In the age of metal and glass back phones, it is a refreshing change to use a lightweight device, and that is courtesy of the polycarbonate panel. It keeps the weight in check, and doesn’t look cheap. In fact, OnePlus has done a brilliant job with the colourway, especially with the Bahama Blue variant, which really shines (metaphorically and figuratively). It is a summery shade of blue, and when the light hits at certain angles, you notice hues of orange and pink.
The Oppo Find X3 Pro-inspired flowy design also looks quite appealing. The edges of the camera module flow nicely along the surface instead of looking like a square block stuck to the back as an afterthought.
If there’s anything to complain about, it is that the back is a fingerprint magnet. In our time testing the device, we’ve wiped it clean more times than sanitising our hands. Another thing missing is an IP certification, which would have kept the device safe from water and dust. We highly recommend using the semi-transparent case that OnePlus has bundle with the phone.