We assumed we weren’t going to see a 5G phone in the newOnePlus 7T lineup. It seems that prediction was premature.T-Mobile and OnePlus announcedon Wednesday that a 5G version of theOnePlus 7T Pro McClaren Editionwill be coming exclusively to the Un-carrier later this year.
The snappily namedOnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Editionwill use T-Mobile’s 600 MHZ 5G network, which T-Mobile claims is ahead of schedule and well on course to becoming the first company to offernationwide 5G coveragein the U.S.
The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Edition is packed to the brim with the latest in flagship phone technology, including the super-fast Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 12GM of RAM, and an enormous 4,095mAh battery. As befits the branding, the phone’s specialty is speed — specifically, charging speed. OnePlus claims the bundled Warp Charge 30W power brick is capable of recharging up to 70% of the battery in as little as 30 minutes.
Further fitting the McClaren brand, the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Edition is also a beautiful phone. A glossy black back panel gives way to an intricate and unique finish beneath the glass. Digital Trends’ Andy Boxall likened it to tree bark or a tribal tattoo inour review, and it’s quite the stunning finish. Finally, the phone also comes with a special case that combinesAlcantarawith carbon fiber for the ultimate in luxury protection.
The OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Edition joins theOnePlus 7 Pro 5Gin OnePlus’ burgeoning roster of5G phones, and it’s likely that this special edition will remain the only entry in the new 7T range to embrace the 5G revolution. There’s been no word of aOnePlus 7T ProorOnePlus 7Twith a 5G connection, so it seems the McClaren Edition will be the last OnePlus phone released this year to access the next generation of mobile network.
There’s no confirmation yet on a release date or price for the OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McClaren Edition, but don’t expect it to be a cheap way to access 5G. The regularOnePlus 7T Pro McClaren Editionstarts from 800 British pounds in the U.K. (roughly $1,030), and we would expect the 5G version of that phone to be even more expensive. It will also only be available on a limited basis. We’ll update once we have details on both.
