The OnePlus 7 Pro appears to be a more premium version of the standard OnePlus 7 (Image: OnePlus • Getty • Twitter @ishanagarwal24)
OnePlus 7 is the name for the Chinese tech giant’s next flagship smartphone that appears set to make numerous changes to the product line.
The most radical of these is the fact it seems the OnePlus 7 will be available in multiple models.
First rumoured by teenage tipster Ishan Agarwal, it appears the product will come in three flavours; the standard OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro 5G.
Alleged renders of the regular OnePlus 7 showcased by Pricebaba collaborating with OnLeaks have suggested this device will bear incredible similarities to the OnePlus 6T.
That is because the photos displayed showed the OnePlus 7 flaunting a familiar all-screen design with a teardrop-shaped notch and a dual camera system on its rear.
The OnePlus 7 Pro appears to be where the major changes to the firm’s product line are set to debut – it is also the device the Shenzhen-based firm has been promoting more heavily in the build-up to the new series’ launch.
Ishan Agarwal has once again been at the centre of the OnePlus 7 Pro leaks; the tipster recently showcased purported renders of the more premium device on Twitter.
The handset was shown in what he claimed were Nebula Blue and Mirror Grey finishes.
OnePlus 7 Pro exhibited an all-screen design with no notch at all – it has been speculated the hardware will have a pop-up selfie camera to allow for such an aesthetic.
Moreover, Agarwal has also detailed the claimed specs of the device and, if true, the device is shaping up to be incredibly powerful.
Here are the claimed specs for the OnePlus 7 Pro as detailed by the leaker:
• Display – 6.67-inch AMOLED
• Rear camera system – Triple camera system comprised of a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel telephoto module and a 16-megapixel ultra wide-angle unit
• Processor – Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855
• Battery capacity – 4,000mAh
• RAM and storage capacities – 6GB RAM and 128GB storage, 8GB RAM and 256GB storage, 12GB RAM and 256GB storage
The display touted by the OnePlus 7 Pro has been the topic of much speculation; all rumours have suggested the panel will boast a 90hz refresh rate.
The figure, if true, would mean the Chinese device could have a major advantage over some of its closest rivals such as the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10 that each have a 60hz refresh rate.
Refresh rate refers to how many times per second a screen refreshes; the higher the figure, the smoother the overall experience of using the device will feel.
When it released the 10.5-inch iPad Pro back in 2017, Apple introduced what it dubbed ProMotion technology for the tablet.
This allowed the hardware to tout a 120hz refresh rate that was praised in our review of the product at the time.
Technology Editor David Snelling said: “The new iPad Pro also includes something called ProMotion which helps it deliver refresh rates up to 120Hz.
The OnePlus 7 Pro is expected to come with a completely all-screen design (Image: Twitter @ishanagarwal24)
“This makes scrolling through web pages and playing the latest apps feel far more fluid than ever before.
“Another benefit of ProMotion technology is that movies and videos look far better because the refresh rate of the display adjusts to match the frame rate of the content.
“Until you’ve used this new display you really can’t appreciate just how good it is and Apple has just made every other tablet feel massively inferior.”
Judging by OnePlus’ marketing material concerning the smoothness of the 7 Pro, it seems as though the firm is aiming to deliver a similar effect for Android fans.
It is also worth noting DisplayMate, a publication renowned for critically analysing screens, has already awarded the OnePlus 7 Pro’s OLED panel its highest ever A+ rating ahead of its debut.
Rumours have suggested the OnePlus 7 Pro will tout a 90hz display (Image: OnePlus)
Commenting on the achievement, OnePlus CEO Pete Lau was eager to explain what the conclusion will mean for fans.
He said: “Whether it’s the colour accuracy, brightness, contrast accuracy or pixel density, the OnePlus 7 Pro scored exceptionally well across every parameter, providing you a markedly better, sharper, and more enjoyable viewing experience.
“Other than that, you can also adjust the display’s colour gamut and colour temperature to get the most suitable screen calibration for yourself.
“By receiving an A+ Top Tier Display Rating from DisplayMate, we’re setting a new benchmark for smartphone displays with the launch of our new device. When it comes to providing the best experience possible to our users, as always, we Never Settle.”
OnePlus’ new series of handsets will be unveiled on May 14.