OnePlus 6T instead of being subject to rumors and leaks like Google Pixel 3 XL was, OnePlus has been revealing information about OnePlus 6T in Australia quite slowly – serving to increase users’ excitement more and more. Not so long back, we’ve seen OnePlus has confirmed that OnePlus 6T is going to be loaded with an on-screen fingerprint scanner as it ditches the standard headphone jack.
Speculations on the table indicate that it will be much easier for OnePlus 6T to replace a few months old OnePlus 6 – itself a successful smartphone handling to match devices nearly twice its rates. The handset isn’t likely to be shaped up the OnePlus 6’s formula a lot but even so, it’s already shaping up to be one of 2018’s most eye-catching and jaw-dropping smartphones. In our OnePlus 6T review in Australia below, let’s find out what does it bring.
OnePlus 6T Release Date in Australia
The official OnePlus 6T release date in Australia is somewhere in 2018, October. After launch, it will be available to pre-order but will start landing on shelves on November 6th, 2018.
The Indian audience might get some freebies with it as an Amazon India listing shows you’ll get free USB-C earphones as well as some Amazon credit. This offer is only available on pre-orders.
OnePlus 6T Price in Australia
The OnePlus 6T Price in the UK ranges from £499-£549 which after conversion comes to around $750-$800 in the United States.
And as far as OnePlus 6t Prices in Australia are concerned, one can get their hands on one after spending approx. AU$700-$1139. Interestingly, it’s being offered by the biggest online stores like PayLessDeal & ShopBot at unmatched rates to keep your wallet safe from a serious dent.
As a reminder, OnePlus 6 started at AU$840 and there’s no doubt that prices have been creeping up gradually so it’s most likely that OnePlus 6T won’t be near to the likes of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and iPhone XS.
Where to Buy OnePlus 6T in Australia
Unluckily, you cannot buy OnePlus 6T in Australia from their official website as OnePlus’ smartphones aren’t available directly. The last year’s OnePlus 5 (in 2017) arrived in Australia with limited quality. Therefore, when (or if) OnePlus 6T arrives in Australia, it’s not confirmed.
Don’t be disappointed as there is a way you can get your hands on OnePlus 6T – import one via sites like eBay or from Buy Mobile or Kogan (grey-market resellers). While doing that, be ready for all the risk that normally comes with important an unlocked smartphone (not really!).
Don’t you want to buy from eBay or Buy Mobile? Then, how about buying OnePlus 6T from Etoren, Tom Top, DealGadget and Think of Us?
Note: We don’t have any amount of share in the sale with these mentioned above Australian stores – therefore, we are not responsible for any damage or loss you may suffer.
OnePlus 6T Specs in Australia
The handset houses a gorgeous and bright 6.4-inches AMOLED based screen with a maximum resolution of 1080 pixels by 2340 pixels and there’s 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The brain behind OnePlus 6T is Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and Adreno 630 manages graphics department. Other OnePlus 6T specifications in Australia are highlighted below.
- Dimensions: 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.32 in)
- SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Display Size: 6.41 inches, 100.9 cm2 (~85.6% screen-to-body ratio)
- Display Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
- Multitouch: Yes
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie)
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4×2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4×1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver)
- RAM: 6GB/8GB
- ROM: 128GB/ 256GB (Expandable Further Up to 256GB via microSD)
- Rear Camera: 16MP + 20MP
- Front Camera: 25MP
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Sensors: Fingerprint (on-screen), Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, and Compass
- Battery: 3700mAh (Fast Charging Dash Charge)
- Colors: Mirror Black (Glass Back), Midnight Black (Metal Back)
Read More: OnePlus 6T – Full Phone Specifications & Price in Australia
OnePlus 6T Design
After so many months and weeks, finally, the first legitimate-looking image of OnePlus 6T has been published. The handset is in 2 colors – Mirror Black and Midnight Black. The Midnight Black has lightly lower-key matte finish whereas Mirror Black is glossy. Out front, you’ll see a waterdrop-like Notch with enough room to sports FaceTime sensor. This is the same Notch we’ve already seen in Oppo R17.
Outback, there’s a dual camera configuration instead of a tri-camera. That’s not really surprising to see, as OnePlus is still sticking with the same or at least a very similar rear camera setup. At the bottom, USB-C port is holding its position and power and volume keys are mounted on the left side of the handset.
OnePlus 6T Screen Unlock
The OnePlus 6T sports an on-screen fingerprint scanner which is being called “Screen Unlock” by OnePlus. It works reliably enough to serve as the main method of authentication and it’s something other top-tier brands such as Huawei and Oppo failed to achieve with their most expensive devices.
Earlier, OnePlus in its teaser has confirmed that 6T’s fingerprint scanner will be “light-sensitive” – which is an optical scanner instead of an ultrasonic one.
OnePlus 6T Camera
On paper, OnePlus 6T is backed by a dual rear camera configuration – 12MP with an aperture of f/1.5-2.4 and a 20MP f/2.6 lens alongside 3D Stereo lens – so there are total three lenses. But most recent rumors suggest only 2 rear lenses. We’re not sure about it, for now.
The front side, on the other hand, has a gorgeous and solid 25MP FaceTime sensor for capturing lovely moments and making video calls with your loved ones. That’s it.
No Headphone Jack
The OnePlus’ Co-founder Carl Pei has confirmed that the next handset will drop the headphone jack. However, users will find a 3.5mm jack adapter in the box. It’s been now 2 years since Apple removed a headphone jack, and the entirety of Apple’s most recently released iPhone lineup is jack-less. Google followed it too with Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL last year and Google Pixel 3 XL.
OnePlus has added an adapter in the box, enabling you to plug your 3.5mm connected headphones into a headset but you will no longer be able to charge it simultaneously.
OnePlus 6T RAM, Storage, and OS
The brain behind OnePlus 6T is Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 with a whopping 8GB of RAM and Adreno 630 for managing graphics department in a well way. The onboard memory is 128GB for storing loads and loads of data and most important of all, you would be allowed to expand it up to 256GB with a help of microSD card.
The device is rumored to run on Android Pie 9.0 operating system but online sources are suggesting that it’ll run on Android Oreo 8.1 and will get updates later.
OnePlus 6T Battery
The OnePlus itself confirmed that OnePlus 6T will be powered by an improved battery but it’s not clear how much will it be improved. Rumors around suggesting 3700mAh non-removable battery which is marginally bigger over OnePlus 6 (3300mAh) but quite lower as compared to Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (4000mAh). Be noted, OnePlus 6T wouldn’t house a wireless charging as the company has confirmed.
Review overview
The Pros
- Super-fast Performance
- Bright and Crisp Screen
- Quality-Oriented Camera
- Gorgeous Amount of Battery
- Expandable Onboard Memory
The Cons
- Lacks Wireless Charging
- Headphone Jack Is Missing
- Australian Availability is Unknown
- Few Color Options to Choose From
- Outdated Android Operating System
Summary
8.1What features are you looking for on OnePlus 6T? Do you want to have a massive 512GB of onboard memory or HDR screen for immersive visual experience? Are you a little disappointed about a headphone jack or scouting for wireless charging? Whatever you are looking for or want to see, let us know down in the comments section below. And don’t forget to share it with your nearest and dearest.
