OnePlus 5T facts for kids
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| Brand | OnePlus |
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| First released | November 21, 2017 |
| Availability by country |
21 November 2017
28 November 2017
1 December 2017
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| Model before | OnePlus 5 |
| Replacement model | OnePlus 6 |
The OnePlus 5T is a smartphone that runs on the Android system. It was made by a company called OnePlus. OnePlus showed it off for the first time on November 16, 2017, during a live event on YouTube. You could buy it starting November 21, 2017.
It was an improved version of the OnePlus 5, which came out just five months before. The 5T had a bigger screen and thinner edges (called bezels). The fingerprint scanner, which unlocks the phone, was moved from the front to the back. Later, on May 17, 2018, the OnePlus 6 came out, taking its place.
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Key Features of the OnePlus 5T
Screen and Design
The OnePlus 5T has a large 6.01-inch screen. It uses a special kind of display called AMOLED that shows bright and clear colors. OnePlus called it the "Sunlight display" because it was easy to see even when you were outside in the sun.
The screen has a unique shape, taller and narrower than older phones, which is great for watching videos. The phone's body is made of strong metal. The screen is protected by tough Gorilla Glass 5. The fingerprint sensor, which helps you unlock your phone safely, is on the back.
On the left side of the phone, there's a special "Alert Slider." This switch lets you quickly change your phone's sound settings. You can make it ring, vibrate, or be completely silent without even looking at the screen.
Power and Storage
The OnePlus 5T is powered by a fast computer chip called the Snapdragon 835. This chip helps the phone run smoothly and quickly. It comes with either 6 or 8 gigabytes (GB) of RAM. RAM is like the phone's short-term memory, helping it switch between apps easily.
For storing your games, photos, and apps, the phone comes with either 64 GB or 128 GB of storage. This is like the phone's hard drive. The phone does not have physical buttons on the front. Instead, it uses on-screen buttons for navigation.
Battery and Charging
The phone has a 3,300 mAh battery inside. You can't take it out. This battery can charge very quickly using OnePlus's special "Dash Charge" technology. You plug it in with a USB-C cable.
The OnePlus 5T still has a 3.5mm headphone jack. This means you can plug in your regular wired headphones. However, it only has one speaker at the bottom, not two for stereo sound.
Cameras for Photos and Videos
The OnePlus 5T has two cameras on the back. One is a 16-megapixel (MP) camera, and the other is a 20-MP camera. Both cameras let in a lot of light, which helps take good pictures even in dim places.
These cameras can record super clear videos in 4K. They can also take "Portrait mode" photos. This makes the person or object in your picture sharp, while the background looks nicely blurred. The front camera, used for selfies, is 16 MP.
Face Unlock Feature
The 5T has a "Face Unlock" feature. This lets you unlock your phone just by looking at it. It's very fast! However, it uses a simpler way to scan your face, so it's not as secure as some other methods for things like buying apps. It might also not work perfectly in very dark or very bright places.
Special Edition Phones
Over time, OnePlus released some cool limited edition versions of the 5T:
- Star Wars Edition: This phone came out to promote the movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It had a special look and a unique phone case.
- Sandstone White Variant: Released on January 5, 2018, this version was white with a bright red "Alert Slider." It was so popular that it sold out in less than two hours!
- Lava Red Variant: This phone, with its striking red color, first came out in India on January 11, 2018. It later became available in Europe and North America on February 6.
Software and Updates
Android Operating System
The OnePlus 5T first came with Android 7.1.1, which is also known as "Nougat." It uses OnePlus's own custom software called OxygenOS. OxygenOS adds many useful features that are not found in the standard Android system.
For example, it has a "night mode" that changes the screen's colors to reduce blue light. This can help your eyes feel more comfortable, especially at night. There's also a "reading mode" that makes the screen look like a black-and-white book page.
Software Updates
OnePlus promised to update the 5T to Android 8 "Oreo" (OxygenOS 5.0) in early 2018. They released a test version in December 2017. After fixing some small problems, the stable version of OxygenOS 5.0.2 came out on January 31, 2018.
This update brought new features like "Picture-in-Picture," which lets you watch a video in a small window while using another app. It also made the phone start up faster. Later, in March 2018, the phone received an update to Android 8.1 "Oreo." In mid-2020, the OnePlus 5T even got an update to Android 10 with OxygenOS.
Images for kids
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The front view of the OnePlus 5T smartphone.
See also
In Spanish: OnePlus 5T para niños
