The OnePlus 10T and OnePlus 10 Pro — the two latest OnePlus flagships on the market — have a lot going for them. The 10T is OnePlus’s performance flagship, while the 10 Pro is marketed as the company’s camera flagship. If you want the fastest processor available today — and at a highly competitive price — OnePlus thinks you should buy the 10T. But if you have a bit more money to spend and really value camera quality, the 10 Pro should be a better fit. It all sounds like a fairly straightforward comparison on paper, but as you start digging into the small details, you realize there’s more to compare than performance and cameras.
Specs
OnePlus 10T | OnePlus 10 Pro | |
Size |
163 × 75.37 × 8.75mm (6.24 x 2.96 x 0.34 inches) |
163 x 73.9 x 8.6mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 inches) |
Weight | 203.5 grams | 201 grams |
Display | 6.7-inch AMOLED | 6.7-inch AMOLED |
Screen resolution |
2412 x 1080 (394 pixels per inch) |
3216 x 1440 pixels (525 pixels per inch) |
Screen refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
Operating system | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 |
Storage space | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
MicroSD card slot | No | No |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
RAM | 8GB, 16GB | 8GB, 12GB |
Camera | 50-megapixel wide, 8MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, 16MP front | 48-megapixel wide, 50MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto, 32MP front |
Video |
|
8K at 24 frames per second, 4K at 30/60/120 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240 fps |
Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
Fingerprint sensor | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
Water resistance | Yes (IP54) | No (Unlocked)
Yes, IP68 (T-Mobile) |
Battery | 4,800mAh | 5,000mAh |
Wired charging | Up to 125W | Up to 65W |
Wireless charging | No | Yes, up to 50W |
App marketplace | Google Play Store | Google Play Store |
Colors | Moonstone Black, Jade Green | Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest |
Price | $649 | $799 |
Buy from | OnePlus, Amazon, Best Buy | OnePlus, Amazon, Best Buy, T-Mobile |
Review score | 3 out of 5 stars | 4 out of 5 stars |
Design, display, and durability
At first glance, the
The biggest of these differences is the frame. The
OnePlus also took a different approach to the displays of each phone. At their core, both the 10T and 10 Pro have 6.7-inch AMOLED screens. But that’s where the similarities end. The
On the durability front, all versions of the OnePlus 10T come with an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance — making it protected against dust (but not fully dust-tight) and able to withstand light splashes of water. The unlocked OnePlus 10 Pro doesn’t officially come with an IP rating, but the T-Mobile version has an IP68 rating — meaning it’s fully dust-tight and can survive up to one meter of water submersion for up to 30 minutes. When the 10 Pro launched, OnePlus said that “water resistance and durability testing were applied to all variants of the OnePlus 10 Pro to ensure they can easily cope with sweat, moisture, and light drizzles that are regularly encountered in our daily lives.” So, while the unlocked OnePlus 10 Pro doesn’t technically have an IP68 rating, it went through the same durability tests as the T-Mobile version that does.
All of this adds up to the OnePlus 10 Pro being the better device in every category here. From the more premium design, more advanced display, and better dust/water resistance, it easily edges out the
Winner: OnePlus 10 Pro
Performance, battery life, and charging
Being OnePlus’s ‘performance flagship’ for the year, it’s no surprise that the
How does that translate to daily use? Using apps, browsing Google Chrome, and playing games, it’s extremely difficult to notice any perceivable difference between either chip. Both the
Then there’s battery life. The
And when it does come time to charge up, the
Winner:
Cameras
One of the most substantial changes between the
The
Speaking of video, only the OnePlus 10 Pro is capable of recording 8K video. Both phones can capture
Winner: OnePlus 10 Pro
Software and updates
The
Where past OnePlus phones put a large emphasis on a clean UI with minimal clutter, OxygenOS 12.1 feels heavy and clunky by comparison. From missed notifications, unreliable touch responsiveness, missing features from OxygenOS 11, etc. — the list goes on and on. It’s not that OxygenOS 12.1 is unusable, but compared to what OxygenOS used to look/feel like, 12.1 is a notable step backward.
The good news? Both the
Winner: Tie
Special features
Ever since the OnePlus One, one of the standout features of OnePlus smartphones has been the alert slider. The little physical switch allows you to instantly enable notification sounds, set your phone to vibrate, or silence everything. It’s useful, convenient, and a fun design element that helps OnePlus handsets stand out from the
Both the 10T and 10 Pro come with in-screen fingerprint sensors. Regardless of which phone you’re using, the sensor is fast and reliable more often than not. The problem with the
Winner: OnePlus 10 Pro
Price and availability
This is where things get even more interesting. When it launched at the beginning of the year, the OnePlus 10 Pro had a starting price of $899. As of August 3, it’s now available for just $799. The
Availability is another tricky factor. The OnePlus 10 Pro is available for purchase right now from OnePlus’s website, Amazon, Best Buy, and T-Mobile. Pre-orders for the
Overall winner: OnePlus 10 Pro
The
For $150 more, the OnePlus 10 Pro addresses all of those things. It has a more premium design, more capable cameras, 50W wireless charging, and the alert slider. Plus, its Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and 65W wired charging are still plenty fast by today’s standards. It’s a much more enjoyable phone for not that much more cash — and why it’s our pick as the overall winner for this comparison.
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