A first for OnePlus phones, the insanely powerful OnePlus 10T will be able to utilise AT&T's fastest 5G networks. We found the OnePlus 10T to be a rather powerful and capable phone in our review, so having that performance translate to networking speeds on other networks is definitely a positive.
All three of the major 5G networks in the US, as well as Bell and Telus in Canada, will support the new OnePlus 10T. Support for lower- and mid-frequency 5G networks is listed by OnePlus, but not for the more constrained (though extremely fast) mmWave 5G spectrum.
For USD $649 / CAD $849, you can pre-order the OnePlus 10T right now from OnePlus(opens in new tab), Amazon(opens in new tab), and BestBuy online(opens in new tab). In an odd pre-order promotion, if you pre-order before September 28 from Amazon or BestBuy, you can get the upgraded gadget with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for the same price as the 8GB/128GB version.
The same offer is still available through September 8 on OnePlus' website, but after that date, you'll have to shell out the full $749 USD / $999 CAD for the updated model. However, OnePlus will nonetheless include a protective cover or an 80W vehicle charger.
On September 29, OnePlus will start distributing the OnePlus 10T and start regular sales. A mid-range update to the OnePlus 10 Pro, the OnePlus 10T sacrifices some camera performance while bringing the pricing down to a more approachable mid-range level. For additional information, check our comprehensive comparison of the OnePlus 10T and OnePlus 10 Pro.
Analysis: indications of OnePlus's maturation
The door, the key, and the entire house are the cellular network carriers if you want to sell phones in the US market. Customers are more likely to believe that a product has been tried and true as reliable the more support a corporation provides for various networks. Without testing and clearance, OnePlus would not be permitted to market a phone that was advertised for AT&T's network. This is a fantastic indication and first step for a business that was just being started a few years ago.
This is significant because, if we don't trust the manufacturer of the phones, we won't suggest them to purchasers. Although OnePlus has a respectable track record, it is still a fledgling company amongst the heavyweights. Despite having strong parental support, it nevertheless has a small market share in the US.
The more effort OnePlus puts forth to win over the US carriers, the more reason there is for us to think the company is developing as a whole and becoming easier to recommend as a result. The greatest OnePlus phones, the majority of which are exclusively released in markets outside of the United States, might also be available more frequently.
