Ergonomics (in-hand feel)

[XDA_RealLifeReview]

Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the OnePlus 3T feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.

Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!

 

[lindahl85]

It´s a little bit slippery.

 

[oTeMpLo]

To slippery.. Unusable "without a Case/TPU"

 

[jemeljsh]

Agree. OnePlus 3T/3 is way too slippery to use without a case, especially in situations where you have to use it in one hand. Thankfully there's great cases by OP themselves. I absolutely love the original Karbon Case for OP3T/OP3. It has great grip, looks and it provides "ok" protection for back, camera and even front (it has lips on the corner that allow you to put the phone face down without scratching the screen).

 

[Murmur95]

It feels just like a LG G5 with the metallic backing and similar color.

I also bought a TUDIA Slim-Fit HEAVY DUTY ~~ and my gripes with the case is that the backing is rounded hard plastic and it makes the phone slippery as well and is prone to spinning and sliding.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01H0EA1WU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

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I m using it since 6 months....and it feels too slippery without any cover...but the build quality is better than samsung

 

[knightrider64]

This phone is a tad large for my tastes, but i came from an HTC One m7 which in my opinion was the perfect size

 

[JoL1hAHN]

This phone is a tad large for my tastes, but i came from an HTC One m7 which in my opinion was the perfect size

Same consideration here, especially when adding a much needed case for protection. I'm coming from an Xperia SP (4.7" screen) which, considering the bezels, is basically like a contemporary 5" device in terms of overall size and I think that's the perfect size that also makes it easy to use the phone with one hand. Maybe 5.2" would still be OK with such thin bezels, but 5.5" is, as I feared, a bit too much and for me it's not really about the width of the device, but more about its height. Anyway I do enjoy the screen size more now that it's easy to increase the screen density with the Nougat update

 

[riz157]

Slippery but feels great in the hand.
Feels better in the hand then Samsung and most iPhones.
Doesn't feel heavy but feels and looks premium.

 

[stevenswall]

Approximately 1/20 of a millimeter thicker than the iPhone 7. Is it better to be thinner, or to feel thinner?

That being said, it feels about a third thinner due to the curved and beveled edges built into it, which the iPhone design team seems to never have thought about. Better grip compared to the iPhone when holding it by the edges, easier to feel the edge and how good of a grip one has.

 

[rm83855]

This phone is a tad large for my tastes, but i came from an HTC One m7 which in my opinion was the perfect size

Funny, I had the m7 before and had the exact same thought. I miss being able to walk down the street and message with one hand comfortably.

 

[twinflyer]

It feels awesome and the build quality is just on-spot.
But to me it's a little too large (coming from a hammerhead Nexus 5) which might resolve once I get used to the size.
Reports of it being slippery without a case are definitely true for me as well.

 

[naughtysnake]

It's slippery indeed, but I bought it with the Sandstone Case and now it's grippy as hell.

 

[se7ensde]

Yes I do find it slippery as well kinda scary as I would hate to drop it. But with the oneplus sandstone case it's prefect.

 

[Cottaer]

Lots of unused space on top and an bottom (but most other devices aren't better).