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Overall Rating
0.0
Pros
- +Genuine flagship-grade Snapdragon 801 chipset at a fraction of typical flagship prices, Distinctive Sandstone Black textured back cover, CyanogenOS offered a highly customizable near-stock Android experience, Sharp 5.5-inch Full HD display, 3.5mm headphone jack retained
Cons
- −Invite-only purchase system made buying frustratingly difficult at launch, No expandable storage, No official IP rating for water resistance, Modest 3100mAh battery capacity
Expert Review
AndroidHeadlines' retrospective described the OnePlus One as the phone that earned the Flagship Killer nickname, launching the brand with genuinely flagship-grade specs and qualities without the typical premium price tag.
VERDICT
The phone that launched OnePlus and coined the term Flagship Killer, remembered as a genuine disruptor that offered top-tier specs at a fraction of typical flagship pricing.
