The OnePlus 6: A Phone that Defies Convention

The OnePlus 6 is a phone that has been anticipated by many, and it's clear that the company has put a lot of thought into making it special. One of the standout features of this phone is its materials. For the past two years, OnePlus has been producing phones with aluminum bodies, which gives them a premium look but also a somewhat generic feel. The OnePlus 6, however, takes a different approach. Instead of using aluminum, it's made with Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back.

This is not just any ordinary glass, but a specially treated material that gives the phone a unique look and feel. There are three variants available, each with its own distinct design. The Mirror Black model is designed to resemble ceramic, with a glossy finish that reflects light in a way that's hard to describe. It's almost like looking at a mirror, but not quite - the glass seems to have a life of its own. This is achieved by placing a film underneath the Gorilla Glass 5, which gives it a distinctly different reflection.

The Midnight Black model takes a different approach, using an acid-etched glass process to create a smooth satin finish that's almost like touching a MacBook Pro trackpad. It's incredibly smooth and silky to the touch, and hides fingerprints remarkably well. The only difference between this model and the Mirror Black one is its aesthetic appeal - while the former looks more striking, it's still hard to put into words just how unique it feels.

The Silk White model, on the other hand, takes a different design approach altogether. With a rose gold metal frame and a white back that has a pearlescent finish, it stands out in a crowded market. This limited-edition phone is not yet available for purchase, but those who want to get their hands on one will have to wait.

One of the most noticeable features of the OnePlus 6 is its notch. However, unlike some other phones, this notch doesn't feel like a gimmick - it's actually well-integrated into the design of the phone. The top and bottom bezels are incredibly thin, which allows for a larger screen real estate. While some might find the notch to be a distraction, it's clear that OnePlus has thought carefully about how to make it work.

The display itself is impressive, with vibrant colors and crisp text. Whether you're browsing through social media or playing games, the experience is smooth and enjoyable. But what really sets the OnePlus 6 apart from other flagships is its performance. With a powerful processor and plenty of RAM, this phone can handle even the most demanding tasks without breaking a sweat.

Of course, no discussion of the OnePlus 6 would be complete without mentioning its pricing. While some might expect it to be more budget-friendly, that's not the case here - the base model starts at $530, which puts it firmly in the mid-range market. This is likely due to OnePlus's decision to focus on high-end specs and features from the start.

In an effort to stay relevant, OnePlus has also announced a new line of wireless headphones. These are USB-C charged and come with a rubber case that offers different sizing options. Perhaps most excitingly, they're designed to work seamlessly with both the OnePlus 5 and OnePlus 6 phones - simply place the headphones next to your phone, and they'll automatically pause or unpause music.

Throughout its history, OnePlus has been known for producing high-performance smartphones at a lower price point than some of its competitors. While that's not necessarily true anymore - prices have crept up over the years - it's clear that the company is committed to delivering premium features and designs without sacrificing value. With the OnePlus 6, that commitment is evident in every detail, from the materials used to the performance of the phone itself.

Overall, the OnePlus 6 is a phone that defies convention in the best possible way. Its unique design, powerful performance, and seamless user experience make it a compelling choice for anyone looking for a flagship device at a reasonable price point. Whether you're a seasoned OnePlus fan or just looking to upgrade from an older model, this phone is definitely worth checking out.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enSo you knew the Oneplus six was coming and you probably knew it had a notch in the displayBut what makes this phone special what makes the Oneplus six different from every or the phone that Oneplus has ever made?The big thing is the materials. So for the past two years Oneplus is making phones with aluminum materialSo aluminum backs very premium looking phones, but very generic looking phones almost boring this yearThe Oneplus 6 has been made with the Gorilla Glass 5 front and back. There's three variantsThere's a mirror black midnight black and a silk whiteThe mirror black is actually designed to look like a ceramic materialbut without the weightso glass backed phones like the current iPhone 10 and the Samsung s9 have a very obvious kind of glass surface to the back ofIt and it looks goodYou've seen it a thousand times, but it does look good ceramic phones have a distinctly different. Look to the materialIt's still a glossy finish, but there's a certain way that the light reflects onCeramic phones and the mirror black finish on the Oneplus 6 has that look and they've done it by putting this film underneath the GorillaGlass 5 so it just gives it this distinctly different looking reflectionIt's really hard to describe and maybe even difficult to capture in video, but it looks really unique in personthe midnight black is the second color option on the Oneplus 6 and it uses this acid etched glass and basically they're using aCorrosion process on the Gorilla Glass 5 to give it a fantastic texture. It's this smooth satin finish to the glassIt's very similar in feel to the track pads on a Macbook ProIt's just it's got that silky smooth finish to itIt hides fingerprints better than your average glass or aluminum finish if you just look at it, thoughIt doesn't look different aesthetically, but when you touch it, it feels phenomenalIt's kind of weird to feel the phone that has this kind of texture to it now, aestheticallyI think that the mirror black finish looks more standout it is a distinctly different lookBut if you're looking for like a tactile experience that's different from most other phones out thereThe midnight black now the third color optionally have is a silk whiteSo it's a white colored back with a rose gold finish for the metal frame the white material has thisPearlescent look to the finish. It is a limited edition, and it's not available yetso if you want a white phone at launchIt probably gonna have to put a skin on it the white marble skin looks really good on the Oneplus 6Okay, the screen it has a notch, but I don't feel as bothered by this notch as I do from other phones for oneI feel like I kind of expected it Oneplus was showing pictures of this notch for quite a while and I feel like they inceptedMy brain to just be more accepting of this notchBut the big reason is that the top and bottom bezels are thin and if they're trying to maximize screen real estate hereI understand why they're using a notch in 2018You can hide it the software has a setting to make it less pronounced and because it's an AMOLED panelIt does a pretty good job at masking it out. It's still a 1080p panel, but it's a very nice-looking displayIt's a large display six point two eight inchesit's noticeably bigger than the Oneplus 5t screen, but the device itself is essentially the same size theCameras been updated obviously and this year they've brought back optical image stabilizationSomething that I felt like they were missing from the Oneplus 5 and the 5t because OIS helps with everything especially for low-light photosNow I haven't spent a lot of time on this camera yetI'll be doing a more in-depth look at this camera in a future video. Ok lastly softwareThis thing's shipping with Android 8.1 and it obviously has their oxygen OS on itit's carrying over the gestures that we see in the current 5 T software and it's still pretty early stages in theimplementation butNavigation is really easy to get used to you swipe up to go home and then the back buttons are triggered with sliding up fromThe side it sounds weirdBut it's really easy to get used to and the idea here like the notch is to maximize your screen real estateAll the other classic Oneplus goodness is still hereYou get the fastest Snapdragon processor the 845, so it's going to be faster and more energy efficientYou get your dash charging. So that's a full day of power in 30 minutesYou get that super fast face unlockwhich is still weird to me as to how fast it is compared to other flagships andYou get the dual SIM you get the Oneplus alert slider, which is a little bit different this year. It's on the right sideSo if you're a Oneplus veteranIt might take a little bit of time to get used to because it's always been on the left side this yearIt's on the right side and I actually prefer it on the right side because that's where your thumb is right when you just kindOf flick the switch up and downInstead of using your index from before you're now able to use your thumb which I like you also get your headphone jackWhich is important for a lot of the Oneplus fans, I didn't think they would remove itBut it's just nice to see that it still there. Now the pricing on this thing starts at five hundred and thirty dollarsSo that's for the base model with six gigs of RAM and 64 gigs of storageThe pricing is a little bit more than expected at the bottom endI don't think Oneplus is playing in that budget League anymore at the putting on that mid tier LeagueSo they also announced bullets wireless headphones. So these are just wireless headphones that are charged by USB-CSo that's something that I was actually pretty excited about they're difficult to findwireless headphones that are USB-C charged and it uses a magnet or rather a pair of magnets in the buds and also comes withA rubber case with different sizing options and stuffBut when you pair it with a Oneplus 5 or Oneplus 6, the magnetic action will actually pause or unpause musicIt's actually pretty cool so years ago when Oneplus first launched they had this$300 smartphone that was really inexpensive that a lot of people likedbut over the years of price has gone up and I think one of the complaints that a lot of people have had is thatIt's no longer a budget and phone but I think that's the pointSo they've always had like high-end specs with really good performancebut this is the first year that they've made something that was really premium looking as well some that looked justdifferent from your average$500 smartphone particularly the mirror-black that ceramic finish looks phenomenalso if you're looking for a phone that's in this price range that looks and performs like one of the big flag ships you shouldCheck out the Oneplus 6. So I'll drop a link for all this stuff down belowI hope you guys enjoyed this video thumbs if you liked it, subs if you loved it. See you guys next time\n"