Will any flagship smartphone announcement ever be a surprise again? At this point we highly doubt it, considering all the leaks and rumors that precede every single major smartphone unveiling these days. The OnePlus 7 Pro is finally official and while nothing OnePlus announced on Tuesday will come as much of a surprise to anyone who has been following all the leaks, the sleek new flagship phone is no less exciting than it would have been had we not already known everything there is to know. The OnePlus 7 Pro features bleeding-edge specs, more power than any other Android phone on the market right now, and a stunning design that’s unlike anything we’ve seen before in the United States. While OnePlus hasn’t announced a firm figure for the phone’s screen-to-body ratio, this is as close as we’ve come to a true “all-screen” phone. There’s no big notch like the one on Apple’s iPhones, no teardrop notch like there was on last year’s OnePlus 6T, and no big bezels anywhere around the screen. It’s gorgeous. The OnePlus 7 Pro is also packed with new features we’ve never seen before on a OnePlus device, including one of the most impressive cameras we’ve ever tested. It’s not all good news, however: the OnePlyus 7 Pro is also the most expensive new flagship phone OnePlus has ever released. It still costs far less than comparable handsets though, and Android fans will be more than willing to pony up when they see how impressive this new flagship phone truly is. Related Stories: Pixel 3a and OnePlus 7 are both cheap new Android phones, but one is way better than the other OnePlus will pay you up to $449 to trade in your phone for a OnePlus 7 Pro The OnePlus 7 Pro is finally here, and it's unlike anything you've seen before Before we dive in, you might be wondering why the OnePlus 7 Pro is the only new OnePlus phone we’re talking about here. It’s an understandable question, considering it’s one of three new smartphones OnePlus unveiled on Tuesday. The answer is pretty simple, though: it’s the only model that will be sold in the US. The entry-level OnePlus 7 won’t be sold here because the OnePlus 6T will remain available instead — at a new lower price (8GB/128GB for $549, 8GB/256GB for $599) — and the high-end 5G version of the OnePlus 7 Pro won’t be sold here because 5G networks won’t be widely available in the US for quite some time. Story continues Starting with the OnePlus 7 Pro’s new design, it’s easily one of the sleekest phones that has ever been built. It features a huge 6.67-inch “Fluid AMOLED” screen that is curved on both sides like Samsung’s Galaxy S and Note phones. The screen has plenty of cool features like a larger, faster in-display fingerprint sensor and HDR+ support, but two main things separate OnePlus’ new display from anything we’ve seen so far on other phones. First, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the first smartphone to feature a 90 Hz refresh rate, This means animations, scrolling, and pretty much everything else is smoother on the OnePlus phone than it is on rival handsets. Second, the OnePlus 7 Pro’s screen has wonderfully thin bezels all around it, and yet it still doesn’t have a notch like an iPhone or a hole-punch camera like Samsung’s Galaxy S10 series. In fact, there’s no selfie camera anywhere to be found on the OnePlus 7 Pro. No, OnePlus isn’t crazy. The company knows most people would never buy a phone without a front facing camera. Instead of placing the camera in a bezel, a notch, or a hole cut out of the screen, OnePlus placed the front-facing camera in a small mechanism that pops up from the top edge of the phone. This happens automatically whenever the front-facing camera is needed, and it raises and lowers quite quickly. It also has an internal grommet to prevent moisture and dirt from getting in, and a cool safety feature to protect it from damage. If the phone’s accelerometer senses a drop while the camera is open, the phone automatically retracts it to avoid damage. In terms of distance, we found in our tests that the camera is fully retracted within about 2 feet. Speaking of cameras, improving the rear camera was a huge focus for OnePlus and the company definitely didn’t fail to impress. A new triple-lens rear camera features a 48-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel 78mm telephoto sensor for 3x optical zoom, and 16-megapixel ultra wide angle lens that captures a whopping 117°. The first two sensors are both supported by optical image stabilization as well as electronic image stabilization, and the OnePlus 7 Pro’s new autofocus system uses three different technologies — PDAF, CAF, and laser focus — to help ensure images are crisp and clear every time. How well does it all come together? The OnePlus 7 Pro’s rear camera scored a 111 on DxOMark’s rigorous testing, just one point off the all-time high. Where speed and performance are concerned, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the most powerful Android smartphone to date. 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB versions are available, and the phone has a RAM Boost feature that automatically and intelligently allocates RAM to certain apps and processes based on the user’s habits. The OnePlus 7 Pro is also the first smartphone to use new UFS 3.0 flash storage chips. According to OnePlus, the phone’s storage is nine times faster than the UFS 2.1 storage used in other handsets. Thanks to the Snapdragon 855 chipset and other optimizations, the large 4,000 mAh battery provides about the same battery life as last year’s OnePlus 6T despite the larger, power-hungry display. It also comes equipped with the Warp Charge 30 tech OnePlus introduced on its McLaren Edition 6T last year. The only real downside to be found is that the OnePlus 7 Pro is more expensive than last year’s OnePlus 6T. We have come to expect a small price increase from one year to the next, but this year’s increase is substantial — the entry-level OnePlus 6T cost $549 when the phone was released last year, while the most affordable OnePlus 7 Pro is priced at $669. Here’s how the different SKUs are priced: OnePlus 7 Pro (Mirror Gray) with 6GB of RAM + 128GB of storage: $669 OnePlus 7 Pro (Mirror Gray) with 8GB of RAM + 256GB of storage: $699 OnePlus 7 Pro (Nebula Blue) with 8GB of RAM + 256GB of storage: $699 OnePlus 7 Pro (Nebula Blue) with 12GB of RAM + 256GB of storage: $749 It’s a big price increase compared to last year’s model, but it’s not bad at all when you put these prices in perspective. An iPhone XS Max with 64GB storage costs $1,099, while a OnePlus 7 Pro with 128GB or storage and more RAM is only $669. The 256GB iPhone XS Max costs $1,249, and that’s $550 more than a 256GB OnePlus 7 Pro. The new OnePlus 7 Pro has an official release date of Friday, May 17th, and it’ll launch alongside new “Bullets Wireless 2” Bluetooth earbuds for $99. Of note, some OnePlus fans in New York City will be able to get it sooner than that. The phone will be sold by T-Mobile in addition to OnePlus’ online store, and the T-Mobile flagship store in Times Square will begin selling the OnePlus 7 Pro today, March 14th, at 2:00PM ET. T-Mobile will only carry the 8GB/256GB version of the phone, but it will offer both color options. The OnePlus 7 Pro’s complete specs follow below. BGR Top Deals: Trending Right Now: See the original version of this article on BGR.com<doc-sep>Lots of companies make big phones, but in the US only two companies have sold the best big phones: Apple and Samsung. If you want a phone with a huge, near perfect screen, top-end performance, and great build quality, those were your choices. Sure, the Pixel XL line is pretty good and Huawei makes great big phones, but the former hasn’t sold well and the latter isn’t sold in the US. Now, OnePlus is throwing its hat into the ring with a phone that purports to be just as good and high-quality as a Galaxy S10 Plus or iPhone XS Max, but it costs hundreds less. That’s the pitch for the OnePlus 7 Pro, which is launching on T-Mobile for $699 and will also be available unlocked in three different configurations ranging from $669 to $749. If you’re familiar with OnePlus, you might know it as a company that portrays itself as a scrappy underdog that makes midrange phones that punch above their weight class. With the 7 Pro, OnePlus is declaring that it’s no longer just a middle-weight boxer. It wants to challenge Apple and Samsung in the heavyweight class. It has created a phone that — on paper, at least — has certainly earned a chance to take on the champions. Let’s get ready to rumble. Our review of OnePlus 7 Pro Verge Score 8.5 out of 10 Good Stuff Amazing screen Great battery life Nice Android customizations Bad Stuff Camera is good, but not stellar Heavy, may be too big for some No wireless charging or IP rating for water resistance Buy for $699.99 from T-Mobile Buy for $699.99 from OnePlus One of the things that distinguishes the top-flight, expensive phones from regular phones is overall build quality. The phone has to feel like it deserves to cost as much as it does. The 7 Pro does, though perhaps because it borrows much of its basic design from Samsung’s Galaxy phones. The glass on the front and back curves in toward a metal rail that runs all around the frame. Where OnePlus (barely) differentiates itself is the back of the phone. It has a matte finish and iridescent colors, plus a vertical array of cameras. The screen is the star of the show The OnePlus 7 Pro is also a large phone; it’s just a little bigger and heavier than Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9. It has a screen that’s about 6.5 inches diagonally (depending on how you count the curved edges) in a fairly tall 19.5:9 aspect ratio. If you’re used to big phones, none of this will put you off. If you’re not used to big phones, you might be tempted to give this one a try anyway because the screen is so nice. The thing that you’ll likely show off to your friends is the motorized pop-up selfie camera. It’s a neat trick and a relative rarity in the US, but the whole point of it is to allow OnePlus to stretch the display edge to edge without any notches or camera cutouts. The bezels are tiny all the way around, and on the left and right edges, the screen curves into the body just like on a Samsung Galaxy phone. I hate to use the word “immersive” because it’s been over-marketed into meaninglessness, but that’s the word for the screen. It is so large and so expansive you hardly notice there’s a phone behind it when you look at it. (Though you will feel it, as the OnePlus 7 Pro is heavy.) Still, big screens are nothing special anymore. What really matters at this tier of phones is the quality of the screen. OnePlus nailed it on several important fronts. First, the screen hits the basics: It’s high resolution, gets really bright, and has vibrant colors. It’s an OLED screen, of course, just like you should expect on a high-end phone. OnePlus offers a few different color calibration presets, or there are sliders to customize color profiles like sRGB or P3 even further. If you want a more neutral look for better color accuracy, you can do that, but I left it at the default “Vivid” setting most of the time and was quite pleased with it. OnePlus has gone a little further than that, though, by giving this screen a higher refresh rate: 90Hz instead of 60Hz. It makes everything from scrolling to animations look much smoother. As on the iPad Pro, a faster refresh rate is the sort of thing you don’t really think you’ll care about until you use it and somehow everything else feels a little stuttery. It means you can read as you scroll, and touch responses feel much more in tune with your finger’s placement. The 7 Pro will dynamically change either the refresh rate or the resolution on the fly, depending on whether the app you’re using might be better off with something slower or lower resolution (e.g. watching a 1080p video). It’s not the first phone to offer a high refresh rate screen, but the others so far have been esoteric gaming phones with other significant compromises. The screen has one more trick — well, technically it’s what’s under the screen: a fingerprint sensor. An in-screen fingerprint sensor is also nothing new anymore, even for OnePlus, but the 7 Pro has a better performing scanner than anything I’ve tried, including last year’s OnePlus 6T or this year’s Galaxy S10 line. It has the fastest in-screen fingerprint sensor I’ve tried OnePlus went with an optical sensor as opposed to Samsung’s ultrasonic one. That means that the screen has to light up a bright green circle to read your thumb and it might not work well if your fingers are wet or dirty. But those potential drawbacks are minor compared to the upsides. The 7 Pro has a larger sensor so you don’t have to be especially careful about where you set your thumb. It’s also super fast, nearly as fast as a more traditional fingerprint sensor on the back of other Android phones. Within a day, I was blindly and unthinkingly slapping my thumb down on the right spot to unlock the 7 Pro. I am still working on hitting the right spot on my Galaxy S10, months after I bought it. I think the fingerprint scanner is good enough that you can just use it without trying to find another solution, but if you do really want to unlock the 7 Pro with your face, you can. The front camera will pop up and read your image in less than a second before unlocking the phone and hiding away again. But just know that like the Galaxy S10’s face unlock feature, this method is far less secure and can be easily spoofed. If there’s one place where I would argue that OnePlus cut corners on the hardware, it would be water resistance. Specifically, I have no idea how water resistant it is because the company opted not to get an IP rating for it. Perhaps it’s because the motorized selfie camera is a danger? OnePlus dropped the phone in a water bucket as a publicity stunt, claiming that IP ratings are a waste of money. They’re not: IP ratings provide consumers useful guidance on how durable their phones are. Top-tier build quality and screen? Check and gigantic check. But potential flagship (and even midrange) phones always break up on the same shoals: camera quality. It was the main downfall of the OnePlus 6T, and despite the company’s lofty claims that the 7 Pro is much better, I started with a healthy dose of skepticism. That skepticism was multiplied when I saw that OnePlus was lading on lots of cameras here. In addition to the main sensor, there’s that pop-up selfie cam, a wide-angle camera, and a 3x telephoto camera, which has slightly more reach than the 2x telephotos that are on the iPhone or Samsung devices. Surprise! I’ve been mostly pleased with the shots I’m getting out of the 7 Pro.<doc-sep>Insane value OnePlus 7 Smooth as silk OnePlus 7 Pro The OnePlus 7 is one of the best value-for-money phones you'll find in 2019. OnePlus is launching the device for less than what the OnePlus 6 retailed for in India, and that alone should tell you how good a deal it is. The fact that it comes with a Snapdragon 855, UFS 3.0 storage, and the same 48MP camera as the OnePlus 7 Pro is the icing on the cake. ₹32,999 at Amazon India Pros Outstanding value Snapdragon 855 UFS 3.0 storage 48MP camera Cons Same design as last year 20W wired charging Sub-par vibration motor The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most ambitious phone the company has released to date, featuring a stunning new design that's devoid of any bezels. The 90Hz QHD+ display is absolutely stunning, and it will change how you use your phone. The hardware is on the bleeding edge, and overall the OnePlus 7 Pro is one of the best devices you'll find for under $800. $669 at OnePlus Pros Stunning bezel-less design Buttery-smooth 90Hz display UFS 3.0 storage 30W wired charging Clean user interface Cons Average battery Unwieldy No water resistance No wireless charging For the last three years, OnePlus has dominated in the value flagship space by constantly undercutting its rivals. Things are different this year — the Chinese manufacturer is making its foray into the high-end space with the OnePlus 7 Pro, which has an incredible 90Hz display, a stunning notch-free design, and the latest hardware available today. But alongside that, the company has also released the OnePlus 7, which has the same design as last year's OnePlus 6T but with a lot of the underlying hardware from the OnePlus 7 Pro. Two phones aimed at entirely different audiences I'm not going to bury the lede here — the OnePlus 7 Pro has a higher-res display with a 90Hz refresh rate, three cameras at the back, and a 4000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. Those are the three main differences between the OnePlus 7 Pro and the OnePlus 7. With a 90Hz display and top-notch internals, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the fastest phone I've ever used. I'll elaborate on some of those points: the 90Hz display is obviously the marquee feature on the OnePlus 7 Pro, and it does make a huge difference in day-to-day usage. I've been using the device a lot, and the higher refresh rate combined with the sheer hardware on offer makes the OnePlus 7 Pro the fastest phone I've ever used. Everything loads instantly, and the 90Hz screen eliminates any lag whatsoever. All interactions are buttery smooth, and it has been an absolute joy to use the phone. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 7 has a more modest FHD+ panel with the standard 60Hz refresh rate that you'll find on most phones today, two rear cameras, and a 3700mAh battery with 20W fast charging. If that seems familiar to you, that's because the OnePlus 7 is nothing more than a refreshed version of the OnePlus 6T. So in essence, this is the OnePlus 6TT. The OnePlus 7 is a mashup of the 6T and OnePlus 7 Pro, and the combination works pretty well. In fact, it has the exact same panel as the 6T — a 6.4-inch Optic AMOLED display — as well as the same 3700mAh battery, same 16MP front camera, same vibration motor and in-screen fingerprint sensor, and the same identical design. There's a new red color option that looks particularly interesting, but other than that this is the OnePlus 6T that we're all familiar with. But before you dismiss the OnePlus 7 entirely, there are a few things to note. It has the same Snapdragon 855 chipset as the OnePlus 7 Pro, as well as the same 48MP camera at the back. There's also stereo speakers, UFS 3.0 storage, and identical software. So what you actually get with the OnePlus 7 is a device with the design of the 6T and internal hardware from the OnePlus 7 Pro. And that's a combination that works really well. Category OnePlus 7 Pro OnePlus 7 Operating system Android 9.0 Pie Android 9.0 Pie Display 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED 3120x1440 (19.5:9) 90Hz, HDR10+ Gorilla Glass 6 6.41-inch Optic AMOLED, 2340x1080 (19.5:9) Gorilla Glass 6 Chipset Snapdragon 855 1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 3 x 2.41GHz Kryo 485 4 x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 Adreno 640 7nm Snapdragon 855 1 x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 3 x 2.41GHz Kryo 485 4 x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 Adreno 640 7nm RAM 6GB/8GB/12GB 6GB/8GB Storage 128GB/256GB 128GB/256GB MicroSD slot No No Rear camera 1 48MP, f/1.6 1.4um, OIS Dual Pixel PDAF 48MP, f/1.6 1.4um, OIS Dual Pixel PDAF Rear camera 2 8MP, f/2.4 OIS, telephoto 5MP, f/2.4 Rear camera 3 16MP, f/2.2 117-degree field-of-view No Front camera 16MP, f/2.0 16MP, f/2.0 Connectivity Wi-Fi ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 AptX HD, LDAC, NFC, A-GPS Wi-Fi ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 AptX HD, NFC, A-GPS Audio USB-C Stereo speakers USB-C Stereo speakers Battery 4000mAh 3700mAh Charging USB-C 3.1 30W USB-C 20W Water resistance No No Security In-display fingerprint In-display fingerprint Dimensions 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm 206g 157.7 x 74.8 x 8.2mm 182g Colors Mirror Gray, Nebula Blue, Almond Mirror Gray, Red The OnePlus 7 is the obvious choice OnePlus has done it once again. With the OnePlus 7 series, it is giving customers more choice. There's the OnePlus 7 for those looking for value, and the OnePlus 7 Pro is aimed at those that want the absolute best that the brand has to offer. It's a smart move that will allow the brand to play on two fronts. OnePlus has always been about delivering value — in 2019, that's the OnePlus 7. Essentially, the OnePlus 7 is aimed at the likes of POCO, Honor and all the other value flagships brands that will roll out devices under $500. OnePlus' decision to release the phone in markets like the UK and India confirms as much, because that's where we'll see the Honor 20 Pro and whatever POCO decides to launch later this year. The OnePlus 7 Pro goes up against true flagships from the likes of Google and Samsung. That 90Hz display is absolutely fantastic, as is the rest of the hardware. OxygenOS continues to be my favorite third-party skin, and while I believe that OnePlus still has a lot of work to do on the camera front, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a great alternative to the Galaxy S10+ and the Pixel 3 in the U.S. The fact that OnePlus isn't selling the standard OnePlus 7 in the U.S. should give you an indication of its strategy this year. If you're in India, my pick would obviously be the OnePlus 7. The value on offer makes it a phenomenal purchase in 2019, and you're basically getting most of the same hardware as the OnePlus 7 Pro at a substantial discount. Sure, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a silky smooth 90Hz display and a bezel-less design, but I don't think that alone is worth the extra ₹16,000 ($230). The OnePlus 7 Pro has more cameras at the back, but the telephoto and wide-angle lens aren't that great, and the OnePlus 7 has the same primary 48MP sensor. OnePlus has always been about delivering outstanding value, and the OnePlus 7 is that device in 2019. For the rest of the world, the OnePlus 7 Pro may prove to be better value — it's £649 in the UK compared to the OnePlus 7 at £499, for instance. Insane value OnePlus 7 Value has a new name. The OnePlus 7 costs significantly less than its predecessor and offers much more. That's the definition of value, and you just get more for your money with the device. Sure, it has the same design as the 6T and a few hardware elements, but you're still getting a 48MP camera, Snapdragon 855, UFS 3.0 storage, and stereo sound for under just ₹32,999 ($470). ₹32,999 at Amazon India £499 at OnePlus UK Smooth as silk OnePlus 7 Pro Cutting-edge specs with a price tag to match. The OnePlus 7 Pro is an ideal showcase for the Chinese manufacturer.<doc-sep>
Following countless leaks and more than a few promotional advertisements, OnePlus has announced its latest smartphone — actually, it announced two. The first is the familiar-looking OnePlus 7, which will be available later this year in select markets. But the central focus is the all-new OnePlus 7 Pro, which is available this week everywhere OnePlus phones are sold, including on T-Mobile in the US. Both new models bring the latest processor from Qualcomm, multiple camera arrays, large screens, large batteries, stereo speakers, and OnePlus’ proprietary fast-charging systems. But while the OnePlus 7 retains the exact same design as last year’s OnePlus 6T, complete with a 1080p display and “teardrop”-style notch cutout, the 7 Pro debuts a number of firsts for the company. It’s the first truly full-screen OnePlus phone without a notch or other screen cutout for a front camera, it’s the first OnePlus phone with a screen resolution higher than 1080p, and it’s the first OnePlus phone with three cameras on the back (in a wide, standard, and telephoto configuration). It’s also the first OnePlus phone to command a truly premium price: at $669 to start and $749 fully equipped, the OnePlus 7 Pro is a full $110 more than the 6T cost when it was released just six months ago. That price bracket means OnePlus is now more directly attacking Apple and Samsung head-on. So OnePlus has pulled out all the stops with its new phone. As with the 6T, T-Mobile is the exclusive carrier for the 7 Pro in the US, and it will be selling the midtier model for $699. OnePlus will also sell all three spec levels of the Pro unlocked (compatible with AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon) through its website. But the standard OnePlus 7 will not come to the US market at all. Consequently, OnePlus will still sell the 6T in the US as a lower-cost alternative, marking the first time the company has kept an older model in production after releasing a new phone. The main attraction with the OnePlus 7 Pro is its massive display The main attraction with the OnePlus 7 Pro is its display. At 6.5 to 6.7-inches, depending on if you account for the curved corners or not, it’s a massive OLED display with just the trimmest of bezels surrounding it. The screen also has curved sides, which give the phone a very Samsung-like profile. The 7 Pro has no notch or hole-punch cutout interrupting from the screen because it is hiding the front-facing camera in a motorized module that pops up out of the top of the phone. The company claims that the motor can withstand over 300,000 openings and closings, which equates to roughly 150 times per day for over five and a half years. In addition to the expansive size and lack of bezels, the OnePlus 7 Pro’s screen refreshes at a rate of 90 times per second, a full 50 percent faster than most other smartphones. That provides a smoother experience when scrolling and better touch latency. The 7 Pro is not the first smartphone to offer a display like this, but it is the first one with it that you’d want to buy. Crucially, you can’t get this screen in an iPhone, Galaxy S, or Pixel. Additionally, the display supports HDR10 and HDR10+ but not Dolby Vision. Finally, underneath the screen is an optical fingerprint scanner that OnePlus claims is twice as large as the scanner that was in the 6T. OnePlus is selling the 7 Pro in three configurations: a 6GB RAM / 128GB storage model for $669, an 8GB / 256GB version for $699, and a top-of-the-line 12GB / 256GB model for $749. It will initially be available in either a glossy black finish or a matte blue color, while a gold-toned model will be available at a later date. All three spec tiers utilize DDR4X memory, UFS 3.0 storage, and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. Cooling all of these high-end components is a new liquid cooling system, while an upgraded vibration motor provides improved haptics.