OnePlus 6T smartphone - pros and cons

OnePlus 6T is an improved modification of the OnePlus device made in China, the average price for which is 35,000 rubles (196,000 tenge). Thus, the basic and new model cannot be attributed to the budget segment. However, the available data point to the 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, given that the headsets are made according to new standards. What other features and parameters does OnePlus 6T have? We will consider its advantages and disadvantages in this article.

Glossy back panel

About company

OnePlus is a Chinese brand founded in 2013 by Pete Lowe, who was Vice President of Oppo prior to this project.

When creating the first smartphone, the management focused on a combination of democratic 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 was originally intended to use a non-removable battery, since inserting a removable battery would have made the phone thicker.

JDI selected as display module manufacturer. The touchscreen layer is aligned with the front glass panel. The company initially clarified that the dimensions of the device will not exceed the standard for a 5-inch screen. There was also a promise from the management to automatically adjust the backlight level, which depends on the display of data and to improve the optimization of the load on the battery and the processor while displaying a static image on the screen. 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 of photographs taken with the main camera on the official website. An interesting feature of the camera is the ability to combine several photographs into one frame with high resolution. There was also a video footage shot in 4K resolution, also later published. This phone was presented 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. An equally remarkable moment was the choice of a sales model, carried out exclusively by invitation, which were initially available to users who were most active on the official forum, as well as to the winners of contests.

Corporate logo

OnePlus 6T design features

The appearance of the device is distinguished by the presence of a teardrop notch and very thin bezels, 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 has built it into the screen. The rear panel is equipped with a triple camera, which can be seen in the middle from the top (vertical orientation), rising slightly above the top edge. The case is made of high-quality glass. However, the manufacturer does not exclude 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 mm and weighs 180 grams. There are no navigation buttons with arrows. On the back there is a dual camera with LED flash. On the sides there is a dual sim slot and a USB connector.

Specifications

Screen options

Compared to the previous model, the OnePlus 6T has a larger screen with a 6.4-inch diagonal, in addition, it has become more elongated. The screen resolution indicator 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 teardrop-shaped cutout for the front camera. The ability to adjust brightness and contrast allows you to work with the display even in the sun. Selecting the sRGB mode will produce colors that are close to natural. Setting it to a black theme will help extend battery life due to less power consumption in dark shades. There is a protection of the screen from moisture, carried out by the Optic AMOLED matrix.

Thanks to the increased screen real estate, the display now exceeds 91% of the entire bezel.

operating system

As the base operating system, Android 9.0 Pie was installed with the Oxygen OS firmware - a fairly simple shell that is versatile. This modification of the original Android is notable for the presence of some additional functions, including those that allow you to customize the firmware. The innovations of the new operating system include the features of the classic version of Android Pie, interface and game mode updates, increased operating speed and energy 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 he chose the existing one.

Processor capabilities

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

Memory

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

Standalone mode

The manufacturer's management says that the abandonment of the 3.5 mm jack is due to the installation of a more powerful battery, the capacity of which is 3.500 mAh (to replace 3.300 mAh), which significantly influenced how much this phone costs. It should be noted that even recently, the operation of devices in this line was criticized due to the poor performance of the battery. The battery life is a whole day.Also, this smart gadget has a very high charging speed.

Navigation capabilities

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

Interface parameters

Navigation arrows appear at the bottom of the touchscreen. In the corresponding settings, you can adjust picture parameters such as brightness and contrast. In addition, the phone has a FACE ID that recognizes faces. Overall, 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. There are no stereo speakers either. These two drawbacks can negatively impact consumer demand when choosing which phone model to buy. However, the multimedia speaker received an improvement. The smartphone has good sound through the speakers.

Camera

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

An example of how OnePlus 6T takes a picture:

Daytime snapshot

Another example of a photo, how to photograph at night:

Night shot (like taking pictures in the dark)

What's included as standard

Basic equipment includes the following elements:

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

Advantages and disadvantages

Dual camera on the back

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

• a powerful processor has high power;
• 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;
• sleek design;
• fast access to the Internet;
• integration of the fingerprint scanner;
• equipped with a triple main camera;
• suitable for games;
• the presence of an NFC adapter;
• long-term autonomy;
• the latest modification of Android Pie;
• the rear camera is of good quality;
• the presence of a radio;
• a reliable and convenient body with a small thickness.

• lack of the possibility of significant expansion of memory;
• wireless charging is not supported;
• lack of an audio jack for a headset;
• sold on the market at a price much higher than the middle class segment.

T6 back panel

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 new product, 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 get acquainted with the list of positive characteristics of the gadget in question.

In the case of the OnePlus 6T, this high power of the processor and battery, sleek design, high-quality materials used to make the case, a large display and the latest modification of the Android Pie operating system all contribute to the growth of interest from potential consumers in this mobile electronics product in 2019.