The best Top Ten OnePlus phones of the year 2021

Today we are going to talk about the best Top Ten OnePlus phones of the year 2021. The most recent addition to the OnePlus family is the OnePlus 8T which seems to be an upgrade version of the OnePlus 8 but doesn’t seem to be as smart as the OnePlus 8 Pro. There’s no OnePlus 8T Pro, so the 8 Pro is still the flagship. If your budget is not much don’t over-stress yourself, there are plenty of mid-rangers as well as low-budget phones to select from.

With respect to other OnePlus handsets to choose from. One can easily go for the OnePlus 8 Pro, and the older but still great OnePlus 7 Pro. Following is the list of Top Ten OnePlus phones of the year 2021:

1. OnePlus 8 Pro
2. OnePlus 8T
3. OnePlus Nord
4. OnePlus 8
5. OnePlus 7T Pro
6. OnePlus 7 Pro
7. OnePlus 6T
8. OnePlus 7T
9. OnePlus 6
10. OnePlus 7

1. OnePlus 8 Pro:

It is one of the finest aswell as high-budget phone by OnePlus.

Key Specs:

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 8 Pro
Announced	Not announced yet
Released	2021 (date to be confirmed)

Design

Dimensions	165.3 x 74.4 x 8.5 mm
Weight	199g
Colors	Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue, Onyx Black

Display

Technology	Fluid AMOLED LCD, 120Hz
Size	6.78 inches, 102.0 cm2
Resolution	1440 x 3168 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)
Display Colors	16M
Pixel Density	513ppi

Camera

Primary	48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	4510 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 10 OS
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
CPU	Octa-core (1 x 2.84 GHz Kryo 585 + 3 x 2.42 GHz Kryo 585 + 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU	Adreno 650
Card Slot	microSDXC

Memory

RAM (Memory)	12GB 8GB
Internal Storage	128/256GB Built-in, 8/12GB RAM, UFS 3.0

Connectivity

Bluetooth	v5.1 with A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS	Yes + dual-band A-GPS with GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
NFC	Yes
USB	3.1, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

Price	Price in Rs: 179,999     Price in USD: $1341

2.OnePlus 8T:

It is somehow similar to OnePlus 8 Pro. It doesn’t come up with telephoto camera neither have a wireless charging. Although it has bestest display along with long lasting battery capacitance.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 8T
Announced	2020, October 16
Released	2020

Design

Dimensions	160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)
Colors	Aquamarine Green, Lunar Silver, Cyberpunk 2077 Edition

Display

Technology	Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Size	6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~87.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Display Colors	16M
Pixel Density	402ppi

Camera

Primary	48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	4500 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 11
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 (7 nm+)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU	Adreno 650
Card Slot	NO

Memory

RAM (Memory)	12GB 8GB
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

3.OnePlus Nord:

It is one of the cheapest phones by One plus. Although it has a premium design but mediocre battery range.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus Nord
Announced	2020, July 21
Released	2020

Design

Dimensions	158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm (6.23 x 2.89 x 0.32 in)
Weight	184 g (6.49 oz)
Colors	Blue Marble, Gray Onyx

Display

Technology	Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size	6.44 inches, 100.6 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~408 ppi density)
Display Colors	16M
Pixel Density	408ppi

Camera

Primary	48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide) 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	4115 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 10
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1×2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 620
Card Slot	no

Memory

RAM (Memory)	12GB 8GB 6GB
Internal Storage	64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

4.Oneplus 8:

It is one of the finest phone in cheaper rates .Its best part is the availability of Snapdragon 865 in low price. It doesn’t offer telephoto neither have wireless charging but best pocket-friendly smartphone by OnePlus.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 8
Announced	14th April 2020
Released	2020

Design

Dimensions	160.2 x 72.9 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.87 x 0.31 in)
Weight	180 g (6.35 oz)
Colors	Onyx Black, Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow, Polar Silver

Display

Technology	IPS LCD, 90Hz
Size	6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Display Colors	90K
Pixel Density	405ppi

Camera

Primary	64 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.72
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	5000 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 11
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM6350 Snapdragon 690 5G (8 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Kryo 560 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 560 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 619L
Card Slot	microSDXC

Memory

RAM (Memory)	2GB 8GB
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

5.OnePlus 7T Pro:

Its features are somehow common with OnePlus 7 Pro. Although it is a budget-friendly phones and comes with triple rear camera too. It comes up with good design as well as a good display too.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 7T Pro
Announced	2019, October 10
Released	2019

Design

Dimensions	162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight	206 g (7.27 oz)
Colors	Haze Blue, McLaren Edition

Display

Technology	Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size	6.67 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density)
Display Colors	16M
Pixel Density	516ppi

Camera

Primary	48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 78mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	4085 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 10
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU	Adreno 640
Card Slot	No

Memory

RAM (Memory)	12GB 8GB
Internal Storage	256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM   12GB RAM – McLaren Edition only

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes

6.OnePlus 7 Pro:

It is first phone from the Pro series. It is a budget-friendly as well as offers a good camera ,battery and display so if one is looking at his pocket before buying a phone must go for it.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 7 Pro
Announced	2019, May 16
Released	2019

Design

Dimensions	162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight	206 g (7.27 oz)
Colors	Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue

Display

Technology	Fluid AMOLED LCD, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size	6.67 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density)
Display Colors	16M
Pixel Density	516ppi

Camera

Primary	48 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 78mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	Motorized pop-up 16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	4000 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 9.0
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU	Adreno 640L
Card Slot	no

Memory

RAM (Memory)	6GB 8GB 12GB
Internal Storage	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

7.OnePlus 6T:

It is one of the top ten OnePlus phones of the year 2021.It has a top-notch design and can be used all day after charging only once. It doesn’t have QHD display and doesn’t have headphone jack.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 6T
Announced	October 29, 2018
Released	2018

Design

Dimensions	157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight	185 g (6.53 oz)
Colors	Thunder Purple, Mirror Black, Midnight Black

Display

Technology	Optic AMOLED
Size	6.41 inches, 100.9 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Display Colors	16M
Pixel Density	402ppi

Camera

Primary	16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6″, 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 1.0µm, PDAF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	3700 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 9.0
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 630
Card Slot	No

Memory

RAM (Memory)	6GB 8GB
Internal Storage	128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes

8.OnePlus 7T:

It has a high resolution zoom camera. It apparently seems to be a better version of its Pro siblings.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 7T
Announced	26 September 2019
Released	2019

Design

Dimensions	160.9 x 74.4 x 8.1 mm (6.33 x 2.93 x 0.32 in)
Weight	190 g (6.70 oz)
Colors	Frosted Silver, Glacier Blue, White

Display

Technology	Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Size	6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Display Colors	90K
Pixel Density	402ppi

Camera

Primary	8 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 51mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	3800 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 10
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU	Adreno 640
Card Slot	No

Memory

RAM (Memory)	8GB
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

9.OnePlus 6:

The OnePlus 6 may have been overshadowed by the 6T in 2018, but that doesn’t mean you should count it out. It was a great phone then, and it’s a great phone now, even if its successors are better.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 6
Announced	16th May 2018
Released	2018

Design

Dimensions	155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm (6.13 x 2.97 x 0.31 in)
Weight	177 g (6.24 oz)
Colors	Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White, Amber Red

Display

Technology	Optic AMOLED LCD, 90Hz
Size	6.28 inches, 98.4 cm2 (~83.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Display Colors	90K
Pixel Density	402ppi

Camera

Primary	16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6″, 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8″, 1.0µm, PDAF
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	3300 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 8.1 oreo
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU	Adreno 630L
Card Slot	no

Memory

RAM (Memory)	6GB 8GB
Internal Storage	64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, USB
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS

10.OnePlus 7:

It has a good battery life and also offers a decent processing power.

General

Device Type	Mobile Phone
Model	OnePlus 7
Announced	14th May 2019
Released	2019

Design

Dimensions	157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.21 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight	182 g (6.42 oz)
Colors	Mirror Gray, Red, Mirror Blue

Display

Technology	Optic AMOLED, HDR10
Size	6.41 inches, 100.9 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Display Colors	90K
Pixel Density	402ppi

Camera

Primary	48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR, panorama
Secondary	16 MP

Battery

Battery Type	Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol) Type
Capacity	3700 mAh
Placement	Non-Removable

Software

Operating System	Android 9.0 pie
Java Support	Yes

Hardware

Chipset	Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU	Adreno 640
Card Slot	no

Memory

RAM (Memory)	6GB 8GB 12GB
Internal Storage	128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth	5.1, A2DP, LE
GPS	Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, SBAS
NFC	Yes
USB	USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go
Wi-fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-fi Hotspot	Yes
WIFI-Direct	Yes
Handsfree	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS