OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro: A Detailed Showdown
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The OnePlus 10 Pro edges out the 9 Pro thanks to its faster charging, slightly brighter display, and improved CPU. However, the 9 Pro remains a strong contender, especially for those prioritizing value and a slightly more refined camera experience. Ultimately, the 10 Pro offers a more modern and powerful experience.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | OnePlus 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro |
| Network | ||
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 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 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - EU |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA - EU |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (4CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - India | 1, 3, 28, 41, 78, 79 SA/NSA - CN | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, January 11 | 2021, March 23 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, January 13 | Available. Released 2021, March 30 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) | 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.34 in) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | · Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 197 g (6.95 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 | ||
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| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) | 1440 x 3216 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~525 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~90.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 500 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM), 1300 nits (peak) | LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Always-on display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| GPU | Adreno 730 | Adreno 660 |
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 (International), ColorOS (China) | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14 |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
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| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Hasselblad Color Calibration, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Quad | - | 48 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 (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, AF 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Triple | 48 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", 0.64µm | - |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie camera | ||
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| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | ||
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| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Features | ||
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | ||
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| Charging | 80W wired, PD, 100% in 32 min (International) 65W wired, PD, 58% in 15 min (North America) 50W wireless Reverse wireless | 65W wired, PD, 100% in 29 min 50W wireless, 100% in 43 min 5W reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh | Li-Po 4500 mAh |
| Misc | ||
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| Colors | Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition) | Morning Mist, Forest Green, Stellar Black |
| Models | NE2210, NE2211, NE2213, NE2215, NE2217 | LE2121, LE2125, LE2123, LE2120, LE2127 |
| Price | $ 264.39 / C$ 349.99 / £ 360.00 / € 399.99 | € 246.17 / $ 264.95 / £ 287.00 |
| SAR | 1.16 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body) | - |
| Tests | ||
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| Battery life | Endurance rating 107h | Endurance rating 86h |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) | - |
| Loudspeaker | -25.2 LUFS (Very good) | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 886248 (v9) GeekBench: 3447 (v5.1) GFXBench: 48fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | - |
OnePlus 10 Pro
- Faster Charging (80W)
- Brighter Display
- Improved CPU Performance
- Longer Battery Life
- Reverse Wireless Charging
- Initial Color Science Concerns (Camera)
- Potential Thermal Throttling (8 Gen 1)
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Refined Camera Color Science (Hasselblad)
- Slightly More Mature Software
- Competitive Price (Now)
- Excellent Display Quality
- Slower Charging (65W)
- Shorter Battery Life
- Older Processor
Display Comparison
The OnePlus 10 Pro boasts a measured peak brightness of 780 nits, slightly surpassing the 9 Pro's 859 nits. While the difference isn't massive, it contributes to better outdoor visibility. Both phones feature excellent color accuracy and smooth 120Hz refresh rates. The 10 Pro's LTPO 2.0 technology allows for more efficient refresh rate scaling, potentially saving battery life. Both offer excellent contrast ratios, though the 'infinite' rating on the 10 Pro is more of a marketing term.
Camera Comparison
Both phones feature impressive camera systems, but with different strengths. The 9 Pro's Hasselblad partnership resulted in a more refined color science and pleasing image processing. The 10 Pro's camera system has been improved, but some users found the color science to be slightly less natural initially. Both offer excellent video recording capabilities. Low-light performance is comparable, though the 10 Pro's larger sensor may offer a slight advantage in certain scenarios.
Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 in the 10 Pro represents a significant performance leap over the Snapdragon 888 in the 9 Pro. The 10 Pro's Cortex-X2 core provides a noticeable boost in single-core performance, while the overall architecture improvements result in faster multitasking and smoother gaming. Both phones handle demanding apps and games with ease, but the 10 Pro has a clear edge in sustained performance due to better thermal management (though this was a known issue with the 8 Gen 1 initially).
Battery Life
The OnePlus 10 Pro holds a clear advantage in battery life, boasting an endurance rating of 107 hours compared to the 9 Pro's 86 hours. This translates to significantly longer usage times between charges. The 10 Pro's 80W wired charging is also considerably faster than the 9 Pro's 65W, reaching 100% in just 32 minutes (International). While North American users get 65W, it's still faster than the 9 Pro.
Buying Guide
The OnePlus 10 Pro is ideal for power users who demand the latest technology, fast charging, and a vibrant display. It's a great choice for those who frequently capture photos and videos. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a fantastic option for users seeking a premium experience at a slightly more accessible price point, particularly if camera performance and a more mature software experience are key.