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OnePlus 6T

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Release Date (UK): November 2018

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The OnePlus 6T is a stylish flagship phone that offers near top-end performance at a cheaper price than most premium models. The device includes a rich display, rapid speeds and an in-screen fingerprint sensor. Photographers may be disappointed by the camera system, which fails to compete with the very best, but that is reflected in the price.

Reviewers liked

  • Great value for money
  • Excellent in-display fingerprint sensor
  • Powerful performance

Reviewers disliked

  • Lack of headphone jack
  • No wireless charging
  • Cameras are inferior to top-end phones

OnePlus 6T: in more detail

The OnePlus 6T is the Chinese brand's second flagship release of the year after the excellent OnePlus 6. The updates from the previous model aren't colossal but the larger display and battery are both welcome improvements, especially considering that the 6T has remained a relatively cheap smartphone. Starting from £499 at release, the 6T provides high performance at half the price of its rivals.

This time around, OnePlus has introduced a super-sleek teardrop notch on the screen plus an ultra-modern in-display fingerprint sensor. Its speed and display quality also competes with many of the big hitters in the industry but without the premium price tag. The savings do come with a few drawbacks though: there's no wireless charging and the camera system could be better.

However, Tom's Guide says 'you won't find a better smartphone for this price' while TechRadar adds 'the OnePlus 6T is a compelling alternative to a lot of other top-end phones'.

Design

T3 says the OnePlus 6T devices 'ooze style and class' — and it's easy to see why. On the front, OnePlus has ditched the more conspicuous rectangle notch from the 6 and replaced it with a subtle teardrop shape.

On the reverse, the design is simple and elegant. OnePlus has opted for a premium-looking glass back and removed the fingerprint sensor. The device comes finished in three elegant colour options: a matte black, a shiny mirror black and a purple to black fade. Digital Trends calls the look 'classier than a whole room full of people who've just graduated from etiquette school.'

OnePlus has also followed the trend of ditching the headphone jack but that shouldn't be a problem — a USB Type-C to headphone adaptor will come in the box.

Display

The OnePlus 6T boasts visuals that rival some of the very best phones on the market. Its large, 6.4 inch Optic AMOLED display produces bright and rich colours that will be more than enough for the casual gamer or movie watcher.

Its 2,340 x 1,080 pixels and screen density of 402 ppi might be less than, say, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, but you really won't notice the difference unless you put them side-by-side.

Plus, thanks to the tiny teardrop notch and thin side and chin bezels, the 6T has a screen-to-body ratio of 86 percent. This means the gorgeous AMOLED display really dominates the front of the device.

Performance and battery

The 6T is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset and comes with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM. The combination creates a truly rapid phone which TechRadar says 'is the most accomplished OnePlus handset yet, capable of holding its own against the very best the competition has to offer.'

The powerful hardware is enhanced by the new Smart Boost function, which allocates memory resources to your most used apps. OnePlus claims this will give users 20% faster loading times in games.

The model also comes with a 3,700mAh battery, which will be more than enough to last you a full day. Despite the glass back, the OnePlus 6T doesn't support wireless charging; nevertheless, with the Fast Charge technology, users can top their phones up from zero to 60% in as little as 30 minutes.

Camera

The OnePlus 6T features the same rear dual-lens set-up as its predecessor — 16MP and 20MP lenses both with an f/1.7 aperture. There's also a 16MP selfie-cam that sits in the teardrop notch and which features an f/2.0 aperture and auto HDR.

While its photos certainly aren't bad, the 6T is challenging heavyweights in the game and, unfortunately, it's just not up to scratch.

With no hardware improvements from its predecessor, OnePlus has turned their attentions to upgrading the software. However, despite the introduction of Nightscape mode which OnePlus says will help capture 'more detailed city shots after sunset', low-light performance isn't as sharp as either the iPhone XR's or the Google Pixel 3's. Similarly, the 6T's Portrait mode may not blow users away as much as OnePlus' competitors do, as the iPhone XR and Pixel 3 both take more detailed selfies.

Interface

The OnePlus 6T pairs Android 9.0 Pie with OnePlus' own customisable OxygenOS skin.

This overlay provides an intuitive gesture-based navigation system, such as a simple swipe up from the bottom of the phone to access the app drawer. Users can also pick and choose some elements, such as enabling an optional feature called Navigation Gestures in order to replace the navigation bar with a swipe gesture along the bottom of the phone.

OxygenOS includes a number of extra features such as Gaming Mode, which blocks notifications and limits other apps from using network resources for uninterrupted, lag-free gaming.

The in-display fingerprint sensor, however, is probably the most exciting upgrade to the OnePlus range. The new tech streamlines the unlocking process and feels truly cutting-edge - all for a budget-friendly price.

Release date

The OnePlus 6T has been available in the UK since 6 November 2018.

What the critics say (scores are out of 100)

100

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

If you have a OnePlus 6, you're not likely going to need or want this upgrade, but from every other previous model, this is going to feel like a massive leap forward.

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100

Know Your Mobile | Damien McFerran

While the OnePlus 6T is no longer the fastest kid on the block, for ist price it's an absolute steal and is well worth considering if you want flagship performance without paying through the nose.

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100

IT PRO | Roland Moore-Colyer

If you have a OnePlus 6, then the 6T doesn't warrant an upgrade... But the OnePlus 6T is still excellent value for an Android phone.

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100

Android Authority | David Imel

The OnePlus 6T is not that much better than its predecessor, but the the overall experience is still miles ahead of the competition. For its price, this phone is a no-brainer for anyone.

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100

Alphr | Alan Martin

If it lives up to its promise, OnePlus no longer has the luxury of being our go-to recommendation. But that's tomorrow's problem. For now, the 6T maintains OnePlus' superb record of getting in Alphr's good books.

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100

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

It is pushing what's possible with the popular all-screen design using a tiny, attractive teardrop notch and a smaller chin, and it's a better phone for it. But it is the introduction of a cutting-edge in-display fingerprint scanner, and making it work really well for as little as half the price of an iPhone XS, that is most impressive.

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100

Stuff | Andrew Williams

The OnePlus 6T is as good as the OnePlus 6... But if only the legit top-end vibe will do, the OnePlus 6T is killer value next to the biggest names.

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100

Expert Reviews | Alan Martin

No big surprises here then: the OnePlus 6T is another fine phone from the company... As per usual, it offers 99% of what its more expensive rivals do at around 60% of the price: it's hard not to love it.

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97

ZDNet | Matthew Miller

I give the OnePlus 6T a very high recommendation and once you give it a try you may not go back to paying nearly twice as much for your next smartphone.

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92

Coolsmartphone | Ian Furlong

If you are looking to get 99.5% of a top flagship device for 50% of the price, well the OnePlus 6T is the phone for you.

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90

Mashable | Raymond Wong

The OnePlus 6T is the company's best phone and arguably the best Android phone of the year. I sound like a really broken record by now, but the 6T offers the best bang for your buck out of any Android phone.

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90

The Indian Express | Nandagopal Rajan

OnePlus 6T is the perfect Android flagship, packed with features and handy for the long haul.

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90

GadgetMatch | Rodneil Quiteles

If the OnePlus 6T were an NBA team, it would definitely make the postseason but its run will inevitably end in the second round of the playoffs

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90

Ars Technica | Ron Amedeo

Amazing value with an even more amazing fingerprint reader...The 6T puts OnePlus in the best market position the company has ever been in... you get the best specs, great design, an amazing fingerprint reader, and a low...price... first phone OnePlus has launched since it announced a formal update policy...No wireless charging. No headphone jack.

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90

TheEffect.Net | Derek Reilly

In the end, the OnePlus 6T is definitely a handset you should think of picking up this if you're in the market for a new phone and aren't willing to cash out. It's one of the best phones out there and for the money and it's going to be hard beaten at this price point

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90

Wired | Jeffrey van Camp

The OnePlus 6T is the best Android phone you can buy for its price, and one of the best phones you can buy, period.

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90

SlashGear | Chris Burns

This phone is really nice... But it doesn't have the best smartphone camera, and it still has a notch.

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90

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

OnePlus has done a fine job with the 6T... In this case, the savings are absolutely worth it.

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90

AndroidPit | Pierre Vitré

With all this in mind, the OnePlus 6T offers very good value for money and a serious top-range model that's definitely worthy of your consideration.

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90

NotebookCheck | Florian Scmitt

In short, the OnePlus 6T is a great smartphone that puts other more expensive smartphones to shame. However, we would recommend sticking with its predecessor if you already own it and to consider it if you are thinking of buying its successor.

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90

NDTV Gadgets | Jamshed Avari

Compared to the iPhone XS, iPhone XR, Google Pixel 3 series and Samsung Galaxy 9 series, the OnePlus 6T feels like an excellent deal. It just isn't as exciting as we're used to.

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90

Trusted Reviews | Alex Walker-Todd

The OnePlus 6T brings new technology and worthwhile improvements to the table making this the best phone from OnePlus yet.

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90

Tom's Guide | Caitlin McGarry

This affordable Android flagship sports a lightning-fast in-display fingerprint sensor and powerful performance for half the price of its rivals.

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90

The Inquirer | Carly Page

The OnePlus 6T is what we've come to expect from OnePlus devices. It's beautifully simple and offers market-leading performance, despite its market-beating price-tag.

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90

TechRadar | James Peckham

The OnePlus 6T is the most accomplished phone we've ever seen from the company, and a bunch of new features, including an in-screen fingerprint scanner and a larger battery, add up to make this one of the best phones you can buy right now.

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89

Engadget | Richard Lai

Despite its flaws, the 6T is a no-brainer for those seeking a stylish flagship Android phone, especially if you have budget in mind. It's also a much better deal than the latest flagship iPhones.

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89

phoneArena | Victor Hristov

At the end of the day, the OnePlus 6T is not the single best phone that you can buy in 2018, but it doesn't really need to be. At its price, it's still head and shoulders ahead of similarly priced rivals.

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85

Mr Phone | Ershad Kaleebullah

Don't get me wrong, I still liked the OnePlus 6T and I will easily recommend the phone to a lot of potential buyers, but the 'oomph' factor is missing.

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85

India Today | Javed Anwer

This goes without saying. In fact, if you are looking to buy a high-end phone, the OnePlus 6T is the most sensible choice. This is a phone that does well in almost all aspects and even in areas where it could have been better, it does better than average.

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80

TechPP (Technology Personalized) | Nimish Dubey

Indeed, the OnePlus 6T sees OnePlus enter a whole new zone, one where the competition is rather different and is fighting on being premium rather than value for money. It still offers staggeringly good value for money in terms of design, hardware and one of the most uncluttered software experiences on a flagship device this side of the Pixel brigade.

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80

The Mobile Indian | Rohan Pal

... if you are a new customer and looking for a new smartphone with the latest chipset, premium design, and fast charging then you can consider this option.

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80

Gadget Speak | paul_smart

This is high quality phone at a price that is competitive.

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80

AVForums | David Phelan

We reviewed the OnePlus 6T alongside the Huawei Mate 20 Pro, and both smartphones are brilliant. For many, the OnePlus is more than good enough. And here's the killer difference: the price. The Huawei is 80 per cent more than the OnePlus.

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80

Neowin | Rich Woods

Do you need to spend a thousand dollars on a phone? Almost certainly not. Chances are, the OnePlus 6T is the perfect phone for you, with the right combination of price and features.

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80

T3 | Robert Jones

The OnePlus 6T is a better phone than the OnePlus 6, but not by enough I wager to warrant OnePlus 6 owners to consider the upgrade essential. For all other users it's a fast, well-equipped Android phone that sits at the top of the mid-range market.

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80

PCWorld | Michael Simon

The 6T is the perfect phone for OnePlus's first carrier partnership, with great specs, a gorgeous design, and the same low price.

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80

Gizmodo UK | Tom Pritchard

The OnePlus 6T is a nice phone, but it's really not that different from the OnePlus 6... The most important thing to remember is that the 6T is good, it's reasonably cheap, and it has a good battery life.

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80

Firstpost | Anirudh Regidi

The OnePlus 6T is an impressive phone, but it's not much of an upgrade over the 6 and it struggles to make its mark against last year's best.

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80

PC Mag | Sascha Segan

The OnePlus 6T is the best value for your Android smartphone dollar today.

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80

Digital Trends | Andy Boxall

OnePlus continues to refine its formula for the perfect smartphone, and the OnePlus 6T is the closest yet.

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80

Android Central | Andrew Martonik

You just can't beat what the OnePlus 6T offers: amazing hardware quality, specs and features for the money.

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80

91mobiles | Prateek Pandey

...if you are in the market for a new smartphone, the OnePlus 6 still makes for a good buy, provided it doesn't get discontinued soon. However, if you absolutely must have the latest the technology has to offer, then it's the OnePlus 6T that deserves your moolah.

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80

The Verge | Vlad Savov

The OnePlus 6T is yet another very good phone from OnePlus ... Without a great camera, without wireless charging, and with a headline feature that disappoints, the OnePlus 6T is not the unequivocal winner it might have been. It's just a good phone at a favorable price. For most people, that will be enough.

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70

Gadgets Now | Robin Sinha

With the given specifications, features, design and the price, OnePlus 6T is simply a more polished version of OnePlus 6. While sporting the same design, you get a larger screen, more storage, more battery capacity and exclusive features like the in-display fingerprint sensor along with a smaller notch.

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Form factor and dimensions
Dimensions & Form

Form factor: Touchscreen bar
Dimensions 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.2 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
Weight: 185 g (6.53 oz)

Screen
Screen

Size: 6.41 inches diagonal
Resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels
Screen Density: 402 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: 85.6 %

Display Type: Optic AMOLED

Operating System
Runs

Android

Performance
Performance

Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
GPU: Adreno 630
RAM: 6/8GB

Camera
Camera

Main Camera: 16 megapixels + 20 megapixels with dual-LED flash
Secondary Camera: 16 megapixels

Storage
Storage

Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB
Expandable Storage: Not Available

Battery
Battery & Charging

Capacity: 3700 mAh
Removable Battery: No
Wireless Charging: No
Quick Charge: Quick Charge

SIM Standard
SIM standard

Nano SIM
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Water and Dust Resistance
Water & Dust Resistance

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Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader

Front (under the screen)

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