The upcoming flagship from OnePlus, the OnePlus 6T will be launching at the end of this month. The device had already caused a stir in the smartphone market when some of its key specifications such as the in-display fingerprint sensor and improved speed were made public. Latest leaks reveal the storage variants of the OnePlus 6T along with their respective prices.
The leak details three variants; a 6 GB / 128 GB, an 8 GB / 128 GB and an 8 GB / 256 GB variant of the upcoming device. According to the leak, these devices will cost Rs 37,999 , Rs 40,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively. If the leaks are true, the OnePlus 6T will be the costliest OnePlus device. However, something worth mentioning is that according to the leak, even the base model has 128 GB of internal storage. This is unlike the OnePlus 6 which had only 64 GB of internal storage in its base model.
The company had earlier hinted at the fact that the OnePlus 6T will be more expensive than its predecessor. However, the company also mentions that the numerous innovations present in the device will surely make it worth the price. The OnePlus 6T has an optical in-display fingerprint sensor and not an ultrasonic in-display sensor. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is more secure and efficient than its cheaper, optical counterpart. OnePlus, however, says that they have ensured this is the best in terms of both technology and security. Adding that they have worked really hard to make sure it meets ‘OnePlus standards’.
What’s More
The OnePlus 6T is also expected to be faster than its predecessor and is said to have a water drop notch in its display. But, a small water drop notch means that there will only be enough space for a front-facing camera and not for the required sensors needed to securely unlock the phone using your face. This means that OnePlus will continue to use just the camera for Face Unlock, which is not very secure and won’t work in low-light.
Other expected features include the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC, a 3,700 mAh battery and Android 9 Pie out of the box. The device might feature wireless charging as well. Another change we will see in the OnePlus 6T is the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The company has provided a solution for the issue by launching a pair of Type-C Bullets which will be compatible with the device. OnePlus is also providing the Type-C Bullets for free, bundled with the device for those who pre-order the smartphone.
The OnePlus 6T will launch at an event on October 30. The global event will take place in New Delhi and New York and will have an accompanying live stream. The passes for the event are now available online.
The launch of the OnePlus 6T is imminent and is scheduled for October 30. As the launch date gets closer, new developments about the smartphone build up online. Today, the official accessories for the OnePlus 6T have leaked online before their official launch.
The cases for the upcoming OnePlus 6T have leaked online with prices which are almost similar to the case for current generation smartphone. There are total of 6 cases including a red silicone case, black flip cover, karbon case, karbon bumper case, sandstone case, and a nylon bumper case from the original OnePlus One. Prices for the cases are as follows :
Sandstone Protective Case – Rs. 990/-
Silicone Protective Case Red – Rs. 1,290/-
Bumper Case Karbon – Rs. 1,990/-
Black Flip Cover- Rs. 1,290/-
Nylon Bumper Case – Rs. 1,990/-
Prices for these cases are same as the current generation OnePlus 6 cases.
OnePlus 6T, What we know so far:
The OnePlus 6T will have a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with a waterdrop notch. The smartphone will have an in-display fingerprint scanner which is already seen in the likes of Vivo Nex. It will run on the Snapdragon 845 processor and in terms of memory, it will have 6/8 GB of RAM variants paired with 128/256 GB of internal storage.
OnePlus has confirmed that the new device will not have a 3.5 mm jack and the space will be used wisely to accommodate new technology. On the other hand, the company is providing OnePlus Bullets headphones which will be available with a USB Type-C connector. OnePlus 6T will run the Android 9.0 Pie operating system out of the box.
The OnePlus devices support dash-charge, which allows them to charge rapidly. However, we wish the company bumps up the battery capacity in the OnePlus 6T from current 3,300 mAh in the OnePlus 6.
For now, we can only wait for the October 30 launch event where OnePlus will officially announce the device and its accessories.
The OnePlus 6T is one of the most awaited devices in the smartphone market right now. Continuing the legacy of OnePlus, which brings flagship features at a mid-range price, the device is set to be a favourite of many. Despite the fact that this is a ‘T’ upgrade and not a number upgrade, OnePlus has not held back in terms of innovation. With the launch of the OnePlus 6T nearing, here is a round-up of all the confirmed features and expected specifications.
Waterdrop notch
The water drop notch is not something new. The Essential Phone and many Oppo phones carry a similar design. Oppo as we all know is owned by BBK Electronics, the company that owns OnePlus as well. Any new feature on Oppo or Vivo smartphones is mostly seen in the OnePlus brand as well. The water drop notch is no exception. This notch looks like a tiny water drop and helps to avoid hindrance when watching videos.
In-screen fingerprint
Another feature finding its way into the OnePlus phones from the BBK Electronics subsidiary Oppo and Vivo is the in display fingerprint scanner. This technology has gone through improvements to match physical fingerprint scanners and is almost as fast and as accurate. According to OnePlus, they have spent months shaving milliseconds off the unlock time and carefully refining the unlock animation to ensure a satisfying experience. The fingerprint scanner is present under the screen and lights up when scanning. It looks extremely futuristic and is a great addition to the OnePlus 6T.
No headphone jack
For years OnePlus has boasted, and sometimes joked, about keeping the headphone jack when many other manufacturers have done away with it. It seems that the OnePlus 6T is going to change the company’s stance on the same. During the launch of the OnePlus 6, they also released a wireless bluetooth earphone called the Bullets wireless. The earphones have been majorly out of stock throughout the year since their launch. However, the new phone will come bundled with Type C earphones and OnePlus is trying to match the supply to the huge demand for the earphones.
Improved navigation
OnePlus has promised to provide a smooth, fast and burden less experience with their UI. Even though the OnePlus UI is usually very close to stock android, new gestures in the Oxygen OS will make tasks like opening the camera, opening recent apps etc easier. OnePlus also stated that whenever you swipe up in an app, its window will follow your finger, which makes for a more natural experience. You will also be able to hold the power button for 0.5 seconds to activate the Google Assistant. This is a welcome change since it was impossible to activate Google assistant with gesture navigation on the previous versions of Oxygen OS.
Bigger 3700 mAh battery
OnePlus 6T reportedly packs a bigger 3,700 mAh battery which is a 10% improvement from the OnePlus 6. This will make the OnePlus 6T a premium phone with one of the biggest batteries. To put things into perspective, the Pixel 3 has a 2,915 mAh and the LG V40 ThinQ has a 3,300 mAh battery respectively. With OnePlus’ proprietary dash charging, the battery life of the phone will be hard to beat for other phone manufacturers.
Android 9 Pie and new UI
OnePlus 6 is already running on Oxygen OS with a base of Android Pie, When the OnePlus 6T launches, it will be only the seventh device to run Pie. The device has fast software updates which is one of the key reasons for its popularity. OnePlus 6T will be no different, with minimal UI changes and mostly stock android, this phone is sure to be a hit!
The launch of the much awaited OnePlus 6T has been announced. The smartphone will be launched in an event in New Delhi, on October 30. Invites for the event will be available ononeplus.infrom 10:00 AM on October 17 and cost Rs 999. Those who attend the event will get a gift hamper full of super add-ons and OnePlus merchandise.
The event will start at 8:30 PM IST. The company claims that the attendees will be the ‘first in the world’ to experience the OnePlus 6T. The OnePlus 6T is the next flagship killer from OnePlus and is set to be faster than its predecessor. The device features an in-display fingerprint sensor and a tiny water drop notch on its display. The device is expected to have better performance than the OnePlus 6 as its tagline ‘Unlock the Speed’ conveys.
Pre-Booking & Specifications
The pre-booking for the device is set to open on the official launch date or even sooner as a listing on Amazon had gone up earlier. The listing detailed the device and also said that those who pre-book the device will receive free Type-C Earphones and Rs 500 Amazon Pay Balance. The Type-C Earphones will put an end to complaints regarding the lack of a headphone jack.
The device is said to have a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display. It will reportedly run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device may have a 512 GB storage variant this time, considering the fact that OnePlus doesn’t offer expandable storage support and that it is offered in most phones these days. The device will run Android 9 Pie out of the box and might have an IP rating this time around.
The exact details of the OnePlus 6T, along with the price will be known after its launch on October 30. Stay tuned to iGyaan for more information about the device.
The launch of the OnePlus 6T is near and the device seems to be up fro pre-order on Amazon. The deal was available for some time and is no longer visible. It also offered Type-C Earphones and Rs 500 Amazon Pay Balance if you pre-book the device. The option is no longer available on Amazon and came shortly after OnePlus took to its twitter handle to announce that something exciting regarding the OnePlus 6T is on its way.
Reports suggest that pre-bookings for the device will open from the date of the official announcement in India and will end on October 30. The device is pegged to start shipping from November 1. However, we still have to stay tuned to the company’s official twitter handle to see what else the offer holds. One thing is for sure, early users will be getting the Type-C earphones bundled with the device, which will put an end to user woes regarding the lack of a headphone jack.
The OnePlus 6T will have an in-display fingerprint scanner, a water drop notch on its display. It is said to be faster than its predecessor. This can be inferred from the tagline for the device, which reads ‘Unlock the Speed’.
Specifications
Despite the fact that a ‘T’ upgrade does not carry very significant changes, the OnePlus 6T is already shaping up to be very different from its predecessor. This could mean that for the first time, we could see a major jump in specifications. However, the device is said to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device may also have a 512 GB variant as OnePlus does not offer memory card support for its devices. The OnePlus 6T will have a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display, according to reports. The display features a water-drop notch and an in-display fingerprint scanner, which has been confirmed. It is said to have a 3,700 mAh battery and will run Android 9 Pie.
The smartphone industry has been growing at an unprecedented rate. With cut-throat competition, manufacturers are making breakthroughs almost every few months. For some, it is the battle to be on the top and for the others, it is the war to survive. So, we take you through the top smartphones which are set to launch soon. The specifications are based on various leaks and the official specs will only be revealed after the launch of the devices.
Google Pixel 3
The upcoming flagship devices from Google is one of the most and least anticipated phones. The reason being that even though they will be great devices, a series of leaks have laid the devices bare before us. With unboxing videos and reviews doing rounds of the vast internet, the only thing which is possibly left to know is the price. The Google Pixel series is the only one to have stuck to a single lens camera setup, even in 2019. This does not make the devices dated or dull the camera performance.
The Google Pixel 2 has one of the best smartphone cameras out there, despite the fact that it has been an year since its launch. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will continue to carry what has now become a signature single camera setup. However, Google has given in to another trend from the smartphone industry. The infamous notch. The larger, Google Pixel 3 XL has a huge notch while the Pixel 3 will sport a more conventional design.
Both the devices will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset. The phones will have a 5.4 inch display. Both pixel phones will have 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of Storage in the base variants. The top variant may offer upto 256 GB of storage. The smaller Pixel 3 has a 3000 mAh battery while the larger XL has a 3400 mAh battery.
The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL will launch on October 9.
OnePlus 6T
The OnePlus 6T is going to launch on October 16 and fans cannot contain their excitement. The upcoming device will see major changes such as the presence if an In-display fingerprint sensor and a water drop notch. A ‘T’ upgrade does not usually see such changes. Upgrades in terms of camera, battery and speed are possible, making the device even more appealing. However, OnePlus has let go of the headphone jack and the decision does not sit well with some fans. But, it is highly improbable that the someone would shun this device over a headphone jack.
The device will run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC and have 8 GB of RAM. In terms of storage, the device will have 512 GB of storage as OnePlus does not offer microSD card support with its devices. It has a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with a tiny waterdrop notch. The device will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box and has a 3,700 mAh battery.
The OnePlus 6T will launch on October 17.
Nokia 9 PureView
The Nokia 9 PureView is one of the most unique devices on the list as it sports a penta camera setup, according to report. The penta camera setup is a patented technology, belonging to Zeiss. Additionally, reports say that the Nokia 9 has the PureView tag. The PureView tag indicates a device which is revolutionary in terms of camera performance.
Additionally, the Nokia 9 has a massive 4150 mAh battery and an in-display fingerprint scanner. The device has a 6 inch AMOLED display. It runs on the Snapdragon 845 SoC and has 8 GB of RAM. The device has 256 GB of internal storage and an IP68 certification.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
With its launch around the corner, Huawei is stirring up curiosity with the Mate 20 Pro. The Mate 20 Pro features a unique triple camera setup design. The design is in a square with the LED flash filling in the last spot in the box. The device will run on the Kirin 980 SoC as announced by Huawei. The Kirin 980 is the next flagship from Huawei and is manufactured by the 7nm process. Huawei claims that the Kirin 980 is faster than Apple’s latest A12 Bionic chip.
The device has a 6.3 inch screen with a tiny, water drop notch. Along with the Kirin 980, it has the Mali G76 MP10 GPU, an AI processing Unit and DDR4 RAM. Under the hood, it has a 4,000 mAh battery . It has an in-display fingerprint sensor. The cameras range from f/1.8 to f/2.4 in terms of aperture and have varying focal lengths from 16 mm to 80 mm.
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is set to launch on October 16.
Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro
The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Prois set to be the next big thing from Samsung. The device is said to feature a quad camera setup, a first for the company which recently launched the Galaxy A7 with a triple camera. With these devices, it is clear that Samsung is not saving all the best features for its flagship devices and is now focusing on all segments.
The Samsung Galaxy A9 Star Pro has a 6.28 inch Super AMOLED display. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor and has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory which is expandable up to 512 GB using a microSD card. It packs a 3720 mAh battery. The four cameras are a main camera, a depth sensor, a wide angle lens and a telephoto lens.
The device is set to launch at the special Galaxy Event on October 11.
Hype around the upcoming OnePlus 6T has been building up for some time now. The company has been constantly posting cues about the OnePlus 6T on their twitter account. They have already confirmed a few features prior to the release of the new device. One of the most highlighted feature has been the in-display fingerprint sensor. The company confirmed that the 6T will not have the rear fingerprint sensor for unlocking the device. Instead, it would have the fingerprint sensor built right under the display of the phone. The company also confirmed that the 6T will not have the 3.5 mm headphone jack, and this will make room for new technology.
A lot of leaks of the device have surfaced online. One notable leak was the alleged poster for the upcoming smartphone. The poster reads ‘Unlock The Speed’ which will be the new slogan. With the slogan the company can possibly be referring to the unlock speed of the in screen fingerprint sensor. Also in the poster we can see that OnePlus 6T has a waterdrop notch display.
To support all the claims that this might be the actual phone, a British case vendor has listed cases and screen protector for the OnePlus 6T before it’s official release. The screen protector shows a cutout for the notch and the case is missing the space for the headphone jack.
The cases are not yet available for sale but their is a notify option. A 3rd party company would not list cases for an unofficial device without any concrete insight proof. That is the reason we believe the OnePlus 6T might actually look like this. However, OnePlus has scheduled an event for October 18 where the device will be officially announced and all the rumours would be cleared up.
OnePlus 6 is the current flagship from OnePlus which was launched earlier this year. It is a flagship device at a very competitive price. The smartphone originally came with a price tag of Rs 34,999 for the 64 GB storage variant. Now, Amazon is offering a temporary price cut for the OnePlus 6. Amazon is celebrating their Great Indian Festival Sale from October 10th to October 15th. During the Amazon sale, OnePlus will sell the device at a discount of Rs 5,000. After the discount, the effective price of the smartphone will be Rs. 29,999.
Additionally, The launch of next generation of the OnePlus flagship is just around the corner. The upcoming OnePlus 6T is set to launch on October 18.
Buying the OnePlus 6 still makes sense. We say so because the new device will have a higher price than the current generation as confirmed by the company. A lot of components like the processor of the new device will be carried forward from the current OnePlus 6. Due to the fact that the Snapdragon 845 is the best processor that Qualcomm has on offer for now. OnePlus earlier confirmed the new device will not have the 3.5 mm headphone mm jack which can also be another reason to choose the OnePlus 6.
OnePlus 6 specifications
The OnePlus 6 has a 6.28 inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a pixel density of 402 ppi. Powering the smartphone is an Octa-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with the Adreno 630 GPU. The device had Android 8.1 Oreo but now has received updates for the latest Android 9.0 Pie. OnePlus has their custom android skin which they build on the latest android version. The device has two storage variants. A 6 GB RAM with 64 GB storage and 8 GB RAM variant with 128 GB of storage (Note: The price 29,999 is for the 6 GB RAM, 64 GB vaiant) .However, OnePlus 6 does not offer an option to expand the inbuilt storage.
The smartphone has 16 MP + 20 MP dual rear camera with Dual-Led flash and a 16 MP front-facing shooter. The device has a 3,300 mAh battery with dash charge support. The device has an accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass, gyroscope and a rear-mounted finger print sensor for additional security. Along with the fingerprint sensor the device can also be safely unlocked by the facial recognition which is quite precise and fast. The device has dual 4G VoLTE SIM card support. In terms of connectivity it has Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi and USB Type-C 1.o for charging and data transfers. OnePlus packages the device with a pre-applied screen protector, a TPU case, user manual , SIM tray ejector and the dash charger along with the Type-C data cable.
Overall, OnePlus 6 is an excellent phone and after the discount which Amazon is offering that makes it an even better deal. You can also watch our video for the device below.
OnePlus has been releasing a bunch of teasers for the upcoming OnePlus 6T on twitter. Today, OnePlus posted another short clip on their twitter account. The clip shows a device with very thin bezels and emphasises on a key technology that lies beneath the screen. OnePlus is talking about the in-display fingerprint scanner which the upcoming device will have. OnePlus earlier confirmed that the new smartphone will have this feature. This technology was previously seen on the likes of the Vivo Nex and the Vivo V11 Pro.
The OnePlus 6T will be reportedly powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 as it it the best processor offered by Qualcomm right now. Talking about storage, the device is expected to have 8GB of RAM and OnePlus might offer a 512 GB storage variant of the smartphone as Apple is offering this storage capacity with their latest devices.
According to previously leaked posters the device will have a waterdrop notch display. The device will have a 6.41 inch Super-AMOLED display. The smartphone will run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box. OnePlus has also come up with a new slogan fror the device, which is “Unlock the speed”.
Battery & Other features:
OnePlus devices have been pretty solid in the battery department and OnePlus also has their proprietary Dash-Charging technology. This technology charges their devices rapidly. With the OnePlus 6 running on a 3,700 mAh battery, it is expected that OnePlus will offer a bigger battery for the upcoming device.
Also, OnePlus has confirmed that the upcoming device will not have a 3.5 mm headphone jack. This decision has mixed reactions from fans who might give it a thought before purchasing the device. But, the good thing is OnePlus will now be offering their Bullet headphones with the Type-C connector. The OnePlus 6t will come with these colour options: Midnight Black, Mirror Black, Silk White and Amber Red.
Price:
The OnePlus 6T might also see a hike in price from the current-generation. As OnePlus tends to increase the price of their smartphones with every new iteration.
Finally, OnePlus will launch the device on 17th October in India and reveal all the specifications and features then.
The alleged invite for the upcoming OnePlus 6T launch has surfaced online. The invite suggests that the OnePlus 6T will launch in India on 17th October. This leak seems viable as it matches the previously rumoured launch date.
The same source provides us with 2 other images of the alleged device. The recently leaked poster from OnePlus has already given us a good look at the water drop notch on the device. However, the images point out to a surprising new feature. A triple camera setup on the OnePlus 6T.
Rumours regarding the triple camera were around for a long time but were laid to rest with some renders and a TVC which is being aired regularly. These new images do make us wonder as to whether the advertisement is hiding something. In the ad, brand ambassador Amitabh Bachchan can be seen covering the back of the phone. This is the exact placement of the triple camera in the leaked images. Hence, once can speculate that OnePlus might be holding this new feature back.
Another big highlight is the in-display fingerprint sensor. This was first revealed when a retail box of the device surfaced online. The in- display sensor is reported to use Qualcomm’s ultrasonic technology which allows you to access the device even if your hands are oily or wet.
Specifications:
Based on the leaks and our expectations, here are the specifications. The device is expected to retain the Snapdragon 845 SoC paired with 8GB of RAM. However, OnePlus might offer higher storage by offering a 512GB variant since the devices do not have memory card support.
OnePlus earlier confirmed they will get rid of the 3.5 mm headphone jack. On the flip side, they now offer the bullets headphones with a Type-C connector.
The device will sport a 6.41 inch Super AMOLED display with the waterdrop notch. OnePlus might bump the battery of the new device from the current 3300 mAh battery. We also expect to see flagship features such as wireless charging and IP rating on the new device. The OnePlus 6T is reported to run Android 9.0 Pie out of the box.
Alleged Oneplus 6T in Silk White
Finally, OnePlus will launch the device on 17th October in India and reveal all the specifications and features then.
The OnePlus 6T will have a dual camera setup, contrary to rumours which reported it will have a triple camera setup. The latest leak also shows that the device will sport a taller display. The device will have an in-display fingerprint scanner as confirmed by the company earlier.
The 6.4 inch screen will have a 2340 x 1080 pixel resolution with a 19:9 aspect ratio. The display will also have a smaller, water drop notch as compared to the OnePlus 6. The device will also be a millimetre or two taller than the OnePlus 6.
Despite the fact that the OnePlus 6T has a similar dual camera setup, the camera performance will obviously be bumped up. The triple camera setup might be held back for the OnePlus 7. The device might implement AI functionality to combat the other devices in its segment. Under the hood, the device will carry a better and bigger battery, according to reports. Along with this, better optimisation might give extended battery life as well.
OnePlus is not expected to upgrade the chipset with the new OnePlus 6T, according to reports. The RAM options will also remain the same but we could expect a boost in the memory segment. With more and more flagship devices offering 512 GB variants, OnePlus might not stay behind. The device will not have a headphone jack.
Other expected features include wireless charging and water resistance. Since the OnePlus 6 was only ‘splash proof’ this upgrade would be nice. Along with this, the other change in terms of design will be the absence of a physical fingerprint scanner.
Launch:
The release of the OnePlus 6T will be in October, close to the launch of the Pixel 3 devices. The device is already being teased on Amazon, which means it will be an Amazon exclusive, as always.
The flagship killer from OnePlus has always been known to deliver far higher than what it costs. The OnePlus 6 sure broke records and set a few benchmarks when it was launched this year. The OnePlus 6 phone ia already placed at a killer price for all the features it provides. One can now obtain it for an even lesser price. Now, through an offer one can get it for as low as Rs 31,999.
The device has 6GB of RAM/64GB of internal storage in its base model which is for Rs 34,999. The device, runs on the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SoC. It also offers 8 GB RAM/ 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM/ 512 GB storage variants. On purchasing the device on Amazon India, Axis Bank credit card users get an instant discount of Rs 1500. This offer is also available for HDFC Bank credit/debit card owners who can avail a 5% instant discount, subject to a maximum of Rs 1500.
Along with this, one can obtain a further discount of Rs 1500 upon exchange of their old smartphone. Along with this, Idea postpaid users are eligible for a minimum discount of Rs 2000 upon the purchase of a OnePlus 6. This will be credited over a series of billing cycles. However, this offer on the OnePlus 6 is only valid for Idea’s Nirvana plan users. OnePlus owners who open a Kotak 811 account before January 31st 2019 will get accidental and liquid protection insurance worth Rs 2000 free.
If you decide to sign up for Amazon Prime video’s subscription through your new OnePlus 6, you will receive Amazon pay balance of Rs 250. Also, OnePlus 6 users who register through the kindle app will receive a promotional credit. This will be a maximum of Rs 500 which can be used to purchase e books from the Kindle store. With a mix of these offers you can get the OnePlus 6 for a lower price. However with the Poco F1 craze and the OnePlus 6T already leaking would you want one ?
The OnePlus 6 has been out and about for a while, making it that time of the year when everyone is waiting for the OnePlus 6T. This wasn’t confirmed until recently when a certificate seeming to be that of the OnePlus 6T emerged online. Certified by the Eurasian Economic Commission, it looks like the long awaited release of the OnePlus 6T is happening sooner than we thought.
For the past couple of years, OnePlus has been following up its flagship device with a special ‘T’ edition, essentially an upgraded version of the phone. One can therefore expect some definite design upgrades and a step up in performance from the already super-fast OnePlus 6. These upgrades cannot be significantly higher than what the OnePlus 6 is running right now.
As seen with the OnePlus 5 and 5T last year, OnePlus will keep the upgrades to a minimum. This is because it doesn’t make sense to have a phone that competes with what you released just a few months back. It also clears the way for the next flagship, the OnePlus 7. Even while it kept upgrades to a minimum, the OnePlus 5T managed to almost replace the OnePlus 5.
This does not mean that the OnePlus 6T won’t have its own exciting features to look forward to. Based on speculations about the phone and what we’d like to see, here’s what you can expect from the 6T.
The design of the phone may sport thinner bezels and even a smaller notch. Keep in mind the fact that Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus share their parent company . OnePlus might therefore draw some inspiration form its ‘siblings’ when it comes to design. This could mean a motorised camera which pops up, to give a truly notch-free screen. The screen size is something that might not be changed but the resolution might be bumped up for a more flagship experience.
Camera:
A finger print scanner underneath the display might be a revolution to the camera segment. How, you ask? Well, the removal of the fingerprint reader will give them the area required for a “third” primary camera. Having seen almost all devices reach the two camera mark, this might be the next big thing.
OnePlus however, might be saving this revolutionary idea for the OnePlus 7. Regardless, a jump in the camera segment is expected if Oneplus really wants to attract its customers.
Performance:
When it comes to the increase in performance or speed, we cannot expect a huge jump. While OnePlus might carry on with the processor and RAM options, it might expand in the internal memory segment. A jump from the existing 256GB to a more favourable 512Gb will be welcome as OnePlus doesn’t provide memory card support.
Flagship Features:
What OnePlus might add could be a bigger battery and possibly wireless charging. Other flagship features such as water resistance could be an upgrade as the OnePlus 6 was only ‘splash proof’. A new array of colours can be expected for sure along with the minor design upgrades.
The early release of the OnePlus 6T could also mean something else. With a release inOctober, it could be around the same time as the Google Pixel 3 XL. What it could mean for either phones is not clear as of now, but can give us a clear idea that the OnePlus 6T might not be running the Android 9 before the Pixel 3 XL.
When the Shenzhen based company, OnePlus first entered the smartphone industry, it took the world by surprise. The company launched its “flagship-killer”, the OnePlus One in India on 2nd December 2014. It was the first smartphone under the Rs. 30,000 price bracket which offered flagship-like features. The smartphone had two versions of Android 4.4.2 KitKat, a CyanogenMod 13 variant and an OxygenOS 2.1.4 variant. Currently, OnePlus is among the top smartphone brands in India. The recently launched OnePlus 6 sold close to Rs. 10 Crore worth of smartphones in the first ten minutes of the sale. Now with the rumours of a OnePlus 6T possibly launching soon, here is a list of top ten feature we’d like to see in the smartphone.
1. Bezel & Notch-less Display
Oppo and Vivo are leading the industry with their first no-notch and almost all-screen display smartphones. Both the Oppo Find X and Vivo NEX managed to sport a notch-less display and achieve a screen-to-body ratio of over 85%. This is something that even the iPhone X could not achieve. The display of both the formerly mentioned smartphones makes for a good movie watching experience. Hence, a notch-less display is among the top 10 feature we would like to see in the OnePlus 6T.
Vivo NEX Notch-less Display
2. Pop-up Camera Alternative
According to the recent rumours, OnePlus 6T might feature a pop-up front-facing camera. While the Pop-up camera is the best way to achieve a notch-less display, we would still like OnePlus to come up with a better alternative. For instance, the Mi Mix 2 featured a bottom-chin mounted sensor. Although, this lead to the smartphone featuring a bigger chin, it still is an area the company could explore.
3. Stereo Speakers
While the OnePlus 6 has a considerably good speaker, it still tends to sound tinny at high volumes. Whereas smartphones like the iPhone X, Pixel 2XL or the Galaxy S9 Plus have a great stereo speaker setup. The issue with having a single speaker like the OnePlus 6 is its placement. When the phone is held in the landscape mode, the user’s palm tends to cover the speaker leading to a muffled sound output. A stereo speaker on the other hand, uses two separate speakers so you get relatively better output even with one speaker covered.
Pixel 2 XL
4. In-display Fingerprint Sensor
Despite having a pop-up camera, the Vivo NEX also features an in-display fingerprint sensor. While many claim that a face-unlock is safer than fingerprint sensor, the latter comes in handy to easily access the phone. Among the top 10 features an in-display fingerprint sensor is also something we would like to see on the OnePlus 6T.
Vivo NEX In-Display Fingerprint Sensor
5. 3D Face-Unlock
The face unlock on the OnePlus 6 is considered to be one of the fastest. However, it is nowhere close to being as secure as the Apple Face-ID. In fact, there have been cases where users were able to access a OnePlus 6 just with a photograph of the smartphone’s actual owner. Hence, a 3D face-unlock is among the top 10 features we want to see in the OnePlus 6. A 3D face-unlock would not only be more secure but also work well in low light conditions. A 3D face unlock works by using a combination of hardware and software. It uses both cameras and a few other sensors such as infrared to get a 3D scan of the subject’s face. The face unlock mechanism on the OnePlus 6 is a 2D recognition system, which is considerably less secure.
Face-unlock
6. Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning recently announced their new Gorilla Glass 6. The new glass panel is not only more durable than the Gorilla Glass 5 but also has customizability options. Which means, manufacturers can choose to give any type of texture to the glass panel that they would like. If OnePlus 6T features a Gorilla Glass 6 panel for both the front and the back, then we could expect some other colour and texture variants of the smartphone. Hence, this is among the top 10 features we look forward to seeing in the OnePlus 6T.
Wooden Finish On Gorilla Glass 6
7. IP Rating For Waterproof Or At Least Water-resistance
When the OnePlus 6 launched, everyone expected that the smartphone will have a IP (Ingress Protection) certification since rumours said that it will be water-resistant. Although the rumours about it being water-resistant were true, OnePlus did not mention if there was any IP certification for the smartphone. Despite not having an IP rating the smartphone is water-resistant under rainy conditions or if it takes a plunge in puddles. However, an IP rating, which is an international standard of measuring how effectively a smartphone is sealed and protected against external elements like dust and water. While IP68 would be appreciated for the OnePlus 6t, we would also be happy with IP67.
8. Keep The Jack
OnePlus is among the few companies which have not yet ditched the headphone jack from their smartphones. Even their latest flagship, the OnePlus 6 has a headphone jack. But since OnePlus launched the bullets wireless , there exists a slight possibility that the may remove the headphone jack. While Bluetooth earphones are relatively more portable than wired headphones, the level of details a good-quality wired headphone can provide is far superior than a wireless headphone. Also, most people own earphones with a 3.5 mm plug and would not want to buy a new earphone especially if they own a premium pair of earphones/headphones. Hence, a headphone jack is among the top 10 features we would like to continue to see in the OnePlus 6T.
OnePlus 6 Headphone Jack
9. Improved Camera Setup
Even though OnePlus 6 has a considerably good camera setup, it still lacks the finesse seen in the cameras of Pixel 2, Galaxy S9 and even the iPhone X. What is worth noting is that the latter devices are significantly more expensive than the OnePlus 6. However, we still think that OnePlus could do slightly better job in the camera department, along with motor improvements in the camera app and software. The company recently release the Google Camera replacement for the OnePlus 6, which could be a step in the right direction for improved camera capabilities.
10. Wireless Charging
While Oneplus has stayed away from this feature due to their dash charging, a wireless charging feature may not be difficult to add. The feature will be well received by customers and OnePlus fans.
Bonus : Sand Stone Variant
The OnePlus One launched with a sandstone finish for the rear panel. It was the first that any company had ever thought of launching phone with such a textured rear-panel. The company later discontinued the sandstone panel after the OnePlus 2 but offered it as back panel covers. We would like to see the sandstone rear panel make a comeback with the OnePlus 6T even if they do it for a limited run.
OnePlus 2 Sandstone Black
OnePlus 6T will likely launch in December this year. However, in an interview, Carl Pei, co-founder of OnePlus said, the company might not release a OnePlus 6T unless there is something new to offer. This is good news for people who bought the OnePlus 6 and would like to enjoy their smartphones for a while before the company replaces it with the T variant. However, OnePlus has been releasing T variants of its smartphone since the OnePlus 3 so it is highly-likely that the company will release a OnePlus 6T as well. The only question is, how soon and how many of these features will the smartphone have. Have a feature you would like to see in the next OnePlus device. Let us know in the comments.
OnePlus in a post on their forums has confirmed that the company will provide the Android P update to phones as old as the OnePlus 3 all the way upto the OnePlus 6. The company also says that the updates will be available in the coming months. With Google expected to officially roll out Android P during the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL launch, most manufacturers working towards the Android P update will follow soon after.
OnePlus has been focusing a lot on community conversation, and this shows that the company is ready to tackle the frustration of some of the owners of the older Oneplus devices in getting some of the key features. The company, earlier this year, enabled certain camera features to their previous models via a software update.
OnePlus has now rolled out several models of the OnePlus 6, including storage and Ram variations and limited edition models including the new colours. The company may launch a new phone later this year dubbed the “OnePlus 6T”. The next version is expected to launch with a all display front removing the notch from the device completely.
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