OnePlus 6T spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 845, Android Pie
OnePlus 6T will launch in New York on October 29, followed by an event in India on October 30. So far, several official teasers and leaks have detailed the phone's new design, key features, and revamped UX. In the latest update, the OnePlus 6T has been on spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 845 processor and Android Pie OS. Here's everything we know.
Firstly, what is Geekbench and Geekbench's scores?
Geekbench is a cross-platform processor benchmark platform which grades processors on their single-core and multi-core performances. While calculating multi-core scores, Geekbench runs multiple streams of instructions simultaneously per core and reports an aggregate score. With single-core scores, the same process is applied but on a single core. Notably, the quicker a CPU completes the instructions, the higher is its Geekbench score.
What does OnePlus 6T's Geekbench listing tell us?
According to the Geekbench listing, the OnePlus A6013 (model number for OnePlus 6T) will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM. Further, the device was spotted running Android Pie. Lastly, in terms of scores, the OnePlus A6013 reached a single-core score of 2,387 and 8,925 for multiple cores, matching other Snapdragon 845-powered devices.
OnePlus 6T variants and their India prices
As per a recent leak, the OnePlus 6T base variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage will be priced at Rs. 37,999. The mid-end variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage will cost Rs. 40,999 while the top-end model with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage will be priced at Rs. 44,999. In comparison, OnePlus 6 starts at Rs. 34,999 for the 6GB/64GB variant.
OnePlus 6T: At a glance
OnePlus 6T will feature an OPPO R17-like waterdrop notched display to boast a higher screen-to-body ratio of around 90% - a fair upgrade from 84% on OnePlus 6. Reportedly, the phone is expected to pack a 6.41-inch full-HD (2340x1080pixel) AMOLED display with a 19:9 aspect ratio. Moreover, the new design and Screen Unlock gadgetry will kill the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and the 3.5mm jack.
What else to expect from OnePlus 6T?
OnePlus 6T will see the biggest jump over any previous 'T' version upgrade by the company. That said, it will retain all the flagship internals of the OnePlus 6 - the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, up to 8GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. Moreover, we should also see improved optics on the dual-rear camera setup, considering a triple-rear camera is not happening.
