After launching the OnePlus 5 earlier this year, OnePlus is back with an end-of-year upgrade for the device. The OnePlus 5T takes a winning formula-high-end specs with a low price tag and a metal body-and reworks the front of the phone to dedicate as much space as possible to the screen.

The slim bezel design; on-screen buttons; and Samsung OLED display make the front of this phone every bit as good as the $800 flagships; The metal back feels great; and it's way more durable than the all-glass phones out there; The rear fingerprint reader is fast and accurate; plus it's in an...

No water resistance; No MicroSD card; No formal update policy makes it hard to know what future support will be like

The OnePlus 5T replaces its sibling as the best phone to buy in the sub-40k price bracket. However, for Android lovers, this doesn't have the newest version of the OS and lacks a camera that can take on the Google Pixel 2 XL.

Well built; Good performance; Nice display; Improved low light photography; still not the best

No water or dust resistance; Not running on Android Oreo out of the box

Last year, OnePlus replaced the 3 with the 3T because there was a new processor available. This year, it's a new kind of display. In both cases, the changes wouldn't be major enough for large brands to break their yearly cycles, and that just shows the differences between the old and new guards.

The OnePlus 5T is a solid piece of the device for sure with the amazingly optimized processor, improved low-light camera, and a fluid UI. Even though the OnePlus 5T is not a quiet revolutionary upgrade from its predecessor, it does comes with few noteworthy changes on board and the company has...

Large 18:9 display is good; Snappy performance; Good camera; Dash Charging technology

Lacks OIS; Lacks IP certification; No Android Oreo at launch

The price of high-end smartphones has gotten out of control. The iPhone X starts at $1000, while Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 retails at $950, and as much as I like nice things, ponying up that much for a phone is kind of ridiculous.

Bigger screen; headphone jack; still reasonably priced No microSD card slot or wireless charging

No microSD card slot or wireless charging

A superb display in a trendy aspect ratio, excellent battery life, and fluid Android experience - is that enough to make up for an unimpressive camera performance and the lack of a few key flagship features? That would have been an easy answer if big-name phones hadn't gotten so expensive this year.

The OnePlus 5T is a brilliant phone. The large, good-looking 6in screen corrects one of the only flaws with the previous OnePlus 5 to produce a device that is thoroughly on-trend. Its performance is top-notch, the cameras are good, the phone feels great and there's even a headphone socket.

great battery life; good screen; good build; great performance; dual-Sim; good camera; Bluetooth 5

old version of Android; no IP water resistance rating; screen only FHD+; no wireless charging; no expandable storage; questions around support

The OnePlus 5T is great fun to test. The display is very attractive, the 18:9 format ensures a modern, contemporary look throughout the entire design of the smartphone. Unlocking by face recognition is a practical addition and functions flawlessly.

Incredibly fast; Very attractive display; Good cameras; Good battery life and Dash Charge; Dual SIM

No Android 8.0 Oreo available yet; USB 2.0 only; No stereo speakers

There's an 'uncanny valley' in phone pricing in the US. We buy a lot of phones that cost less than $400, but if we're going to spend $500, pretty often we spend $700, especially if that $700 phone comes with a monthly payment plan. The OnePlus 5T falls smack into that uncanny valley.

Fast processor for the price; Bright screen; Better-than-average front camera; Well-placed fingerprint sensor

Low-resolution screen for its size; Not water resistant; Modem doesn't have the latest features

OnePlus is one of those beguiling companies that seem to promise impossibly wonderful things. Flagship products at budget prices. The assiduous elegance of an iPhone at the attainable cost of a midrange Motorola.

Minimalist; elegant design; Fits 6-inch display within the dimensions of a one-handed phone; Thoughtfully optimized software; Reading Mode

The main camera is still not as good as flagship competition; Shipping without the latest version of Android is not encouraging; Face Unlock grows frustratingly inconsistent in challenging light; Still not waterproof