Fresh from the release of its second iteration "premium smartphone killer" the OnePlus Two, China-based OnePlus has made official another flagship aimed at budget-conscious users.
According to The Verge, one feature that stands out the most in the new OnePlus X, aside from its $249 price tag, is that it looks like an Android-run Apple iPhone 5s. In the heat of the issue that surrounds another alleged copycat – HTC's iPhone-like One A9 – OnePlus hopes that instead of looking at it in those terms, fans and observers alike will appreciate OnePlus' iteration of beautiful aesthetics without breaking the bank.
Indeed, the OnePlus X looks to be focusing on being beautiful rather than being powerful like its flagship brothers. It was even speculated that to celebrate the pleasing looks and aesthetics of the OnePlus X, OnePlus will out a ceramic version of the device, a limited run of only ten thousand units.
Under the hood, the OnePlus X is like any other midrange smartphone. However, for only around $250, the device offers more than what its price will net compared to other flagship competitors in the same price range. The new OnePlus X sports a 5-inch AMOLED display with Full HD resolution, and a high pixel density rating of 441 ppi, reports Android Authority. The core is an above-average Snapdragon 801 chipset, with an ample 3 GB of RAM. Running on OnePlus' own Oxygen OS, the OnePlus X only has a built-in storage of 16 GB. However, its dual-SIM features allow for one tray to be converted into a microSD slot, which expands storage for up to 128 GB.
All in all, observers note that while the OnePlus X is way below its premium brother, the Two, it still manages to win in terms of aesthetics and above-average specs when compared to other products in the same price range.
