The OnePlus 10 Pro is a flagship phone from 2022. It was announced in China on January 11, 2022, and went on sale there two days later. The global launch followed on March 31, 2022. In the US, it started at $899 for the 8GB/128GB model. In Europe, it cost €899. OnePlus no longer lists the phone in its US and UK stores, so it is now discontinued.
Design and display
The phone has a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 3216 x 1440 resolution and 525 ppi. It uses an LTPO panel with a 120Hz maximum refresh rate. OnePlus quotes 10-bit color depth, and reviews cite a 1,300-nit peak brightness. The glass back sits on an aluminum frame, and the camera module wraps around the corner.
The phone measures 163 x 73.9 x 8.55 mm and weighs 200.5 g. Global colors were Emerald Forest and Volcanic Black. China also got Panda White, an Extreme Edition with a ceramic back and 512GB of storage. The unlocked model has no official IP rating. Only the T-Mobile version in the US carried an IP68 rating.
Performance
Inside is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 with an Adreno 730 GPU. It pairs with 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. Storage is 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1, with no microSD slot. In China, a 12GB/512GB version was also sold. OnePlus added a larger cooling system to manage heat from the chip.
Cameras
The rear setup was co-developed with Hasselblad. The main camera uses a 48MP Sony IMX789 sensor with an f/1.8 lens and optical stabilization. A 50MP ultrawide camera covers a 150-degree field of view. An 8MP telephoto camera adds 3.3x optical zoom and its own stabilization.
The phone records video at up to 8K and 24 fps, or 4K at up to 120 fps. The 32MP front camera records 1080p video at 30 fps. Hasselblad Pro Mode supports 12-bit RAW photos.
Battery and charging
The battery has a typical capacity of 5,000mAh. US models charge at 65W, while most other markets got 80W charging. A charger is in the box in both cases. The phone supports 50W wireless charging with the OnePlus AirVOOC charger. It can also charge small accessories through reverse wireless charging.
Software and updates
The global model launched with Android 12 and OxygenOS 12.1. OnePlus promised three major Android updates and four years of security updates. Other features include stereo speakers, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and the alert slider. There is no headphone jack.
Should you buy the OnePlus 10 Pro?
The OnePlus 10 Pro suits buyers who want a large QHD+ screen and fast wired charging. It also offers wireless charging, which some newer mid-range phones lack. However, it is no longer produced, and new units are hard to find. Its update window is also shorter than on current flagships. Buyers who want a newer model can look at its successor, the OnePlus 11.
