OnePlus 6T review: Hello in-display fingerprint scanner, goodbye headphone jack
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Benchmark Performance, Imaging, Battery life, and Conclusion
Benchmark Performance
The OnePlus 6T is powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor with either 6GB or 8GB RAM as the 6. The 6GB RAM version comes with 128GB internal storage, while the 8GB RAM version has either 128 or 256GB storage. My review unit is the 8GB/128GB version.
N.B. The OnePlus 6 reviewed earlier this year was the 6GB/64GB model.
OnePlus 6T (8GB/128GB) | OnePlus 6 (8GB/128GB) | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) | Google Pixel 3 XL (64GB) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 (128GB) | Oppo Find X (128GB) | |
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SunSpider Javascript
SunSpider JavaScript measures the browsing performance of a device when processing JavaScript. It not only takes into consideration the underlying hardware performance, but also assesses how optimized a particular platform is in delivering a high-speed web browsing experience.
The 6T is about on par with other Snapdragon 845 phones and was marginally faster than the 6. In terms of actual web browsing, it provides a smooth and lag-free experience.
Antutu
AnTuTu is an all-in-one benchmark that tests CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. The CPU benchmark evaluates both integer and floating-point performance, the GPU tests assess 2D and 3D performance, the memory test measures available memory bandwidth and latency, and the storage tests gauge the read and write speeds of a device's flash memory.
On this benchmark the 6T was again about equal with the other Snapdragon 845 smartphones. Additionally, the extra 2GB RAM didn't seem to make much of a difference compared to the OnePlus 6. Apple's A12 Bionic continues to dominate this benchmark.
Geekbench CPU
Geekbench CPU is a cross-platform processor benchmark that tests both single-core and multi-core performance with workloads that simulate real-world usage. Geekbench 4 scores are calibrated against a baseline score of 4000 (which is the score of an Intel Core i7-6600U CPU processor).
Surprisingly, the 6T scored slightly lower than the 6 in this benchmark, although the difference was not significant. Unfortunately, Geekbench continues to be the Snapdragon 845's worst benchmark, and Apple, Huawei and Samsung's processors all outperformed it.
3DMark Sling Shot
3DMark Sling Shot is an advanced 3D graphics benchmark that tests the full range of OpenGL ES 3.1 and ES 3.0 API features including multiple render targets, instanced rendering, uniform buffers and transform feedback. The test also includes impressive volumetric lighting and post-processing effects. We're running this benchmark in Unlimited mode, which ignores screen resolutions.
In this benchmark, the OnePlus 6T was again on a par with the other 845-powered smartphones. Apple's A12 Bionic is once again way ahead of the pack.
Imaging
The 6T uses the exact same rear camera setup as the 6. You get a 16-megapixel main camera with optical image stabilization paired with a 20-megapixel depth sensor secondary camera. It's a bit of a pity to have such a high resolution secondary camera that's only used for Portrait Mode depth information and I would like to see OnePlus return to the more useful telephoto optical zoom lens we last saw on the OnePlus 5.
Image quality from the 6T is identical to the 6. Images are generally sharp with good detail retention, and colors and exposure are both generally accurate, but images tend to be slightly grainy and there is some noticeable over-processing.
Battery Life
Our standard battery test for mobile phones has the following parameters:
- Looping a 720p video with screen brightness and volume at 100%
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity turned on
- Constant data streaming through email and Twitter
The 6T has a larger 3,700mAh battery than its predecessor, which led to slightly better battery life, with the 6T lasting 11 hours and 37 minutes in our video looping benchmark, 45 minutes longer than the 6. Having said that, overall battery life is still shorter than many other similar-sized phones.
The OnePlus 6T isn't compatible with Qualcomm's QuickCharge technology, and instead uses OnePlus' own Dash Charge technology. Dash Charge is just as fast as QuickCharge (if not faster) and also has built-in measures to protect from overheating. It will charge the phone from 0 to 60% in about 35 minutes, and from 60 to 100% takes another 45 minutes or so. The disadvantage to Dash Charge is that it requires both a proprietary Dash Charge wall plug and a proprietary Dash Charge USB-C cable.
Despite the glass back, there's still no wireless charging on the 6T.
Conclusion
Overall the OnePlus 6T isn't that different from its predecessor. It has a larger display with a smaller notch, a new in-display fingerprint scanner, and it loses the headphone jack - but basically everything else is the same.
You're still getting the same attractive, if somewhat generic metal and glass sandwich design, and a flagship Snapdragon 845 processor, all at a lower price than most other flagships.
But buying a OnePlus phone also means that you're willing to accept a long list of missing features: no IP rating, no wireless charging, no stereo speakers, no expandable storage, a not particularly useful secondary lens, a display that isn't HDR compatible, and you can now add to that list, no headphone port or bundled earphones.
Price-wise the 6T costs about the same as the 6 when it first came out. The cheapest model is now the 6GB/128GB option, which costs S$898, while the 8GB/128GB model costs S$988, which is actually S$10 cheaper than the launch price for the 6's 8GB/128GB model. The most expensive 8GB/256GB model costs S$1,088, the first time a OnePlus phone has broken the S$1k barrier.
The gradual upward trend in OnePlus' pricing makes its phones a little less attractive than they used to be, but the 6T still offers good value. Having said that, if you miss the days when OnePlus phones were less than S$700, the OnePlus 6 in its 8GB/128GB configuration is now available in all colors for just S$699 from OnePlus' official shop on Lazada. Considering how similar the two phones are, this is actually the better buy - at least until the 6T also inevitably comes down in price.
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