So the cat is out of the bag. The OnePlus 3T, with a new processor, bigger battery, new color and a few other enhancements has delighted the brand’s fans on many counts.
However, the OnePlus fan community was looking at the new phone with anticipation and expected it to feature a brand new Sony IMX398 sensor, which it didn’t. It got a new 16mp front facing camera with PDAF instead.
We have reported in detail about the new OnePlus 3T in our previous report. However, the big question that people looking at the $450, or INR 30,000 segment are asking is, whether they should be buying the new model, or settle with the 3? Is the onePlus 3T worth the extra money?
There’s no straight answer to that question, though we can always evaluate the requirements of the customers along with their budgets and then suggest them the right product accordingly.
So let’s get the prices of the three variants out of the way along with the features and goodies available. Here’s a ready reckoner.
| Features / Model | OnePlus 3 | OnePlus3T 64GB | OnePlus 3T 128GB |
| Price | USD 410
INR 27,999 |
USD 439
INR 30,000 |
USD 479
INR 32,500 |
| Price difference | NIL | USD 29
~INR 2000 |
USD 69
~INR 4500 |
| New gunmetal colour | No | Yes | Yes |
| 16 megapixel front camera with new sensor and PDAF | No | Yes | Yes |
| 16 megapixel rear camera | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Image Stabilization 2.0 | No (May get soon) | Yes | Yes |
|
Memory |
64GB | 64GB | 128GB |
| Snapdragon 821 SoC | No | Yes | Yes |
| 3400 mAh battery | No | Yes | Yes |
So cutting through the crap, here’s the deal. With the OnePlus 3T 64 GB For USD 29, or INR 2,000 extra you will get
- A new colour option, even as you lose one (Graphite)
- A faster Snapdragon 821 SoC, high on power and performance, with faster boot times
- 400 mAh of extra battery
- 16 mp front camera with phase detection auto focus
- Better electronic image stabilization for the rear camera, though the OnePlus 3 may also get it soon
With the OnePlus 3T 128 GB, for USD 69, or INR 4500 extra over the OnePlus 3 you will get all of the above and
- 64 GB of extra storage
So should you buy the OnePlus 3T over the OnePlus 3?
Well, in all honesty, a $29 or INR 2000 premium for a phone that offers so much more sounds like a great deal to us. You should most definitely choose the OnePlus 3T 64 GB over the OnePlus 3 – it would be a perceptibly better overall experience.
You should opt for the 128GB option only if you are into taking high-definition videos more frequently than normal. At Gizmoids, we use our OnePlus 3 device to shoot videos sometimes, and that’s why we run out of space at times. However, for personal use, we are of the opinion that 64GB of storage is more than sufficient.
However, should you upgrade if you currently own a OnePlus 3?
Well, no. In very clear, unequivocal terms – NO! You should simply wait for the OnePlus 4 – no arguments whatsoever, there.
We hope our guide was useful in helping you make a decision. If you think it was, do share it with your friends and family who are wondering whether they should be paying the extra money for the new variant.
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