OnePlus releases Android 10 update for OnePlus 5, 5T smartphones
OnePlus has started rolling out the stable Android 10 update for its OnePlus 5 and 5T smartphones, according to a user post in the OnePlus forums. However, the company is yet to make an official announcement regarding the same. To recall, both the devices were launched in 2017 and ran Android 7.1 Nougat out-of-the-box. Here are more details.
The update has a file size of around 1.9GB and arrives via over-the-air method. To manually check for the new firmware, go to Settings >System Updates >Download and click on Install if it has arrived for your handset. As per the changelog, the new update gets all the goodies of Android 10 including a redesigned UI, full-screen gestures, and other OxygenOS 10 add-ons.
The OnePlus 5 series comes with an aluminum body and a traditional rectangular display with thick bezels. For biometric authentication, the OnePlus 5 has a fingerprint reader on the front side while the 5T offers a rear-mounted one. Moreover, the OnePlus 5 sports a Full-HD 5.5-inch AMOLED screen while the 5T variant gets a larger 6.01-inch display with a slightly higher resolution.
The OnePlus 5 series sports a dual rear camera setup comprising a 16MP (f/1.7) primary sensor and another 20MP (f/1.7) camera. On the front, both the handsets house a single 16MP (f/2.0) snapper for selfies and video calling. The rear camera on both the devices can record 4K videos at 30fps while the front camera is capable of recording 1080p videos.
The OnePlus 5 series is powered by a Snapdragon 835 chipset, coupled with up to 8GB RAM and 64GB/128GB of storage. Further, both the devices pack a 3,330mAh battery with 20W fast charging support. For connectivity, the OnePlus 5 and 5T offer Wi-Fi 802.11a/c, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Type-C port.
