Oneplus 6 in-depth review: the muscular "suit thug"

OnePlus 6 is a flagship product with high performance and high cost performance

On May 17, OnePlus 6 was finally released amid the fans' calls. The top-notch processor, the newly added special-shaped full screen and the extremely attractive price make OnePlus 6 once again have a very high cost performance. The re-polished glass material and rounded appearance also make us have to admit that this is the so-called "suit thug".

OnePlus 6 in-depth review

OnePlus 6 has two memory versions, 6GB and 8GB, and the storage space is also available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB. The starting price of 3199 yuan is extremely cost-effective in today's mobile phone market. Of course, the 8+128GB version of OnePlus 6, priced at 3599 yuan, is the king of cost-effectiveness in my mind.

OnePlus 6 detailed parameters

The newly added Sony IMX 519 sensor has a size of 1/2.6 inches and a single pixel area of ​​1.22 microns. Optical image stabilization has also been added to the OnePlus 6 mobile phone. The new full screen is also a feature of the OnePlus 6. Next, let's start with the appearance and see how this annual cost-effective flagship is defined.

2Appearance : Glass creates a metallic texture

OnePlus 6 also joins the camp of glass materials, and glass is made into different curves in the hands of OnePlus. Liu Zuohu confidently calls it "OnePlus Curve". The special-shaped screen on the front is also one of the full-screen solutions commonly used in this year's flagship phones.

OnePlus 6 design

The thickness of 7.75mm fits the palm of your hand well, but the curved glass inevitably seems a bit too thin. Wearing OnePlus' official phone case can bring a good feel.

OnePlus 6 design

The 6.28-inch 19:9 notch screen on the front looks good, and the width of the chin is also very narrow. The four corners of the screen are rounded, giving the overall feeling of being relatively rounded.

OnePlus 6 design

The glass on the back is worth a detailed discussion. From the perspective of the curvature of the surface, the OnePlus 6 is not much different from the previous generation, but because it has been changed to a glass texture, the feeling of using it is still very different. Especially the black OnePlus 6, which looks like metal in color, but has the touch of glass, bringing a very different user experience.

OnePlus 6 design

The biggest change in appearance compared to the previous generation is the button layout. OnePlus' classic three-stage button design has been moved to the right side of the phone, above the power button. This time, you can finally control the switch directly with your thumb.

OnePlus 6 design

Although OnePlus 6 adopts the typical notch screen + chin design, the width of the chin is still relatively narrow. Coupled with the rounded body design of OnePlus 6, the overall look of the front is quite good.

OnePlus 6 design

OnePlus 6 retains the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is rare on today's flagship phones. For many headphone enthusiasts, OnePlus 6 is quite friendly. OnePlus 6 also supports daily waterproofing, so it is no problem to get caught in the rain.

The USB Type-C interface supports Dash flash charging, and there is a speaker opening on the bottom left.

OnePlus 6 appearance rating

In general, the addition of curved glass brings a good look and feel to the phone, and I personally think the black inkstone color is the best looking. For users who like mirrored glass, the bright porcelain black color tested in this review is also good, but in order to prevent fingerprints, it is best to wear a phone case.

3 Performance: "Suit thugs" are coming in full force

OnePlus 6 is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile platform, and the memory starts from 6GB and reaches up to 8GB, which is also where the fierce performance of OnePlus 6 is exposed. At the press conference, Liu Zuohu said that OnePlus mobile phones currently occupy 94% of the domestic 8GB mobile phone market share, and OnePlus has made an indelible contribution to increasing the memory size of mobile phones.

OnePlus 6 core configuration table

Let’s first talk about the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 mobile platform. Although OnePlus 6 is not the first to launch it, its tuning of the Snapdragon platform is obvious to all.

In terms of core, Snapdragon 845 adopts the Kryo 385 architecture built on the basis of Arm Corte technology. The main frequency of the four large cores is increased to 2.8GHz, and the frequency of the four high-efficiency small cores is also 1.8GHz. Compared with the previous generation products, the application startup time and heavy-load programs have achieved up to 25% performance improvement.

The Adreno 630 GPU also further enhances the graphics processing capabilities. Compared with the previous generation, the image performance and energy efficiency are improved by up to 30%.

Let’s take a look at the running points first.

OnePlus 6 running test

First, let's look at the Geekbench 4.1 running score. The multi-core score exceeded my expectations, reaching 9033 points. There are really few Android models that have broken 9000 points. The AnTuTu running score reached 267582. Although AnTuTu has been updated recently and has been adjusting the running score level, judging from this running score, it is definitely the ceiling of the Android camp.

OnePlus 6 performance rating

I also tested several mainstream mobile games. Whether it was PUBG or PUBG, the performance of OnePlus 6 was extremely smooth, and its "suit thug" nature was fully exposed.

4 systems: Feel the charm of sliding up and down

In the previous article, we said that the full-screen gesture of OnePlus 6 is mainly based on the operation logic of sliding up and down.

Swipe up from the left or right sides of the bottom of the screen to return, swipe up from the middle to return to the home page, and swipe up from the middle to call out the multitasking function. Swipe up from the middle of the screen to access the app drawer, and swipe down from the middle of the screen to access the control center and notification center. Even closing a folder can be done by swiping down. Just swiping up and down can complete more than 80% of the operations on the OnePlus 6.

OnePlus 6 system interface

The first impression that OnePlus 6 gave me was the fast feedback speed. No matter what operation was performed, OnePlus 6 could respond quickly. In addition to the credit of Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, the optimization of APP was also crucial. There is no need to say more about this. I believe that old users who have OnePlus phones can better understand what the smoothness of OnePlus feels like.

OnePlus 6 system interface

Among several domestic ROMs, Hydrogen OS for OnePlus phones is the closest to the native system. However, it also adds a lot of local optimizations, and the three-stage button is also what I like.

In terms of screen, OnePlus 6 is equipped with a 6.28-inch OLED screen, and the top bangs can be hidden through settings. This is good news for users who don't like the notch screen.

OnePlus 6 screen parameters

We also conducted comprehensive tests on this screen.

OnePlus 6 screen performance test

OnePlus 6 screen quality rating

OnePlus 6 screen score

It can be seen that the screen brightness of OnePlus 6 reaches 437 nits, which is a good performance among OLED screens. The color gamut reaches 102.62%, which is an excellent performance, especially in the color display, which can be more vivid and rich. In standard mode, the color temperature of OnePlus 6 is 7243K, which is closer to the most suitable color temperature level for Asians.

5Photography : Studio shooting data shows OnePlus’ strength

OnePlus 6 is equipped with a rear 16-megapixel + 20-megapixel dual camera. The CMOS are both from Sony. The main camera CMOS is Sony IMX519. The aperture is f/1.7. The large aperture has a great advantage in shooting night scenes.

OnePlus 6 camera configuration table

The following studio shooting test is based on actual studio shooting under the standard light source D65 environment, and the actual performance of commercially available models is objectively compared through Imatest to score the tested models.

Resolution test

White Balance Scoring

White balance data

Color reproduction score

Color reproduction data

Dynamic Range Scoring

Dynamic Range Data

Dynamic range is the best performance of OnePlus 6, which achieved full marks in ZOL's evaluation standards. Color reproduction is also good, and the photos taken do not have too much color difference.

Next, let’s take a look at a set of real-life proofs.

6 Actual shots: OnePlus 6 performs well in night scene shooting

Without further ado, let's take a look at a set of real-life proofs from OnePlus 6, mainly taken in cloudy daytime and night environments.

OnePlus 6 real shot sample

It can be seen that the performance of OnePlus 6 in night scenes is satisfactory, the picture is extremely pure, the exposure level is also well controlled, and after turning on HDR, the details in the dark areas can be relatively completely preserved. It is most appropriate to describe OnePlus 6 as a "night shooting tool".

7. Battery life and summary: OnePlus 6 has no obvious shortcomings

In terms of battery life, the OnePlus 6 has a 3300mAh battery and is equipped with a 5V4A Dash flash charge. How is the actual experience? We also conducted charging and battery life tests.

OnePlus 6 battery life configuration table

First, we fully discharged the OnePlus 6 and then performed a 30-minute charging test. The following charging curve was obtained.

Oneplus 6 charging curve

As you can see, within half an hour, the OnePlus 6 was charged to 58% of its capacity, which is an excellent performance. Most importantly, Dash Flash Charge is a low-voltage fast charge. During the charging process, the OnePlus 6 phone hardly heats up, which is a clear advantage when you are charging your phone while playing games.

In terms of battery life, we also used the ZOL Zhongguancun Online 5-hour battery life model to test the OnePlus 6, which includes taking photos, browsing Weibo and WeChat, playing games, listening to music, etc., which can simulate the normal user's daily usage intensity.

OnePlus 6 discharge curve

OnePlus 6 battery life rating

OnePlus 6 battery life rating

It can be seen that after 5 hours of battery life test, OnePlus 6 still has 39% of power left, which is quite good among flagship phones.

From the whole test, OnePlus 6 has no obvious shortcomings. In terms of appearance and performance, which are OnePlus's traditional advantages, OnePlus 6 also performs well. In terms of price, OnePlus 6 is even more conscientious, especially the 8+128GB version is priced at 3599 yuan, which is very cost-effective and competitive in the current mobile phone market.

OnePlus 6 overall rating

If we have to find a shortcoming of OnePlus 6, it may be that there is nothing impressive about it, just like a thug walking on the street in a suit, you can't recognize him as a thug at first glance, but after an in-depth experience, you will find that the phone can be so fast.

It is worth mentioning that since OnePlus changed its product thinking, it has launched two flagships every year, which is highly anticipated. OnePlus 6 is a leap forward in performance, and I believe it will not disappoint you.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.