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Steps To Get The Fnatic Easter Egg On OnePlus Smartphones
OnePlus is known for keeping close to popular media and trends. Previously, the company had unveiled a Star Wars version of the OnePlus 5T which enabled pseudo holographic easter eggs. Since then, the company has collaborated with other big names, such as Marvel, for its Avengers edition as well. Now, it was discovered a while back that the Fnatic game mode has a hidden Easter Egg that gives three unique wallpapers.

OnePlus 5T: Star Wars Edition

Fnatic Game Mode

Fnatic is an esports organization which trains and has many teams for different games that compete professionally at international levels. Fnatic as an esports name is one of the best and most renowned in the industry. It has collaborated with OnePlus for many esports related tournament and even made an appearance in the latter’s smartphones. OnePlus with its latest iterations (OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro) introduced Fnatic Gaming mode which enhanced the gaming experience on its flagships. The easter egg went unnoticed for a while now but has been finally uncovered

OnePlus 6: Avenger’s Edition

Steps To Get The Fnatic Easter Egg
- Open Settings to get to Utilities and then Gaming Mode.
- Locate Fnatic Game Mode and click on it.
- Now, users will be taken to the Fnatic mode which has the logo of the organization. Tap on it 5 times.
- After this, users will get a type prompt in which they must input “alwaysfnatic” without the quotes.
- You’re done! Just select view in wallpapers to add the new wallpapers on your default stock gallery to apply them.
Also Read: OnePlus Reveals Name And Logo Of Its Upcoming Smart TV

It should be noted that the feature is also available on OnePlus 6 and 6T owners. However, you must update your smartphone to the latest OxygenOS 9.0.16 build. The feature was first found on the latest generation from OnePlus but the predecessors are now compatible as well. Check out the new feature and let us know in the comments section down below if you liked it.
August 14, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro Vs Galaxy Note 10+, Which One Should You Pick?

Earlier this week, Samsung launched the Galaxy Note 10+ which is targeted towards the premium segment. Following the smartphone’s launch in the US, the company has also started taking its pre-orders in India. Clearly, the Galaxy Note 10+ is one of the best Android smartphones that are currently on offer.

Besides, the OnePlus 7 Pro is another device that is a worthy contender to this title. Due to the difference in price and specifications, it can be perplexing for the user which device should they pick. In order to simplify the process, we have written a detailed guide that will help you reach the decision and you will be able to pick the best device for yourself based on your requirements.

Design And Build

The front of Galaxy Note 10+ features a punch hole that houses the selfie camera, on the other hand, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera. The front of the two smartphones have negligible bezels on all sides and have a display that tapers towards the sides.

The rear of both the Galaxy Note 10+ and OnePlus 7 Pro is made out of Glass which carries the company branding and the camera setup. Overall, both the devices are made out of premium materials including glass and metal and they seem to be equally well built.

Design is one department that is highly subjective and it varies based on every user’s preference, therefore it is not feasible to choose a clear winner. Hence, this is one department in which the user must choose their poison.

Display

The Galaxy Note 10+ features a 6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED display that has a pixel density of 498ppi and is safeguarded with Corning Gorilla Glass 6. On the other hand, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display. The display panel has a pixel density of 516 ppi and is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

Both the size and pixel density of the display on the two smartphones are similar. However, one notable difference is the 90 Hz refresh rate of OnePlus 7 Pro’s display.

We are yet to get our hands on the Note 10+, nonetheless, we have already experienced the Galaxy S10 lineup that features the same display with a smaller size. The display on the device has excellent viewing angles and colour reproduction.

But, it cannot match the smoothness that the 90 Hz display panel that is found on the OnePlus 7 Pro. Therefore, we give this round to the OnePlus’ offering.

Battery

The battery is an important aspect of every smartphone and could be the key decisive factor for a large number of users. Fortunately, both smartphones are powered by large-sized batteries that support fast charging.

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30 W Warp charging. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ features 4300 mAh battery that supports 45 W fast charging.

Not only does the Samsung smartphone have a bigger battery and supports significantly faster-charging speeds, but it also supports wireless charging upto 20 W and reverse wireless charging. Therefore, the clear winner in this domain is the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+.

Chipset

The Galaxy Note 10+ features the Samsung made Exynos 9825 SoC while the OnePlus 7 Pro features the Snapdragon 855. Both the chipsets are manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process and consist of an Octa-Core CPU.

In terms of performance, both devices are expected to have comparable performance. However, we will have to wait until we get the Note 10+ to compare it against the OnePlus 7 Pro.

[Note: the US variant of the Note 10+ packs Snapdragon 855, which is not being talked about in this article]

Storage

The Galaxy Note 10+ and the OnePlus 7 Pro are offered in two storage variants which are listed below:

	Storage Variant 1	Storage Variant 2
OnePlus	6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM	8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
Samsung	12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM	12 GB + 512 GB ROM

We believe RAM capacities of upto 8 GB are more than sufficient to play any kind of applications including heavy games. However, as technology improves, graphics-intensive games including PUBG can benefit from additional RAM found on the Galaxy Note 10+.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ is available in upto 512 GB of inbuilt storage. Besides, it also supports memory expandability upto 1 TB via a microSD card.

The higher RAM capacity, option to choose more storage and support for memory expansion makes the Galaxy Note 10+ a better choice than the OnePlus 7 Pro in this area.

[Bonus Tip: Both smartphones use UFS 3.0 storage which offers comparatively faster read and write speeds]

Camera

The two devices in our comparison have a single camera on the front. As previously mentioned the OnePlus 7 Pro has a motorised pop-up camera that has a resolution of 16 MP while the Galaxy Note 10+ has a 10 MP sensor that has dual-pixel technology.

Both the smartphones have multi-camera setup on the back. The Note 10+ has a quad-camera setup which consists of a 12 MP + 12 MP + 16 MP +ToF sensor. In comparison, the OnePlus 7 Pro only has a triple camera setup which consists of 48 MP + 8 MP + 16 MP sensors.

The two devices can also capture upto 2160p videos @ 30 fps from the rear camera setup. Moreover, the front camera of the Galaxy Note 10+ can also capture 2160p video @ 30 fps while its competitor’s video capturing capability from the selfie camera is limited to 1080p @ 30 fps.

The presence of a ToF camera an better video output form selfie camera allows the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ to pull ahead of it competitor. At least on paper, the Samsung offering is superior to OnePlus but we will also test the camera on two once the Note 10+ starts shipping later this month.

Connectivity and Other Features

Connectivity options on Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ and OnePlus Pro are also alike. The two devices support 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac W-Fi, Dual LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC and USB Type C port.

The two flagship smartphones have an under-display fingerprint scanner which is a nifty feature. However, the Galaxy Note 10+ uses an ultrasonic sensor while the OnePlus 7 Pro employs an optical sensor.

Although sensors on both smartphones can instantly bypass the lock screen, the ultrasonic scanner found on the Note 10+ is regarded as more secure and reliable. It tends to work fine even if the user’s hands are smushed with dirt or oil.

The ultrasonic waves can penetrate such substances whereas an optical sensor won’t be able to match biometrics in case the user has an untidy finger.

Other notable features that the Galaxy Note 10+ offers that are absent on the OnePlus offering, include DeX, an Sp02 meter and S-Pen.

DeX is short for Desktop Experience, this feature can mirror the contents of the Galaxy Note 10+ on a large screen display. It utilises the phone hardware to produce a desktop-like experience possibly replacing a laptop or desktop computer in certain scenarios.

The SpO2 sensor stands for peripheral capillary oxygen saturation it is used to estimate the amount of oxygen in the blood. Therefore, users that have certain health conditions, this feature of Galaxy Note 10+ can be highly beneficial.

The Galaxy Note 10+ also ships with the all new S-Pen which adds a whole new dimension of wireless control to the device like remotely clicking pictures or navigating between apps.

Price And Conclusion

Specifications	OnePlus 7 Pro	Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Price	6 GB + 128 GB: 48,999 8 GB + 256 GB: 52,999	12 GB + 256 GB: 79,999 12 GB + 512 GB: 89,999
Display	6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED 90 Hz 3120 x 1440 QHD+ 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio 516 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 5	6.8 inch Dynamic AMOLED 60 Hz 3040 x 1440 FHD+ 19:9 Aspect Ratio 498 ppi Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Chipset	Snapdragon 855 7 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core Adreno 640 GPU	Exynos 9825 7 nm Fabrication Process Octa-core Mali G76 MP12 GPU
RAM	6 GB 8 GB	12 GB
Storage	128 GB 256 GB	256 GB 512 GB
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.8, Sony IMX582 (PDAF) 8 MP, f2.4 (Telephoto) 16 MP, f/2.4 (ultrawide) 2160p video@60fps 720p video@480fps	12 MP, f/1.5-2.4 (PDAF) 12 MP, f/2.1 (Telephoto) 16 MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) TOF 3D VGA camera 2160p video@60fps 720p video@960fps
Front Facing Camera	16 MP 1080p@30fps	10 MP 2160p@30fps
Battery	4000 mAh battery 30 Watt Warp Charge	Non-removable Li-Ion 4300 mAh battery 45 Watt Fast Charge Ships With 25 W charger
Other Features	In-display Fingerprint scanner (Optical) Face unlock	In-display Fingerprint scanner (Optical Sensor) Face unlock DeX Support Sp02 Meter S-Pen

Also Read: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Benchmark Scores Leaked On Geekbench

As previously mentioned, both the devices are one of the best Android smartphones that money can buy. We have laid out all the differences in an easy to grasp manner so you can make the right choice based on your needs.

We feel the OnePlus 7 Pro offers better value in comparison to the Note 10+. However, if you are not constrained with a budget and you want a no holds barred phone that offers higher storage capacities, has several other bells and whistles like the S-Pen and absurdly fast 45 W fast charging, the Note 10+ has to be the device of your choice.

Would you like us to write more such articles and what are your thoughts on this one? Do Let us know in the comments below.

August 9, 2019

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond To Go On Sale Today
Chinese smartphone manufacturer OnePlus previously announced that the Almond colour variant of its latest flagship device, the OnePlus 7 Pro will go live on sale on June 14. The device features best-in-class specifications and features at a comparatively affordable price tag than its competitors. As per latest reports, the much-awaited colour variant will be only available in the 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM configuration.

Pricing & Availability

The OnePlus 7 Pro Almond variant as mentioned above, features 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM. The smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 52,999. For people looking for a more affordable deal, the Mirror Grey variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs. 48,999. The Almond variant will go on sale at 12 noon starting June 14.

OnePlus 7 Pro

To recall, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the latest flagship offering from the company and the specced-up variant of the OnePlus 7. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 206 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. The device has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px which gives it a pixel density of 516 ppi.

The display on the OnePlus 7 Pro has a praiseworthy refresh rate of 90Hz which is also seen in handsets like the Asus ROG Phone and Nubia Red Magic 3. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has minimal bezels on all sides of the display and utilises a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the device, it features an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro runs on the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP primary sensor; and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom; the third sensor used is an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide angle lens with a Field of View (FoV) of 117 degrees.

It can also capture 4K videos at 60fps and supports Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) for smoother footage. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. Video from the front camera is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps. In terms of memory and storage, the OnePlus 7 Pro is available in multiple colours across the following variants
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
Also read: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo With A Secondary ScreenPad Takes MacBook’s Touch Bar A Step Further

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charging technology. The smartphone uses a new X-axis Haptic Vibration Motor which the company claims will provide it with better haptic feedback than the OnePlus 6T. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of Dual Stereo Speakers and Audio tuned by the Dolby Atmos technology. It is the first globally available smartphone to feature the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard, which should result in fast read and write speeds.
June 14, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Almond Colour Variant To Launch In India On June 14
OnePlus at an event on the 14th of May launched the OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone. It was announced alongside the regular OnePlus 7, the Bullets Wireless 2 and the OnePlus Warp Car Charger. The device was launched in three locations, namely New York in the US, London in the UK and Bengaluru in India simultaneously. At the time of its unveil in India, the OnePlus 7 Pro was available in two colours: Mirror Grey and Nebula Blue. As per the company’s official website, the third Almond Colour Variant of the device will be officially launched on the 14th of June.

OnePlus 7 Pro

The OnePlus 7 Pro as mentioned above, is the latest flagship offering from the company and the beefed-up variant of the OnePlus 7. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 206 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. The device has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px which gives it a pixel density of 516 ppi.

The display on the OnePlus 7 Pro has a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz which is also seen in handsets like the Asus ROG Phone and Nubia Red Magic 3. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has minimal bezels on all sides of the display and utilizes a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security, it features an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP primary sensor; and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom; the third sensor used is an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide angle lens with a Field of View (FoV) of 117 degrees.

It can capture 4K videos at 60fps and supports Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) for smoother footage. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. Video from the front camera is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps. In terms of memory and storage, the handset will be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a non-removable 4000mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charging technology. The smartphone uses a new X-axis Haptic Vibration Motor which the company claims will provide it with better haptic feedback than the OnePlus 6T. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of Dual Stereo Speakers and Audio tuned by the Dolby Atmos technology. It is the first globally available smartphone to feature the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard, which will result in fast read and write speeds.

Pricing & Availability

Also read: OnePlus 7 Pro: Unboxing and Hands On

The OnePlus 7 Pro was launched for a price starting Rs. 48,990 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. Noteworthy, the Almond colour version will be only available in the 8GB RAM and 256GB variant has been priced at Rs. 52,990 (~$765)
June 8, 2019
Unlocking Bootloader On OnePlus 7 Pro Results In Loss Of Widevine L1
After the sensational success of the OnePlus 6T from 2018, Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus launched its latest flagship smartphone in the form of OnePlus 7 Pro. In comparison to its predecessor, the newly launched device has received significant updates some of which include a 6.67 inch AMOLED display with 90 Hz refresh rate and a pop up selfie camera. Accrediting to the said features, the OnePlus 7 Pro has been warmly welcomed by the consumers across the globe. However, within the two short weeks of its announcement, the device has been hit with a couple of stumbling blocks.

Freshly, a member on XDA developers discovered that unlocking the bootloader on the OnePlus 7 Pro will result in loss of Widevine L1 certification. The certification is essential for streaming HD content from applications like Netflix. Therefore, if a OnePlus 7 Pro user unlocks the bootloader on their handset, the device will be limited to streaming online content in 480p resolution.

What Is Bootloader & Why Do You Want To Unlock It?

Bootloader is a piece of code that runs before any operating system is loaded into the system of a computer or smartphone. Each OS has a set of specific bootloader, therefore, in an effort to add custom ROM on a handset, the bootloader needs to be unlocked. OEMs generally tend to ship smartphones with locked bootloaders which ensures tight security. As with unlocked bootloader, users can unknowingly install malicious programs on their device resulting in compromise of software.

The previously mentioned stumbling blocks that the OnePlus 7 Pro has been previously subjected to are as follows:
- Customers experiencing a high pitched noise from the earpiece while receiving phone calls. Though the issue seems to be curbed by turning off the Wi Fi while making calls.
- A reddit user highlighted that the OnePlus 7 Pro’s telephoto lens does not support lossless 3x optical. In fact, the sensor can only offer 2.2x optical zoom while rest of the task is achieved via software.
Also Read: Leaked iOS 13 Screenshots Reveal Dark Mode, New Reminders App

Nevertheless, the OnePlus 7 Pro is an excellent smartphone Also issues like the high pitched noise from its earpiece are likely to be patched via OTA software updates.
May 29, 2019
Early OnePlus 7 Pro Users Complain About A High Pitched Noise On Voice Calls

OnePlus launched its latest flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 7 Pro on the 14th of May. The device was announced alongside the regular OnePlus 7 and features top tier specifications at a comparatively lower price than similarly specced handsets. A few days ago, early buyers of the device complained about phantom touch issues while using certain applications. Now, reports of another problem, this time pertaining to a high pitched noise from the earpiece of the OnePlus 7 Pro have surfaced online.

OnePlus 7 Pro Earpiece Issue

As mentioned above, early buyers of the OnePlus 7 Pro have been reported to face issues while using the voice call function of the handset. Some users claim they hear a high pitched noise emanating from the earpiece of the device. Since the discovery, more users have started complaining about a similar problem on the official OnePlus forum. While this issue is most prevalent when on a voice call, in some cases the sound can still be heard even when the smartphone is on standby. Unfortunately, it is not known if the problem is with the global variant of the handset or just for a particular demographic.

Also read: Oppo Reno Launched In India, Features 10x Lossless Zoom And Shark Fin Style Pop Up Camera

The problem with the earpiece of the OnePlus 7 Pro may be a software issue; as a user on the forum has claimed that they faced a similar issue with the OnePlus 3T which was launched in the year 2016. This problem apparently dissolved after a software update seeded by the company. It is thus believed OnePlus, as soon as it acknowledges the issue, will push an Over The Air (OTA) update to fix it. A temporary fix of the noise from the earpiece is claimed to be turning off the Wi-Fi of the smartphone. It can be done either through the notification toggle or by going into Settings, navigating to the Network and Internet option and disabling Wi-Fi.

May 28, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Nebula Blue Edition To Go On Sale For The First Time In India
Chinese smartphone OEM OnePlus launched its latest flagship device, the OnePlus 7 Pro at an event on the 14th of May. The handset boasts of top tier specifications at a comparatively affordable price tag than its competitors. While the smartphone was unveiled in three colour variants at the time of launch namely Mirror Black, Almond and Nebula Blue; the company only made available the former for the initial sales. Now, the much-awaited colour variant of the three, the Nebula Blue is all set to go on sale for the first time in India today. Noteworthy, it is the only variant at the moment available in the 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM configuration.

Pricing & Availability

The OnePlus 7 Pro Nebula Blue as mentioned above, features 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM. The smartphone will be available at a price of Rs. 57,999 for the top tier variant. For people looking for a more affordable deal, the variant with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage is priced at Rs. 48,999 while the 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM version retails for Rs. 52,999. It will go on sale at 12 noon starting May 28th with the availability of the Almond variant to be announced soon.

OnePlus 7 Pro

To recall, the OnePlus 7 Pro is the latest flagship offering from the company and the specced-up variant of the OnePlus 7. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 206 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. The device has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px which gives it a pixel density of 516 ppi.

The display on the OnePlus 7 Pro has a praiseworthy refresh rate of 90Hz which is also seen in handsets like the Asus ROG Phone and Nubia Red Magic 3. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has minimal bezels on all sides of the display and utilises a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the device, it features an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP primary sensor; and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom; the third sensor used is an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide angle lens with a Field of View (FoV) of 117 degrees.

It can also capture 4K videos at 60fps and supports Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) for smoother footage. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. Video from the front camera is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps. In terms of memory and storage, the handset will be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
Also read: Asus ZenBook Pro Duo With A Secondary ScreenPad Takes MacBook’s Touch Bar A Step Further

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a 4000mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charging technology. The smartphone uses a new X-axis Haptic Vibration Motor which the company claims will provide it with better haptic feedback than the OnePlus 6T. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of Dual Stereo Speakers and Audio tuned by the Dolby Atmos technology. It is the first globally available smartphone to feature the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard, which should result in fast read and write speeds.
May 28, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Camera May Not Have A True 3x Optical Zoom

OnePlus has found itself under the same scrutiny with their latest flagship smartphone the OnePlus 7 Pro in a similar fashion to its previous lineup of 2017, namely the OnePlus 5. A Reddit post by a user had discovered that the telephoto lens on the OnePlus 7 Pro captures pictures in a 2.2x optical zoom rather than the advertised 3x optical zoom that OnePlus had claimed.

The triple camera setup which features the 8MP telephoto lens alongside the 16MP wide-angle lens and the primary 48MP camera was one of the key differences between the ‘Pro’ and standard version of the OnePlus 7. The Pro uses the telephoto lens along with the primary sensor to capture portrait shots but apparently the field of view while using the telephoto lens for portrait clicks and the 3x zoom differ. As it turns out the sensor is actually a 13MP Samsung S5K3M5 that is cropped down to 8MP to hit the 3x zoom.

OnePlus advertising the telephoto lens with a 78mm focal length does make it capable for 3x optical zoom. Although as the sensor has been cropping the image down to 8MP, the effective focal length actually achieved is 57mm or in other words 2.2x zoom. This falls in line with OnePlus previously false advertising the OnePlus 5 to have a ‘lossless’ 2x zoom on its telephoto lens, that was only capable of 1.6x zoom but used digital processing to achieve the remaining 0.4x.

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Also Read: Samsung Will Soon Launch The Galaxy A70s With 64 MP Camera

No official statement has been received so far for OnePlus’s second advertising mishap. However, they haven’t used any digital enhancements in the current iteration of the smartphone. Hopefully, a prompt response is issued by their PR team that clears the dilemma caused by their marketing department.

May 24, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Software Features To Be Added To Older OnePlus Smartphones

Chinese technology company OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro in the month of May. Alongside, the company introduced some key updates to its operating system, known as Oxygen OS. The OS has received positive reviews globally due to its simplicity and responsiveness. With the latest update, OnePlus added new features like Zen Mode and Screen Recorder. As per reports, the aforementioned features will make their way to older OnePlus devices, including the OnePlus 6, 6T, 5 and 5T.

Zen Mode And Screen Recorder

Zen Mode is a feature that basically locks a user out of his/her device for 20 minutes. The user will not see/hear any notifications on the device, and at the same time, applications will be unusable as well. The only two features that are accessible is the call application and the camera. In case users decide to turn off Zen Mode before the time period of 20 minutes, they are out of luck, since no workaround will disable Zen Mode. Even restarting the OnePlus 7 Pro doesn’t help, as the Zen Mode timer continues from the same point you left it on.

The screen recorder, on the other hand, allows native recording (in the same number of frames per second) of the screen’s display without any overlay or watermark. Gamers can record their gaming sessions and export them, or users can create how-to videos for conveying specific information. As per reports, some OnePlus users side loaded these two applications into their older devices, which didn’t function as desired. For instance, sound capture was disabled during screen recording and Zen Mode was still allowing notifications to push through.

Also Read: Lenovo Z6 Youth Edition Launched In China

OnePlus has acknowledged that Zen Mode and Screen Recording will be pushed to older OnePlus devices in the immediate future. The company has also released a statement regarding how users don’t need to sideload the applications since the firmware of older smartphones isn’t designed to support the same.

May 22, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro: Unboxing and Hands On
The highly anticipated OnePlus 7 Pro has finally been launched. It is the successor to the OnePlus 6T which was launched in the Q4 of 2018. The OnePlus 7 Pro has an all new design and significantly bumped up specifications. Here is our experience with the Unboxing and Hands-On of the newly launched flagship.

What’s In The Box?
- OnePlus 7 Pro
- Quick Start Guide
- 30 W Warp Charge Adapter
- USB Type C Reversible Cable
- SIM Ejector
- Protective Case
- Screen Protector (pre-applied)
Design

The design of the OnePlus 7 Pro has been thoroughly revamped in comparison to its predecessor. The device measures 162.6×75.9×8.8 mm and tips the scale at 206 grams. It has a robust build with glass on both the front and back which is held together with a metal chassis. The front of the smartphone has negligible bezels on all sides with no obstructing notch in sight.

The OnePlus 7 Pro has a pop-up selfie camera which is similar to the one present on the Vivo V15 Pro. The rear of the handset has an attractive gradient coloured panel which houses the company branding and triple camera setup. The right side of the smartphone is occupied by the power button and the sound profile selector while its left side is occupied by the volume rockers. Disparate to its predecessor, the new device has SIM Card slot on the bottom.

Display

The OnePlus 7 Pro is fitted with a gorgeous 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display that tapers towards the sides. The display panel has a praiseworthy QHD+ resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 516 ppi. Another notable feature of the display is it’s 90 Hz refresh rate which provides for an enhanced viewing experience.

Furthermore, the display of the smartphone is laminated with Gorilla Glass 5 which safeguards it against scratches and accidental drops. Like the OnePlus 6T, the new device also features an in-display fingerprint sensor along with support for face unlock and the conventional pattern lock.

Processor

One of the key highlighting features of the OnePlus 7 Pro is its chipset. The smartphone is kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is also present on devices including the Galaxy S10 lineup (US Variant) and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2. The chipset is manufactured using a 7 nm fabrication process which makes it highly power efficient in comparison to the Snapdragon 845 that the OnePlus 6T incorporates. The Snapdragon 855 consists of an Octa-Core Kryo CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU.

Memory and Storage

The OnePlus 7 Pro is the world’s first smartphone to utilise the UFS 3.0 2 lane storage standard which has very high read and write speeds. It also packs high-speed LPDDR4X RAM which contributes to nimble performance. The smartphone is offered in three storage variants which are listed below:
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM
- 8 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM
Camera

Talking about the cameras on the OnePlus 7 Pro, it has a single front-facing selfie camera and triple rear facing cameras. The front camera is an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor that resides in the aforementioned pop up mechanism. OnePlust claims that the front camera elevator mechanism has been tested over 3,00,000 times and assures unaltered functionality for 5 years if it is used 150 times a day.

To further protect the elevating module, the mechanism can instantly retract itself when it is in freefall which is detected using the accelerometer and the gyroscope on the device. The triple rear camera setup of the OnePlus 7 Pro is vertically arranged in an elongated capsule-like module that slightly protrudes out of the back panel. The setup consists of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 Sony IMX586 sensor, an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor and an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide sensor that has a field of view (FOV) of 117°.

Battery and Other Features

The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a large 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30 W Warp Charge. The Warp Charge 30 was first introduced with the limited McLaren Edition of the OnePlus 6T. The smartphone runs on OxygenOS 9 which is built on top of the latest Android 9 Pie. It also packs dual Stereo speakers which are Dolby Atmos certified that deliver loud and clear audio output. To keep the temperatures of the device in check while running resource hungry tasks like games, the OnePlus 7 Pro has 10 layer Liquid Cooling System.

Connectivity and Colour Options

Connectivity options on the OnePlus 7 Pro include dual 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS and bottom mounted USB Type C Port. It also has a whole host of sensors which include an Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass and a Laser Sensor which is used by the rear camera setup. The OnePlus 7 Pro is available in three colour options which are listed below:
- Nebula Blue
- Mirror Gray
- Almond
Price and Availability

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The OnePlus 7 Pro is available in three storage variants for which the price is as follows:
- 6GB RAM + 128GB ROM: Rs 48,999
- 8GB RAM + 256GB ROM: Rs 52,999
- 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM: Rs 57,999
Colour availability:
- Mirror Gray [6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB]: 17 May
- Nebula Blue [8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 256 GB]: 28 May
- Almond [8 GB RAM + 256 GB Storage]: June
May 17, 2019
OnePlus 7 Pro Launched With 90Hz Display And Snapdragon 855 SoC
OnePlus at an event on the 14th of May has launched the OnePlus 7 Pro flagship smartphone. It was announced alongside the regular OnePlus 7, the Bullets Wireless 2 and the OnePlus Warp Car Charger. The device was launched in three locations, namely New York in the US, London in the UK and Bengaluru in India simultaneously.

OnePlus 7 Pro

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The OnePlus 7 Pro as mentioned above, is the latest flagship offering from the company and the beefed-up variant of the OnePlus 7. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8mm and weighs 206 g. It has an all-glass design on the front and back with a metal chassis for reinforcement. The device has a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px which gives it a pixel density of 516 ppi.

The display on the OnePlus 7 Pro has a maximum refresh rate of 90Hz which is also seen in handsets like the Asus ROG Phone and Nubia Red Magic 3. To maximise the screen real estate, the smartphone has minimal bezels on all sides of the display and utilises a pop-up mechanism to house the front-facing camera. For biometric security and rapidly unlocking the device, it features an in display fingerprint scanner with support for face unlock technology.

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro is kitted with the 7nm Snapdragon 855 SoC which consists of an Octa-core CPU and the Adreno 640 GPU. In terms of optics, the smartphone has a triple rear camera setup comprised of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP primary sensor; and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom; the third sensor used is an f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP ultra wide angle lens with a Field of View (FoV) of 117 degrees.

It can capture 4K videos at 60fps and supports Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) for smoother footage. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera is housed in the pop-up mechanism on top of the display. Video from the front camera is capped at 1080p resolution at 30fps. In terms of memory and storage, the handset will be available in the following variants.
- 6GB RAM and 128GB ROM
- 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM
- 12GB RAM and 256GB ROM
The OnePlus 7 Pro is powered by a non-removable 4000mAh battery with support for 30W Warp Charging technology. The smartphone uses a new X-axis Haptic Vibration Motor which the company claims will provide it with better haptic feedback than the OnePlus 6T. In terms of connectivity, the device supports Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC. The OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of Dual Stereo Speakers and Audio tuned by the Dolby Atmos technology. It is the first globally available smartphone to feature the Universal Flash Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard, which should result in fast read and write speeds. It will be available in three colours at launch, namely Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue and Almond.

Pricing & Availability

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The OnePlus 7 Pro has been launched for a price starting Rs. 48,990 for the variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB internal storage. The version with 8GB RAM and 256GB version has been priced at Rs. 52,990. For the version with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, customers will have to shell out Rs. 57,999. The smartphone will be available in India starting the 17th of May exclusively on Amazon and select retail stores offline.
May 17, 2019
OnePlus Expects To Deliver A Great Camera On The OnePlus 7 Pro

OnePlus will launch the latest iteration of its flagship smartphones on the 14th of May. These devices, confirmed to be the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro, will be the successor to the OnePlus 6T launched last year. In the latest round of teasers shared by the company before the official announcement; the camera prowess of the OnePlus 7 Pro has been showcased through a series of collaborations with known streaming service Netflix and the famous lifestyle channel National Geographic.

About The Partnerships

Shot On The OnePlus 7 Pro

The Chinese smartphone OEM OnePlus has partnered up with the American video streaming giant Netflix. With this collaboration, the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro has been used to click the posters for the second season of a series by the streaming service called Sacred Games. Various posters featuring the cast of the show have been shot using the smartphone. These images were released by the company to tease the imaging capabilities of its flagship device.

Shot On The OnePlus 7 Pro

The second collaboration with OnePlus has been done by the renowned satellite channel National Geographic. Three photographers at National Geographic will journey across North America capture images of nature which will be then published in a special edition magazine slated to release in July. All the images in the aforementioned magazine will be captured using the OnePlus 7 Pro and will also be shared on the channel’s various social media handles.

OnePlus 7 Pro Cameras

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OnePlus has earlier revealed the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro will feature a triple rear camera setup. While no further detail about the optics has been shared by the company, the previous leaks about the smartphone provide the necessary information. It has been reported the triple cameras on the handset will consist of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor that has 3x optical zoom capabilities. For selfies, an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP Sony IMX471 front facing camera is expected to be housed in the pop-up style mechanism on top of the device.

May 10, 2019
Full Specs Of The OnePlus 7 Pro Leak Ahead Of Launch
OnePlus is gearing up for the launch of its latest smartphones which will succeed the OnePlus 6T from 2018. The upcoming devices include the OnePlus 7 and its beefed up elder sibling the OnePlus 7 Pro. Previously, the renders of both the handsets were leaked which revealed their design. Now, the specifications of the high end OnePlus 7 Pro have leaked ahead of its official announcement which is set for the 14th of May.

According to the leak, the highly anticipated OnePlus 7 Pro sports a 6.67 inch Fluid AMOLED display. The panel has a resolution of 3120 x 1440 px and a pixel density of 516 ppi. Noteworthy, the OnePlus 7 Pro has a 90 Hz refresh rate display which provides for enhanced viewing experience. The smartphone runs on OxygenOS which is based on the latest Android 9 Pie. As previously confirmed, the flagship smartphone packs UFS 3.0 storage and will be available in three storage variants which include 6 GB + 128 GB, 8 GB + 256 GB and 12 GB + 256 GB.

OnePlus 7 Pro Almond Colour

Under the hood, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be kitted with the Snapdragon 855 SoC which is manufactured using 7 nm fabrication process. The same chipset is also present on devices like the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 and the Lenovo Z6 Pro GT. The chipset consists of the Adreno 640 GPU and eight CPU cores. Out of the eight cores, one Cortex A76 core is clocked at 2.84 GHz, three Cortex A76 cores are clocked at 2.42 GHz, while the remaining Cortex A55 cores are clocked at 1.8 GHz. In terms of connectivity, the OnePlus 7 Pro has Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11 Wi-Fi, USB 3.1 Type C Port and NFC.

Talking about the cameras, the OnePlus 7 Pro has an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP Sony IMX471 front facing camera which is housed in pop up style mechanism. The device has a triple camera setup which consists of an f/1.6 aperture equipped 48 MP sensor, f/2.2 aperture equipped 16 MP sensor and an f/2.4 aperture equipped 8 MP sensor that has 3x optical zoom capabilities. The OnePlus 7 Pro can also capture 4k videos at 30/60 FPS, Slow motion 1080 p video at 240 FPS from the rear cameras setup while the selfie camera can record 1080p videos at 30 fps.

Unlike any other OnePlus device in the past, the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro has stereo speakers which will provide for an enriched media consumption experience. The handset will be powered by a 4,000 mAh battery that supports 30W warp charge. The said fast charging technology was first introduced with the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition which was launched last year. The smartphone measures 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm and weighs in at 210 grams. As previously mentioned, the OnePlus 7 Pro will be available in three storage variants. With the new device, the company will also introduce new colour options. The European pricing for different variants of the device are as follows:
- 6GB RAM + 128 GB ROM: € 699 (Colour: Mirror Grey)
- 8GB RAM + 256 GB ROM: € 749 (Colour: Mirror Grey, Almond, Nebula Blue)
- 12GB RAM + 512 GB ROM: €819 (Colour: Nebula Blue)
Mirror Grey Variant

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Conclusively, the launch date of both the smartphones is nearing fast and detailed information will be revealed then.
May 9, 2019
Latest OnePlus 7 Pro Renders Show Off Almond Colour Variant
The highly anticipated OnePlus 7 lineup is all set to debut on May 14 2019. Amidst leaks and rumours, the devices have been speculated to have flagship-level specifications at competitive price points. On May 3 2019, two colour variants of the OnePlus 7 Pro were leaked, which were Mirror Grey and Nebula Blue. Allegedly, the smartphone was rumoured to have one more colour variant, known as Almond. In latest news, the aforementioned colour variant has been leaked in all its glory.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Specifications, Features & Availability

The Almond-coloured OnePlus 7 Pro resembles a “gold” shade and features similarly coloured accents on the edges of the smartphone. It will sport an all glass design on the front and back. Former leaks suggest that the smartphone will have a 6.7-inch Optic AMOLED display with 3120 x 1440 px resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. Eliminating the “notch”, the smartphone will use a pop-up camera mechanism to house the selfie camera. For security detail, it will feature an in-display fingerprint scanner along with face unlock technology.

On the inside, the OnePlus 7 Pro will pack the 7nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC, which is featured on other flagship devices like LG G8 ThinQ and Samsung Galaxy S10+ (US). It will have a triple rear camera module, consisting of a 48 MP (f/1.7) sensor, 16 MP (f/2.2) ultra wide sensor and a third 8 MP (f/ 2.4) sensor. For selfies, the device will boast of an f/2.0 aperture equipped 16 MP camera housed in the elevating pop-up mechanism. Noteworthy, the device will have Ultra Fast Storage (UFS) 3.0 standard and a USB Type-C port.

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The OnePlus 7 Pro will pack a 4000 mAh battery with support for 30W Warp charging. Rumours suggest that that the device may be launched alongside a 5G variant, which will mark the next generation of connectivity standard for the smartphone. As mentioned previously, the device will make its way into markets on May 14, 2019. The device will be available in three RAM and storage variants. Prices for the same were leaked beforehand, which are given below:
- 6GB/128GB: INR 49,999 ($723)
- 8GB/256GB: INR 52,999 ($766)
- 12GB/256GB:INR 57,999 ($838)
May 7, 2019
OnePlus 7 Series Will Be The First Phone With UFS 3.0 storage

Chineses smartphone maker, OnePlus will soon launch its latest flagship smartphones which carry the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro moniker. As the name suggests, the latter will be a specced up variant of the former. Over the last few weeks, the company has been dropping hints about notable features of the upcoming devices. A fresh Tweet shared by senior company executive reveals that the upcoming devices will have UFS 3.0 storage which is a novelty in the highly crowded smartphone industry. Noteworthy, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is the first handset to incorporate this feature. However, due to technical issues, the commercial launch of the handset has been moved indefinitely.

What Is UFS 3.0 and It’s Benefits

UFS 3.0, short for Universal Flash Storage 3.0 is a memory standard which aims to bring higher data transfer speed and increased reliability to consumer electronic devices like smartphones and digital cameras. Clearly, the higher data transfer speeds of the memory translate into faster data and application load times of devices incorporating it. Talking about the real world performance, UFS 3.0 storage supports bandwidth up to 1450 MB/S per lane. Accrediting to two separate lanes, it can provide a whopping speed of 2900 MB/s. As previously mentioned, UFS 3.0 provides considerably higher read and write speeds, the upcoming OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro will be significantly faster than its competitors.

OnePlus 7 Pro Features And Launch Date

Talking about the features, the upcoming OnePlus 7 Pro is confirmed to have a 90 Hz display which supports HDR 10+ content, a pop up selfie camera, triple rear cameras, and dust/water resistance. Whereas the list of unconfirmed features includes the Snapdragon 855 SoC, 4,000 mAh battery, 30 W warp charge and a stereo speakers.

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All in all, the detailed specifications and price of the OnePlus 7 and the OnePlus 7 Pro will be unveiled at the official launch event which is scheduled for the 14th of May.

May 6, 2019