In 2014, Chinese company OnePlus was on a quest to prove that you didn't need to pay top dollar to have specs and features found in phones that cost over $700. The OnePlus One, released in the spring of 2014 with the much-disliked "invite" system, came with the Snapdragon 801 CPU, had 3GB of RAM, plus a 13MP camera with optical-image-stabilization, for a price that started under $299 for the 16GB model and went to $349 for 64GB. The display is 5.5" and 1080p resolution.

Software for the OnePlus One was developed by Cyanogen Inc., providing enhancements and features above and beyond what is found in stock Android.

Screen

5.5" LTPS LCD

1080x1920, 401ppi

Camera

Rear: 13MP with OIS

1080p@60fps/2160p@30fps

PowerMSM8974AC Snapdragon 801, Adreno 3303GB RAM

Battery

3100mAh

Reviewers say: Battery life on the OnePlus One is top-notch. The camera is mediocre, and the lack of microSD slot and removable battery is a negative. However most reviewers agree that the price of the OnePlus One makes for a fantastic value that is very much worthy of consideration.

Visit the XDA OnePlus One forum for in-depth discussion about the phone.

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Launch

Camera

Performance

Communications

Battery

Dimensions