Time for an upgrade - OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren Questions & Answers

My xda brudda's. It's time for me to get a new one plus. The op8 and the op7mc are close to the same price. Iv been looking at how development has been going on both phones and trying to decide which to buy. I leave the fate if my purchase in your wise hands!

If you care about getting updates the fastest and directly from OnePlus along with better dev support, get the 8. If you don't care about having to wait a couple more months to get OOS11, or not being able to download updates directly from OnePlus, get the T-Mobile 7T Pro 5G Mclaren. Better specs, bigger screen, etc. Be sure to get an unlocked T-Mobile 7T Pro Mclaren if you don't plan on using it on T-Mobile.
That entire post is assuming you'd be getting the non-carrier OP8 and not the T-Mobile OP8. If it's T-Mobile 7TPro 5G Mclaren vs T-Mobile 8, then the choice is easy, the Mclaren.

Thanks buddy I was leaning towards the mclaren

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6t or mclaren edition

Basically purchasing a new oneplus 6t device. Can get a 6t for £400 or McLaren edition £600 is it worth the extra?
pro4ever said:
Basically purchasing a new oneplus 6t device. Can get a 6t for £400 or McLaren edition £600 is it worth the extra?
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Just get the Regular 6T, McLaren isn't worth the extra.. Unless you're a serious fan/collector.
Agree, 2gb extra ram makes no difference imo!
It makes no difference. But the McLaren will be worth a lot more down the road when you can no longer buy them
pro4ever said:
Basically purchasing a new oneplus 6t device. Can get a 6t for £400 or McLaren edition £600 is it worth the extra?
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Are you comparing it to the 8GB RAM/ 256GB Storage model?
Because that is the closest model. If you aren't considering the maxed out version then the McClaren version should not be a comparison.
I have the 8/256 and if the McLaren version had been available I would have gotten it.
You get an extra 2GB of RAM, even faster charging, and the Karbon case.
The difference might be worth it if you like the Karbon case and were going to buy it anyway.

oneplus 6t vs. note 9 trade

Sorry if this one has been asked and answered before but I have a friend who wants to trade my note 9 which is the 512 GB variant for a oneplus 6t plus cash it's the 8GB ram and 128 GB of storage. I've always been a fan of oneplus but never actually owned one so I was wondering if anyone else have made that switch and if so what's your impressions. The reason I've never owned one been that they didn't have Verizon support but with the 6t they do. So any advice will be very appreciated
I would trade if you know you can trade for the 7 or if you want better camera
Stevieboy02008 said:
Sorry if this one has been asked and answered before but I have a friend who wants to trade my note 9 which is the 512 GB variant for a oneplus 6t plus cash it's the 8GB ram and 128 GB of storage. I've always been a fan of oneplus but never actually owned one so I was wondering if anyone else have made that switch and if so what's your impressions. The reason I've never owned one been that they didn't have Verizon support but with the 6t they do. So any advice will be very appreciated
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Get the 6T plus the cash and cash out for a 7pro, check the site(oneplus or carrier)if there's still a trade in rebate program(or sell it for the right price) on the 6t's you might be able to be qualified and can send it for a rebate towards the 7 and then use the cash to cover the remaining balance
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One plus is doing good things ; and I live galaxy's but for me its the battery(loverall life) and display(opgestures), camera, dual sim fast charge ect. and the fact that these phones are still relatively new so lots of people assume I have an iPhone when asking for chargers or just showing some one something and they're baffled. what really took me over all. Moto "CHOP" was an idea I loved from moto, so in the 6t you can use the slider and dedicate it to a flashlight/ etc. just many great tweaks on custom an stock OS that I can't find on any other major vendor flagship devices. The community is greatly developing in the 6/6t/7/7pro etc.
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You will love the 7. Times a thousandX
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-promote-custom-roms-eol-devices-open-bug-bounty-program/
The note 9 you have has the same amount of ram minus the amount of extra movie/porn/4Knonsense (350GB) extra space the 6t doesnt. Still 128gb is very sutible for a work or school dedicated daily phone.
They both have snapdragon 845s but the 7pro has the 855(BETTER). And the 8gb ram is the mcleren version for 6t and the note 9 has same but the 6t has to be mclearen, it can be tricked by unlocking and flashing the op1/2 imgs and changing build prop to display 8gb as ram instead of 6 but its probably unlikely that the seller/trader would be trying to do that bs to you, just a thought that I would do if I needed to tax on the device.
https://www.quora.com/Should-I-get-...-OnePlus-7-Pro-or-save-up-for-the-8gb-version
https://www.phonearena.com/phones/compare/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-9,OnePlus-6T/phones/10857,10991
The only thing I dislike about the one plus over Samsung is the SAR values are alwayse outrageously differentiated between the company's and that Samsung uses better equipment with their software on the motherboard suck as resistors and such because the difference in radiation emotion rate from your phone usage is quite weird as its the same prosessors and chipsets, just a lot more feedback in thoes values
Get at least the 7T or 7 Pro, you won't regret it. I would just sell your Note 9 on Swappa, you'll get more money for it.
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Okay thank you all I will check the 7 pro or wait for the 7T
Best value for money imho is the OnePlus 7 non pro. Approx 440$ on eBay with 8gb 256gb storage. The 7T is $600, I don't believe the 7T $150 better than the regular 7.
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Anyone coming from s20 line of phones?

Using a Samsung galaxy s20 plus exynos version and very tempted by the oneplus 8 pro. My main concern though is the curved comers of the oneplus 8 pro as this is likely to make it difficult to hold the phone without accidental touch presses. Anyone else come from s20 line or considering coming from s20. What are your thoughts please especially now that the S20 line is coming down in price well second hand prices.
marvi0 said:
Using a Samsung galaxy s20 plus exynos version and very tempted by the oneplus 8 pro. My main concern though is the curved comers of the oneplus 8 pro as this is likely to make it difficult to hold the phone without accidental touch presses. Anyone else come from s20 line or considering coming from s20. What are your thoughts please especially now that the S20 line is coming down in price well second hand prices.
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I preordered my OP8 pro 12/256 GB on April 15th, expected dispatch date is April 22nd (8/128 was sold out at the time I placed the preorder)
But now my Carrier has a special deal for S20 series, I can get S20+ (exynos) for around 715 euro on a 2 year contract. Ok, it is 8/128 GB version, but still it is 300 euro difference
My previous phone was S10+ (sold it last week) and I was pretty satisfied with it. I actually like OneUI and the possibility of rootless theming with Synergy
I'm undecided what to do now, whether to keep the preorder or to cancel it and take the S20+
important things for me as per priority order : camera, batt life, UI smoothness and theming..
how is your experience with S20+ ? camera, batt life etc ?
tobias14 said:
I preordered my OP8 pro 12/256 GB on April 15th, expected dispatch date is April 22nd (8/128 was sold out at the time I placed the preorder)
But now my Carrier has a special deal for S20 series, I can get S20+ (exynos) for around 715 euro on a 2 year contract. Ok, it is 8/128 GB version, but still it is 300 euro difference
My previous phone was S10+ (sold it last week) and I was pretty satisfied with it. I actually like OneUI and the possibility of rootless theming with Synergy
I'm undecided what to do now, whether to keep the preorder or to cancel it and take the S20+
important things for me as per priority order : camera, batt life, UI smoothness and theming..
how is your experience with S20+ ? camera, batt life etc ?
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Phew that's a good deal buddy. My experience with my s20+ has been overall good. I don't really measure battery that much as I work from home so always have a charger. As for the camera I just take random pics and we all locked down in the UK so haven't been out to capture good pics. The experience overall has improved in terms of performance. I know they say the sd version is better compared to the exynos but have never used the sd so I cannot compare. The thing that worries me the most are the curved edges of the oneplus as they look really big and annoying. As I spend literally all day on my phone for work I would definitely find them hard to manage as most reviews keep on about them curves ?.
i have a s20u hk unlocked bootloader, probably going to return it once i get my op8 pro
masri1987 said:
i have a s20u hk unlocked bootloader, probably going to return it once i get my op8 pro
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Where did you get it can you return with unlocked bootloader?
marvi0 said:
Where did you get it can you return with unlocked bootloader?
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Yeah it triggers Knox and you can't undo it.
I didn't go to Samsung any more because I am in the US and rootable Samsungs don't have newer US frequencies. My Tmo McLaren is rooted, so no more Samsungs over here.
marvi0 said:
Where did you get it can you return with unlocked bootloader?
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gaww said:
Yeah it triggers Knox and you can't undo it.
I didn't go to Samsung any more because I am in the US and rootable Samsungs don't have newer US frequencies. My Tmo McLaren is rooted, so no more Samsungs over here.
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ebay, and yeah i can return it, and don't care if the seller doesn't like it. he mislabeled the ad for the phone having 66\71 bands for LTE when it didn't.
I hate samsung, i should've never gone back, what a nightmare especially with their CSC bs !
I have S20 ultra and just got my OP8pro. I havent set it up yet but checked it littlebit and i already hate that it has more curved screen than S20 has. Especially when Samsung started to get rid of curved screens...
I've been a Samsung user for many years, upgraded my Note 9 to the S20 Ultra and didn't feel satisfied. Today I received my OP8Pro 12Gb version and so far I'm blown away. What a mighty device, it makes me smile from ear to ear.
Let's see how this will remain after using this beast as a daily driver for a longer period.
Ordered the ultra, didn't come, cancelled it. Ordered the 1+8pro on the 20th at 1530, came at 0950 on the 21st. Free bullets.
Phone is a beast
dladz said:
Ordered the ultra, didn't come, cancelled it. Ordered the 1+8pro on the 20th at 1530, came at 0950 on the 21st. Free bullets.
Phone is a beast
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Where are you based buddy? That was very quick delivery!
marvi0 said:
Where are you based buddy? That was very quick delivery!
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I'm in the UK.
I was very surprised tbh, impressive, three used DPD
I am, my S20+ is on eBay now and hopefully my 8 Pro arrives today, would have preferred the blue but not an option in the UK so green it is.
Exynos is a mess this year and the camera still cannot cope with any movement at all in a scene.
I come from a long line of curved screen phones with accidental touch input..
This phone is not like that... curves are not as drastic as are made to look like on reviews.. And palm rejection is excellent as well. . just my 2 cents Love my OP8P in blue.
Right, so, I had my P30 Pro, and wanted to change with something better. Well, it's not, yet. I' e ordered S20 ultra, mega disappointed (camera, battery life, everything), then sold it, and bought s20+, which is far better, but still, the camera is the worst I've ev9seen. Try this, with a tripod: night, no light at all, from nowhere, night mode on, Galaxy S10, Note10+, S20+. Well, the camera, from s10 is impressive! And I'll post images soon. P30 was, and still is an amazing phone, at least for camera.
Now, taking these info in fact, and bringing the advantages from op8 pro, you have the answer. Op8 pro is way better for less money.
marvi0 said:
Using a Samsung galaxy s20 plus exynos version and very tempted by the oneplus 8 pro. My main concern though is the curved comers of the oneplus 8 pro as this is likely to make it difficult to hold the phone without accidental touch presses. Anyone else come from s20 line or considering coming from s20. What are your thoughts please especially now that the S20 line is coming down in price well second hand prices.
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Im considering this currently with a s20 ultra with SD processor, but consider OP 8 Pro just for the development capabilities as flashing kernels, roms, etc.
However with all the FP issue after unlock bootloader and doing all the customization options this phone would allow me to do it, im starting to doubt about making the change, im reading all the days this forum to see any updates regarding on those issues, because to keep it stock i would better stay with the s20 ultra.
Any thoughts?
betovanbuuren said:
Im considering this currently with a s20 ultra with SD processor, but consider OP 8 Pro just for the development capabilities as flashing kernels, roms, etc.
However with all the FP issue after unlock bootloader and doing all the customization options this phone would allow me to do it, im starting to doubt about making the change, im reading all the days this forum to see any updates regarding on those issues, because to keep it stock i would better stay with the s20 ultra.
Any thoughts?
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No fingerprint issues that I've seen if you do everything correctly.
Even keeping it stock I would still go with the OP
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crzycrkr said:
No fingerprint issues that I've seen if you do everything correctly.
Even keeping it stock I would still go with the OP
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What would be the correct steps in your thinking to just flash another kernel?
It would be my first OP so not able to compare between samsung vs OP, but if you do, what are the points that will make you go to the OP?
arsenal74 said:
I am, my S20+ is on eBay now and hopefully my 8 Pro arrives today, would have preferred the blue but not an option in the UK so green it is.
Exynos is a mess this year and the camera still cannot cope with any movement at all in a scene.
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Exynos is a mess every year lol. Glad i sold my Exynos S20U 5G. OnePlus 8 pro is much better in every way..
marvi0 said:
Using a Samsung galaxy s20 plus exynos version and very tempted by the oneplus 8 pro. My main concern though is the curved comers of the oneplus 8 pro as this is likely to make it difficult to hold the phone without accidental touch presses. Anyone else come from s20 line or considering coming from s20. What are your thoughts please especially now that the S20 line is coming down in price well second hand prices.
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I had the s20 ultra snapdragon version briefly. It was ok, but not much different from my note 10 plus. The OnePlus 8 pro is waaaaay better to me. Especially for the amount your paying $1500 vs $1000... OnePlus all day

Interested in getting this beast but some genuine questions please?

So in the UK, I can get the black shark 2, 8gb ram 128gb storage for around £250. Is it still worth it getting this phone, as I want it for my son. I also checked out the oneplus 6t which is more or less the same price but with a 845 processor. The good part with oneplus 6t though is the good software updates from oneplus. I'm worried about lack of updates from xiaomi on the black shark. What are your thoughts please and have the updates been coming through? Also how's the phone with the android 10 update? Is it running OK as I see so many people trying to go back to android 9!. I would really appreciate your thoughts on
- ongoing software updates as my son often keeps his phone for at least 3 weeks years.
- android 10, how is running on the shark.
- should I go instead for the oneplus 6t. Many thanks.
I’ve had my 2pro about a month now and, although hesitant at first, I was swayed by the price difference with other high-end phones. I’ve had the android 10 update OTA without problems, and it’s been running fine.
In short: I’m happy with the 2pro (snapdragon 855+)
Tazkika said:
I’ve had my 2pro about a month now and, although hesitant at first, I was swayed by the price difference with other high-end phones. I’ve had the android 10 update OTA without problems, and it’s been running fine.
In short: I’m happy with the 2pro (snapdragon 855+)
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Thanks buddy. How much did you pay for your pro?
marvi0 said:
Thanks buddy. How much did you pay for your pro?
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bearing in mind it's the 2pro (upgraded cpu) i paid approx 400€ (equiv. 360£)

Is 8 or 8T a good TMo upgrade choice??

Think it might be time to upgrade from my 6t, wondering which One Plus to upgrade to..8 is a bit more affordable than the 8t for me...Anyone else ready to upgrade?
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Think it might be time to upgrade from my 6t, wondering which One Plus to upgrade to..8 is a bit more affordable than the 8t for me...Anyone else ready to upgrade?
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I guess I will get the 8t some time in the future but not yet now.
I got the OnePlus 8T and it's a decent upgrade, but if you are craving for the LineageOS and the add-ons, I would recommend to wait, we will get the conversion package for converting the T-Mobile OnePlus 8T to International version which is very easy to unlock. I got lucky and got it unlocked early in exchange for keeping on paying it off.
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For me this year is garbage, mixed upgrades. Take the 8 and the 8T for example, there's always upgrades (no IP rating, no Wireless charging, it has 90/120Hz, has a punch hole and faster charging, it has more cameras (u only need telephoto and ultra wide) and new colours). If I had to upgrade, it would be the 8 Pro(BLUE) or S20FE or S20+ (Only the SD model tho).
I'd rather wait for next year, I don't like the corner punch hole and OnePlus would have to do something new for the 9 or 9 Pro(or make the pro model more special). Maybe a under-screen camera or going back to the full screen (7/7T Pro), they have to make the front different in some way (they can't just keep the same thing, but that's just settling). The 9 might be flat and the Pro curved? Its like OnePlus has to hold back for phones next year, 9 might have wireless charging, but no IP rating for example and the Pro would have everything (higher price)
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Think it might be time to upgrade from my 6t, wondering which One Plus to upgrade to..8 is a bit more affordable than the 8t for me...Anyone else ready to upgrade?
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Maybe you already did but i just got the pixel 5 and op 8 pro, both going back and i'm sticking with the 6t. Not enough of an upgrade for 8 or 8t to justify changing price imo. 8 pro though nice and good at 799 is pretty huge and I would probably keep it if I could get 5g on it and vowifi on Att. Would love the 8t if wireless charging was there, it would be perfect for me but as it stands hard to make the change.

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