5 OxygenOS features that make OnePlus 5T an irresistible choice

OnePlus 5T is not just about high-end hardware, the smartphone offers the best ever Android experience in the market for every kind of user.

By GizBot Bureau

| Updated: Monday, March 19, 2018, 12:39 [IST]

Software can make or break a smartphone. A good hardware is of no use if the underlying software is half baked and fails to deliver a lag free and intelligent user experience. We have tested almost every smartphone in our lab and can safely say that it is the software that defines the success or failure of a smartphone in the real world.

Good software is the reason OnePlus smartphones has managed to create a place in the global market in a short span of time. The top-of-the line hardware combined with company's tastefully customized version of Android, offers a refined Android experience that is faster, cleaner and more customizable than other Android experiences.

5 OxygenOS features that make OnePlus 5T an irresistible choice

The company's in-house OxygenOS is also highly recommended for its consistent update cycle, thoughtful software tweaks and extensive customization features that allow smartphone enthusiasts take full use of Android operating system. With the most recent launch- OnePlus 5T, the company has added some new noteworthy features that further improve the way users use their phone.

While there are countless features that make OxygenOS the best ever Android UI, we have shortlisted five of them that truly give OnePlus devices an edge over their competitors. Let's have a closer look.

Face Unlock

OnePlus 5T runs the latest version of OxygenOS that supports Face Unlock feature. It is the newly added security feature to OxygenOS, which allows OnePlus 5T users to unlock the smartphone just by looking at their device. One of the fastest on the Android market, facial recognition technology baked in the latest OxygenOS uses over 100 identifiers to unlock the OnePlus 5T. It is super fast, secure and makes OnePlus 5T future proof.

OnePlus Switch

It's no less than a nightmare to lose your contacts, cherished moments in the form of pictures/videos and important documents while changing a phone. Seamless transition is what you deserve and the answer is OnePlus Switch. It is one of the most recent additions to OxygenOS and allows you to transfer all your files to your new OnePlus phone in a single, simple process. The free-to-install migration app scans the QR code to pair and choose which items you want to transfer. With OnePlus Switch, you can transfer contacts, messages, call logs, photos/videos, audio and even applications.

The best part, it works without data connectivity.OnePlus team is also working to add new updates to the app that will allow you to do much more in future. It will help you transfer your Wi-Fi history, Camera settings, Apps data, and more.

Open Beta Program

Software is a big part of what OnePlus do. It's indeed the driving force of OnePlus devices. Unlike any other Android iteration, OxygenOSexists simultaneously in three different forms; Closed Beta, Open Beta, and Official Release. OnePlus collects general feedback, bug reports, and feature requests directly from users at every stage to create a software platform that works in harmony with the users. The most interesting among the three is ‘Open Beta Program' that relies on Community builds. These Builds represent OnePlus' expanded software beta program under which users can check every feature, tweak, and addition to OxygenOS.

If you sign up for Open Beta Program, you get early access to exclusive features. You can testthese features and give your opinion to contribute to the software program. Open Beta Program by OnePlus brings out the geek inside you to contribute to the largest Android community in the world.

Gaming Do Not Disturb

OxygenOS keeps a special focus on gamers. The OnePlus 5T comes with a dedicated mode that makes sure no one interferes with your intense gaming sessions. The feature can be activated by hitting Settings > Advanced > Gaming Do Not Disturb. Once enabled, the mode prevents any app notifications from popping up, but makes sure you don't miss important calls and alarms. To make gaming even more immersive, the mode disables the on-screen capacitive buttons to give you more screen real-estate and to prevent accidental touches that can hamper your video playback and gaming experience.

Deeper level of customization

Android is all about customization and no one does it better than the OnePlus devices. Thanks to OxygenOS, you can customize each and every aspect of your OnePlus 5T. From button layout, screen color, font, typography, folder colour, notification style, and even the Shelf screen- the home screen add-on to make things simpler for you. Despite being the easiest-to-use UI, OxygenOS is the most customizable Android skin out there, which we as geeks just cannot resist.

So now when you have read about the top 5 features of OnePlus 5T, let's talk about the price. OnePlus 5T is priced at Rs. 32,999 for the 6GB RAM variant and Rs. 37,999 for the 8GB RAM variant. From March 16th to March 22nd 2018, customers can avail Rs. 1500 cash back with ICICI credit cards on EMI transactions, No Cost EMI and Extra Rs. 2000 off on exchange, on the purchase of OnePlus 5T from Amazon.in. Similar offers available in OnePlus Experience Store in Bangalore.