OnePlus 7 Pro v/s OPPO Reno: Which one to buy?
What's the story
Taking on the OnePlus 7 Pro in the ultra-premium segment, OPPO has launched the all new Reno 10x Zoom edition in India.
The latest entrant offers an in-trend all-screen design, top-of-the-line camera performance, and flagship grade internals.
But how does it fare against the incredibly fast and stunningly beautiful OnePlus 7 Pro?
Here's our detailed comparison.
Design
OnePlus 7 Pro v/s OPPO Reno 10x Zoom
Both phones offer a notch-less, bezel-less all-screen design with curved edges, a metal-glass sandwiched body, and optical in-screen fingerprint sensors.
However, the OnePlus 7 Pro offers curved screen edges with a small chicklet-like pop-up camera whereas OPPO Reno 10x Zoom settles for a flat screen and a rather new wedge-shaped pop-up selfie camera.
Winner: OnePlus 7 Pro for its refined design and premium feel.
Display
All about the screen
The OnePlus 7 Pro features an HDR10+ compatible 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a QHD+ (1440x3120 pixels) resolution and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Further, a 90Hz refresh rate makes everything fluid and seamlessly smooth.
In comparison, the Reno 10x Zoom features a 6.6-inch full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and Gorilla Glass 6 protection.
Winner: OnePlus 7 Pro for its stunning display.
Main camera
For the shutterbugs
The OnePlus flagship offers a triple-lens rear camera featuring a 48MP (f/1.7) main lens, an 8MP telephoto lens which offers 3x optical zoom, and a 16MP wide-angle lens.
The Reno 10x Zoom sports a 48MP (f/1.7) primary lens, a 13MP periscope lens with dual OIS and 10x lossless zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens.
Winner: Reno 10x Zoom for its super zoom periscope lens.
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For the selfie lovers
Up front, the Reno 10x Zoom comes with a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture while the OnePlus 7 Pro also gets the same 16MP (f/2.0) sensor. Winner: Well, it is a clear tie.
Internals
Under the hood
Both OnePlus 7 Pro and Reno 10x Zoom are powered by Snapdragon 855 chipset, paired upto 12GB RAM (upto 8GB RAM on OPPO's offering) and 128GB/256GB of internal storage.
However, the OnePlus flagship has an upper hand, thanks to its much faster UFS 3.0 storage format and a dedicated 10-layer liquid cooling system.
Winner: OnePlus 7 Pro for its flagship grade internals.
Nitty-gritty
Battery and other features
The OnePlus 7 Pro gets a 4,000mAh battery with 30W Speed Warp fast charging support whereas Reno 10x Zoom offers a 4,065mAh battery with 20W VOOC 3.0 fast charging technology.
Further, both phones offer all the latest connectivity options and sensors along with dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support.
Winner: OnePlus 7 Pro for its super fast Speed Warp charging technology.
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Pricing: The key factor
In India, the OnePlus 7 Pro starts at Rs. 48,999 for the 6GB/128GB model and goes upto Rs. 57,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant. On the other hand, the Reno 10x Zoom costs Rs. 39,990 for the 6GB/128GB variant and Rs. 49,990 for the 8GB/256GB model.
Our verdict
How things stack up?
There is no denying that OnePlus 7 Pro is a top-notch performer thanks to its brilliant display, respectable cameras, and unmatchable speed. But at a starting price of Rs. 50,000, it is not for everyone.
So, if you have budget constraints, Reno 10x Zoom is a solid buy with a trendy design, good display, top-end performance, and an amazing camera.
Winner: Reno 10x Zoom.