As a company, OnePlus is a bit frustrating to follow. It's manage to produce two outstanding Android phones in the last two years, but it's still a gamble trying to buy one. Sign up to gain exclusive access to email subscriptions, event invitations, competitions, giveaways, and much more.

The OnePlus X is definitely one of the best phones in the sub-Rs 20,000 segment and is the phone who don't like PLUS sized phones. If you are reading this review, you are in all likelihood know all features of OnePlus X which was recently launched in India at Rs 16,999.

Compact and attractive design; High end Snapdragon 801 CPU; Decent battery back up

Due to Glass body it is a bit slippery and attracts smudges a lot; Hybrid SIM slot; LED Flash light's performance less than desirable; In low light; cameras output goes for a toss

It seemed like a dream on paper: The specs of the company's excellent debut flagship squeezed into a smaller, well constructed shell. In reality, OnePlus has cut some corners here.

I was ready to crown the OnePlus X as one of the best budget smartphones of 2015. Compared to other $250 unlocked devices, it's more powerful than the Motorola Moto G, more beautiful than the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 and runs a more updated OS than the Huawei P8 Lite. With its stylish design and faster speed than its rivals, I was ready to buy into the OnePlus motto to "never settle."

The OnePlus X is one of the best budget phones of the year, but its limited LTE support make it a crapshoot for US customers who want high-speed data.

The inexpensive OnePlus X is fast, beautifully designed and has some nifty customizable features.

The glossy handset is slippery and has limited compatibility with key LTE bands in the US.

The white or Champagne OnePlus X is a gorgeous variant of the black or ceramic OnePlus X, and you can get one today without needing an invitation. A brilliant-value phone that's now officially available in the UK.

Unlike the OnePlus One and the OnePlus 2, the new OnePlus X ($249; 16GB) isn't being advertised as a "flagship killer." Instead, it is aimed at shaking up the budget market. This compact, premium Android phone doesn't make any major hardware compromises—and it's easy to use one-handed. That makes it a rare commodity these days, but thanks to a pesky invite-only purchase system and the lack of key North American bands, the OnePlus X is difficult to recommend over rival unlocked phones like the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 4.7 and the Google Nexus 5X. Design, Display, and FeaturesThe OnePlus X has an attractive, premium build. It's essentially two slabs of glass held in place by a metal frame, similar in design to the classic Apple iPhone 4. It measures 5.51 by 2.72 by 0.27 inches (HWD) and weighs 4.86 ounces, making it easy to hold and use with just one hand. The Nexus 5X (5.79 by 2.86 by 0.31 inches, 4.8 ounces) is notably larger, while the Idol 3 (5.40 by 2.59 by 0.30 inches, 3.88 ou...

The unlocked OnePlus X is a premium Android phone for an affordable price, but missing North American LTE bands and a frustrating invite-only setup makes it hard to recommend for U.S. users.

Affordable; Premium build; Nice display; Sharp camera; Bloatware-free; MicroSD and dual SIM slots

Missing key North American LTE bands; Frustrating invite-only purchase system; Aging processor

Fab design; Great performance; Stunning value;

Dodgy Auto brightness setting; Mushy low-light photos;