One plus Mclaren Edition: When OnePlus got together with the supercar legends of McLaren, it wasn’t just a marketing stunt — the move was a brave attempt to marry tech precision with racing heritage.
The result? A limited-edition phone that looked fast and felt fast every time you touched or swiped it.
It wasn’t just the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition or the even more ambitious 7T Pro McLaren — these were phones that were about more than specs, they were about attitude.
Even in 2025, this McLaren Edition is collector’s piece and a street performer to boot. Let’s go in depth on what set it apart — from its look, to the power under the hood.
Design: Built to Turn Heads
The first thing you’ll notice is our iconic Papaya Orange accents that are taken direct from McLaren’s established color palettes. Combine that with the carbon-fiber pattern below the glass back, and you have a phone that shouts performance without shouting out loud.
It’s all glass and metal with a bit of a premium heft, due to the metal frame and curved display.
It’s a detail thing — whether it’s the McLaren logo in back or the exclusive boot animation, it feels less like an (already attractive) phone and more like a piece of art.
They even got along in packaging terms with a carbon-fiber finish and collectable mementos.
Presentation: Fluid, Fast and Fancy
The McLaren Edition gets a 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED screen (similar to the 7T Pro model) boasting of a QHD+ resolution, with an ultra-fluid 90Hz refresh rate.
The edge-to-edge display, with just the right amount of curve, provides an immersive experience whether you’re gaming, Netflix’ing, or merely navigating the UI.
Color reproduction is excellent — vibrant, inky blacks and and bright enough to go outside. It is also compatible with HDR10+, adding contrast for streaming content that pops with cinematic flair.
Performance: As Fast As It Sounds
Inside, you’ll get a Snapdragon 855+ chip (on the 7T Pro McLaren edition), along with a massive 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.0 storage.
In the old days, this would have just been pure overkill — and it’s still formidable.
Apps open in a snap, multitasking is fast and fluid, and gaming? An absolute breeze.
Whether we’re playing Call of Duty or Genshin Impact, or juggling numerous demanding apps, this phone never stutters.
It’s powered by OxygenOS, which has long been one of the cleanest, fastest Android skins out there.
OnePlus even threw in UI elements that are McLaren-inspired — unique wallpapers, animations, and clock faces — which contributed to the exclusivity.
Camera: It Works, but It’s Not the Camera to Beat
The McLaren Edition featured a tri-rear camera setup:
48MP primary sensor
16MP ultra-wide
8MP telephoto with 3x zoom
Pictures are sharp, with accurate colours and good dynamic range. Ultra-wide shots are fun and quite involved but low-light quality is merely good, not great. Video, thanks to OIS and EIS, is smooth and stable.
The 16MP front-facer I haven’t seen because it hides in the pop-up module — as a talking point and design feature, this is on point. It saves screen space and it doesn’t crash.
Battery and charging: Warp speed
The phone’s 4085mAh battery gives a decent full day’s use. But the real magic of this phone is in the Warp Charge 30T tech.
You can get from 0 to about 70 percent in 30 minutes. Ideal for those on the run all the time!
Even better? The orange-accented charging cable helps carry the McLaren theme — perfect attention to detail.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Gorgeous, McLaren-exlusive design
Smooth QHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate
Performance on par with the flagship 12GB RAM!
OxygenOS with special UI features
Super-fast Warp Charge 30T
Premium build and packaging
Cons:
Cameras work good not best in class as well
No wireless charging
No official IP rating
The iPhone was expensive for its time — and it wasn’t available many places
Not everyone will be a fan of the pop-up camera
One plus Mclaren Edition: Final Thoughts: Not Just a Phone — It’s an Expression
The OnePlus McLaren Edition was simply not built for the standard user. It was made for fans — for people who love speed, precision and style. But you know what the crazy thing is? If you can still find one, it’s more than a phone — it’s a collector’s item.
No matter if you’re a car enthusiast, a OnePlus fan or someone who simply loves design, the McLaren Edition is still worth gazing at — and even using — in 2025.
