each time a little further

This unlocking method works well but, in my experience, it is not yet at the level of the normal fingerprint sensor, but it is slower is not really a problem of use and you must be precise.When you turn on the device, a green icon indicating the fingerprint s' displays, indicating exactly where you should place your thumb or other finger. The area in which the scanner works is also the advantage of a tangible fingerprint sensor at the back is that you can "unlock" your device with the sensor under it. screen that does not do it and you will always have to keep your eyes on the screen. the green animation a little lighter but it does not matter because you turn on the screen anyway.

OnePlus and the Headphones

OnePlus has a good reason to remove the headphone jack from the device. The reason would be that a poll among forum members revealed that more than 50% of them were using a Bluetooth headset. Removing the small piece of technology from the 3.5mm jack allows OnePlus to incorporate more technology to make future users as happy as a wired headset connection.

Sound

There are two openings at the bottom of the 6T, but only one speaker is behind the left opening. certainly not the least in terms of sound, but it's still difficult.In the menu, there is still a fairly fun audio tuner to use only when you connect a wired headset, leave the fixed connection removed. Of course, you can still use a headset with a USB-C connection or a dongle. In the replay set we received from OnePlus, the dongle was in the box. During the presentation, we heard that this is not the norm in consumer product packaging. It's a shame because it was a good move for fans with a preference for a wired set. As far as I am concerned, it is a missed opportunity.

Update: The information that was provided during the presentation seems incorrect, there is a dongle in the box.

Camera

In the field of the camera, OnePlus is not yet a star. There was a lot of criticism of the OnePlus 6 and most of the comments came from shooting in the dark. On the scene, a major improvement has been announced with regard to shooting in the dark. The Nightscape feature has been added to the OnePlus 6T software, but it is intended for urban night photography, at least that's what we thought. We asked some questions about OnePlus about this feature and it seems that Nightscape is not limited to an urban environment. This function allows you to take several pictures one behind the other and merge them to obtain a picture with a better light output.

Without Night Scenery

With Nightscape

The above images were taken with poor light in a non-urban environment, but the difference between the two images is small. We see a difference in the grass in terms of sharpness. What is also striking is that the format of the Nightscape photo is different. The photo with the Night Landscape feature has a ratio of 3456 × 4608 and the "normal" photo has a ratio of 2112 × 4608.

In low light conditions, the camera has trouble finding the focus, if you can not wait.

The portrait photos have also been improved. Work with photographer Kevin Abosch. This gentleman is famous for his portraits and has transferred his expertise to the OnePlus technical team. The camera algorithm has been refined so that the best faces are recognized, and the lighting has been improved so that in the end result, the features of a face need to be improved. This is the name of Studio Lightning. It is not a function but a standard in the software. This makes it difficult to see in which areas the portrait shot with this camera has been improved.

Incidentally, the equipment of the camera remained the same. hiccups a 16 and 20 megapixel camera and an aperture f / 1.7. The 16-megapixel front camera has an aperture of f / 2.0. The latter now also has access to EIS, which means electronic stabilization of images or avoid jerky images.

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About 30 seconds to test the image stabilization. Shocks are well absorbed by OnePlus software

Software

The OnePlus 6T runs Android 9.0 Pie with its own OxygenOS layer on OnePlus uses a number of basic functions of Android 9.0 Pie, but the complete one ( OnePlus says improved) with its own features that are plugged into its own OxygenOS, so that the device has Adaptive Battery Management. You can also use many gestures that correspond to Android 9.0 Pie.OxygenOS also features a number of gestures to navigate the interface.I have personally, I find the possibility with the button. feed the Google As start very convenient.

On Androidworld, Android remains the most popular standard. We understand why the skins of different brands are there. If you compare that to yourself, at least my conclusion is that OxygenOS works best.

Updates

In general, OnePlus makes a good impression with regards to updates. You can read the following on the forum:

The above diagram tells us that OnePlus will release new versions for two years and a security update all two months. After these two years, OnePlus will keep the device for one year. provide a security update every two months; in principle, OnePlus follows roughly the same program as Android 1.

Another plus point of OnePlus is that it often brings new features to older devices, as it had recently done with the NightScape feature. To OnePlus 6.

Preinstalled Applications

OnePlus has preinstalled a small number of proprietary applications on OnePlus 6T. The Switch application allows you to switch devices by going from the old to the new through the cloud. The Community application gives you access to forums on which you can find a lot of information and where you can talk to like-minded people.

Face Recognition

The OnePlus 6T still has a courier. s the ability to unlock with facial recognition. Our editorial team has once again managed to trick him. Bart was able to unlock Jiri's device while he was wearing sunglasses. He succeeded three times and then more. OnePlus claims that unlocking through the face is not the most waterproof method and is primarily a convenience. It works through the camera and there are no additional sensors or software that exerts additional control. The fingerprint reader is much more accurate and reliable in this regard.

Waterproof or not?

The support always receives a revision guide in which the company explains its new functions and gives the specifications. Again, there is nothing to read about the tightness or not of the device. We checked this as with the OnePlus 6. OnePlus does not ask for an IP certificate because they doubt its value. According to the brand, this certificate is not yet "waterproof". All waters are not identical (chlorine, salt, etc.) and a OnePlus 6T can also withstand very well a pond of water. During production, all kinds of possible protections are applied, including in the form of silicone rings. You can put the OnePlus 6T in the toilet or in the bath, if you take it out quickly enough, you have nothing to worry about.

Conclusion

Yes, the OnePlus 6T has been modified and improved in many ways. . The battery lasts longer and it is an important point. The fact that the screen becomes larger and that the notch is smaller is correct but less important because the quality of the screen has remained the same. OnePlus itself believes that the fingerprint reader located under the screen is a considerable advance. As far as I'm concerned, they could have left it on the back of the device and saved money and space for this technology. It happens and it works. The camera remains a problem child. Do not get me wrong, it makes great pictures and I can handle it perfectly. Nevertheless, the Huawei and Samsung cameras will be better. If you are looking for a high end camera with a real high camera, the OnePlus 6T is not for you. If you just want good pictures, you can certainly include them in your exam.

The second thing I miss is the whole event of artificial intelligence. Especially Google and Huawei are making great progress in this area and this is no longer a gadget. OnePlus also uses the Apple strategy: they look at the tree cat and, when technology is at their cost in terms of costs, they also add it. In this respect, OnePlus always respects the principle "as little as possible for the least possible money".

I was also responsible for the revision of the OnePlus 6 and I called it a high-end device that could still be improved. My judgment on the OnePlus 6T is no different and the device has improved significantly thanks to the larger battery and notch for water droplets. I hoped maybe also a little more improvement of the camera. Photos in broad daylight are good, but when the light conditions get worse, the situation is better than that of the competition. Improving the camera can have many consequences on the price of the device. Nevertheless, OnePlus devices are more than worth considering with a budget of around € 600. I have used the OnePlus 6T with great pleasure and it 's one of my favorite devices this year.

Positive points

+ The battery became much better

+ Less notch on the screen

Negative points

– Improvements have been made to the camera, but photographing with a bad light remains a problem

Alternatives

If you still want a better camera at the same price as the Samsung Galaxy S9 are a good suggestion. This flagship product is now on sale for a price between 600 and 650 €.

The ASUS Zenfone 5Z is a cheaper device with the same chipset, a working memory, but less internal memory. It costs 150 € cheaper, but you probably have to compromise on the user experience (the skin) and the battery.

Buy OnePlus 6T

The OnePlus 6T will be available from November 6th in two colors, midnight black and black mirror. The prices of OnePlus 6T are as follows:

– OnePlus 6T 6GB / 128GB. 559 €

– OnePlus 6T 8GB / 128GB. 589 €

– OnePlus 6T 8GB / 256GB – 639 €

Once again exclusive partner of OnePlus for sales in the Netherlands. The device will also be on sale on its own website, but you will have to wait a little longer before you have it.