OnePlus X (unlocked) review: Beautiful and cheap, with a baffling lack of wide LTE support
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.