HandsetExpert.com
  • Phones
  • SIM Only
  • Compare Specs
  • Search
Loading more deals...
Sorry, but something has gone wrong. Please reload the page and try again.

OnePlus X deals and reviews

OnePlus X

77/100
29 Critic Reviews

Take your number with you with a simple text.

Release Date (UK): November 2015

  • Expert Reviews

  • Best Deals

  • Phone Specs

  • Photos Taken

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100

Stuff | Andrew Williams

No-one has quite the price aggression of OnePlus. And the OnePlus X is yet another bargain blower for people who don't like the feel of the OnePlus 2, or are after something a bit smaller. Its design is lovely, with no sign that this is a supposedly 'cheap' phone. It's a delight.

Read full review
90

The Inquirer | James Archer

The OnePlus X has come out of nowhere to become one of our favourite phones. It's a fantastic bargain, and even its biggest flaws - the cameras - are only such because they don't quite match up to the superb quality elsewhere. They'll still suffice for casual snaps and videos.

Read full review
85

NotebookCheck | Daniel Schmidt

OnePlus' X nevertheless offers a lot for its money. A good Full HD panel is still not a matter of course in this price range. The cameras are decent, the battery life is very good, and the phone's sound is also compelling. The optional storage expansion compensates for the tight flash memory. The mobile wireless connections also have wide frequency coverage, as well as the option of using a second SIM card.

Read full review
80

The Mobile Indian | Anil Satapathy

It is compact, sexy, fast and has decent battery life. In my opinion if you are done with the oversized phones but don't want to compromise much in other areas, then the OnePlus X is an ideal choice.

Read full review
80

AndroidPit | Kris Carlon

If you're after performance, get a OnePlus 2 instead.

Read full review
80

OtherGadgette | Holly Brockwell

The OnePlus X is my favourite OnePlus phone.... It goes back to OnePlus's founding principles – great specs at a surprisingly low price – but without the "flagship killer" hype... Considering it's a third of the price of many phones I review that's impressive.

Read full review
80

TechnoBuffalo | Brandon Russell

The predecesor was impressive because it was a high-end phone without the high-end price. The OnePlus 3T repeats that feat while providing consumers with even better value... Yes, the phone is faster and the battery is better, but not enough to justify paying twice for essentially the same device in under six months.

Read full review
80

TechRadar | James Peckham

OnePlus have just done it for a third time and created a good phone for those on a budge, for the price it's an impressive set up... I didn't think OnePlus could make a phone any cheaper than it has done with its flagship range, but it has – and you won't particularly miss the features that have been sacrificed in order to hit this price if you don't need the best setup on the market and price is a bigger factor.

Read full review
80

Android Central | Andrew Martonik

OnePlus is hitting a great price with the X while keeping the specs and experience on a higher level. The screen is great, the external hardware blows away other phones at this price, the software is fluid, and the internal specs are solid.

Read full review
80

Recombu | Chris Barraclough

The OnePlus X may lose some of it's predecessor's glamour with no fingerprint scanner and cut-back performance, but it's still a smooth operator that's impressively slim and light, with a sharp, seriously good AMOLED display and a dependable 13-megapixel camera proving highlights.

Read full review
80

IT PRO | Andrew Williams, Adam Shepherd

The OnePlus X is a good-value phone, one whose high-quality build and performance outclasses virtually all other phones at this price.

Read full review
80

Alphr | Sasha Muller

The OnePlus X may not be perfect, then, but now the barrier to entry has been removed and you can actually buy one, I can recommend it wholeheartedly. If you're in the market for a low-cost phone that, unlike most, doesn't compromise on looks, you're in luck - it's a gem of a smartphone.

Read full review
80

Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne

The OnePlus X has a lovely screen, great build quality and excellent battery life, but when its performance levels are roughly on par with other smartphones in this price range, and its camera is bit of a let-down, it fails to stand out in the same way as its predecessors did.

Read full review
80

pocketnow | Michael Fisher

The OnePlus X wasn't built for those who notice or care about gigahertz or milliamps, water resistance or drop tests. It was built for those who want a beautiful accessory first and a capable smartphone second; those who don't mind waiting another few seconds for an app to load, as long as they look good doing it.

Read full review
80

Trusted Reviews | Alastair Stevenson

The OnePlus X is a great phone that offers terrific value for money – it will meet most smartphone users needs. It includes a decent camera, vibrant – albeit slightly oversaturated – display, powerful processor and above-average battery life. It even looks noticeably more expensive than it actually is; it's significantly more suave than competing handsets at the same price point.

Read full review
80

Pocket-lint | Mike Lowe

On paper the OnePlus X reads like a well-balanced equation... its build quality and AMOLED display put it beyond the competition. But those two positives aren't quite enough to balance out its shortcomings. No fingerprint scanner, no NFC, and limited graphical performance mar the overall experience. Oh, and you need an invite to buy one too.

Read full review
80

PC Advisor | Marie Brewis

The white or Champagne OnePlus X is a gorgeous variant of the UK black or ceramic OnePlus X, and you can get one today without needing an invitation and potentially for less money. However, we're not overly enamoured with the software preinstalled on the device, and you do take some risks by buying from an unofficial vendor.

Read full review
80

Ubergizmo | Hubert Nguyen

Once again OnePlus shows that it can bring an amazing value to a product. In terms of absolute value, I would say that this phone is basically your 2014 high-end phone, with a design that would beat most 2014 Android handsets.

Read full review
79

CNET UK | Lynn La

The OnePlus X is one of the best budget phones of the year, but its limited LTE support make it a crapshoot for US customers who want high-speed data.

Read full review
73

Engadget | Aaron Souppouris

With better all-round phones available in the same price range, including OnePlus' own flagship, it's difficult to recommend.

Read full review
71

The Verge | Vlad Savov

The OnePlus X is almost unapologetically designed as a phone for right now. It lacks a fingerprint sensor and NFC, two hardware components that are being harnessed by things like Android Pay and becoming must-have features. By this time next year, there'll just be too many things this phone won't be able to do (or do well) and you'll be wanting a new one anyway. Either that or you don't care about specs and the cutting edge, in which case you could tolerate all of the foregoing quite happily.

Read full review
70

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

The OnePlus X is one of the best-looking phones you can buy, and people will imagine it costs twice or even three times that amount.

Read full review
70

phoneArena | Nick T.

The OnePlus X is a good choice if your budget is limited. Just don't expect a lot out of the OnePlus X as a killer mid-range phone this is not.

Read full review
70

Neowin | Timi Cantisano

The OnePlus X is a beautiful and well crafted handset, but after a bit of use, it becomes blatantly obvious that OnePlus is using the aesthetic to mask the handset's glaring faults.

Read full review
70

NDTV Gadgets | Ali Pardiwala

It's a decent mid-budget device that offers strong performance using a dated but powerful SoC and more than enough RAM. It also boasts of great looks, a premium feel, good software, and a superb screen. However, the quality of the build is somewhat questionable, and the camera is utterly lacking in detail and definition.

Read full review
70

Gizmodo UK | Darren Orf

The X is one of the most interesting sub ...phones I've used in a long time. From display, to processor, to operating system, I have no problems. But it does cut out a lot of hardware you might want. I personally HATE not having a fingerprint sensor for quickly getting past the lock screen. I can use my Pebble watch as a trusted device sure, but that's way less secure. Oh, and the camera is just plain bad.

Read full review
60

Gadgets Now | Ravi Sharma

OnePlus X is a premium smartphone with a budget price tag and a compact body ... we feel that OnePlus X is a smartphone worth buying.

Read full review
60

Tom's Guide | Cherlynn Low

Do not judge this phone by its stunning cover; you will be disappointed. The OnePlus X is very attractive and affordable, but its mediocre cameras and below-average battery life keep it from being a superb phone.

Read full review
60

T3 | James Peckham

The design of the OnePlus X is great, and it's impressive what OnePlus has done here considering the price. But when you compare it to the slightly older and better equipped sibling, it's all about the OnePlus 2.

Read full review

Every day, we search through thousands of tariffs and offers from UK online retailers to find the best OnePlus X deals and contracts across a selection of price points and needs.

Select 'Pay Monthly' if you're looking to get the OnePlus X as part of a monthly contract with minutes, data and texts. Alternatively, choose 'No Contract' if you prefer to buy the OnePlus X SIM Free or on Pay as You Go.
  • Pay Monthly
  • No Contract

Finding the perfect deal is easy. Just use the sliders to filter tariffs for minutes, data, monthly cost and upfront cost. You can also filter by network and retailer to find the best OnePlus X deal for you!

Ofcom Logo
Filter Retailers Filter Networks More

Sort

Note: SIM Free and PAYG price comparisons are independent of Ofcom’s accreditation scheme

The cheapest contract price in this category is cheaper than buying the OnePlus X SIM Free and a comparable SIM Only tariff by .
View SIM Only Contracts View SIM Free Prices

You could save on the cheapest contract price in this category by buying the OnePlus X SIM Free and a comparable SIM Only tariff separately.
View SIM Only Contracts View SIM Free Prices

We're also checking unbundled phone and tariff prices for you...

No deals found. Suggestions:
  • Try expanding the tariff and price slider values.
  • Try including more networks/retailers.
  • Try a different payment model (Pay Monthly/SIM Free).
  • If the device is old, there may not be any deals available.
Loading more deals...

Compare OnePlus X specs side-by-side with other phones
COMPARE SPECS

Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 140 x 69 x 6.9 mm (5.51 x 2.72 x 0.27 in)
Weight: 138 g (4.87 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 5 inches diagonal
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 441 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 71.3 %

Display Type: AMOLED

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
CPU: Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400
GPU: Adreno 330
RAM: 3GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 13 megapixels with LED flash
Secondary Camera: 8 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 16GB
Expandable Storage: Micro SD

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 2525 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: None

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Micro SIM
Compare SIM Only deals

Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

Not Available

Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

None

More info
References & More info

Official website
GSMArena specs page

Photos taken with the OnePlus X

We've used Flickr to find a selection of pictures taken by the OnePlus X camera. Here is a selection of photos taken by users from around the world so you can see what kind of picture quality you can expect from real-world use of the OnePlus X.

  • Sample Photo 0
  • Sample Photo 1
  • Sample Photo 2
  • Sample Photo 3
  • Sample Photo 4
  • Sample Photo 5
  • Sample Photo 6
  • Sample Photo 7
  • Sample Photo 8
  • Sample Photo 9
  • Sample Photo 10
  • Sample Photo 11
  • Sample Photo 12
  • Sample Photo 13
  • Sample Photo 14
  • Sample Photo 15
  • Sample Photo 16
  • Sample Photo 17
  • Sample Photo 18
All images shown are used under the rights and terms specified by the Creative Commons.

Filter by Network

You can pick as many (or as few) networks as you wish!

Select All Clear Selection
Cancel Apply

Filter by Retailer

You can pick as many (or as few) retailers as you wish!

Select All Clear Selection
Cancel Apply

Contract Length (months)

You can pick as many (or as few) others as you wish!

  • 1Selected
  • 6Selected
  • 12Selected
  • 18Selected
  • 24Selected
  • 30Selected
  • 36Selected
Select All Clear Selection

Include deals with

Automatic Cashback Selected Cashback by Redemption Selected
Select All Clear Selection
Cancel Apply

Out of Bundle Costs

  • Minutesp/min
  • MMSp/msg
  • SMSp/txt
  • Voicemailp/min

Useful Info

You can check network coverage here, or read our guide for resources on coverage.

Read our guide on network traffic management here. Read about 's fair usage and traffic management policy here.

You can find more information via Ofcom's customer service and complaints handling guide.

Learn more about HandsetExpert and how our comparison engine works.

GET DEAL

Close window

Last Updated: 19th May 2020

How HandsetExpert Works: We don't run ads on the site, or charge users to use the site. The site is funded using commission links, where we may receive a commission if a phone or tariff is purchased via HandsetExpert. Our editorial, phone scoring and recommendation system and deal-finding algorithms are not affected by this; we are fiercely committed to providing unbiased, independent information.

Important notes

  • We aim to compare as many tariffs in the marketplace from the UK as possible. However, we do not include every package (e.g. legacy tariffs no longer available, or tariffs only available to existing/specific customers), nor do we detail every aspect of every tariff (e.g. international out of bundle rates, on-network minutes, etc).
  • SIM Only deals do not include plans shorter than 30 days or Pay As You Go rates.
  • We work really hard to get accurate prices from as many providers as possible, but some deals or providers may not be included; if there’s anything we’ve missed then please get in touch and let us know.
  • Whenever we can, we will let you know if a deal is time limited (such as a flash deal), and when the deal expires.
  • For tariffs which offer "unlimited" allowances, there may be times where traffic management or fair usage policies apply.
  • Additional charges for payment methods other than direct debit and for itemised/paper billing may apply.
  • Data only SIM cards, mobile broadband packages, and pay monthly tablets are currently not included in the comparison.
  • Out of bundle charges are not included in the calculation of Average Monthly Cost.
  • Contracts may not be available for some phone models in all colours and/or sizes, and a small number may only be available either as a pay monthly contract or a contract free handset, but not both.
  • Providers may increase the cost of your contract by RPI (inflation). However, if prices are increased that then cause a materially detrimental impact, you have the right to exit your contract without penalty. More details available from Ofcom plus comparative information on customer service and complaints handling & their guide on how to complain.
  • Ofcom runs a voluntary accreditation scheme for digital comparison tools (DCTs) for telephone, broadband and pay-TV, and has confirmed that this DCT meets the criteria for accreditation. For further details about the scheme, including the criteria that DCTs must meet, visit the price comparison page on the Ofcom website.
© 2023 - HandsetExpert
  • Home
  • Reviews & Deals
  • Blog
  • About
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Cookies & Privacy Policy
HandsetExpert FaceBook HandsetExpert Twitter HandsetExpert Messenger