Launch report · OnePlus
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.