Oct 10, 2016 04:36 PM
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The device is available in two colours, Onyx and Ceramic. The latter is priced considerably higher at Rs. 22, 999 and is expected to be a limited edition, although no availability details have been announced for India yet. Realistically, you're limited to the Onyx variant, which is just a fancy word for black. The metal frame of the device is grey, with a striped texture that further contributes to the attractive look of the OnePlus X.The back of the OnePlus X is glass, and is surprisingly sturdy and resistant to damage. OnePlus has not specified if it is reinforced. The black material under the glass makes the back highly reflective, a look we rather like. The top-left corner has the camera and flash, while the OnePlus logo sits just inside the top-third. This minimalist look goes well with the reflective back.
The frame of the OnePlus X is metal, with a lined pattern that continues all around the device. The top has the 3.5mm socket and a secondary microphone, the left has the notifications slider, the bottom has the speaker grille and USB port, while the right side has the power and volume keys and the SIM tray. There are two visible grilles at the bottom, but only the one on the left actually houses a speaker. The right grille is designed that way only for design symmetry.It's important to note that we had some issues with the power and volume keys within the first couple of hours of unpacking our review unit. The power key was bent out of position for no apparent reason, and forced the device to go into a reboot loop. While we were able to fix this quickly and the power key remained functional, it stayed bent for the remainder of our time with the phone. Additionally, on one occasion, the volume rocker also popped out of place till we pushed it back in. We aren't certain if these build issues could affect all stocks of this phone, or are specific to our review sample, but it's certainly something to be aware of if you plan to buy the OnePlus X.
