OnePlus has just released its new flagship, the OnePlus 10T. But how does it compare to its predecessor, the OnePlus 10 Pro?
OnePlus is a smartphone maker with an ardent fan base, and if you count yourself as a member, you might be in doubt as to which of the brand’s devices to pick as your next daily driver. Has the new OnePlus 10T replaced the previous flagship, the OnePlus 10 Pro? Read on to discover our thoughts.
Design
In appearance, there are no dramatic differences between the two. Both devices share a rather controversial look, with a large camera module with three sensors dominating the rear panel, and the result seems a bit clunky rather than elegant. However, we were fans of the subtle jade green hue available on the OnePlus 10T.
The newer handset has Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, while its predecessor only has this on the back, with the screen molded in even more durable Gorilla Glass Victus. The latter also has an IP68 rating, while the follow-up has no IP rating at all.
OnePlus purists may regret that the notification slider, which lets you change notification feedback and is a long-term feature of the brand’s devices, has been removed from the OnePlus 10T.
Screen
Again, there are also several similarities when it comes to the screen. Both have large 6.7-inch panels, both have HDR10+ support, both offer over a billion colors and both have an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz. This is a very impressive list of specs, and as a result, we were thrilled with both displays during our testing period.
One key difference between the two, however, is that the 10 Pro has a higher resolution (1440x3216p vs. 1080x2412p), so a sharper image quality. Whichever you choose, you can count on a high-quality screen.
Camera
Although the two phones have a similar camera module, the sensors in the game are actually significantly different.
The OnePlus 10 Pro has a 48-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. This gives it a decent amount of versatility, but we were somewhat impressed with how the photos turned out. While the main camera gives decent levels of detail, the images aren’t particularly punchy, and there’s a notable difference in the color palette between the wide and ultra-wide lenses. Below is a selection of photos we took with the handset:
On the other hand, the OnePlus 10T has three very different sensors on board. There is a high-resolution 50-megapixel main sensor, and it is accompanied by an 8-megapixel ultrawide and a 2-megapixel macro snapper. The lack of a telephoto lens, rather than a macro sensor, was a bit disappointing, otherwise we found it to perform quite similarly to the OnePlus 10 Pro, while the Nightscape 2.0 shooting mode was a welcome addition when taking photos in the dark. .
Performance
The performance of these phones is a standout as both run on high-end Qualcomm mobile chipsets. In the case of the OnePlus 10 Pro, it was the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the OnePlus 10T runs on the newer and improved Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1.
Both phones achieved flagship performance scores and performed demanding mobile games very well, but the 10T takes the cake as the overall best performer between the two. Just take a look at the CPU benchmark comparison tests for an idea of the performance difference:
OnePlus 10T vs OnePlus 10 Pro: CPU Benchmark Comparison
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As you can see, the OnePlus 10T outperforms its older brother, although both still deliver very strong levels of performance.
Battery life
The OnePlus 10T has a battery capacity of 4,800 mAh while that of the OnePlus 10 Pro has 5,000 mAh, but that doesn’t always tell the whole story. Their durability over the day was fairly similar, with the 10 Pro performing slightly better, but overall the two devices have decent but unremarkable battery life. They’ll get you through a day of moderate use, but don’t expect marathon endurance.
However, both handsets excel in their fast charging capabilities. The OnePlus 10 Pro has 80W wireless charging, fully recovering battery life in just 38 minutes, while 150W charging the OnePlus 10T went from zero to full in 19 minutes. These are amazing charging speeds that make consumers’ lives so much easier, knowing you don’t have to stress that you have enough time to charge your phone before you leave the house.
While the 10T has significantly faster charging times, it doesn’t have the 50W wireless charging capability that its predecessor was proud of.
Price
The price is one area where there’s quite a big difference between the two handsets, and if you’re on a tighter budget it’s clear which one is best for you.
The OnePlus 10 Pro costs £799/$799, and while you occasionally get the chance to grab it for less, it’s largely held its own since launch. On the other hand, the OnePlus 10T has a significantly lower starting price of £629/$649, so if you’re looking to save some money, this could be a better choice.
verdict
In some ways, these phones are quite similar, with a strong focus on performance, fast charging and display technology making for a great gaming phone, while sharing a potential flaw in camera quality.
If you look at details though, you’ll see a slightly superior display on the 10 Pro, thanks to the resolution, and this device also has a more versatile camera, along with support for 50W wireless charging and an IP68 rating. These features arguably make it a more rounded phone than its successor.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 10T doubles some of these strengths, with even faster wired charging and even faster processing power, though bigger weaknesses related to the camera; an important advantage is the lower price.
Overall, you should probably check out our list of the best phones or best camera phones if you’re looking for a device that’s better balanced or can deliver better photos, but if you’re a fan of OnePlus’s unique approach then the The OnePlus 10 Pro is a better overall package, while the OnePlus 10T offers better value for money.
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