OnePlus 6T McLaren
$299
Overview
OnePlus 6T McLaren is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2018 with a 6.41-inch AMOLED, Snapdragon 845 chipset, 16 main camera, and 3700 mAh battery.
The device runs OxygenOS with features like Hasselblad partnership and Alert Slider. Priced at $299, it targets users seeking mid-range performance.
Specifications of OnePlus 6T McLaren
The display of OnePlus 6T McLaren measures 6.41 inches with AMOLED technology. Peak brightness reaches 600 nits for excellent outdoor visibility. The screen renders at 1080x2340 pixels resolution.
The camera system of OnePlus 6T McLaren features 2 rear cameras: 16 main. Video recording supports up to 2160p.
The battery of OnePlus 6T McLaren has 3700mAh capacity with 30 wired charging. Wireless charging supports 20.0. A full charge takes approximately 80 min minutes.
The performance of OnePlus 6T McLaren is powered by the Snapdragon 845 chipset with Adreno 630 GPU. Geekbench scores reach 2400 single-core and 8900 multi-core. AnTuTu benchmark achieves 292716.
The memory of OnePlus 6T McLaren offers 10GB RAM with 256GB storage options. RAM uses LPDDR4X technology. Storage is 256GB 10GB RAM. Storage is not expandable.
The connectivity of OnePlus 6T McLaren includes Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, and Bluetooth 5.0. NFC is supported for contactless payments.
The build of OnePlus 6T McLaren weighs 185.0g with Aluminum frame and Glass back. Dimensions measure 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm.
The software of OnePlus 6T McLaren runs Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10 with OxygenOS. Software support extends 2 years through 2028.
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Frequently Asked Questions about OnePlus 6T McLaren
OnePlus 6T McLaren has a 16 camera suitable for casual photography. For professional photography, consider phones with higher-resolution sensors.
Yes, OnePlus 6T McLaren is excellent for gaming with its Snapdragon 845 chipset. It handles demanding games at high settings with smooth frame rates.
OnePlus 6T McLaren receives 2 years of updates through 2028. Consider this when planning long-term device usage.
OnePlus 6T McLaren has a 3700mAh battery. Battery life varies based on usage patterns.
OnePlus 6T McLaren at $299 is a mid-range device offering Snapdragon 845. It's worth buying if you prioritize balanced performance and value.
OnePlus 6T McLaren supports 30 wired charging with full charge in approximately 80 min minutes. Wireless charging supports 20.0.
OnePlus 6T McLaren is available in 256GB storage options. Storage is not expandable, so choose your capacity based on your needs.
OnePlus 6T McLaren has a 6.41-inch AMOLED with 60Hz refresh rate and 600 nits peak brightness. HDR support includes No.
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Verdict
The OnePlus 6T McLaren delivers solid value for budget-conscious users who need reliable performance. Select this phone for reliable daily use, if you seek good value without compromising on essential features.
Key Specifications
Display
6.41"
Main Camera
16
Chipset
Snapdragon 845
Full Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G Bands | GSM / |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE Bands | LTE |
| 5G Sub-6 Bands | N/A |
| 5G mmWave Bands | N/A |
| Speed | N/A |
| Carrier Aggregation | 4x4 MIMO |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Dual SIM Mode | Dual SIM |
| eSIM Support | |
| VoLTE Support | N/A |
| VoWiFi | N/A |
| NR CA Support | N/A |
Launch
| Announced | 2018 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Availability | N/A |
| Model Variants | N/A |
| Launch Price | $579 |
Body & Design
| Dimensions (mm) | 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight (g) | 185.0 |
| Build Materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Frame | Aluminum |
| Back Finish | Glass |
| Colors | ["Speed Orange"] |
| IP Rating | N/A |
| Rugged Certifications | N/A |
| Ingress Gaskets | N/A |
| Form Factor | Bar |
| Hinge Type | N/A |
| Folded Dimensions | N/A |
| Thermal Solution | Graphite |
| Notification/Alert | |
| Haptics | Basic |
Display
| Panel Type | AMOLED |
| Size (inches) | 6.41 |
| Resolution (px) | 1080x2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 6:13 |
| Pixel Density (ppi) | 402 |
| Screen-to-body Ratio (%) | 85.6 |
| Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | |
| Touch Sampling Rate (Hz) | 240 |
| Peak Brightness (nits) | 600 |
| HDR Standards | |
| Color Gamut | sRGB |
| Color Depth | 24 |
| PWM Dimming (Hz) | 240 |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Oleophobic Coating | N/A |
| Curvature | Flat |
| Always-on Display | |
| Display Driver IC | N/A |
| Cover Display |
Platform (SoC)
| OS at Launch | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10 |
| Update Policy | 2 years |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 845 |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz Kryo 385 Gold & 4x1.7 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 630 |
| NPU/AI TOPs | N/A |
| ISP Features | Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Modem | Snapdragon X20 LTE |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Chip | N/A |
| Throttling Behavior | N/A |
| Geekbench Single-Core | 2400 |
| Geekbench Multi-Core | 8900 |
| AnTuTu Score | 292716 |
| 3DMark Scores | N/A |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 10GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Storage Type | 256GB 10GB RAM |
| Storage Speed | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Storage | |
| Slot Type | N/A |
| USB OTG | |
| Filesystem Encryption |
Main Camera System
| Rear Cameras | 2 |
| Main Sensor | 16 |
| Main Sensor Size | 1/2.6" |
| Main Sensor Model | Sony IMX519 |
| Main Lens | f/1.7, 25mm |
| OIS | |
| Autofocus | PDAF |
| Pixel Binning | |
| Ultrawide | N/A |
| Telephoto | N/A |
| Macro | N/A |
| Depth/ToF/LiDAR | |
| Flicker/Color Sensors | N/A |
| Flash | Dual LED |
| Video Resolution | 2160p |
| HDR/Dolby Vision Video | |
| Video Codecs | H.264, H.265 |
| Slow Motion | 960fps |
| Video Stabilization | |
| Night Mode Features | |
| RAW/Pro Controls | N/A |
Selfie Camera
| Resolution | 16 |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| AF/OIS | |
| Secondary Front Cam | |
| Front Flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| HDR/Dolby Vision | N/A |
| Face Unlock | 2D |
Audio
| Loudspeakers | |
| 3.5mm Jack | |
| Hi-Res Audio | |
| Spatial Audio / Dolby Atmos | |
| Microphones | 2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, aptX HD, LDAC |
| DAC/Amp | Built-in DAC |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
| NFC | |
| IR Blaster | |
| UWB | N/A |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Dual-Band GNSS | |
| FM Radio | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Display Out | |
| eSIM Capacity |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Fingerprint (Under Display, Optical) |
| 3D Face ID | N/A |
| Accelerometer | |
| Gyroscope | |
| Magnetometer | |
| Proximity Sensor | |
| Ambient Light | |
| Barometer | |
| Thermo/Hygrometer | N/A |
| UV Sensor | N/A |
| Hall Sensor | |
| Color Temp Sensor | |
| Health Sensors | Basic |
| Satellite SOS |
Battery & Charging
| Capacity (mAh) | 3700 |
| Type | Li-Po |
| Removable | |
| Endurance Rating | N/A |
| Wired Charging | 30 |
| Wired Standard | Warp Charge 30 |
| 0-50% Time (mins) | 20 min |
| Full Charge Time | 80 min |
| Wireless Charging | 20.0 |
| Wireless Standard | N/A |
| Reverse Wireless | N/A |
| Reverse Wired | |
| Charger in Box | |
| Battery Health Features | Basic |
Software
| OS at Launch | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, OxygenOS 10 |
| Update Window | 2 years |
| UI Skin / Launcher | OxygenOS |
| Feature Drops | N/A |
| App Cloning | N/A |
| Game Mode | |
| Privacy Features | Basic |
| Accessibility | Standard |
| Satellite Messaging UI |
Miscellaneous
| In-Box Contents | Phone, Charger, Cable, Case, Documentation |
| Recycled Materials (%) | N/A |
| Repairability Score | N/A |
| Warranty | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
186 ratings
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Alex R.
2 weeks ago
Absolutely love the camera on this phone! The zoom is incredible and the photos are so crisp. Battery life is also a huge plus.
Ben C.
1 month ago
Great performance and beautiful display. My only complaint is that it feels a bit heavy, but you get used to it. Solid phone overall.
Chloe D.
3 months ago
The best phone I've ever owned. It's fast, the software is clean, and the build quality is top-notch. Highly recommend!
OnePlus 6T McLaren Review: Solid Performance for the Price
Our comprehensive review of the OnePlus 6T McLaren covers display quality, camera performance, battery life, and overall value. A solid choice in its price segment.
- + Powerful Snapdragon 845 chipset for smooth performance
- + Excellent value for money
- - Camera performance is average
- - Battery life could be better