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OnePlus

OnePlus 6

Released May 2018

A 6.28-inch 4G phone with Snapdragon 845, a notched AMOLED display and a glass back. It keeps a headphone socket and rear fingerprint sensor, with an optically stabilised main camera and 20 W fast charging.

Model history · 7 models, 2014–2018
  1. 2014OnePlus OneCompare
  2. 2015OnePlus 2Compare
  3. 2016OnePlus 3Compare
  4. 2016OnePlus 3TCompare
  5. 2017OnePlus 5Compare
  6. 2017OnePlus 5TCompare
  7. 2018OnePlus 6
Screen
6.28″
Display
OLED
Chip
Snapdragon 845
Memory
6 GB – 8 GB
Storage
64 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
16 MP
Zoom
–
Battery
3,300 mAh
Weight
177 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the fast performance, adaptable software, improved cameras and premium glass design. Battery life covers a typical day and charging is quick, though Expert Reviews finds shorter video endurance than the 5T. The compromises include no official IP rating, wireless charging or expandable storage, while the glossy finish is slippery and attracts fingerprints.

From techadvisor.com, techradar.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.28″
Resolution
2280 × 1080
Sharpness
402 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Display type
Notched Optic AMOLED; 19:9 aspect ratio; 6.12-inch area accounting for rounded corners
Pixel density
402 ppi, reported by TechAdvisor and TechRadar
Brightness detail
Expert Reviews measured 411 cd/m² with automatic brightness enabled; not a maker peak rating
Screen protection
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display features
sRGB and DCI-P3; Adaptive Mode, Reading Mode, Night Mode and Lift Up Display; notch hiding described by the reviews

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 845
Memory
6 GB – 8 GB
Storage
64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; octa-core, 10 nm, up to 2.8 GHz; Qualcomm AI Engine
GPU
Adreno 630
Storage type
LPDDR4X 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 camera
16 MP
Ultra wide camera
None
Telephoto camera
None
Optical zoom
None
Front camera
16 MP
Main camera
Sony IMX519, 16 MP, f/1.7, 1.22 µm pixels, phase autofocus, OIS and EIS
Front camera
Sony IMX371, 16 MP, f/2.0, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom
Digital zoom; 2× camera-app option crops the main image, according to TechAdvisor; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording
4K 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 video
1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera features
Additional 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

Battery
3,300 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 20 W
Wireless charging
None
Battery life detail
Non-removable 3,300 mAh battery
Wired charging
Fast Charging, 5 V/4 A; supplied adapter and cable

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
177 g
Thickness
7.75 mm
Height × width
155.7 × 75.4 mm
Materials
Glass back and aluminium frame, described by the reviews
Colours
Mirror 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
Buttons
Alert Slider; haptic vibration; gestures and on-screen navigation supported; RGB notification LED
Water resistance detail
No published IP rating; everyday splash resistance described by the reviews
Biometrics
Rear fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors
Fingerprint, Hall, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, RGB ambient light, electronic compass and sensor core
Speakers
Single bottom-facing speaker; Dirac HD Sound and Dirac Power Sound; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Microphones
Noise cancellation support

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
OxygenOS based on Android 8.1 Oreo, version confirmed by the reviews
In the box
Phone, pre-applied screen protector, translucent case, Fast Charge USB-C cable and adapter, SIM ejector, quick start guide and safety information

Connectivity

Mobile network
4G; 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
SIM
Dual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0; aptX and aptX HD
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C, USB 2.0; USB audio supported
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and Galileo

Storage options

StorageMemory
64 GB6 GB
128 GB8 GB
256 GB8 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Snapdragon 845 with up to 8 GB RAM
  • Optically stabilised main camera and 4K 60 fps recording
  • 3.5 mm headphone socket

Cons

  • No published IP rating or wireless charging
  • No expandable storage
  • Single bottom-facing speaker

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
SamsungGalaxy A9 (2018)
6.3″OLEDSnapdragon 6606 GB – 8 GB128 GB24 MP–3,800 mAh183 gNov 2018
OPPOFind X
6.4″OLEDQualcomm Snapdragon 8458 GB128 GB – 512 GB16 MP–3,730 mAh186 gJul 2018
XiaomiPOCOPHONE F1
6.18″LCDQualcomm Snapdragon 8456 GB64 GB – 128 GB12 MP–4,000 mAh182 gAug 2018

Previous model: OnePlus 5T. Newer model: OnePlus 6T.

Sources

  1. oneplus.com/uk/6/specs
  2. oneplus.com/us/6-popups
  3. techadvisor.com/article/719087/oneplus-6-review-2.html
  4. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-6
  5. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-6/2
  6. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-6/3
  7. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-6/4
  8. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-6/5
  9. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-6/6
  10. expertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/oneplus-6-review-oneplus-most-impressive-…

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