OnePlus 7 vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Which One is Worth Buying

OnePlus phones have been deemed as one of the ‘Best Value Phones’ for quite some time now and it is with a good reason. With their surprising success with OnePlus 6T, it is now a brand that is recognized by tech gurus and gadget enthusiasts around the globe. It boasts a performance that could compete against Apple and Samsung, while having a price that costs much lesser.

Now that their newest mobile product is nearing its release date, scheduled on May 14, news of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro has been circling around the net. Rumors, prices and specs have been leaked, but the question still remains, ‘will it be as reliable and affordable as its predecessor OnePlus 6T?’.

OnePlus 6T Specifications:

• OS: OxygenOS based on Android Pie
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 @10nm
• CPU: Octa-core at 2.8 GHz
• GPU: Adreno 630
• RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB / 10 GB LPDDR4X
• Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.1 2-LANE
• Display: 6.41 inches (Diagonal measurement in rectangular shape)
• Rear Camera: 16 MP / 20 MP
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Battery: 3700 mAh
• Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

OnePlus 7 Specifications (Leaked):

• OS: OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 @7nm
• CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHZ; 3×2.41 GHZ; 4×1.78 GHz)
• GPU: Adreno 640
• RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB
• Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
• Display: 6.5 inches (Diagonal measurement in rectangular shape)
• Rear Camera: 48 MP / 20 MP / 5 MP
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Battery: 3700 mAh
• Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications (Leaked):

• OS: OxygenOS 9 based on Android 9.0 Pie
• Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 @7nm
• CPU: Octa-core (1×2.84 GHZ; 3×2.41 GHZ; 4×1.78 GHz)
• GPU: Adreno 640
• RAM: 6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB
• Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB
• Display: 6.7 inches (Diagonal measurement in rectangular shape)
• Rear Camera: 48 MP / 20 MP / 5 MP
• Front Camera: 16 MP
• Battery: 4000 mAh
• Network: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE

Looking at the specifications of these phones, we can safely assume that both the successors of OnePlus 6T is something to look forward to. Not only are they faster, they have larger displays, better cameras, and are reputed to have better connection. In fact, The OnePlus 7 Pro is said to be one of the first phones that could take on 5G connectivity.

That is saying a lot, considering that there are only a few mobile phones supporting 5G. Samsung S10 5G is said to be the leading mobile phone that supports it, but it is only available in Korea and it is yet to be released in the U.S. on May 16.

What can you expect from OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro

There were speculations if both these phones will be supporting wireless charging, but considering how long it takes and how inefficient it was compared to wired charging, the company will not include the option on their initial release. The CEO of OnePlus Pete Lau confirmed it by stating,

“OnePlus charging is one of the best, – Wireless charging is far inferior.”

He also showed his enthusiasm by tweeting,

“Excited to share the next product from OnePlus will unleash a new era of Fast and Smooth. Especially Smooth! Smooth is more challenging than Fast – a true test of hardware and software.”

“The new product is just beautiful – I can’t wait for you to see it!”

There was no confirmation however if the company will include wireless charging to their devices in the future. Unless overheating is taken care of, the company just might consider it for their next models of mobile devices.

What are the expected prices

There are a lot of prices circulating the net regarding the supposed prices of OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, but there were no credible sources to provide the true answers. All we know is that the prices for the OnePlus 7 can go around $550 and the OnePlus 7 Pro can go around $750 to $850, depending on specifications. Until its release date, we have no sure way of confirming their true prices. Moreover, it is said that prices from will be different depending on your region.