OnePlus Flagship
OnePlus 14T
₹49,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (OxygenOS 16.1)Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 (3 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Immortalis-G925
CameraTriple: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX890 OIS + 50 MP (telephoto 2x) + 8 MP (ultrawide)Features: Hasselblad Color Science ProXDRVideo: 4K@60fps
DisplayType: Fluid AMOLED 144Hz 1.5K Res 2800 nitsSize: 6.74 inchesRes: 1240 x 2772 pixelsProtection: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
BatteryType: Li-Po 5500 mAhCharging: 120W wired
The ultimate flagship killer gets the MediaTek Dimensity 9400.
Detailed Specifications
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 September 15 |
| Body | Dimensions: 162.2 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm Weight: 195 g Build: Glass front Glass back Aluminum frame SIM: Dual SIM Alert Slider Included |
| Display | Type: Fluid AMOLED 144Hz 1.5K Res 2800 nits Size: 6.74 inches Res: 1240 x 2772 pixels Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 (OxygenOS 16.1) Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9400 (3 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Immortalis-G925 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1 |
| Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide) Sony IMX890 OIS + 50 MP (telephoto 2x) + 8 MP (ultrawide) Features: Hasselblad Color Science ProXDR Video: 4K@60fps |
| Comms | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No WLAN: Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth: 5.4 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Li-Po 5500 mAh Charging: 120W wired |
| Colors | Jade Green Obsidian Black |
Expert Overview
The OnePlus 14T continues the T-series legacy of delivering blistering performance at a highly aggressive price. By partnering with MediaTek to use the flagship 3nm Dimensity 9400 chip, OnePlus delivers raw gaming power that rivals phones costing 80k. It features a stunning 144Hz 1.5K flat display, a massive 5500mAh battery, and finally brings the Hasselblad color tuning to the T-series for professional-grade photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Why did OnePlus choose the Dimensity 9400 over a Snapdragon chip for the 14T?
The T-series is all about maximizing value and raw speed. The 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is an absolute powerhouse, featuring an 'All Big Core' architecture that dominates multi-core benchmarks. By choosing this chip, OnePlus was able to keep the price comfortably under 50k while still offering performance that easily matches or beats the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 in heavy multitasking and sustained 90fps gaming sessions.
Q2: Does the flat screen make a difference for gaming?
Absolutely. Serious mobile gamers overwhelmingly prefer flat displays. Curved screens often lead to frustrating accidental touches on the edges and distorted colors at the curves. The 14T features a completely flat, ultra-responsive 144Hz AMOLED panel with a 1000Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring that every swipe and tap in games like BGMI or Free Fire is registered instantly with zero distortion.
Q3: Is the Hasselblad camera tuning just a marketing gimmick on this model?
For the first time on a T-series phone, the Hasselblad partnership is fully integrated. It's not just a logo; the color science has been completely rewritten. When you take photos of people or landscapes, the Hasselblad algorithms ensure the colors look natural, rich, and dramatically true-to-life, completely avoiding the over-saturated, artificial look that many mid-range phones suffer from.
Q4: Does the massive 5500mAh battery make the phone incredibly heavy?
OnePlus has done an incredible job with the internal engineering. Despite housing a massive 5500mAh dual-cell battery and a large vapor chamber cooling system, the phone weighs a very reasonable 195 grams and is only 8.4mm thick. The weight is perfectly balanced, so it doesn't feel top-heavy when you are holding it horizontally for hours while watching Netflix or gaming.
Q5: How fast is the 120W SuperVOOC charging in real life?
It is genuinely life-changing. The 120W charging brick (which is included in the box) can blast the 5500mAh battery from completely dead to 50% in an astonishing 12 minutes. A full 0% to 100% charge takes less than 30 minutes. This completely eliminates the need to charge your phone overnight, preserving the battery's long-term health.
Q6: Does it have the classic Alert Slider?
Yes, OnePlus knows its core fan base well. The beloved physical Alert Slider is proudly positioned on the right side of the aerospace-grade aluminum frame. You can effortlessly slide it to switch between Ring, Vibrate, and Silent modes without ever needing to turn on the screen, which is incredibly useful during meetings or in movie theaters.
Q7: Is OxygenOS 16.1 still clean and free of ads?
OxygenOS remains one of the cleanest and most fluid Android skins on the market. Version 16.1 is heavily optimized by the 'Trinity Engine', which intelligently manages RAM so you can keep dozens of apps open in the background without them reloading. There are absolutely no system ads, and the minimal pre-installed apps can be easily uninstalled.
Q8: Does the phone support wireless charging?
To maintain the aggressive price point and keep the internal space dedicated entirely to the massive battery and cooling system, OnePlus deliberately omitted wireless charging from the 14T. You will have to rely entirely on the blazing-fast 120W wired charging, which is so fast that you likely won't even miss wireless charging.
Q9: How good is the 50MP telephoto lens?
Instead of a useless macro camera, OnePlus included a highly capable 50MP telephoto lens that offers 2x optical zoom. This specific focal length is absolutely perfect for taking portrait photos. It compresses the background beautifully and creates natural, DSLR-like bokeh, making your subjects truly pop without any artificial digital cropping.
Q10: Is it fully waterproof?
The OnePlus 14T carries an IP65 rating. This means it is completely sealed against dust ingress and is highly resistant to low-pressure water jets from any direction. You can confidently use it in heavy rain or with sweaty hands at the gym, but it is not fully submersible, so you must never drop it in a swimming pool.
ByDrive Verdict
Dimensity 9400 Flagship Chip
144Hz Flat AMOLED Display
Hasselblad Color Science
5500mAh Massive Battery
120W SuperVOOC Charging
Premium Glass & Aluminum Build
Alert Slider
OxygenOS 16.1
Smart Finance Tool
Estimated Monthly EMI (No Cost)
₹/mo
3 Months
Plan: 12 Months
24 Months
Estimated Resale Value (1 Year)
₹32,499*
*Estimated resale value based on current flagship market trends.