THE ONEPLUS 6T is official, it's probably exactly what you were expecting. The "T"-suffixed flagship is the first OnePlus device to come with an in-display fingerprint scanner, up to 256GB built-in storage, and - no doubt much to the dismay of many - it's also the to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of audio over USB-C. Simplicity is the name of the game with the OnePlus 6T. Like the OnePlus 6 before it, the handset comes crafted entirely from glass, albeit for its painted aluminum edges.
We've been using the Midnight Black model, which offers a slightly lower-key matte finish compared to the fingerprint-amassing Mirror Black version. The design, while largely unchanged, remains one of our favorite’s; it feels solid, premium and pleasantly smooth, while the 6T's subtly curved edges mean it sits snugly in the hand; despite being slightly thicker and weightier than the OnePlus 6.
Improving on its now-defunct OnePlus 6 predecessor, the OnePlus 6T packs an in-display fingerprint scanner, imaginatively dubbed 'Screen Unlock'. The optical scanner, which sits towards the bottom of the handset's 6.4in FHD+ AMOLED scanner, lets users unlock the 6T by pressing their digits on the screen.
This is likely down to the extra tech shoved inside the OnePlus 6T, namely its under-screen fingerprint scanner, which replaces the rear-mounted sensor found on previous models; more on that later.
The OnePlus 6T runs Google's Android Pie OS out of the box, which comes equipped with OnePlus' barely-there OxygenOS customization's on top. There are only a few changes compared to the software found on the OnePlus 6; Gaming Mode has been improved with floating notifications, Night Mode has seen some tweaks, and OnePlus' Smart Boost feature has, boosted app startup times.
The handset's stripped-back software, coupled with Qualcomm's Snapdragon8 845 and 8GB RAM, makes for an impressively smooth experience. We've been using the OnePlus 6T for almost a week and have so far experienced no lag or signs of slowdown, and if its predecessor is anything to go by, performance is unlikely to wane even after months of use.
And if you need proot, on Geekbench 4 the OnePlus 6T earned a single-core score of and a multi-core score of 8,945, putting the handset on par with the likes of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Pixel 3 XL.
The cameras on the OnePlus 6T, as is typical for an incremental update, retains the same camera sensor as the OnePlus 6; you'll find the same 16MP and 20MP f/1.7 Sony dual camera setup, and the same 16MP sensor around the front.
There have been some changes on the software front, though, with OnePlus following in the likes of Google and Huawei with improved AI features - including better scene detection, text-detection and, food photography capabilities - and souped-up Portrait and Night shooting modes.
This new tech means the handset is slightly thicker and heavier than the OnePlus 6, but otherwise, the design remains largely unchanged; the 6T comes crafted almost entirely from glass and it will be available in Mirror Black and Midnight Black color options.
There's still no IP certification on offer, but OnePlus tells us that the handset is "water resistant for everyday use". It's also the first smartphone to come kitted out with Gorilla Glass 6, which should make its screen less prone to shattering.
We don’t know for certain, but the reason OnePlus has done away with the 3.5mm headphone jack may well be so it could improve battery life on the OnePlus 6T.
Previous OnePlus handsets have had perfectly respectable battery life, but the 6T is better than ever, giving you solid day of use from a single charge – and often we found ourselves with a little extra in the tank as well.
That was likely the day we used the phone the least, but it shows you just how long the phone can last. The battery is 3700mAh, which is a big jump up from the 3300mAh power pack inside the OnePlus 6, and the difference is noticeable. 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 £580 price-tag.
It's not without its niggles, though. There's still no IP certification, the screen is still FHD+ rather than 2K, and the universally-loved headphone jack has been binned. However, when you consider the handset's price-tag, along with its unique in-display fingerprint scanner, it's still undoubtedly a flagship killer.
For watching video on the OnePlus 6T you’ve got that big beautiful display which, while it can’t compete with the best screens from the likes of Sony and Samsung, still makes for a great viewing experience.
You may need to turn up the brightness to be able to get the full experience, but we enjoyed watching video on this phone. Following its unveiled on 29 October, the OnePlus 6T will be available in Blighty on 6 November. If you can't wait until then, buyers will be able to pick up the handset pop-up shops at OnePlus pop-ups on 31st October.
Quick Specs:
- Size 6.41 inches,
- OS Android 9.0 (Pie)
- 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
- Memory 256 GB, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB, 6 GB RAM
- Rear Camera 16 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.22µm, OIS, PDAF | 20 MP (16 MP effective), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm, PDAF
- Front Camera 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
- Sensors Fingerprint (under display), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Battery Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
- Colors Mirror Black, Midnight Black
- Price About 580 EUR
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