The OnePlus 10T is a smartphone starting at $649 that is optimized for high performance и fast battery charging , which OnePlus believes is a vital area for market development.
The OnePlus "T" series used to be the top-of-the-line line of OnePlus phones, but today that role is filled by the OnePlus 10. Pro with a more advanced camera, a slightly larger battery, etc. It's important to understand the 10T's positioning, because it was created with a specific purpose: extreme performance at a reasonable price.
Design
Our new OnePlus 10T comes with textured glass The color is "Moonstone," but there's also a version with a smooth green glass. I find the green color more visually appealing, but the textured glass is virtually fingerprint-resistant, which may be important for users who don't use a case.
The overall design is very similar to the OnePlus 10 Pro. However, there are some minor differences, including the gently sloping camera and flat display on the 10T versus the curved display on the 10 Pro.
For longtime OnePlus fans lack of a "notification slider"« — This is something that stands out, as it's been an iconic OnePlus feature for years. This change probably won't affect you much unless you're one of those users. It's a matter of personal preference, and I generally never used it, even back then.
Overall, the design is minimalist, and the phone feels comfortable in the hand. It doesn't feel as luxurious as more expensive phones, but considering the $649 price tag, that's hardly a drawback.
Screen
OLED display is 6.7-inch flat screen with FHD+ resolution , which is one of the cost-cutting methods OnePlus uses to reallocate some of its budget to computing power and battery speed . OnePlus does a great job of hiding this with the standard black wallpaper, and the curved display isn't overly critical if you want to get the most bang for your buck.
However, the display supports refresh rates of 60/90/120 Hz, ensuring excellent image quality in any scenario. More expensive displays offer greater refresh rate variability, but this is remarkable for this price segment.
With a peak brightness of 950 nits, the screen is easy to read in any conditions, including bright sunlight, as was the case during the presentation.
Sound quality
The OnePlus 10T is capable of producing sound loud enough to be heard by those around you (and that's a good thing). However, at maximum volume, there's a slight distortion that's absent from more expensive phones like the Galaxy S22 Ultra and others. Nevertheless, even at maximum volume, the speaker remains perfectly usable.
OnePlus 10T camera
The camera system is quite good, although it doesn't pretend to compete with high-end phones.
The main camera sensor is Sony IMX766 , which works in tandem with the modest 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera and 2-megapixel macro camera . The latter doesn't make a significant contribution to the overall camera performance, but OnePlus can claim to have a "triple camera.".
The camera doesn't have a dedicated optical zoom lens or camera, but the 10T can use cropping of the main camera sensor to simulate 2x zoom.
| Device | Ubergizmo Camera Hardware Review |
| OnePlus 10T | 134 |
| OnePlus 10 Pro | 164 |
| Pixel 6 Pro | 197 |
| Galaxy S22 Ultra | 203 |
The OnePlus 10T's overall camera hardware score could have been higher if it had a more advanced dual-camera system. The OnePlus 9 Pro had a better camera combination, albeit at a much higher price.
The main camera provides relatively good image quality, which is why it is used in devices like the recent Asus Zenfone 9 and many other smartphones in the $650-$800 price range, making The OnePlus 10T is one of the most affordable phones with an IMX766 camera sensor. .
On the software side, OnePlus includes a newer version of its Image Clarity Engine 2.0 and a Nightscape feature, which is pretty cool.
Unlike the OnePlus 10 Pro, this model does not have any joint advertising with Hasselblad , applications, or color schemes. This may be due to Hasselblad charging a licensing fee for each device, but this is just a guess.
We're publishing a few sample photos, which are generally quite good. As for the camera's aesthetics (or "style"), it's a bit processed and won't always accurately reflect what you see (it's too bright), so it's less predictable (or controllable) than other cameras.
OnePlus 10T Speed
With the Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 hardware platform, the OnePlus 10T delivers excellent performance, especially in graphics-intensive applications, including but not limited to:, games .
While the processor performance in benchmarks isn't much better than previous high-end devices, the ability to achieve this at the $649 MSRP impressive , and unique «value» metrics from Ubergizmo, such as productivity per dollar, demonstrate this very clearly.
OnePlus was right to promote the gaming use case, as it perfectly illustrates the 10T's value. Conceptually, it's also a great fit for any individual or organization interested in large-scale 3D/VR applications (education, etc.).
OnePlus 10T Battery and Charging Speed
The OnePlus 10T's battery capacity is 4,800 mAh, slightly smaller than the OnePlus 10 Pro's 5,000 mAh, but still quite large. The new 10T can charge at a theoretical 150W, giving it a significant advantage.
Two important notes:
- The power supply consumes 160 watts, but the phone can charge at a maximum of 150 watts when used with a 220 volt outlet. In the US, we have 110 volt outlets, which reduces Full SUPERVOOC charging power up to 125W .
- The fastest charging Only works between the OnePlus 10T and the original OnePlus charger. . When used with another charger, the 10T switches to 40/45W charging using the USB PD standard. Similarly, a 150W charger won't be able to charge a laptop with more than 45W. Hopefully, USB PD (Power Delivery) will one day support such incredible charging speeds for smartphones.
In real-world conditions, we recorded an effective maximum charging power of 115 W, which is close to the stated specifications. We measured the device's charge from 1% to 80% in 13 minutes , which is impressive (384 mAh/min at peak), especially when compared to much more expensive phones.
If your device is at 0%, charging usually starts very slowly (6W), likely to avoid draining the battery. However, maximum power is reached when charging from 1% to 40%. After that, we noticed that power consumption drops to 77W and then even lower. This is likely done to ensure charging safety.
Thus, the first 40% charge very quickly, for five minutes. It then takes another eight minutes to reach the 80% (13 minutes total), and almost 20 minutes to fully charge the phone. We were most interested in the first stage of charging on the 80%, and we recorded amazing charging speeds— 295 mAh/min .
When I have easy access to outlets, I don't always charge my phone to 100% to extend battery life. OnePlus also has software features that do this overnight, and they've addressed these issues and solved them satisfactorily.
Among the disadvantages we can note: lack of wireless charging , which may or may not be a big issue for you. It's up to you, but again, this would require additional space for cooling and antennas.
Conclusion
We've shown that the OnePlus 10T (official page) objectively fulfills the role OnePlus created it for. Firstly, it provides highest performance at a very affordable price . Secondly, he can charge at incredible speed, when this performance has already exhausted the battery charge.
While it is an affordable phone, it does not meet all the requirements of everyone, and that is the point of creating it. specialized devices. It doesn't have a notification slider and wireless charging.
Furthermore, its camera performance is inferior to that of the OnePlus 10 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro. However, it can compete with many other phones in the same price range.
Specialized devices force a portion of your budget to be spent on specific features, and if you're looking for a more versatile device, the OnePlus 10 Pro or other higher-end models might be a better fit.
However, this level of performance is hard to come by in this price range, especially considering the manufacturer guarantees four years of software updates. Overall, we think the OnePlus 10T is an excellent device. , if you buy it for its intended purpose (exceptional performance and competitive price) .
High performance
- Excellent performance to price ratio.
- World-class graphics performance
- Extremely high charging speed
- High-quality gaming display
Low performance
- The CCTV system could be better.
- OS updates may cease with the release of Android 15.
Rating + Price
- Rating : 8,2/10
- Price : ~ $649.