What’s Changed on the OnePlus 6T from the OnePlus 6
If we have to be concise, the display now has a smaller water drop notch with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 under which lies the fingerprint scanner with OnePlus’ ‘Screen Unlock’ technology, the battery is bumped up to 3700mAh, the headphone jack is gone, there are some new camera modes, and it’s now pricier. If you wish to see a detailed comparison between the OnePlus 6 and 6T to see what’s changed in detail, you can find it here.
What are some key specifications of the OnePlus 6T?
The main highlight of the OnePlus 6T is the new 6.41-inch Full HD+ display with the water drop notch and in-display fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, there’s a Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 845 SoC with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. The rear cameras are 16MP and 20MP along with an aperture of f/1.7 on the primary lens. The front facing shooter is also rated at 16MP. The battery is a generous 3700mAh unit with support for fast charging.
What software does the OnePlus 6T run on?
The OnePlus 6T runs on the latest version of Android, Pie. OxygenOS, OnePlus’ custom UI closely resembles stock Android with a few nifty tricks that enhance the user experience. This also makes the OnePlus 6T one of the first few phones to be running Android 9 Pie out of the box.
Are there multiple variants of the device that will go on sale?
Yes, the OnePlus 6T will be sold in 3 variants. The base variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, mid variant with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage and the top-end model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.
Does the OnePlus 6T have a headphone jack?
Unfortunately, no. OnePlus says they’ve got rid of it in order to accommodate a larger battery and the new in-display fingerprint scanner tech. Not sure to what extent the move is justified though.
Can the notch on the display be hidden?
Yes, the already small display notch can be hidden from the settings menu.
Do screen protectors/tempered glasses affect the under-display fingerprint scanner’s performance?
The OnePlus 6T comes with a pre-installed screen protector which does not interfere in any way with the fingerprint scanner. Third-party tempered glasses shouldn’t ideally affect the performance either. But you need to choose smarter.
Will the fingerprint scanner performance be affected if your display gets scratched/shattered?
According to OnePlus, a few light scratches or minor cracks will not affect the performance of the fingerprint scanner performance.
Is there any display protection on the OnePlus 6T?
Yes, the front is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 6 and the back is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.
Is there support for dual 4G VoLTE on the OnePlus 6T?
Yes, dual 4G VoLTE is supported which means you can use two Jio SIMs at a time.
How are the cameras on the OnePlus 6T?
The dual rear cameras perform well in most lighting conditions and come with support for portrait mode as well with the aid of the secondary camera. The front-facing 16MP shooter also supports portrait mode and shots are crisp. There is a new night mode (Nightscape) now which helps in low-light situations. Read our review for in-depth details.
Is there any sort of stabilization for the cameras on the OnePlus 6T?
Yes, the rear cameras offer OIS as well as EIS while the front facing camera has support for EIS.
What is the maximum resolution for video recording on the OnePlus 6T?
The OnePlus 6T can record video up to a maximum resolution of 4K at 60fps.
Does the OnePlus 6T support fast charging?
Yes, there is a 20W fast charger in the box which can top the phone up from 0-60% in about half an hour.
Is there support for face unlock on the OnePlus 6T?
Yes, face unlock is present and accounted for, and it’s also blazing fast.
Is there support for gesture navigation?
Yes, OxygenOS on the OnePlus 6T supports navigation gestures which have been slightly revamped for a smoother experience on the OnePlus 6T. Now, one can easily switch between apps with a simple swipe gesture.
Is there a notification LED on the OnePlus 6T?
Unfortunately, they’ve gotten rid of the notification LED in order to accommodate the water drop notch and instead, there is the ambient display which wakes up the screen when you receive a new notification.
Is there support for OTG on the OnePlus 6T?
Yes, OTG is supported.
Is there a USB Type-C to 3.5mm jack adapter in the box?
Yes, there is an adapter within the box which lets you use your existing headphones.
Is the OnePlus 6T water resistant?
While there is no IP certification, OnePlus claims that the 6T is ‘everyday water resistant’ meaning light splashes or rain shouldn’t be an issue. If you have a question or query that we missed or did not answer, leave it down in the comments section, or tweet to us at our Twitter handle @TechPP and we’ll do our best to answer your question.
