OnePlus 6T Smartphone – Pros and Cons

The OnePlus 6T is an upgraded version of the OnePlus device made in China, with an average price of 35,000 rubles (196,000 tenge). Thus, it is impossible to attribute the basic and new models to the budget segment. However, the available evidence points to a cosmetic, and in some cases even controversial, nature of most of the improvements.

For example, the company's management decided to abandon the standard 3.5 mm headset jack, demonstrating a wired version of this accessory with a USB Type-C plug. The company is confident in the benefits of such a solution. And potential buyers reacted negatively to this news, taking into account the fact that the headsets are made according to new standards. What other features and parameters does OnePlus 6T have, its advantages and disadvantages, we will consider in this article.

Glossy back panel

About company

OnePlus is a Chinese brand founded in 2013 by Pete Lowe, who was the vice president of Oppo before the creation of this project.

Creating the first smartphone, the management focused on a combination of affordable cost and maximum technical capabilities. The first information about the new gadget was published in the press in February 2014. In March, the company revealed some details about the upcoming device. The concept of the smartphone initially involved the use of a non-removable battery, since the insertion of a removable battery would help increase the thickness of the phone.

The manufacturer of the display module is JDI. The touch screen layer is combined with the front panel made of glass. The company initially clarified that the dimensions of the device will not exceed the standard for a 5-inch screen. The management's promise to automatically adjust the backlight level, which depends on the display of data and improve the optimization of the load on the battery and processor while displaying a static image on the screen, was also. After that, a sketch of the gadget and information about the modules used for the camera were posted on the network.

The next step to draw attention to the upcoming premiere was the posting on the official website of photos taken with the main camera. An interesting feature of the camera was the ability to combine several photographs into one frame with a high resolution.A video was also filmed in 4K resolution, also subsequently published. Presented this phone in the Chinese capital on April 23. The gadget was presented in a black and white body panel design. The starting list of markets for the implementation of an electronic device included 16 states, where the Russian Federation was not included. No less remarkable was the choice of an invitation-only sales model, which was initially available to users who were most active on the official forum, as well as to contest winners.

Corporate logo

OnePlus 6T Design Features

The appearance of the device is distinguished by the presence of a waterdrop notch and very thin frames, as well as the location of the sensors at the top of the display. The fingerprint scanner is nowhere to be seen - most likely, the manufacturer built it into the screen. The rear panel is equipped with a triple camera, which can be seen in the middle at the top (vertical orientation), slightly rising above the top edge. The body is made of high quality glass. However, the manufacturer does not rule out the release of a ceramic version. There is no audio jack on the gadget. There is a volume control button.

OnePlus 6T will be released in black, but other colors are possible. The device has dimensions of 155.0X75.0X7.8 millimeters and weighs 180 grams. There are no navigation buttons with arrows. On the back is a dual camera with LED flash. On the sides are a dual sim slot and a USB port.

Specifications

Screen Options

Compared to the previous model, the OnePlus 6T has a larger 6.4-inch screen and is more elongated. The screen resolution has also become higher and now stands at 1080x2340 pixels, and the aspect ratio has also increased. At the top, the screen has a small waterdrop notch for the front camera. The ability to adjust the brightness and contrast allows you to work with the display even in the sun. Selecting the sRGB mode will allow you to get shades that are close to natural. Installing a black theme will help extend battery life due to the lower power consumption of dark shades. There is a screen protection against moisture, carried out by the Optic AMOLED matrix.

Thanks to the increase in usable screen area, the display now exceeds 91% of the entire front of the case.

Operating system

Android 9.0 Pie with Oxygen OS firmware was installed as the base operating system - a fairly simple shell that is distinguished by versatility. This modification of the original Android is notable for the presence of some additional features, including those that allow you to customize the firmware. Innovations of the new operating system include features of the classic version of Android Pie, updated interface and game mode, increased operating speed and power consumption.It should be mentioned that at the very beginning of development, the manufacturer wanted to install a completely different - more outdated version of android, but in the end opted for the existing one.

Processor Capabilities

The 2018 device received an improved flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, the processor thickness of which is 10 nanometers. The 4-core processor has a clock frequency of 2.8 Hz. GPU - Adreno 630. A fast processor with high performance allows you to work with large applications, and, in addition, the smartphone is well suited for watching videos and for active games.

Memory

The amount of RAM can not be called large, so you need built-in memory to work with applications and the camera. The size of the RAM, represented by 8 GB, is able to ensure normal operation with an average workload. The phone has a slot for a memory card.

Offline mode

The manufacturer's manual states that the removal of the 3.5mm jack is due to the installation of a more powerful battery, which has a capacity of 3.500 mAh (replacing 3.300 mAh), which significantly affected how much this phone costs. It should be noted that more recently, the operation of devices in this line has been criticized due to the weak performance of the battery. The battery life is a whole day. Also, this smart gadget has a very fast charging speed.

Navigation options

You can insert two SIM cards in the nano-SIM format into the device. IEEE 802.11 dual-band Wi-Fi is supported. Bluetooth v5.0. In addition to GPS and A-GPS navigation systems, the gadget supports GLONASS and GALILEO systems.There is also Chinese navigation Beidou and NFC. Support for 4G networks. Internet connection speed is quite high, as well as the built-in navigation systems.

Interface Options

Navigation arrows appear at the bottom of the touch screen. In the respective settings, you can adjust image parameters such as brightness and contrast. In addition, the phone has FACE ID, which recognizes faces. In general, the interface is of good quality, and unlocking is done in a matter of seconds.

Speakers and sound

As mentioned earlier, this device does not have an audio jack for a headset. Stereo speakers are also missing. These two shortcomings can negatively affect consumer demand when choosing which phone model is better to buy. However, the multimedia speaker has received an improvement. The smartphone is distinguished by a good sound supplied through the speakers.

Camera

OnePlus 6T is equipped with a triple main camera - the resolution of the two main modules is 20 megapixels, the auxiliary one is 12 megapixels. Despite the triple zoom, the image quality will not decrease from this. There is a standard focus, front camera, autofocus and LED flash. On the main camera, you can take pictures of pretty good quality, as well as on the front. In addition, the videos created with this device are also of good quality and have a 4K format.

An example of how OnePlus 6T takes pictures:

Snapshot in the daytime

Another example of a photo, like taking pictures at night:

Night shot (like taking pictures in the dark)

What's included as standard

The basic package includes the following items:

• OnePlus 6T;
• case;
• USB Type-C cord;
• charging;
• tray for a SIM card;
• USB Type-C headset (cord length is standard).

Advantages and disadvantages

Dual camera on the back

Like all other popular models, OnePlus 6T has its advantages and disadvantages. To determine whether it is necessary to purchase it, you can only focus on your own needs and selection criteria. Also, many consumers pay attention to how much the gadget in question costs in 2019 and where it is profitable to buy. You can collect all the necessary information about the product by reading online reviews or watching a review in video format.

• high performance processor
• optimized functionality and software;
• large screen size;
• the presence of a small drop-shaped cutout for the camera;
• a significant amount of usable area;
• excellent image sharpness;
• graceful design;
• fast access to the Internet;
• integrated fingerprint scanner;
• equipped with a triple main camera;
• suitable for games;
• the presence of an NFC adapter;
• long autonomy;
• the latest modification of Android Pie;
• the rear camera is of good quality;
• the presence of a radio;
• the reliable and convenient case differs in insignificant thickness.

• the lack of the possibility of a significant expansion of memory;
• wireless charging is not supported;
• no audio jack for headsets;
• sold on the market at a price much higher than the middle class segment.

Back panel T6

From the very beginning of the creation of the project, it was actively presented to attract the attention of the consumer audience. Despite the presence of certain shortcomings of this novelty, it is of great interest to buyers.Before choosing a suitable device for yourself, you need to find out which company is better, whether it suits the needs of the person who is going to purchase it, and also familiarize yourself with the list of positive characteristics of the gadget in question.

In the case of OnePlus 6T, these are high processor and battery power, elegant design, high-quality materials used for the manufacture of the case, a large display and the latest modification of the Android Pie operating system.