OnePlus unveiled the 6T in all-new Thunder Purple, which goes on sale across online and offline channels starting Friday, November 16. The new OnePlus 6T variant comes in 8GB+128GB configuration and it is priced at Rs 41,999 - same as the regular variants, making it just as worthy. We got our hands on the OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple, which the company calls it the "most beautiful design yet," and we couldn't agree more. OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple is no ordinary shade, it strikes a perfect balance between fashion and class. It's a refreshing take on gradient coloured smartphones, which are slowly picking up the trend in the industry.  OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple ReviewIBTimes India/Sami Khan There are several great things about the Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T, but there are a few things that stand out. Firstly, the matte finish on the back gives the gradient colour a never-seen-before spin, which adds elegance to what is otherwise a flamboyant design. Secondly, the S-shaped line that we saw in Midnight Black variant is retained to add a OnePlus signature. It is visible against the black-to-purple fade when light glances on the back cover, which we found it to be more evident than on the black variant. OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple ReviewIBTimes India/Sami Khan Finally, OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple's gradient finish can also be seen on the sides, completing the aesthetics. The glass on the back is as premium as it can be – something we saw with other 6T variants so buyers won't be compromising on that at all. Read: OnePlus 6T full review Overall, OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple is the best-looking gradient coloured smartphone we've got our hands on so far. Check out the phone in its full glory below: Since the rest of the specifications are the same as the current models, there's nothing new to report here. The 6T is a beast when it comes to performance and the UI is buttery smooth. The battery has thoroughly impressed us, so has the in-display fingerprint scanner after the recent software update. Customers who want a unique taste of gradient look on a great phone, OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple is the way to go. I've now spent a month with the OnePlus 6T see my full review and I can't put it down. It offers a flagship experience at a price $300 to $400, or more, less than Android flagships and even has features that those more expensive devices don't. top picksIf you are looking for an affordable Android smartphone, I can't say enough good things about the OnePlus 6T. T-Mobile sells the OnePlus 6T in retail stores so you can even go see one in person before you purchase it. It earned its way into the top five of my 10 best smartphones list and every day it confirms this status. After purchasing my own Mirror Black one at T-Mobile, OnePlus sent along a Thunder Purple one to test out and it is stunning. The Silk White OnePlus 6 was my favorite material design of a smartphone ever, but that has been replaced by the Thunder Purple OnePlus 6T. Unfortunately, I no longer see this model available on the OnePlus site, but the Midnight Black one also offers a matte finish glass back so feels much like the Thunder Purple model. Also: OnePlus 6T review: Outstanding reception, solid battery life, and extremely fast performance make this one to buy No phone is perfect and for $579 (the 8GB/128GB model I bought) there are some compromises. The OnePlus 6T doesn't support wireless charging, it doesn't have an official dust/water resistant rating, and the second rear camera doesn't provide wide-angle or zoom capability. However, there are a lot more features provided than missing and a few of these are minor features that many may not care about. As I look back over the last month of use and towards the future, here are several reasons I love the OnePlus 6T:
The OnePlus 6T is also one of the first phones to launch with an in-display fingerprint scanner. It works well, but is honestly not as fast as a rear fingerprint scanner. However, it has performed well and in combination with face unlock does let you access your phone quickly. CNET: OnePlus 6T review: A hero phone without the sky-high price While I find the OnePlus 6T to be nearly perfect and the folks at CNET gave it an 8.9/10 rating, it is universally lauded by the press. The Verge wrote that the OnePlus 6T is the best Android phone to buy, Mashable stated that , and a Business Insider writer switched from being a long-time iPhone user to Android thanks in large part to the OnePlus 6T. The OnePlus 6T is fantastic and with my wife's Galaxy S8 randomly hanging up calls, changing sounds, and acting up, I am about to switch her over to the T-Mobile variant of the OnePlus 6T. If you are looking for an affordable Android phone with better than flagship performance then go get one now. OnePlus 6T review: in picturesPrevious and related coverage:Want a new iPhone or Android smartphone? Here's how to sell or trade The new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was just announced and we expect three new iPhones and two Google Pixel phones to launch soon. Now is the time to consider selling your current one before market prices drop or plan to participate in a trade-in program. 10 best smartphones of 2018 he major smartphone launch season is upon us and one of the first out of the gates is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, immediately taking over the top spot in our list of best smartphones. Best Wearable Tech for 2018 CNET Our editors hand-picked these products based on our tests and reviews. If you use our links to buy, we may get a commission. The best tablets for 2018: Our top picks TechRepublic Tablet sales may be declining, but there are still plenty of viable use cases and many models to choose from. Here's our pick of the best. |
