OnePlus 6T may launch in October: Likely specifications, price and more

OnePlus 6T may launch in October: Likely specifications, price and more
Since past couple of years, Chinese smartphone brand OnePlushas been launching two smartphones every year. The flagship launched during June/July is followed by a ‘T’ version in the months of November or December. The 'T' version is usually an upgrade in terms of specifications. In 2017, the company launched OnePlus 5 in May, followed by OnePlus 5T in November.
This year the handset maker introduced OnePlus 6 smartphone in May. And latest rumours suggest the company is all set to launch its successor 'OnePlus 6T’ in October. Here’s all that rumour mills are claiming about OnePlus 6T -- specifications, price and availability.
OnePlus 6T may not sport OnePlus 6’s notch display
2/11OnePlus 6T may not sport OnePlus 6’s notch display
Yes, OnePlus 6T may ditch 'notch display' of OnePlus 6. Instead it may come with an all-screen display or ‘waterdrop-like' notch on top of the display. It may also have an in-display fingerprint sensor.
To run on the same processor as OnePlus 6
3/11To run on the same processor as OnePlus 6
This one is almost sure. OnePlus 6T will run on same octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor as OnePlus 6. As Qualcomm will be launching its next Snapdragon flagship processor 855 later this year. And like last several years, Samsung's 2019 Galaxy flagship smartphones will be the first to run on them.
OnePlus 6T may run Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box
4/11OnePlus 6T may run Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box
In the past some months, OnePlus has become more consistent in rolling out new OS versions and updates to its smartphones. Also, as OnePlus 6 is part of the Google’ Android 9.0 Pie Beta program, it is highly likely that OnePlus 6T may come with Android 9.0 Pie out-of-the-box.
Likely to come in same 6GB/8GB RAM capacities as OnePlus 6
5/11Likely to come in same 6GB/8GB RAM capacities as OnePlus 6
Like the current-generation OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T too may come in the same 6GB and 8GB RAM options.
May get 512GB inbuilt storage variant
6/11May get 512GB inbuilt storage variant
A new internal storage variant may debut with OnePlus 6T – 512GB. Since some of the recent flagship smartphones like Samsung Galaxy Note 9 have 512GB inbuilt storage, there are chances that OnePlus too launch a 512GB variant.
Triple rear cameras or pop-up cameras
7/11Triple rear cameras or pop-up cameras
OnePlus’ sister companies, Oppo and Vivo, have already adopted pop-up cameras. So there’s a good chance of OnePlus 6T too sporting pop-up cameras. However, to get more powerful cameras, it can also join the triple rear camera bandwagon. Also, a pop-up camera set-up will help OnePlus develop a near bezel-less screen.
May not get a major bump on front camera specs
8/11May not get a major bump on front camera specs
As for the front-facing cameras, OnePlus 6T may have the same 16MP camera but the aperture level can go from f/2.0 to f/1.7.
May bring 4000mAh battery onboard
9/11May bring 4000mAh battery onboard
For now, OnePlus 6 has a 3500mAh battery, which may be bumped up to 4000mAh battery with OnePlus 6T. The company’s Dash Charging tech for batteries will too be there in the rumoured handset.
May launch as early as October
10/11May launch as early as October
Latest reports claim that OnePlus 6T may launch as early as October 2018.
OnePlus 6T may be priced slightly higher than OnePlus 6T
11/11OnePlus 6T may be priced slightly higher than OnePlus 6T
Latest reports suggest that OnePlus 6T may be priced at $550. This is slightly higher than the price of OnePlus 6, which is $529.


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