PhoneLifespan

OnePlus 7T

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$120
Global/US launch; used market only in 2026
$599 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until October 2023 · Buy-by October 2021

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OnePlus promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until October 2023 — buying it today still gets you about -2.7 years of safe use.

Source: OnePlus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

A mid-cycle refresh that added a flat 90Hz panel, the 855+ and OnePlus's first proper triple camera with telephoto.

Pros

  • Snapdragon 855+ kept it fast for its generation
  • Flat 90Hz AMOLED with a teardrop notch
  • Added a 2x telephoto lens for real zoom

Cons

  • Software support has ended
  • Smaller 3800mAh battery than rivals
  • 4G only, with no 5G option
Best for: Buyers wanting a compact, fast used OnePlusBest for: Fans of teardrop-notch designs over pop-upsAvoid if: You need security updates or 5GAvoid if: You want all-day battery from a large cell

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED, 1080x2400, 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 855+
RAM8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main48MP
ultra-wide16MP
telephoto 2x12MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery3,800 mAh
Charging30W Warp Charge 30T wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions160.9 × 74.4 × 8.1 mm
Weight190 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass front and back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 10 with OxygenOS 10 at launch
Connectivity4G LTE, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

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Frequently asked questions

How long will the OnePlus 7T get updates?

Support has ended. It received three OS upgrades (to Android 11) and about four years of security patches, ending around late 2023.

Does the OnePlus 7T have a telephoto camera?

Yes. It was the first standard OnePlus T-model with a triple camera, including a 12MP 2x telephoto alongside the 48MP main and 16MP ultra-wide.

Does the OnePlus 7T support 5G?

No. The standard 7T is a 4G LTE device. Only the larger 7T Pro 5G McLaren variant in certain markets added 5G.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.