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MagyarOnePlus 7T Pro Smartphone Review – the fastest charger
After our high praise for the OnePlus 7 Pro, we all had high expectations for its successor. The OnePlus 7T Pro continues to feature a camera that retracts into the case when not in use, which enables the device to have a notch-free display with narrow bezels. OnePlus has also continued to improve a lot of details, although the manufacturer has difficulty highlighting the advantages of the significantly more expensive OnePlus 7T Pro compared to the already very good OnePlus 7T. The 7T Pro is being sold for around $1000, which places it in the same price range of high-end smartphones. But then again, it also has a lot to offer.
We wanted to find out whether the OnePlus 7T Pro is worth the additional cost compared to the OnePlus 7T, how the flagship fares compared to other high-end phones and whether we can recommend the phone or not. So let's get to it.
Comparison Devices
Rating | Date | Model | Weight | Drive | Size | Resolution | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86.9 % | 11/2019 | OnePlus 7T Pro SD 855+, Adreno 640 | 206 g | 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.67" | 3120x1440 | |
| 87.4 % | 02/2019 | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus Exynos 9820, Mali-G76 MP12 | 198 g | 512 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.40" | 3040x1440 | |
| 85.7 % | 05/2019 | OnePlus 7 Pro SD 855, Adreno 640 | 206 g | 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.67" | 3120x1440 | |
| 88.6 % | 08/2019 | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro SD 855, Adreno 640 | 191 g | 128 GB UFS 2.1 Flash | 6.39" | 2340x1080 | |
| 87.1 % | 09/2019 | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max A13 Bionic, A13 Bionic GPU | 226 g | 64 GB SSD | 6.50" | 2688x1242 | |
| 85.8 % | 10/2019 | OnePlus 7T SD 855+, Adreno 640 | 190 g | 128 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | 6.55" | 2400x1080 |
Case – a matte design for the OnePlus smartphone
The only available color for the OnePlus 7T Pro at the moment is Haze Blue. However, the manufacturer traditionally offers different colors as special editions. The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is different again and has its own review. The back of the OnePlus 7T Pro is made of matte glass and has a slight color gradient which makes it look very attractive and feel good. While you can see some fingerprints, they are not as visible as on other models.
The OnePlus has a retractable front camera which means that the display does not need a notch and has very narrow bezels with a display ratio of 93 percent. The rounded corners of the display and back make the smartphone look elegant and slim. It weighs around 206 grams (~7.3 oz), which isn't light for a smartphone, but still 20 grams (~0.71 oz) less than the Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The smartphone is very well made and feels high-quality. It doesn't mind pressure but does creak slightly when we try to warp it.
If you are looking for a smartphone that you can use in damp or dusty environments, you might want to look further: OnePlus does not offer an IP certification and its warranty explicitly excludes damage caused by dampness or dirt. Although the manufacturer repeatedly confirms that it uses the same methods as other manufacturers and that the devices are protected, users will have to rely on the goodwill of the manufacturer in the event of damage.
Connectivity – a lot of storage but no SD card
We doubt that OnePlus will ever grow to like microSD cards - the manufacturer has once again left out a suitable slot on the OnePlus 7T Pro. Considering the large internal storage of 256 GB this should not be an issue for most users. 8 GB of RAM are a top-range feature as well and should easily support several apps running simultaneously.
This model is available for around $1000 with no other storage configurations available at the moment. The price for this configuration has not really increased compared to the OnePlus 7 Pro, but instead the more affordable entry-level version with 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM is no longer available.
The device has NFC and Bluetooth 5.0 as well as two SIM slots.
Software – OxygenOS based on Android 10
The OnePlus 7T Pro is delivered with Android 10 and OnePlus' own user interface OxygenOS. OnePlus has made many changes to its look and has even developed its own customization menu in which users can configure effects, contrast colors and the Dark Mode. The latter is a new addition to Android 10, although OxygenOS has been offering it for quite a while now. In general, the OnePlus operating system is easy to handle and offers a lot of customization options.
The smartphone does not have any bloatware and there are very few preinstalled apps from OnePlus as well: For example, the manufacturer has included the Game Center and the OnePlus Community app.
The manufacturer is known for its regular and fast software updates and our test unit had security patches from September 5, 2019, which is quite recent at the time of testing. The manufacturer guarantees security updates for three years and OS updates for two years for its smartphones.
Communication and GPS – precise localization
The OnePlus 7T Pro cannot keep up with the likes of Samsung or Apple in terms of Wi-Fi speed as tested with our reference router Linksys EA8500 and it does not support the newest Wi-Fi 6 standard (802.11 ax). Nonetheless, it reaches decent speeds and can keep up with other high-end smartphones. The signal strength is good: websites load quickly near the router; you might have to wait for images to load, but this never takes very long. At a distance of 10 meters (~32.8 feet) and through 3 walls the signal strength is still at 4 out of 5 and pages load just as quickly as when the device is next to the router.
OnePlus has been making an effort to create real World Phones, devices that can be used in as many places around the world as possible, for several years now, and the OnePlus 7T Pro is no exception. It supports numerous LTE frequencies which ensure that you should still have a signal even when going on holiday to more exotic places. The LTE reception is very good and we had an LTE connection even between buildings. The phone always had at least half of the bars indoors as well. The LTE connection was tested in urban surroundings with the German D2 network.
| Networking | |
| iperf3 transmit AX12 | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| Average of class Smartphone (16.9 - 1368, n=64, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| iperf3 receive AX12 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| Average of class Smartphone (32.7 - 953, n=65, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
The smartphone did not manage to locate us indoors but only needed a moment to position us within 6 meters (~19.7 feet) outside, which is quite decent. The compass and positioning within Google Maps is reliable and fast.
We took the phone on a short bike ride with the professional navigation system Garmin Edge 520 as a comparison device. Our test unit is very precise at recording curves and bends in the road but had some difficulty tracking us while we were cycling down narrow town streets. It was very precise while we crossed the bridge. The OnePlus 7T Pro clearly does a good job when it is out in the open, but the Edge 520 takes the lead in difficult situations. All in all, the OnePlus 7T Pro can definitely be considered a precise navigation system for everyday use.
Telephone and Voice Quality – loud and clear
The OnePlus 7T Pro supports VoLTE and VoWiFi (your provider might not). The telephone software has been adapted by OnePlus but basically has the same layout as the standard Google app. It is available in Dark Mode.
The earpiece in the phone can be very loud, so much so that you might not even have to turn on speakerphone. This also means that people around you might be able to hear the entire conversation when the volume is set to high. The quality of the audio is very good with no distortions even at high volume. However, you can hear some quiet noise in the background. Our voice was transmitted very well via the microphone, both when speaking quietly and loudly. While we continue to hear our call partner clearly on speakerphone, the microphone occasionally picks up some static, although the overall quality is decent nonetheless.
Cameras – Top-of-the-range with 3x zoom
The back of the OnePlus 7T Pro features a camera with a wide-angle lens, a standard lens and a telephoto lens. Unlike the OnePlus 7T, which has almost the same camera set-up, the focal length of the telephoto lens is shorter, which gives you 3x optical zoom.
The main camera can take pictures with 48 MP, although it usually combines four pixels to one large, very light-sensitive pixel, which results in a resolution of 12 MP and should be plenty for most situations. The photos of the main camera are pleasing. They offer a lot of details, good color reproduction and a decent amount of details and sharpness even in bad lighting conditions. The OnePlus 7T Pro offers top-of-the-range camera technology. The night mode improves the quality of photos taken in the dark, although it has to be activated manually, which is a shame. The camera software has an extensive pro mode and content recognition, which can be used for scanning business cards and QR codes, as well as a portrait and panorama mode.
Videos can be recorded in 4K at 60 fps with great quality. The lighting responds quickly and we are happy with the sharpness and color reproduction even in slightly darker areas. You can record slow-motion videos in 720p with a maximum of 480 images per second and 1080p with 240 images per second. OnePlus claims that the phone can even take 960 images in 720p, but we couldn't find a way to activate that.
The extendable front camera is very impressive. It has a resolution of 16 MP and the pictures taken with it are good in general, although they have slightly fewer details in dark areas.
The pictures taken in our lab show that the OnePlus 7T Pro manages to take a decent image even in very dark surroundings and without a flash. The picture could be a little brighter with very good lighting, but we are pleased with the sharpness of details. Writing is a little distorted at the edges. In general, however, the picture is of high quality.
Accessories and Warranty - a lot of things to purchase
The OnePlus 7T Pro does not include a headset, but instead users get the large WarpCharge power supply, a fancy red and white charging cable and a protective silicon cover. Of course you can also buy fancy Kevlar cases, rough sandstone covers or simple silicone cases as well as various bundles, for instance including a cover, headphones and an additional charger.
The warranty lasts 24 months. As mentioned above, it does not cover damage caused by water or dust that entered the device.
Input Devices & Handling – OnePlus with slider
The touchscreen of the OnePlus 7T Pro is very fast and responsive. This is partly thanks to the manufacturer choosing good parts, but also due to the 90-Hz image rate of the panel. We tried deactivating the 90 Hz in the settings and immediately noticed that the system responded more slowly. You can tell the difference simply when scrolling or swiping through the menu. The touchscreen is very precise and responds well to inputs at the edges even without the high refresh rate.
Of course the device continues to have a notification slider. OnePlus might have stolen this idea from Apple, but that doesn't make it bad: You can simply set the smartphone to silent or vibration by moving the slider, which is very practical. The only other physical buttons are the standby button and the volume rocker. Both feel high-quality and are easy to find by touch.
OnePlus has been using gestures instead of the control buttons at the bottom of the display for quite a while and Google has now added this function to Android 10 as well, which is why OnePlus has adjusted its gestures to Google's standard. They are a good alternative, although users that are used to working with the buttons might need some time to get used to the change. Of course, they can also continue using the bar as usual.
Display – 90-Hz technology and good color reproduction
The display not only has a refresh rate of 90 Hz, it also has 4K resolution and brilliant colors and a high contrast ratio with HDR10+ thanks to AMOLED technology. The maximum brightness that the display can reach with the brightness sensor activated can't keep up with industry leaders Samsung and Apple, but is still good at 611 cd/m². It also has an even brightness distribution at 95 percent.
The image display is good with a lot of details. Individual pixels are not recognizable with a pixel density of over 500 PPI. The image reproduction can be adjusted manually or using two presets.
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Brightness Distribution: 95 %
Center on Battery: 606 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 3.46 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.1
ΔE Greyscale 2 | 0.57-98 Ø5.4
99.8% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.258
| OnePlus 7T Pro AMOLED, 3120x1440, 6.67 | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus OLED, 3040x1440, 6.40 | OnePlus 7 Pro AMOLED, 3120x1440, 6.67 | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.39 | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max OLED, 2688x1242, 6.50 | OnePlus 7T AMOLED, 2400x1080, 6.55 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | -5% | 21% | 7% | 28% | -7% | |
| Brightness middle | 606 | 710 17% | 586 -3% | 594 -2% | 790 30% | 693 14% |
| Brightness | 611 | 721 18% | 584 -4% | 607 -1% | 790 29% | 703 15% |
| Brightness Distribution | 95 | 97 2% | 97 2% | 91 -4% | 97 2% | 96 1% |
| Black Level * | ||||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 3.46 | 3.7 -7% | 1.39 60% | 1.51 56% | 1.4 60% | 3.42 1% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 5.64 | 10.3 -83% | 2.7 52% | 4.27 24% | 3.4 40% | 6.12 -9% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2 | 1.5 25% | 1.6 20% | 2.6 -30% | 1.9 5% | 3.3 -65% |
| Gamma | 2.258 97% | 2.1 105% | 2.243 98% | 2.219 99% | 2.23 99% | 2.265 97% |
| CCT | 6779 96% | 6611 98% | 6672 97% | 6390 102% | 6466 101% | 6799 96% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 294 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 294 Hz (Likely utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 294 Hz is relatively high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering. However, there are reports that some users are still sensitive to PWM at 500 Hz and above, so be aware. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 19210 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
There is screen flickering due to PWM with a fluctuating frequency and a maximum of 294 Hz. OnePlus offers an experimental function called DC Dimming, which can reduce PWM-related issues for some users.
The color reproduction in the "vivid" preset was very precise in the predecessor and you will hardly notice a difference to the reference colors at maximum brightness. If you need a good color reproduction, for example for evaluating the colors in photos or videos, this is a good display. There is a minimal blue cast in the grayscales, but this can easily be removed manually via the white balance or the night mode. According to our tests, which should be considered a rough indication due to the missing 3D measurement, the sRGB color space is covered entirely, as is a large part of the DPI P3 color space and 86.5 percent of the AdobeRGB color space.
The fast response rate makes the display interesting for gamers.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 3 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 10 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (22.2 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 8 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 5 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 3 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows fast response rates in our tests and should be suited for gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.25 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 13 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (35.1 ms). | ||
There are definitely smartphones that can offer higher brightness levels, at least when bright light is shining onto the brightness sensor. The display of the OnePlus 7T Pro is bright enough to be used outdoors on cloudy days, but users might want to avoid direct sunlight due to the strong reflections.
Thanks to the AMOLED display, the display can be read clearly from every viewing angle. The only reason you might see some difference in colors or brightness is due to the rounded edges.
Performance – a lot of power for the OnePlus phone
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ is one of the fastest SoCs currently available. By choosing this chip, OnePlus has given its OnePlus 7T Pro quite an advantage compared to its predecessor as well as the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. However, the difference in performance should not be particularly noticeable during everyday use. The OnePlus 7T Pro is definitely one of the fastest smartphones that you can currently buy and might only be overtrumped by the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
The graphics performance of the OnePlus 7T Pro does not need to fear comparison. It offers the best available performance for games and graphically demanding apps.
| Geekbench 5.0 | |
| 5.0 Single-Core (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (761 - 792, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (363 - 1668, n=13, last 2 years) | |
| 5.0 Multi-Core (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (2519 - 2940, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1257 - 4233, n=13, last 2 years) | |
| OpenCL Score 5.0 (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (2652 - 2727, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1175 - 9123, n=8, last 2 years) | |
| Vulkan Score 5.0 (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (2430 - 2732, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (779 - 7988, n=8, last 2 years) | |
| PCMark for Android | |
| Work performance score (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (10286 - 15510, n=6) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (9875 - 19297, n=4, last 2 years) | |
| Work 2.0 performance score (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (8702 - 11690, n=6) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (5279 - 13282, n=26, last 2 years) | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 | |
| T-Rex Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (59 - 61, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (22 - 165, n=186, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (166 - 185, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (19 - 497, n=186, last 2 years) | |
| GFXBench 3.0 | |
| on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (56 - 61, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (6.8 - 161, n=187, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (73 - 112, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (9.2 - 331, n=188, last 2 years) | |
| GFXBench 3.1 | |
| on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (40 - 58, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (3.7 - 143, n=188, last 2 years) | |
| 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max | |
| OnePlus 7T | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (51 - 79, n=4) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (6.2 - 223, n=188, last 2 years) | |
| Basemark GPU 1.1 | |
| 1920x1080 Vulkan Medium Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (38.9 - 44.6, n=2) | |
| Vulkan Medium Native (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (28.5 - 35, n=2) | |
| 1920x1080 OpenGL Medium Offscreen (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (42.2 - 45.3, n=2) | |
| VRMark - Amber Room (sort by value) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (4986 - 5025, n=2) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (734 - 10071, n=28, last 2 years) | |
The OnePlus 7T Pro has similar results as its predecessor while surfing the web, although the OnePlus 7T is a little faster thanks to the lower resolution. In practice, the 7T Pro is very fast at browsing the web and pages load quickly with the images appearing very quickly if not immediately. The 90-Hz panel makes scrolling down websites very pleasant.
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (17.3 - 282, n=164, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (62.4 - 70.9, n=5) | |
| OnePlus 7T (Chrome 76) | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro (Chrome 74) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro (Chrome 78) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Chrome 75) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Samung Browser 9.0) | |
| JetStream 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (27.5 - 414, n=77, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus 7T (Chrome 76) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (113.9 - 120.8, n=5) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro (Chrome 78) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Samsung Browser 9.0) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.3 - 375, n=154, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus 7T (Chome 76) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro (Chome 78) | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro (Chome 74) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (39.1 - 69.1, n=4) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Samsung Browser 9.0) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Chrome 75) | |
| WebXPRT 3 - --- | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Samsung Browser 9.0) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (34 - 292, n=145, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro (Chrome 74) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Chrome 75) | |
| OnePlus 7T (Chrome 76) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (89 - 111, n=5) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro (Chrome 78) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (4633 - 74261, n=193, last 2 years) | |
| OnePlus 7T (Chrome 76) | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro (Chrome 74) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (23781 - 25353, n=5) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro (Chrome 78) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Samsung Browser 9.0) | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Chrome 75) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (Chrome 75) | |
| OnePlus 7T Pro (Chrome 78) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus (2007 - 2134, n=5) | |
| OnePlus 7T (Chrome 76) | |
| OnePlus 7 Pro (Chrome 74) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (414 - 10031, n=167, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus (Samsung Browser 9.0) | |
| Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max (Safari Mobile 13.1) | |
* ... smaller is better
The fast UFS 3.0 storage in the OnePlus smartphone easily overtakes Samsung's Galaxy S10 Plus with a UFS 2.1 storage in terms of speed. It accesses data very quickly, which makes the system feel extremely smooth. Apps start quickly and you don't have to wait long when copying files.
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus | OnePlus 7 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro | OnePlus 7T | Average 256 GB UFS 3.0 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | -29% | -2% | 90% | -9% | 169% | 207% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 1489 | 811 -46% | 1468 -1% | 809 -46% | 1406 -6% | 1603 ? 8% | 1189 ? -20% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 405 | 249.1 -38% | 387 -4% | 196.9 -51% | 218.4 -46% | 546 ? 35% | 756 ? 87% |
| Random Read 4KB | 169 | 135.2 -20% | 174.1 3% | 142.5 -16% | 170.1 1% | 208 ? 23% | 209 ? 24% |
| Random Write 4KB | 26 | 22.7 -13% | 24.8 -5% | 148.5 471% | 29.9 15% | 184.5 ? 610% | 218 ? 738% |
Games – a trick for 90-Hz gaming
The OnePlus 7T Pro is very promising in terms of gaming: The fast processor and graphics unit enable users to play most current mobile games smoothly. If you are looking for 90-Hz gaming or even smoother refresh rates similar to those of the Razer Phone 2, you might be disappointed at first: OnePlus automatically limits the refresh rates for gaming, presumably to preserve the battery. If you wish to play at 90 Hz, you will have to use a trick that our colleagues over at XDA Developers published on their page. The OnePlus 7T Pro manages 60 Hz in apps that support this refresh rate and can keep it up without any noticeable drops.
The touchscreen and position sensor both work very nicely as controls.
Emissions – it's getting hot
Temperature
Like the OnePlus 7T, the OnePlus 7T Pro has an issue with heat development: Its maximum surface temperature of 46.9 °C (116.4 °F) is getting close to critical. In summer, putting the smartphone into your pocket after intensive use could become uncomfortable. But even just holding it in your hand you will notice the significant heat development. These issues do not occur under low loads.
There is another similarity to the smaller sibling: The SoC becomes so hot under load during our test with the GFXBench battery test Manhattan 3.1 that it overheats and aborts the test. The simpler T-Rex test can be completed and does not show any throttling. While this is an extreme load scenario, users might still have issues with the temperature development of the OnePlus 7T in hot surroundings or when using demanding apps.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 46.9 °C / 116 F, compared to the average of 34.9 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 54.6 °C for the class Smartphone.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 43.8 °C / 111 F, compared to the average of 33.7 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 29.1 °C / 84 F, compared to the device average of 32.7 °C / 91 F.
Speakers
The stereo speakers in our test are loud but not quite as loud as they were on the predecessor. The audio quality is still very good. Music sounds warm and balanced, perhaps there is too much focus on voices. There is no humming or other noise even at maximum volume. Classical music sounds nuanced and the individual instruments are easily recognizable. Again, voices are the main focus when playing films, but the audio is very weighty and clear in general.
Headphones or speakers can be connected via the USB port or via Bluetooth. Both work perfectly and transmit a clear sound.
OnePlus 7T Pro audio analysis
(±) | speaker loudness is average but good (81.4 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 23.2% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (11.7% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 5.7% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (2.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.3% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 21% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 70% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%
Compared to all devices tested
» 48% of all tested devices were better, 7% similar, 45% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%
OnePlus 7 Pro audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (90.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 16.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (12.5% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.9% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 6.9% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.6% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (19.2% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 20% of all tested devices in this class were better, 9% similar, 70% worse
» The best had a delta of 11%, average was 23%, worst was 65%
Compared to all devices tested
» 47% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 45% worse
» The best had a delta of 3%, average was 20%, worst was 65%
Battery Life – high consumption while idling but good stamina
Power Consumption
The big, bright display with 90-Hz technology seems to take a toll on the power consumption - particularly while idling. The consumption under load is average.
| Off / Standby |   0 / 0.3 Watt |
| Idle |  2.1 / 3 / 3.5 Watt |
| Load |
5.3 / 8.3 Watt |
    
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| OnePlus 7T Pro 4085 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 4100 mAh | OnePlus 7 Pro 4000 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 4000 mAh | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 3969 mAh | OnePlus 7T 3800 mAh | Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ / 855 Plus | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 26% | 22% | 36% | 26% | 28% | 24% | 38% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 2.1 | 0.73 65% | 0.9 57% | 0.7 67% | 0.92 56% | 0.9 57% | 1.183 ? 44% | 0.885 ? 58% |
| Idle Average * | 3 | 1.53 49% | 1.8 40% | 1 67% | 2.9 3% | 1.4 53% | 1.883 ? 37% | 1.487 ? 50% |
| Idle Maximum * | 3.5 | 2.07 41% | 2.9 17% | 1.3 63% | 2.94 16% | 2.9 17% | 2.32 ? 34% | 1.701 ? 51% |
| Load Average * | 5.3 | 6.03 -14% | 5.5 -4% | 5.2 2% | 3.65 31% | 4.7 11% | 4.91 ? 7% | 4.3 ? 19% |
| Load Maximum * | 8.3 | 9.18 -11% | 8.2 1% | 10 -20% | 6.18 26% | 8.3 -0% | 8.59 ? -3% | 7.13 ? 14% |
* ... smaller is better
Battery Life
Despite the high consumption while idling, the OnePlus 7T Pro does a great job in our battery test: It manages 15 hours of browsing the web non-stop, which should easily suffice for two working days of heavy use. The battery life has increased slightly compared to the OnePlus 7 Pro: The battery has a little more capacity and the new software and SoC also have had a positive impact. The difference is marginal compared to the OnePlus 7T, however, which might be due to the display offering significantly lower pixels.
Thanks to WarpCharge 30T, the smartphone recharges fully in a little over an hour. Even if the smartphone is only connected to mains for a few minutes, it gets enough power to last half a day with moderate use.
| OnePlus 7T Pro 4085 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus 4100 mAh | OnePlus 7 Pro 4000 mAh | Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro 4000 mAh | Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 3969 mAh | OnePlus 7T 3800 mAh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Runtime | -27% | -16% | -9% | 29% | -1% | |
| Reader / Idle | 2015 | 1560 -23% | 1745 -13% | 1768 -12% | 2618 30% | 2003 -1% |
| H.264 | 957 | 921 -4% | 802 -16% | 987 3% | 1346 41% | 967 1% |
| WiFi v1.3 | 912 | 483 -47% | 768 -16% | 762 -16% | 909 0% | 896 -2% |
| Load | 283 | 187 -34% | 236 -17% | 249 -12% | 408 44% | 283 0% |
Pros
Cons
Verdict – OnePlus has a great offer
OnePlus still has it: The OnePlus 7T Pro is another high-quality smartphone that offers several highlights including a 90-Hz display, a camera with 3x zoom, a matte case and great stereo speakers. This all comes at a price that is still somewhat below that of other high-end smartphones. Still, the days in which OnePlus flagship phones were a bargain available for under $400 are over. Xiaomi is the go-to company for that price range at the moment with its Mi 9T Pro.
Users will still have to make do without some of the usual flagship features: For example, there is no warranty for the impermeability of the phone, no wireless charging and no microSD slot. Long-standing fans of OnePlus might also miss the 3.5-mm audio jack, although this has been gone for a few generations. The smartphone also throttles its performance under extreme load and its Wi-Fi is slower than that of the ultimate top-of-the-range devices.
The OnePlus 7T Pro is a real high-end smartphone and a great offer, albeit no longer a bargain.
If you can accept some missing connectivity features, you will get a great deal of additional features that the usual high-end smartphones don't offer: While the quick-charge technology from OnePlus is no longer uncontested like it was a few years ago, it still is one of the fastest around. The clear, simple and broad range of software with regular updates and a notch-free display are an additional plus.
In short, the OnePlus 7T Pro is worth the money. If you are looking for a good quality high-end smartphone you should definitely take this device into consideration.
OnePlus 7T Pro
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09/03/2022 v7
Florian Schmitt
