Oneplus 3T

If the 3T continues to run as solidly as it has since I received it and OP keep up their updates (I also updated to 4.1.3 OTA yesterday), I hope to keep using this puppy for more than 2 years :D
 
Quick question for the folks who ordered their OP3T from Aliexpress - did the phone come with a screen protector factory fitted?
 
Bradley82 said:
Quick question for the folks who ordered their OP3T from Aliexpress - did the phone come with a screen protector factory fitted?
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Mine did yeah. - as stated by many already though, it's crap...
 
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Ffosse said:
Overall, I'm not too impressed with the Oneplus 3t - too clunky and awkward to hold - lots of unintentional screen taps.
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Afroman said:
I do agree that it can feel a bit awkward in you hand but you get used to it.
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Must say, I find the form factor most amiable. Clunky is a iPhone plus model. The 3T is super thin and with a screen to body ratio of over 73%, very little wasted space on home buttons and bezel! My love and appreciation for this device just goes from strength to strength.
 
Guys I really want to get this phone but I have a few concerns.

1. How is the camera quality in your experience (front & back, ideal ligth vs low light conditions)? I've seen a couple forums complaining about camera taking blurry photos, not focusing then having to play around with manual settings to get it to take decent pics, these settings then gets reset after restart etc. Some users having to send the phones back to have the camera lense replaced. Which brings me to my next question ...

2. What is the warranty on this phone in SA and what does it cover? If it breaks (e.g. screen cracks), How/where do I get it fixed.

3. Which is the better shop to get it from AliExpress, Oppomart, ConnectedDevices (who accepts eBucks by transferring it into one of their eBucks account)

I hope you guys can shed some light and help me decide.

Cheers
 
UtianG said:
Guys I really want to get this phone but I have a few concerns.

1. How is the camera quality in your experience (front & back, ideal ligth vs low light conditions)? I've seen a couple forums complaining about camera taking blurry photos, not focusing then having to play around with manual settings to get it to take decent pics, these settings then gets reset after restart etc. Some users having to send the phones back to have the camera lense replaced. Which brings me to my next question ...

2. What is the warranty on this phone in SA and what does it cover? If it breaks (e.g. screen cracks), How/where do I get it fixed.

3. Which is the better shop to get it from AliExpress, Oppomart, ConnectedDevices (who accepts eBucks by transferring it into one of their eBucks account)

I hope you guys can shed some light and help me decide.

Cheers
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1. Picture quality is good. For a R7k device it's excellent. Low light shots suffer though, a recent software upgrade has addressed low light performance, to some extent but it can't compete with top end devices. The front facing camera is possibly one of the best on a smartphone currently. Takes great selfies! I've compared it to my 6s and both front facing and rear facing picture quality is superior on the 3T. Auto focus was addressed in the last software update, 4.1.3. Video stabilization also received a performance bump. They actively working on improving picture quality by way of software tweaking.

2. Warranty resides with Oneplus in China, afaik there is no local support or service centre so if anything breaks the phone must be shipped to China for repairs. Not ideal at all!!

3. Aliexpress although I think there's a limited one year warranty from connecteddevices and/or Oppomart.
 
Any reputable place to buy this from as a South African using out bank abilities?
 
sand_man said:
1. Picture quality is good. For a R7k device it's excellent. Low light shots suffer though, a recent software upgrade has addressed low light performance, to some extent but it can't compete with top end devices. The front facing camera is possibly one of the best on a smartphone currently. Takes great selfies! I've compared it to my 6s and both front facing and rear facing picture quality is superior on the 3T. Auto focus was addressed in the last software update, 4.1.3. Video stabilization also received a performance bump. They actively working on improving picture quality by way of software tweaking.

2. Warranty resides with Oneplus in China, afaik there is no local support or service centre so if anything breaks the phone must be shipped to China for repairs. Not ideal at all!!

3. Aliexpress although I think there's a limited one year warranty from connecteddevices and/or Oppomart.
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Thanks for the feedback.

That shipping to China is definitely not ideal but if connected devices cover warranty it for at least year then that might be a safer option.

Has anyone on MyBroadband who purchased the OP3T had issues with the device where they had to return it to have it fixed?

Cheers
 
So today I encountered the ONLY gripe I have with this phone, USB 2.0 transfer speeds! Took around 10 mins to move 27GB

I can live with that though, although it would have been nice to have USB 3.0 considering it has a Type-C port with UFS2.0 storage
 
My preinstalled screen protector has started peeling (after just two months), so I'm keen to order a replacement. Any recommendations and would anyone be interested in a group order? I'm in Jhb CBD/Randburg
 
flarkit said:
My preinstalled screen protector has started peeling (after just two months), so I'm keen to order a replacement. Any recommendations and would anyone be interested in a group order? I'm in Jhb CBD/Randburg
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I been using this one for a couple of weeks now. It's by no means perfect but I'm generally very happy with it. It exceeded expectations. Cheapish too. Applying it was super easy and it comes fully loaded with alcohol swabs and dust removing sticker.
 
sand_man said:
I been using this one for a couple of weeks now. It's by no means perfect but I'm generally very happy with it. It exceeded expectations. Cheapish too. Applying it was super easy and it comes fully loaded with alcohol swabs and dust removing sticker.
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I have ordered one of these, and also ordered the film screen protectors from Spigen. I have imported a set of Spigen covers and they are really excellent. I've read great reviews about the Spigen screen protector the only downside being the tougher installation because it is film and difficult to handle.

Hopefully the TG protector arrives first and does the job well enough. I have prepared myself with enough protection for the life of this phone haha.
 
Link to the Spigen if you don't mind?

EDIT: Like you, I'm also a bit paranoid when it comes to this phone and any potential breakages. :p
 
sand_man said:
Wow, interesting. Sadly I didn't pick it. Not even in my top 3 per shot.... :(

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The choices of picture quality are personal, I was surprised but at the same time wondered what software the phone was running? OnePlus has tweaked the camera in the latest build.

Overall I am happy with the camera. I owned a S7 Edge which unfortunately was stolen, and I would say the pictures are comparable. The Pixel is in a different league altogether, but not worth the price just for the camera alone in my opinion.
 
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