OnePlus 7T explained

OnePlus 7T
OnePlus 7T Pro
Codename:hotdog (7T Pro), hotdogg (7T Pro McLaren), hotdogb (7T)
Brand:OnePlus
Manufacturer:OnePlus
Slogan:90 Hz Display. Smooth Like Never Before.
Predecessor:OnePlus 7
Successor:OnePlus 8
Type:Smartphone (7T)
Phablet (7T Pro)
Form:Slate
Os:OxygenOS (based on Android 10) upgradable to OxygenOS 12 (Android 12)
Soc:Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
Cpu:Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 485)
Gpu:Qualcomm Adreno 640
Front Camera:16 MP, f/2.0, 25 mm, 1/3.1", 1.0 μm
1080p@30 fps, gyro-EIS
Sound:Dolby Atmos Dual stereo speakers with active noise cancellation

The OnePlus 7T and 7T Pro are Android-based smartphones manufactured by OnePlus. The 7T was unveiled on 26 September 2019, and the 7T Pro was unveiled on 10 October 2019. The McLaren edition from the 6T returns on the 7T Pro.[1] Both have minor upgrades as with previous T phones, such as new software, upgraded cameras and a faster chipset.

Specifications

Design

The 7T and 7T Pro's designs are similar to their predecessors, with an anodized aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass on both the front and back. The 7T has a near-full screen display with an 86.5% screen-to-body ratio; a small notch at the top of the phone houses the front camera. The camera module on the rear is now circular, with the flash located inside the lens. The 7T Pro is nearly identical to the 7 Pro externally with an 88.1% screen-to-body ratio. The 7T is available in Frosted Silver and Glacial Blue, both of which have a matte finish, and the 7T Pro is available in Haze Blue, which is a lighter shade than the 7 Pro's Nebula Blue.[2] [3]

Hardware

Internally, both the 7T and 7T Pro use the Snapdragon 855+ processor with the Adreno 640 GPU, both of which have a higher clock speed than the chipset used in the 7 and 7 Pro. They are available with either 128 or 256 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.0 storage and 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM. A 6.55-inch (166.4mm) 1080p (1080 × 2400) AMOLED display is used with a wider 20:9 aspect ratio, while retaining the 90 Hz refresh rate of the 7 Pro. The 7T Pro's display remains the same, with a curved 6.67-inch (169.4mm) 19.5:9 1440p (1440 × 3120) 90 Hz AMOLED.[4] Both have stereo speakers with active noise cancellation, although the audio jack is still omitted. The 7T uses a 3800 mAh battery, while the 7T Pro uses a 4085 mAh battery which is marginally larger than the 7 Pro's. Power and data connections are provided through the USB-C port; fast charging is supported at 30W. Warp Charge 30T is now supported, which is 23% faster than Warp Charge 30 which was used on the 7 Pro. Biometric options include an optical (under-screen) fingerprint sensor and facial recognition.[5] [6]

Camera

A 16 MP f/2.0 sensor is used for the front camera, while the rear has an upgraded triple camera setup. The 7T Pro uses a mechanized pop-up camera like on the 7 Pro. The array on both phones consists of a primary lens, a telephoto (zoom) lens, and an ultrawide lens. The primary wide lens has a 48 MP sensor, while a 16 MP sensor is used for the ultrawide lens and a 12 MP sensor is used for the telephoto lens. The 7T Pro's camera hardware is unchanged, with a 48 MP lens, a 16 MP ultrawide lens and an 8 MP telephoto lens, but it can now record ultra slow-motion 720p video at 960 fps (the 7T also receives the same upgraded slow-motion capabilities) and the laser autofocus has been relocated to the left of the camera. While the 7T's telephoto lens benefits from an increase in resolution and a wider f/2.2 aperture, it lacks the 7T Pro's optical image stabilization and laser autofocus and only has 2x optical zoom compared to the 7T Pro's 3x optical zoom, resulting in a smaller 51 mm focal length opposed to the 7T Pro's 78 mm focal length. The ultrawide lens has also been upgraded; it is 17 mm compared to 13 mm on the 7T Pro.[7] Additionally, both phones benefit from a new macro mode which allows users to take photos from as close as 2.5 cm away from the subject.[8] A new Hybrid Image Stabilization for video is also available, and Portrait Mode and Night Scape can now be used on the wide and ultrawide lenses respectively.

Software

The 7T and 7T Pro run on OxygenOS 11, which is based on Android 11.

Network compatibility

ModelGSMBandsCDMABandsUMTSBandsLTEBands
7T850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHzBC0, BC11, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 19FDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48
7T ProFDD: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66TDD: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
The OnePlus 7T Pro will only be available in Europe, India, China and Hong Kong.[9]

Variants

Both the OnePlus 7T and OnePlus 7T Pro have several variants. The differences are usually with the supported bands.

ModelVariantRegion
OnePlus 7THD1900China / HongKong
HD1901India
HD1903Europe
HD1905North America
HD1907T-Mobile
ModelVariantRegion
OnePlus 7T ProHD1910China / HongKong
HD1911India
HD1913Europe
ModelVariantRegion
OnePlus 7T Pro 5GHD1925T-Mobile

McLaren Edition

The McLaren edition is the luxurious more exclusive variant of the 7T Pro with 12 GB of RAM and a unique design.[10] The back has a wood-like finish inspired by the Speedtail, and bright orange accents surround the edges and camera module. The software also receives a special theme, while a carbon fiber/alcantara case is included in the box. A 5G variant was announced later, exclusive to T-Mobile.[11] [12]

Reception

The OnePlus 7T received positive reviews overall, with praise being directed at the display, performance, cameras and software. Dan Seifert of The Verge remarked that the camera experience remained largely the same as on the 7 Pro and battery life was just average,[13] and Andy Boxall of Digital Trends noted that the display seemed muted even when the Vivid color mode was selected.[14] The lack of water resistance, wireless charging and a MicroSD card slot were also seen as downsides.[15] [16] The 7T Pro was reviewed favorably as well.[17]

The OnePlus 7T Pro won the best smartphone of 2019 title at the GSMA awards.[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The OnePlus 7T Pro is a speedier take on a familiar design. Engadget. Bonifacic. Igor. 10 October 2019. 10 October 2019.
  2. Web site: OnePlus 7T Specification OnePlus (United States). www.oneplus.com. 5 October 2019.
  3. Web site: OnePlus 7T Full phone specifications. GSMArena. 5 October 2019.
  4. Web site: OnePlus 7 Pro vs OnePlus 7T Pro. TechRadar. Lumb. David. 11 October 2019. 11 October 2019.
  5. Web site: The OnePlus 7T offers a high-speed HDR display for $599. Low. Cherlynn. 26 September 2019. Engadget. 26 September 2019.
  6. Web site: OnePlus 7T Pro Specification OnePlus (United Kingdom). oneplus.com. 11 November 2019.
  7. Web site: The OnePlus 7T packs a 90 Hz display, Snapdragon 855+ for $599. Amadeo. Ron. 26 September 2019. Ars Technica. 26 September 2019.
  8. Web site: The OnePlus 7T Pro is a spec bump upgrade that won't come to the US. Circuitbreaker. Porter. Jon. 10 October 2019. 10 October 2019.
  9. Web site: OnePlus' best phone isn't coming to the US. Ars Technica. Amadeo. Ron. 10 October 2019. 10 October 2019.
  10. Web site: OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition hands-on review: A looker. Digital Trends. Boxall. Andy. 10 October 2019. 11 October 2019.
  11. Web site: The OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren Edition is T-Mobile's second 5G phone. The Verge. Porter. Jon. 23 October 2019. 23 October 2019.
  12. Web site: T-Mobile's OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren will tap into its newer, wider 5G network. CNET. Blumenthal. Eli. 23 October 2019. 23 October 2019.
  13. Web site: The OnePlus 7T brings a 90Hz screen for less than $600. The Verge. Seifert. Dan. 26 September 2019. 26 September 2019.
  14. Web site: OnePlus 7T review: Simple, excellent, and no messing around. Digital Trends. Boxall. Andy. 26 September 2019. 26 September 2019.
  15. Web site: OnePlus 7T review: High-end specs and Android 10 for $600. CNET. La. Lynn. 26 September 2019. 26 September 2019.
  16. OnePlus 7T Review: A Top Android Phone of 2019. Wired. Van Camp. Jeffrey. 26 September 2019. 26 September 2019.
  17. Web site: OnePlus 7T Pro review: A real beauty, inside and out. Digital Trends. Boxall. Andy. 10 October 2019. 10 October 2019.
  18. Web site: The GSMA awards the OnePlus 7T Pro the Best Smartphone of 2019 title. GSMArena. 26 February 2020. 26 February 2020.