OnePlus 10 Pro vs Google Pixel 7 Pro: A Detailed Showdown

The OnePlus 10 Pro and Google Pixel 7 Pro represent two distinct approaches to the flagship Android experience. OnePlus prioritizes speed and charging, while Google focuses on software and camera prowess. Which phone ultimately delivers the better overall package? Let's dive in.
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🏆 Quick Verdict

The OnePlus 10 Pro offers blazing-fast charging and a smooth, responsive experience. However, the Pixel 7 Pro’s superior camera, cleaner software, and brighter display give it a slight edge for most users. It's a close call, but the Pixel takes the crown.

PHONES
Phone Names OnePlus 10 Pro Google Pixel 7 Pro
Network
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - International1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GE2AE
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - GE2AE
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GP4BC
Launch
Announced2022, January 112022, October 06
StatusAvailable. Released 2022, January 13Available. Released 2022, October 13
Body
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Dimensions163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
SIM· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)212 g (7.48 oz)
 IP68 dust/water resistant - T-Mobile only (not for use underwater, liquid damage is not covered under warranty)IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Resolution1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density)1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density)
Size6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak)LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
 Always-on displayAlways-on display
Platform
CPUOcta-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
GPUAdreno 730Mali-G710 MP7
OSAndroid 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China)Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Memory
Card slotNoNo
Internal128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
 UFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Main Camera
FeaturesLaser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panoramaLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Triple48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
Video8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Selfie camera
FeaturesHDRHDR, panorama
Single32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Sound
3.5mm jack NoNo
35mm jackNoNo
Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
 24-bit/192kHz audio-
Comms
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
 -Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Battery
Charging80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless
TypeLi-Po 5000 mAhLi-Ion 5000 mAh
Misc
ColorsVolcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition)Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
ModelsNE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217GP4BC, GE2AE, GFE4J
Price$ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99€ 248.84 / $ 204.00 / £ 259.99 / ₹ 36,999
SAR1.16 W/kg (head)     0.70 W/kg (body)-
Tests
Battery life Endurance rating 107h Endurance rating 83h
Camera Photo / Video Photo / Video
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Loudspeaker -25.2 LUFS (Very good) -24.8 LUFS (Very good)
Performance AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) AnTuTu: 796369 (v9) GeekBench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

OnePlus 10 Pro

  • Blazing-fast charging
  • Smooth performance
  • Customizable OxygenOS
  • Excellent display

  • Camera not as strong as Pixel
  • Software updates can be slower
  • Design less distinctive

Google Pixel 7 Pro

  • Exceptional camera quality
  • Clean and intuitive software
  • Bright and vibrant display
  • Guaranteed software updates

  • Slower charging speeds
  • Tensor G2 not as powerful as Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • Design can be polarizing

Display Comparison

The Pixel 7 Pro boasts a significantly brighter display at 1090 nits compared to the OnePlus 10 Pro's 780 nits. Both offer excellent contrast ratios (infinite nominal), but the Pixel's brightness makes it more usable outdoors. Color accuracy is excellent on both, though OnePlus's customization options allow for more personalized tuning.

Camera Comparison

Google's Pixel 7 Pro shines in the camera department. Its computational photography is unmatched, producing consistently excellent images in various conditions. The OnePlus 10 Pro's camera is capable, but lacks the Pixel's consistent quality and software optimization. Video recording is strong on both, but the Pixel offers more advanced features.

Performance

The OnePlus 10 Pro's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 delivers raw power, excelling in demanding games and multitasking. The Pixel 7 Pro's Tensor G2 prioritizes AI and machine learning tasks, resulting in a smooth and responsive experience, though it may not match the OnePlus in pure benchmark scores. Both offer ample RAM for seamless multitasking.

Battery Life

The OnePlus 10 Pro holds a significant advantage with its 80W (International) or 65W (North America) wired charging, allowing for incredibly fast top-ups. The Pixel 7 Pro's 23W charging is considerably slower. While the OnePlus 10 Pro has a higher endurance rating (107h vs 83h), real-world usage can vary.

Buying Guide

The OnePlus 10 Pro is ideal for power users who value fast charging, smooth performance, and a customizable Android experience. The Google Pixel 7 Pro is perfect for photography enthusiasts, those who prefer a clean and intuitive software experience, and users who want guaranteed software updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Which phone has better software support?
The Google Pixel 7 Pro receives faster and more consistent software updates directly from Google.
❓ Is the OnePlus 10 Pro worth it if I prioritize camera quality?
If camera quality is your top priority, the Google Pixel 7 Pro is the better choice. The OnePlus 10 Pro's camera is good, but not exceptional.