Chinese upstart's latest Android device is excellent value for money with great screen, good camera and dual-sim support – if you can manage to buy one

solid build; nice feeling; good screen; microSD/dual-sim; decent camera; notification switch

can be difficult to buy and support mixed; old version of Android; mixed performance; no NFC

OnePlus is a relatively new phone maker to have come onto the global scene. But within a year of its launching the OnePlus One, the Chinese phone maker has been on the radar of not just the Android-modding crowd but also regular users who want an affordable phone with high end specification set.

There were no smartphones in the $250 price margin which have solid construction and snappy performance. The market is still filled with plasticy smartphones that lack aesthetics.

Stunning construction Light weight Regular updates Long battery life No UI skins to bloat the OS Inexpensive Beautiful AMOLED screen

Average camera sensor Low light performance is not that great Slight heating while heavy games are being played No NFC and 5GHz WiFi band No fingerprint scanner Invite system Almost non-existent customer support

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

Priced at Rs 16,999, OnePlus X fulfills anyone looking for a great performing mid range phone. It has a stunning design, great display and good software along with great performance.

OnePlus came out of nowhere last year with its sensational flagship killer , the OnePlus One , which offered high-end smartphone specifications at a third of the price most tier one brands would command. This year the company launched the OnePlus 2 , which received mixed reviews .

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

The OnePlus X offers Gucci looks at a Gap price. In addition to a sleek glass design, the affordable $249 unlocked phone also offers some clever features via its OxygenOS, which is based on an aging version of Android. You also get decent performance out a quad-core processor and expandable memory.

Beautiful design; Affordable price; MicroSD card slot

Short battery life; Mediocre cameras; Heavy for the size

The OnePlus X is the best-looking phone for $250, but lacks solid LTE support in the U.S.

Gorgeous design; Low $250 price; Stunning AMOLED screen; Slim and lightweight; Almost stock Android OS

Limited U.S; LTE support, No NFC/Android Pay, You need an invitation to buy one, Slippery, fragile glass design

OnePlus has a formula: make phones affordable. We're huge fans of the OnePlus 2 handset , which effectively carved a new standard by delivering near-flagship quality for a middling ￡239 price-point. With the OnePlus X, however, the formula has been tweaked.

Build quality trounces near-priced competition; microSD expansion; AMOLED screen delivers deep blacks

Graphical limitations in this configuration; no NFC; no fingerprint scanner