
Snapdragon 801 quad-core 2.3GHz |
| Memory | 3GB RAM 16GB storage + mSD |
3GB / 4GB RAM 16GB / 64GB storage |
3GB RAM 16GB / 64GB storage |
| Camera | 13-megapixel rear 8-megapixel front |
13-megapixel rear 5-megapixel front |
13-megapixel rear 5-megapixel front |
| Network | 8-band LTE | 9-band LTE | 7-band LTE |
| Battery | 2525 mAh | 3300 mAh | 3100 mAh |
| Size | 140 x 69 x 6.9mm | 152 x 75 x 9.9mm | 153 x 76 x 8.9mm |
| Weight | 138 grams | 175 grams | 162 grams |
| Port | Micro USB | USB-C | Micro USB |
| Price | £199 | £289 | £219 |
To sum up, the OnePlus X includes elements from both of its predecessors; the last-gen (yet respectable) performance of the OnePlus 2, more LTE bands like the OnePlus 2, and a front-facing camera which should be the best OnePlus have yet made. Still, there are also some places that OnePlus have sacrificed to reach this low price point – specifically 16GB of storage (although this is expandable with Micro SD cards for the first time). The battery is also a little small, although the smaller screen size should make it more efficient and the difference in battery life shouldn’t be too great.
The other big change in the OnePlus X comes in its design. It sheds the wood or sandstone backs of the previous models in favour of a limited edition Ceramic or a more widely available glass design. That makes it potentially easier to scratch (so a OnePlus X case is a good idea), but it also looks a lot nicer.
So – overall an interesting evolution of the OnePlus formula, with the normal budget-saving moves combined with a new glass design and otherwise good specifications. Sounds like a winner for £199, but what do you think?