OnePlus disables controversial Photochrome mode on OnePlus 8 Pro globally
OnePlus is rolling out a global update for the OnePlus 8 Pro to remove the controversial Photochrome mode on the flagship handset. Several early users reported that the above-mentioned photography mode allowed them to see through thin black plastic objects and clothing - just like an X-ray. Notably, the company has promised that the feature will be re-enabled in June with some adjustments.
The new firmware is an OTA update and comes with version Oxygen OS 10.5.9.IN11AA for the global markets, and 10.5.9.IN11DA in India. Meanwhile, a similar update is also expected to reach Europe in the coming days.
The OnePlus 8 Pro has a punch-hole design with a premium glass-metal body, curved edges, and IP68 water resistance. On the rear, it houses a quad-camera setup stacked vertically. The handset sports a 6.78-inch QHD+ (1440x3168 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an integrated fingerprint scanner. Further, it comes in Glacial Green, Ultramarine Blue, and Onyx Black colors.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is equipped with a quad rear camera setup comprising a 48MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide-angle camera, an 8MP telephoto lens, and another 5MP color filter sensor On the front, it gets a single 16MP selfie snapper with a screen flash. The rear camera can record 4K videos at 30/60fps, while the front camera supports Full-HD video recording at 30fps.
The OnePlus 8 Pro is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon 865 chipset, coupled with up to 12GB RAM and up to 256GB of storage. It runs on Android 10-based OxygenOS and packs a 4,510mAh battery with 30W wired, 30W wireless, and 3W reverse wireless fast charging support. For connectivity, it supports dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, 5G networks, and a Type-C port.
