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OnePlus OnePlus 5T vs OnePlus OnePlus 6

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OnePlusOnePlus 5TOnePlusOnePlus 6
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2017May 2018
Display
Screen size6.01″6.28″
Resolution2160 × 10802280 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Display typeFull Optic AMOLED; 18:9 aspect ratioNotched Optic AMOLED; 19:9 aspect ratio; 6.12-inch area accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density401 ppi402 ppi, reported by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
Brightness detail–Expert Reviews measured 411 cd/m² with automatic brightness enabled; not a maker peak rating
Screen protection2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 52.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuressRGB and DCI-P3; Adaptive Mode, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Lift Up Display and Ambient Display; Sunlight Display adjusts contrast for gallery, camera, video and gamessRGB and DCI-P3; Adaptive Mode, Reading Mode, Night Mode and Lift Up Display; notch hiding described by the reviews
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 835Snapdragon 845
Memory6 GB – 8 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 835; octa-core, 10 nm, up to 2.45 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon 845; octa-core, 10 nm, up to 2.8 GHz; Qualcomm AI Engine
GPUAdreno 540Adreno 630
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 two-lane storage; UK 6/64 GB and 8/128 GB configuration pairings confirmed by TechAdvisorLPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.1 two-lane storage; UK 6/64 GB, 8/128 GB and 8/256 GB pairings confirmed by TechRadar
Cameras
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX398, 16 MP, f/1.7, 1.12 µm pixels and 27.22 mm focal lengthSony IMX519, 16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22 µm pixels, phase autofocus, OIS and EIS
Front cameraSony IMX371, 16 MP, f/2.0 and 1.0 µm pixelsSony IMX371, 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
ZoomDigital zoom; both rear lenses have the same 27.22 mm focal length; no telephoto cameraDigital zoom; 2× camera-app option crops the main image, according to TechAdvisor; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; 720p slow motion at 120 fps; time-lapse; EIS optimised for 4K4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse and video editor
Front video1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresAdditional Sony IMX376K 20 MP camera, f/1.7, 1.0 µm pixels and 27.22 mm focal length; combines four pixels when ambient light is below approximately 10 lux; dual LED flash, Portrait and Quick CaptureAdditional Sony IMX376K 20 MP camera, f/1.7, 1.0 µm pixels and phase autofocus, used for depth effects according to the reviews; dual LED flash, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, HDR, HQ and RAW
Battery and charging
Battery3,300 mAh3,300 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 20 WUp to 20 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailNon-removable 3,300 mAh batteryNon-removable 3,300 mAh battery
Wired chargingDash Charge or Fast Charge, 5 V/4 A; supplied adapter and cableFast Charging, 5 V/4 A; supplied adapter and cable
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight162 g177 g
Thickness7.3 mm7.75 mm
Height × width156.1 × 75 mm155.7 × 75.4 mm
MaterialsAnodised aluminium unibodyGlass back and aluminium frame, described by the reviews
ColoursMidnight Black at launch; Lava Red and Sandstone White editions; regional and configuration availability variesMirror Black, Midnight Black, Silk White and Red; colour and storage availability vary, with UK 8/256 GB Midnight Black and 8/128 GB Silk White or Red identified by TechRadar
ButtonsOn-screen navigation; power button, volume rocker and Alert SliderAlert Slider; haptic vibration; gestures and on-screen navigation supported; RGB notification LED
Water resistance detailNo published IP ratingNo published IP rating; everyday splash resistance described by the reviews
BiometricsRear ceramic fingerprint sensor and camera-based Face Unlock; Face Unlock is for unlocking the phone, with more secure methods required by sensitive apps, according to TechAdvisorRear fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, Hall, accelerometer, G-sensor, electronic compass, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, RGB and sensor hubFingerprint, Hall, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, RGB ambient light, electronic compass and sensor core
SpeakersSingle bottom-facing speaker; Dirac HD Sound; 3.5 mm headphone socketSingle bottom-facing speaker; Dirac HD Sound and Dirac Power Sound; 3.5 mm headphone socket
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise cancellation; AANC supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 7.1.1 NougatOxygenOS based on Android 8.1 Oreo, version confirmed by the reviews
In the boxPhone, pre-applied screen protector, translucent case, Dash USB-C cable and adapter, SIM ejector, quick start guide and safety informationPhone, pre-applied screen protector, translucent case, Fast Charge USB-C cable and adapter, SIM ejector, quick start guide and safety information
Connectivity
Mobile network4G; three-carrier aggregation; LTE Cat 12 download and Cat 13 upload; maker states up to 600 Mbit/s and 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support4G; four-carrier download aggregation and 4×4 MIMO; LTE Cat 16 download and Cat 13 upload; maker states up to 1 Gbit/s and 150 Mbit/s, subject to carrier support
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0; aptX and aptX HDBluetooth 5.0; aptX and aptX HD
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB audio supportedUSB-C, USB 2.0; USB audio supported
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

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