ISSUE 66 • ANDROID ADVISOR 73BUYING GUIDEontheOnePlus6.Onthe6Tit workedthroughthe
factory‑installed screen protector, which we then
took off to test again and it seemed fine. It just takes
that split second longer than you might expect.
We also ended up retraining the phone twice to
read our thumbs and then it seems fine. It’s less good
at edge detection than physical sensors and you have
to place your thumbprint quite flat. But it’s amazing
that it even works in the first place, and it’s secure
enough to use for biometrics.
It’s not as fast as face unlock, which we found
ourselves using more and even works well in the dark,
but you’ll still need to rely on the fingerprint sensor
for secure transactions and app authentication.
It’s notable that OnePlus still won’t give the 6T
an official IP rating, though it did tell us the phone is
‘water resistant’ and uses silicone rings and foam in
ports and buttons to prevent water damage. During
our testing, our 6T unit took an accidental tumble
(in a case, thankfully) into a toilet. Apart from being
ashamed at our bathroom habits, at least we know
the phone can survive such a dunk.
This is a slick phone and we prefer the matte black
finish to the gloss option, but like most other black
slabs out there it’s nothing new and comes at a time
where smartphone design has been reactive to the
iPhone X. This notched display with no home button
or physical fingerprint sensor is evidence of that.
Processor, memory and storage
What the OnePlus 6T definitely hasgoingforit (likeall
previous OnePlus phones) is its high‑end specs for a