OnePlus 10 Pro was launched in India on Thursday as the company’s first flagship smartphone for 2022. The OnePlus 10 Pro succeeds the OnePlus 9 Pro, which debuted in India alongside the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9R in March. While its predecessor launched with Android 11-based OxygenOS 11, the new OnePlus 10 Pro runs on Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 out of the box. The smartphone sports the powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC under the hood and will go on sale in India from April 5, according to the company.
In this article, we compared the price and specs of the OnePlus 10 Pro in India with the previous generation OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 smartphones.
OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 9: Price in India
The OnePlus 10 Pro price in India starts at Rs. 66,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB storage variant, while the handset is also available in a 12GB + 256GB storage model priced at Rs. 71,999 OnePlus will sell the OnePlus 10 Pro in Emerald Forest and Volcanic Black color options. The smartphones will go on sale in the country on April 5 through Amazon, the company’s official website and at retail stores.
In comparison, the OnePlus 9 Pro was launched in India last year at Rs. 64,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage model, with a 12GB + 256GB storage model priced at Rs. 69,999. The smartphone is available in Morning Mist, Pine Green and Stellar Black color options and is currently priced at Rs. 54,199 for the 8GB + 128GB storage model, while the 12GB + 256GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 59,199, from the OnePlus website.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 was launched with a price of Rs. 49,999 for the 8GB + 128GB storage variant, while the 12GB + 256GB storage model was priced at Rs. 54,999. The smartphone is available in Arctic Sky, Astral Black and Winter Mist color options and is currently listed at Rs. 40,599 for the 8GB + 128GB storage model, while the 12GB RAM + 256GB variant is at price of 45,599 on the company’s website.
OnePlus 10 Pro vs. OnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 9: Specs
The OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9 all offer dual-SIM connectivity. OnePlus 10 Pro launched with Android 12-based OxygenOS out of the box, while OnePlus 9 Pro and OnePlus 9 recently updated to OxygenOS 12.
The new OnePlus 10 Pro features a 6.7-inch Fluid AMOLED LTPO 2.0 QHD+ (1440 x 3216 pixels) display with 10-bit color depth, offering a dynamic refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz The screen comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 9 Pro sports a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1,440 x 3,216 pixels) Fluid AMOLED LTPO display with 120Hz smart refresh rate. The OnePlus 9 sports a Fluid AMOLED Full 6.55-inch HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) with 120Hz refresh rate and 3D Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is powered by the latest Snapdragon octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, along with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM, while the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro are both powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM.
On the camera front, the OnePlus 10 Pro has a triple rear camera setup with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX789 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens, Samsung ISOCELL ultra-wide shooter 50 megapixel JN1 with a 150 degree field of view. -view, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens paired with OIS support. It is equipped with a 32-megapixel Sony IMX615 camera for selfies and video calls.
Meanwhile, the OnePlus 9 Pro offers a quad rear camera setup, with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX789 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/1.8 aperture lens. f/2.2, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome sensor. The handset includes a 16-megapixel selfie camera with an f/2.4 aperture lens.
The OnePlus 9 sports a triple rear camera setup housing a 48-megapixel Sony IMX689 main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture lens, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome. sensor. The OnePlus 9 also sports a 16-megapixel Sony IMX471 selfie camera, with an f/2.4 aperture lens.
All three smartphones offer up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage which does not support expansion via microSD card. Connectivity options on the OnePlus 10 Pro, OnePlus 9 Pro, and OnePlus 9 include 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.2, LTE, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
The OnePlus 10 Pro is equipped with a 5000mAh dual-cell battery that supports 80W SuperVOOC wired charging and 50W AirVOOC wireless charging. Meanwhile, the OnePlus 9 Pro packs a 4 500mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 65T and Warp Charge 50 Wireless fast charging, and the OnePlus 9 packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports Warp Charge 65T fast wired charging. The OnePlus 10 Pro measures 163 x 73.9 x 8.55mm and weighs 201 grams, while the OnePlus 9 Pro measures 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7mm and weighs 197 grams, and the OnePlus 9 measures 160 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm and weighs 183 grams.
OnePlus 10 Pro vs. OnePlus 9 Pro vs. OnePlus 9 Comparison
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| Key specs | |||
| To display | 6.70 inches | 6.70 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Front camera | 32 megapixels | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Rear camera | 48 megapixel + 50 megapixel + 8 megapixel | 48 megapixel + 50 megapixel + 8 megapixel | 48 megapixels + 50 megapixels + 2 megapixels |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage room | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery capacity | 5000mAh | 4500mAh | 4500mAh |
| YOU | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| Resolution | 1440×3216 pixels | 1440×3216 pixels | 1080×2400 pixels |
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| GENERAL | |||
| Mark | OnePlus | OnePlus | OnePlus |
| Model | 10 Pro | 9 Pro | 9 |
| Release date | January 11, 2022 | March 23, 2021 | March 23, 2021 |
| Launched in India | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.00×73.90×8.55 | 163.20×73.60×8.70 | 160.00×73.90×8.10 |
| Weight (g) | 200.50 | 197.00 | 183.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4500 | 4500 |
| Quick charge | Owner | Owner | Owner |
| Colors | Emerald Forest, Volcanic Black | Astral Black, Morning Mist, Pine Green | Arctic skies, winter haze, stellar black |
| Removable battery | – | No | – |
| DISPLAY | |||
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | – | – |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.70 | 6.70 | 6.55 |
| Resolution | 1440×3216 pixels | 1440×3216 pixels | 1080×2400 pixels |
| type of protection | gorilla glasses | gorilla glasses | gorilla glasses |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 526 | 525 | 402 |
| aspect ratio | – | – | 20:9 |
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| Processor | octa core | octa core | octa core |
| CPU brand | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| CAMERA | |||
| Rear camera | 48 megapixel (f/1.8, 1.12 micron) + 50 megapixel (f/2.2, 0.64 micron) + 8 megapixel (f/2.4) | 48 megapixels (f/1.8, 1.12 micron) + 50 megapixels (f/2.2) + 8 megapixels (f/2.4, 1.0 micron) | 48 megapixels (f/1.8, 1.12 micron) + 50 megapixels (f/2.2) + 2 megapixels |
| Number of rear cameras | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Rear autofocus | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| rear flash | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 32 megapixels (f/2.4) | 16 megapixels (f/2.4, 1.0 micron) | 16 megapixels (f/2.4, 1.0 micron) |
| Number of front cameras | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| SOFTWARE | |||
| Operating system | Android 12 | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| The skin | ColorOS 12.1 | Oxygen OS 11 | OxygenOS 11 |
| CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Supported Wi-Fi Standards | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.20 | Yes, v 5.20 | Yes, v 5.20 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| SIM 1 | |||
| SIM type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| 4G/LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SIM2 | |||
| SIM type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| 4G/LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | – | – |
| SENSORS | |||
| In-screen fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | – | Yes | Yes |
