OnePlus 6T Revisited: Better than Pixel 3?

In this revisit of the OnePlus 6T, MKBHD weighs the phone against the Google Pixel 3 XL, focusing on real-world usage rather than just specs. He notes that in daily life he toggled between the two devices, appreciating the Pixel’s camera quality but feeling frustrated by performance hiccups and occasional lag on the Pixel, even months after release. He highlights two core trade-offs: the Pixel excels in camera quality, particularly in detail and dynamic range, while the OnePlus 6T shines in speed, smoothness, and overall user experience, especially when paired with the Google Camera app port. The review also digs into hardware and software differences, including display quality, notch impact, build materials, battery features, water resistance, wireless charging, and Oxygen OS versus stock Android, concluding that neither phone is objectively superior in every respect. The takeaway is nuanced: the OnePlus 6T offers an outstanding balance of performance and price for many users, but the Pixel 3 XL still leads in camera fidelity, and the decision hinges on which aspect matters more to the user, not just the numbers on paper.

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