Although OnePlus released its much-hyped smartphone the OnePlus One in June 2014, it has not been able to meet the demand from consumers owing to insufficient production. The OnePlus One is considered to be one of the best low-end phones on the market, as it takes on big brands like LG, HTC, Sony and Nokia.

It's wise to check out a review of the OnePlus One before making a purchase. Smart consumers make sure to check out the specs, price, and features, before making a buy.

Display, Exterior and Size

The OnePlus One comes with a 5.5-inch LTPS LCD display, coupled with a screen resolution of 1,080 x 1,920 pixels. The OnePlus One can support up to 401 ppi. The exterior of the OnePlus One is unique and made from magnesium, while the rear panel of the device is alterable with an option of bamboo, denim and kevlar. This smartphone weighs 162 grams and is 0.35-inch thick.

The handset is available in Silk White (16 GB at $299) and Sandstone Black (64 GB at $349), also the Bamboo StyleSwap Cover is available for just $49.

Hardware, Software and Memory

The OnePlus One is powered by an advanced quad-core (Qualcomm Snapdragon 801) Krait 400 processor, clocked at 2.5 GHz and comes with 3 GB of RAM. The OnePlus One runs on the exceptional grouping of Android v4.4.2 KitKat OS with CyanogenMod 11S UI and is available in two internal memory variants - 16 GB and 64 GB. However, the handset does not support a microSD card.

Camera and Battery

The OnePlus One has a 13 MP rear-facing camera unit plus a 5 MP front-facing shooter along with a dual-LED flash. The device comes with a very powerful 3100 mAh battery unit, which is not user-replaceable.

The other features of the OnePlus One include Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi hotspot, LTE and NFC support. This device supports Bluetooth v4.1 and micro-SIM.