OnePlus 7T Pro v/s iPhone 11: Which one to buy?
What's the story
OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 7T Pro as an upgrade to its ultra-premium OnePlus 7 Pro that debuted in May this year. The T-variant retains the best features of its predecessor, but with remarkable improvement on the performance front with a new top-of-the-line processor and faster-charging technology. So, how does it fare against Apple's low-cost yet promising flagship, the iPhone 11? Let's find out.
Design
OnePlus 7T Pro v/s iPhone 11: At a glance
The OnePlus 7T Pro retains the much-loved all-screen design of the OnePlus 7 Pro along with a premium-feeling matte-finished glass body. The screen allows for an unhampered view but the lack of official water and dust resistance rating might concern some. In comparison, the iPhone 11 offers a wide display notch, an aluminum-glass chassis, and an IP68 durability rating. Winner: You be the judge.
Display
All about the screen
The iPhone 11 sports a 6.1‑inch LCD display with an HD+ (828x1792 pixels) resolution at 326ppi density. It also supports wide color display (P3) and Haptic Touch. The OnePlus 7T Pro, in comparison, sports an immersive 6.67-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a sharp QHD+ resolution, HDR10+ support, and a high refresh rate of 90Hz. It surely is the marquee feature. Winner: OnePlus 7T Pro.
Primary camera
For the shutterbugs
The OnePlus 7T Pro gets a 48MP (f/1.7) main lens, an 8MP (f/2.4, 3x zoom) telephoto lens, and a 16MP (f/2.2) wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, the iPhone 11 offers a dual-camera system comprising a 12MP (f/1.8) main sensor and a 12MP (f/2.4) 120-degree ultra-wide-angle sensor. Winner: iPhone 11 for its marginally better image processing, videography, and low-light capabilities.
Information
For the selfie lovers
The iPhone 11 offers an upgraded 12MP (f/2.2) selfie snapper with support for upto 4K recording at 60fps, 1080p slo‑mo video support at 120fps, and a bunch of interesting software-based features. The OnePlus 7T Pro packs a decent 16MP (f/2.0) front-facing camera. Winner: iPhone 11.
Internals
Under the hood
The iPhone 11 is powered by an A13 Bionic chipset, paired with 4GB RAM and 64GB/128GB/256GB of storage. In comparison, the OnePlus flagship comes with the latest Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a built-in comprehensive cooling system for lag-free performance. Further, both phones support dual-SIMs, pack stereo speakers, and sport the latest connectivity options. Winner: OnePlus 7T Pro.
Nitty-gritty
Battery to Biometrics
The iPhone 11 packs a 3,110mAh battery with 18W wired fast-charging support (adapter not included in the box) and Qi-based wireless charging. In comparison, OnePlus 7T Pro houses a 4,085mAh battery with WARP Charge 30T fast-charging. Further, the Apple flagship comes with Face ID while the premium OnePlus handset ships with an ultra-fast optical in-screen fingerprint sensor. Winner: OnePlus 7T Pro.
Information
Pricing: The key factor
The iPhone 11 starts at Rs. 64,900 for the 64GB variant and goes upto Rs. 79,900 for the 256GB variant. The OnePlus 7T Pro is priced at Rs. 53,999 for the solo 8GB/256GB configuration.
Our verdict
How things stack up?
With an upgraded camera system, flagship processor, and a cheaper price tag than its predecessor, the iPhone 11 is great for anyone who wants to get into the world of iOS or is already a part of it and wants an upgrade. But for everyone else, the OnePlus 7T Pro, with its beautiful screen, respectable cameras, fast performance, and clean software is a no-brainer.