Smartphone cameras are where it’s all at these days. Even Google, who has stuck to only one sensor, at least for now, performs all sorts of software magic to
Smartphone cameras are where it’s all at these days. Even Google, who has stuck to only one sensor, at least for now, performs all sorts of software magic to produce unbelievably good photos that trump even those with two or more cameras. For almost two years now, Huawei has claimed the top spot, in DxOMark ranking as well as in reviews.
The OnePlus 7 Pro has just broken cover and is now challenging the long-time champ. Will it win in a camera face off against the Huawei P30 Pro or does the self-proclaimed Flagship Killer have some other trick up its sleeve?
Let’s get the specs out of the way first. Not because they’re not that interesting but because they’re nearly identical. Almost identical. Both, for example, run top of the line processors, a Kirin 980 on the Huawei P30 Pro and a Snapdragon 855 on the OnePlus 7 Pro. Both offer 6 or 8 GB of RAM and 128 to 256 GB of storage, but only OnePlus 7 Pro has a 12 GB RAM offering while only the Huawei P30 Pro has 512 GB storage.
Of course, there are differences, though not always in the ways that might matter to many users. The OnePlus 7 Pro, for example, has no expandable memory but the fact that the Huawei P30 Pro only supports Huawei’s own nanoSD card means they’re practically on the same boat.
Huawei does offer wireless charging, reverse wireless charging even, but while the technology is indeed convenient and now more common, it hasn’t yet become a deal breaker for most consumers.
In the end, when it comes to raw power and performance, the kind that you’ll want to have when recording and even editing videos, the Huawei P30 Pro and OnePlus 7 Pro are on equal footing. Well, almost equal footing.
Perhaps for the first time, OnePlus will have a lot to say about its screen. Just when Huawei decided to step back on the resolution, OnePlus decides to step up. The P30 Pro now only has a FHD+ screen while the OnePlus 7 Pro, for the first time, goes up to QHD+. DisplayMate definitely thinks 3K QHD+ is the way to go and has crowned OnePlus’ flagship with a lot of “highest” and “best” grades.
Resolution aside, however, the OnePlus 7 Pro also boasts of a 90 Hz refresh rate.
