OnePlus has launched a new special variant (in partnership with McLaren Automotive and McLaren Racing) of its latest flagship smartphone. The new OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition comes with 10GB RAM, 256GB storage, and company’s new fast charging tech (Warp Charge 30). It features a carbon fiber pattern below the glass on the rear panel, McLaren logo, and the signature McLaren Papaya Orange color placed on the bottom. Other specs will remain the same. Read more to find about OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition Price in India, Specifications, and Features
Price and Availability
| Price | Rs 50,999 |
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition comes with a price tag of Rs 50,999. It is exclusively available from Amazon.in. Sales start on December 13. In the UK, the limited edition variant is priced at GBP 649 (approx Rs 58,800)
The OnePlus 6T (in Midnight Black and Mirror Black option) is priced in India starts at Rs 37,999 for the 6GB RAM/128GB storage variant. While the 8GB RAM/128GB storage model comes with a price tag of Rs 41,999, the 8GB RAM/256GB storage version (only available in Midnight Black color) costs Rs 45,990.
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Specifications
| Processor | octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| RAM | 10GB |
| Internal Storage | 256GB (non-expandable) |
| Display | 6.41-inch, AMOLED, full-HD+ (1080 x 2340pixels), 19.5:9 aspect ratio, sRGB (100.63 percent), DCI-P3 color gamuts, 600 nits brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| OS | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Primary (Rear) Camera | Dual (16MP + 20MP) with flash |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 3,700mAh |
| Dual SIM | Yes |
The new smartphone sports a 6.41-inch AMOLED display with full-HD+ (1080 x 2340pixels ) resolution, a 19.5:9 aspect ratio, sRGB (100.63 percent), DCI-P3 color gamuts, and a peak brightness of over 600 nits. The large display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 6. It features a waterdrop-style notch that houses a three-in-one ambient light sensor, distance, and RGB sensor.
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor along with 10GB RAM and 256GB internal storage (non-expandable). The 3,700mAh battery comes with Warp Charge 30 fast charging (30W) that delivers a full day of power in just 20 minutes. Regular OnePlus 6T variants offer up to 20W (5V/ 4A) fast charging.
Camera
The new handset sports a dual camera setup on the back. It combines a 16-megapixel Sony IMX519 sensor (f/1.7 aperture and 1.22-micron pixels) with a secondary 20-megapixel Sony IMX376K sensor (f/1.7 aperture and1-micron pixels). Camera features include 4K video recording at 60fps, Super Slow Motion Video (1080p at 240fps and 720p at 480fps), OIS (optical image stabilization), EIS (electronic image stabilization), and a dual-LED flash.
The 16-megapixel front camera comes with a Sony IMX371 sensor (f/2.0 aperture and 1-micron pixels), EIS, and full HD (1080p) video recording at 30fps. Additionally, the Face Unlock feature is capable of unlocking the smartphone in 0.4 seconds.
Additionally, a new Nightscene feature allows you to capture brighter images in low-light situations with reduced noise. It uses a new HDR algorithm over a 2-second exposure and splices together up to 10 multi-frame shots.
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Features
- 10GB RAM
- Warp Charge 30
- All-glass build
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- In-display fingerprint scanner
- Dual cameras
- Android 9.0 Pie OS
- OxygenOS
- 4G VoLTE
- Wi-Fi 802ac (dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz)
- Bluetooth v5.0
- NFC
- GPS/ A-GPS
- USB Type-C (v2.0) port
- Smart Boot feature
- Gaming mode
The dual-SIM smartphone runs Android 9.0 Pie operating system with OxygenOS on top. The in-display fingerprint sensor can unlock the smartphone in 0.34 seconds. It works with the OnePlus screen protector. The audio is enhanced with Dirac HD Sound and Dirac Power Sound support.
The OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition ships with a USB Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. Connectivity options include 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802ac (dual-band, 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v5.0, NFC, GPS/ A-GPS, and a USB Type-C (v2.0) port.
Additionally, the new handset comes with an improved Gaming Mode, and a Smart Boot feature (improves app cold-start speeds by 5 to 20 percent. However, it only works with gaming apps as of now). Users can activate Google Assistant by long pressing the power button will soon be added.
Design
The premium variant features an all-glass build, with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a carbon fiber pattern under the glass of the rear panel. It measures 157.5 x 74.8 x 8.2mm and weighs 185 grams. The signature McLaren Papaya Orange color is present on the bottom edge.
Additionally, the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition box contains a McLaren logo (called Speedmark) that is made from McLaren designed F1 AA-grade carbon fiber (same material as McLaren MCL33 2018 Formula 1 car).
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Conclusion
Recently, OnePlus launched a new Thunder Purple color variant. It is expected to launch several more variants of the popular handset in the coming months. For its previous smartphone models, the Chinese manufacturer introduced color options like Lava Red, Sandstone White, and Silk White.
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