OnePlus 10 Pro vs 9 Pro | Camera, Gaming & Real Life Testing

Comparing the OnePlus 10 Pro (global version) vs last year's 9 Pro, to see if the camera tech, gaming performance, battery life and other bits have been upgraded for the 2022 model.
I'm still a fan of the previous generation Pro, which I recently shot a 9 month review for, but the OnePlus 10 Pro does improve the gaming experience. Genshin Impact runs beautifully on top detail settings, helped by the upgraded cooling system. Battery life is also boosted here with a larger cell, with faster charging tech chucked in.
That camera hasn't been improved much sadly, with the OnePlus 10 Pro sporting the same IMX789 primary sensor and telephoto lens. You now have the ability to shoot 10-bit HEIF images, while the Hasselblad Pro mode has also been updated. However, beyond the 150-degree ultra-wide lens and the selfie snapper, there's not much upgrading vs the OnePlus 9 Pro.
We also run through the OxygenOS features, design, specs and other bits - and stay tuned for my full review of the OnePlus 10 Pro. But for now, what do you think? Tempted by the fresh 2022 flagship smartphone?
OnePlus 10 Pro vs 9 Pro Chapters:
0:00 - Waffly start bit
0:56 - Design
2:35 - OxygenOS & features
5:05 - Display & audio
8:30 - Performance & gaming
9:55 - Battery life
10:50 - Cameras
14:06 - Verdict

[@xenoxtheoverseer]

I have a OnePlus 9 pro and I got the oxygenOS 12 update months ago. Maybe it's just in your region that the update is being delayed. Because for me it came relatively fast. Honestly, in my opinion even though the oneplus 10 pro has a bigger battery, faster charging and a better selfie camera. That's not enough to sell me to switch to the 10 pro. Because I'm happy with my oneplus 9 pro and don't regret my decision of getting it at all. That's just my opinion.

[@TraderJono]

I'm with the three UK network and got the android 12 update last week 😁👍

[@SomfilmsFHD]

I am also really happy with my OP9 pro. Specially the 12 update make the phone's camera 📸 amazing.

[@waldamy]

I got the Oxygen OS 12 on OnePlus 8 last week, so OnePlus 9 Pro should definitely have it, unless it's carrier/region dependent

[@scaramouche768]

10 pro has a significantly smaller ultrawide sensor than the 9 pro

[@slowbluesmaster]

@@scaramouche768 Yes, and it's a new, fixed-focus one. No more macro shots from 3 cm.

[@bigdavesnokia]

Remember the days when new flagship releases used to be exciting, take me back to the old nexus days man!

[@TraderJono]

Bring back the Nokia N-gage! Man the build up to that phone was so exciting!!! 😃👊✅

[@lucutes2936]

Bruh

[@welshcraig1813]

There is barely any difference between 2022's flagships and 2021's flagships across all brands. It seems as though most OEMs are playing it safe due to the disruption caused by the pandemic. Hopefully as things get back to normal we will see more innovation.

[@lucutes2936]

Why people buy everything on the internet now

[@mma-g]

Ive had a one plus 6 for 4 years now still going strong

[@ChesterFoster]

I’ll keep my OnePlus 9 Pro.. no reason to upgrade. Phones have gotten so good it becoming a waste of time to upgrade every year now. Before it was for the performance to edit videos and play games and shoot good videos. Now every modern flagship does all that no problem.

[@mfinAdaM]

I'm sure it has been asked before, but is there any way we could start getting a link to the wallpaper you use for the phones in each video?

[@EVG_KatsujinKen]

Yea i like them anime wallpapers too

[@dickhammerbush1514]

They are Google images. He's stated that before and downloaded one on a video once.

[@not_a_bot1237]

@@dickhammerbush1514 true, but sometimes he has some banger wallpapers that you cant really find unless you know where it's from

[@starboi5909]

You will find a video regarding this in this channel

[@mdshurid1104]

You are so fast Uncle uncle 😁😁😁

[@HarshKumar-mc8oh]

The reason I subscribed your channel - You put anime wallpapers, I'm a simple person, I see good anime, I support that community. 🙂

[@igamer6629]

Me 2 😂

[@fumesolo6709]

@@igamer6629 me 3

[@igamer6629]

@@fumesolo6709 yeah 9 months ago time passed so fast

[@Error-yw2he]

just one question you're wall papers always good from where you're getting them

[@chaosbuzz]

Given current updates and assume they are the price, would you rather get a OnePlus 9 pro or a pixel 6 pro?

[@seagalaikikai]

Great work comparing both devices! 👍

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

It would be nice if you put a list of the movies you show bits of to!! Great video.. thanks..

[@meowmixes98]

I think you are a great reviewer and very fair. I prefer the OnePlus 10 Pro over the Pixel because of better battery life, faster charging, I actually prefer the software, the cpu/GPU is better and I feel the display looks better aside from peak brightness. Brightness isn't everything.

[@hiteshchoithramani8065]

Also if you're a gamer, then for sure OnePlus.

[@ckryses3962]

Beautiful display is for those who wants rich video or KZbin watching experience like my type guys..i think google is acting cheapskate, they want big money and still wont give enough..i know its part quality build but still the price they are asking, they should give some goodies..only good camera dont do justice..

[@mikhaell8683]

Thanks for the review Chris👍

[@sashikanthvr]

I love your wallpapers. Is there any chance we get the link to download them???

[@sagarsharma-lw9de]

U vlog is just killing it man

[@albert4330]

Is it worthy to change from s7 edge to op 10 pro? I want an all rounder phone (but mostly for gaming). Do you have any suggestion?

[@trainingtobeinthenba3092]

could you do an in depth a53 vid, or has it not arrived yet?

[@donkey3081]

Very clear review, New subscriber here from the Philippines 🇵🇭

[@GhostDigital2k]

I just received Android 12 update on my OnePlus 9 Pro a couple days ago. Some of the stuff I don't like what they did but for the most part it's all right snd I don't plan on upgrading for a while.

[@pigwhizz]

Yeah he has clearly done this video a few days ago because the update came out this week. Which let's the video down 👎. They are both on Android 12 now mate

[@bargepoled]

The camera is a downgrade on A12. Worse than A11

[@JoanMendoza]

Thanks for the comparison!

[@tomacalin86]

Quick question which may sound a tad stupid. with each changing shot, your background changed. is it possible to set multiple backgrounds now, sorta like a slideshow? Or am I dreaming a tad too big? :)) Like I said, it is a stupid question but would love to know.

[@WasteYourTime]

How do you play games on full screen? most of my games have a black line where the front camera is...

[@dalton6173]

You moved the clock or got rid of it so it made it kind of obvious as to which one was which

[@Keiktu]

Why your OP9 is not in OOS12 yet? I updated mine weeks ago

[@Echyzer]

My mom phone just broke last week so I'm giving her my 8T which in my opinion still a solid phone i never had any issues with it and battery lasted me easily whole day. I just bought the 10Pro, should be here next week. I never had any interest in Samsung or Apple phones so. Hoping to see at least some upgrades from the 8T

[@respectgaming08]

where can i get wallpaper? your wallpaper is cool i like it

[@Rezzzn0r]

Hi mate, how 10 pro shots moving objects? Thanks!

[@anthonybeaman6213]

hello, you state the 10 Pro is IP68 rated, other sites suggest only the T-Mobile sold one is, is this the case ?

[@PinoyDDTank]

Where can i download your wallpaper?

[@amoghghade1]

Cannot understand why youtubers complain about the 9 pro back being fingerprint magnet ..when there is a stellar black version of it

[@TheCambra]

Can you change the icons to circle on pro 10

[@harithalshamaa533]

Thanks for the nice review, but applying same wallpaper for both phones is confusing 😅

[@lakshyavyas3880]

Hey do you have this wallpaper??

[@achilles3140]

Hey Chris : My OnePlus 8 pro got the Android 12 Update yesterday. I'm sure the 9 pro should already have it

[@ibrahimghalwash1077]

Nice review but the black Color in one p 10 pro looks ugly I like one p 9 color more

[@EverGamingLP]

Whats the Wallpaper names? Thanks :=)

[@Jay_Mangra]

Great review planing to buy 10 pro from Samsung a51 oh and link for wallpapers

[@armisis]

Already got the shelf on the 9 Pro

[@TraderJono]

I'm with the three UK network and got the android 12 update last week 😁👍

[@KMusic-K]

Heya Chris, I've been doing a lot of research lately for a new phone. I'm planning to buy a new phone for both, me, and my partner. Our budget is 500 euro each. The best pick I could find for that price point is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5g which is 449 in France. I'm mainly interested in a great camera/video capability to be top notch. Do you know any other phone that can beat this model at this price range? Thank you!

[@pritibalakachare2524]

Wait for s21 fe price drop it's better than s20 fe and will receive more updates

[@AaronAnita456]

Do you think it's a worth upgrade from the OnePlus 8T. The starting price for the 10 pro isn't bad, and after military discount, and trade in, it brings it all the way down to $500. Which makes it even more compelling. But I don't know if i should pull the trigger now, or wait till the end of the year (for better deals). Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@itssupernova429]

Unless your 8T is on it's last legs, better wait for better deals. Or better yet, wait for better devices, since the 8T is what I believe to be the last great Oneplus

[@ktomorful]

Please check if the oneplus 10 still has the memc chip

[@mohitshah4159]

I have android 12 in OnePlus 9 pro since 4 months!

[@Syronlol]

Hi do you think its worth to go for the 9 Pro its alot cheaper i could get the 12gb+258gb storage for 630 Euros the 10 Pro costs 999 Euros

[@ElementalHero9]

I got my OnePlus 6T and I've been waiting to upgrade, which one would you recommend to go for?

[@elapostol2011]

S22 Ultra

[@ElementalHero9]

@@elapostol2011 really, why?

[@nissin2029]

I also have the 6t and have been waiting to upgrade. I'm currently torn between the 10pro and pixel 6 pro. I would love the 22u but it's way to expensive.

[@ElementalHero9]

@@nissin2029 yeah, that is true, all other options are expensive, I wanted the 256 GB version

[@rohaningle9397]

Mobile wallpaper apps name ?

[@ifrasarwar679]

where do u get your wallpapers from ???

[@homeostasis360]

Google image

[@Wonderpalm1979]

Both of these are almost exactly my 8 pro. OnePlus is killing me. Literally no reason to upgrade with them.

[@TraderJono]

I love the 9 pro it has some serious upgrades. I don't see a great deal of difference in the 10 pro

[@greggski3710]

Isn't it true for all brands? If you got a flagship phone in 2019/2020 there's really no reason to upgrade.

[@sammillward7551]

I think that's a good thing, it means no need to upgrade every year because the hardware can keep up. I have a 9 Pro and don't feel I'm missing out. Especially with OS12. I don't mind paying £900 for a phone if it keeps pace for 2-3yrs.

[@kresodrmic6104]

i have oneplus 6, almost 4 years old, it works perfectly .... i just want to change it .... amazing devices ....

[@Seacae]

One Plus 5 owner here, 5 years has passed, it still holds up greatly! I can run all games smoothly (altought with low/medium graphics but with 30/60fps, sometimes if the games are well optimized i can go with ultra settings), user experience never let me down and still perform as new today. I wish i could get an upgrade in terms of GPU processing power but other than this it still rocks.

[@NightstalkerKK]

what watch is that he is wearing?

[@ronaldescobar1842]

I really like this new Oneplus but I'm still on the 8 normal I dont think this one is a game changer. Read something about Oneplus 10 ultra but idk. Cmon Oneplus i know that you can give us more.

[@rodrigomagalhaes1985]

Wallpaper??

[@Watch_N_Tech]

Bro does 10 pro sports motion graphic smoothing??

[@EVG_KatsujinKen]

I'm upgrading from the Honor 8X. Still a decent phone tbh, but it's time for an upgrade. Cant make my mind up between OP10 Pro or S22+ 🤷‍♂️

[@Crunchymunchy2]

Same here mate

[@bargepoled]

Neither. Get the realme Gt 2 pro. £700 and has everything chip and tech wise oneplus 10 and S22 have.

[@EVG_KatsujinKen]

@@bargepoled I've actually considered it but there's no wireless charging or IP rating on the GT isn't there?

[@bargepoled]

@@EVG_KatsujinKen no but the wired charging is amazing. IP ratings aren't what they used to be. If those things are important to you then I see your dilemma 😂

[@EtechnoTechno]

What exactly matters to you? They both have pros and cons. If you care about software support Security and privacy Cameras Software features (desktop mode, better multitasking etc) Brighter screen Symmetrical bezels Good third party accessories like cases or magsafe cases Or Monthly updates, go for Samsung If you care about Higher screen quality Really good speakers Fast charging Oxygen os (which looks a lot like vivo software, you either love it or hate it) Then go for the OnePlus. As someone who use to be the biggest OnePlus fan, I no longer support them or rock with their phones. I absolutely hate Samsung as a brand but I love my s22 ultra as a phone, especially since the march update and I like it better than my pixel 6 pro. I hope this helps

[@Hamza-tg9ig]

Can you do a video on the Oneplus 10t vs Oneplus 9pro with camera test Please 😁

[@mykejurng8270]

Doll's head on the desk. Reminded me of the movie Alien!

[@sevenhours6228]

Is your Oneplus 10 Pro the global version?

[@arfizurrahman4992]

Confused between S21 and S21 FE, which one should I buy? Price of regular S21 is $80 more than the S21 FE.

[@itssupernova429]

Depends on your needs. S21: Smaller form factor More premium feel Adaptive refresh rate S21 FE: Bigger battery Will receive more updates So you could honestly go either way. I would personally go for the S21 for the smaller form factor, but as a medium- heavy user, the S21 FE is the better buy

[@enricomdalcompare]

Basically a 9 pro with a bigger battery 😁👍

[@jamescassar5348]

Would love a video of the 10pro vs the 8 pro ! Mine is still going strong, getting the android 12 update in a few days and I'm not sure whether to upgrade to the 10 pro, s22ultra. Cheers mate!

[@samuelhutson9472]

I've got the 9 pro and 8 pro and don't see a difference other than slightly faster charging

[@paoloadrian4632]

Where are these walls from

[@Nathan477]

Man it has a heatup issue, I don't know if I should sell it away or keep...

[@tangobase7]

Simply the best

[@lukaszjanik7044]

The best OnePlus phone was ever made is OnePlus 6 great hardware. I am still using the phone 8/128g version. I just changed the battery which was very easy and i am planning to keep it for next few years. No software support anymore but i can still put lineage os custom ROM which is the best for that phone 😀

[@kresodrmic6104]

I have oneplus 6...almost 4years..... 8/128gb also....best phone i ever had in my life....but i want to change him without any reason......it's time for oneplus 9pro....what u think about that?!👍🍻

[@lukaszjanik7044]

@@kresodrmic6104 Hi i think OnePlus 9 pro it's a great choice, i was thinking my self of buying OnePlus 9 which almost the same as pro except 1 extra camera. Right now you can buy OnePlus 9 for 599$ at best buy, but i will wait till gets cheeper. Take care

[@kresodrmic6104]

@@lukaszjanik7044 here in sweden you can buy oneplus 9pro for 630€... 8/128gb model...i'm loking for 12/256gb..what u think...is it necessary 12/256??

[@lukaszjanik7044]

@@kresodrmic6104 Do you have a choice to get regular 9 in Sweden?

[@MT-bp7ub]

7 pro was the best phone ever

[@clem1855]

You have to turn on high performance mode on the OnePlus 10 pro to get the right geekbench scores

[@xllms]

Considering to change to either of these from my battered OnePlus 7pro. Can’t quite decide as OnePlus 7 pro still looks better and functioning pretty well.

[@MT-bp7ub]

I renewed battery on my 3 y. o. OP 7 Pro and it perfoms crazy fast. Also I use 9 pro and there is almost no difference between them.

[@herdeepkaur242]

There is performance mode in oxygen OS 12 try is out.

[@ThomasVslds]

I don't understand why people change phones every fucking year? I have a Xiaomi redmi note 6 pro since first day release and I'm absolutely ok with that (3 and a half years) and now I'm looking forward to buy the OP 9 pro 12gb/256gb for 700-800€ I wanna keep it for 4-5 years to finish my college and then I'll buy a new one

[@Syronlol]

i always do the same i got an iPhone 10 its 4,5 Years old now and im upgrading to the OP 9 Pro 256gb got a great deal for 629 Euros

[@Jthall1990]

I agree. If your battery can't hold a charge anymore. You can take it somewhere and they'll replace it. Then your phone is good as new again. At least hold on to your phone for 4 years!

[@ThomasVslds]

@@Jthall1990 yeah lmao I changed the battery 1 time but after 4 years here the bags came out..now im with a Samsung S21 FE and I absolutely love it looking forward keeping it for at least 5 years

[@charleshorseman55]

5:23 be cool if you could label the phones, or at least make sure the focus works on both. Whatever phone is on the right is blurry.

[@klynsmannduarte2973]

Qual comprar oneplus 9 pro ou 10 pro ?

[@dzunibravo]

Bro that was fast

[@cryoboy]

Thumbs up for At The Gates!

[@tokyodragonmasterlee409]

Awesome

[@shino-1826]

7 pro here, can anyone advise which to upgrade to? 9 pro or 10 pro?

[@TechnoVillageBoy]

Op 9 pro best phone .

[@wadec6799]

Would you buy 10 pro 128gb for $499 or the 9 pro 256gb for $360?

[@ramir332]

The only reason to upgrade in my opinion is: the bigger battery life, camera style on the back and security updates will be at least a year available before upgrading yet again after 9pro becomes obsolete.

[@mariosrussell2509]

If you keep your OP 9 pro in Android 11 the battery it's huge enough upgraded to Android 13 not really good battery life

[@Cristakys]

Great video. What îs the name of the game at min 9:00. Thanks

[@bobertiii7400]

genshin impact!

[@jabertone4971]

That doll head is bloody creepy 😳

[@Mark-P]

Think I’ll spunk up the extra cash and get the S22 Ultra!

[@raymars6503]

Oneplus 10 pro / vivo x70 / realme GT2 Pro / S21 FE / Oppo find X5 pro which one better ?

[@denny1006]

Oneplus 10 pro, realme gt2 pro and oppo find x5 pro are flagship of this company. S21 FE and vivo X70 are vanilla versions of flagship series. I would go for Samsung? Why? You will get best display and cameras for that price tag of phones. You will get 4 years of OS upgrades and 4 years of security updates, and it will be monthly updates. Chinese manufacturers laking behind with software updates.

[@raymars6503]

@@denny1006 same think too . But some people said Samsung problem is battery . And some said samsung are risk to have green screen problem . Is it true ? Im planning to buy S21 FE the price more cheaper than s22 series but S21 FE get same year software update with s22 series .

[@denny1006]

@@raymars6503 I never heard somebody talking about talking about bad battery, I think Smasung doing great optimization. But yeah, SD 888 and 8gen1 are very thirst CPUs. What do you think about getting A52s 5G or new A53 5G? Brilliant batteries, brilliant wide, ultrawide and selfie cameras. Displays are top! Not top CPU but you will not feel it, it is just a gimmick with getting top CPU.

[@ViewsfromVick]

At that point, it really comes down to availability and personal preference. These are all great phones. Most of which are not available in the US lol

[@kofio7581]

I'm coming from a 2017 Pixel 2xl, what should I go for: 9 pro 128GB - £630 10 pro 128GB - £800

[@yashwagh83]

9 Pro, just ordered for approx £550 (INR 55K). 256gb

[@AHoffTheRizzler]

Sitting on a 7 pro, and trying to decide on upgrading between these, or going all in on a S22 Ultra.

[@bargepoled]

Get the realme Gt 2 pro and save some money.

[@davidbezzant9820]

Well mate I have the s22 ultra here in the UK (exynos) and I'm telling ya it's freaking amazing. If you're into photography the expert raw app is amazing to use, the results just keep blowing me away

[@bargepoled]

@@davidbezzant9820 cool. I don't like the fact they use xeynos on the EU phones. . I can shoot in raw pro hasselblad mode on the 9 pro. It's good enough for my needs. 👌

[@elapostol2011]

S22 Ultra

[@tensazero]

I'm disappointed it's not dual-sim. The point of an unlocked phone is the dual capability. Now it's a one minus

[@taneesh5788]

I got the update for my OnePlus 9 but I'm gonna stick to the oos11

[@TheMasterseven11]

Same

[@bargepoled]

Stay on OS11. There is no advantages to upgrading. The camera performance is actually worse.

[@MJG70]

Really disappointed that in the US we get only 128 GB of storage and no mmWAVE 5g support. I mean what were they thinking. I could forgive the 8 GB of Ram. They shouldn't call it PRO, then. Vloggers and people that love taking videos, can't use this phone!

[@impulsesystems]

This was a surprise to me. You're right. There is no incentive to upgrade from the 9Pro with 256GB to a 10Pro with 128GB. I have a 7Pro that is almost 3 years old. I need a dual SIM phone and want at least 256GB and good cameras. OP has settled alright.

[@FarryEntertainment]

9:30 What game is that? Is it like Zelda?

[@lucasc8596]

Seems to be Genshin Impact

[@armisis]

Ready got the EU/UK 9 Pro v12 upgrade.

[@bargepoled]

Don't upgrade. It's horrible, buggy and actually reduces performance in gaming and camera.

[@armisis]

@@bargepoled I have not found that to be the case at all. Mine is running like a dream.

[@bargepoled]

@@armisis really? You must be the only person in the world that thinks that. Look on oneplus forums. Lots of angry users and lots of people rolling back. The camera software is ridiculously worse.

[@armisis]

@@bargepoled using it now the EU release. It's like butter so smooth. Fast and stable. And I'm a OnePlus user since the One and Cyanogen OS.

[@bargepoled]

@@armisis try the camera. I'm talking about the actual using of the camera and the quality of the shots taken. Believe me. I'm a photographer. I compared both A11 and A12. A12 is very poor. The submenus don't match on many things. The size of the fonts aren't universal. Try gaming. It's a downgrade in comparison to A11. Your obviously not a power user who cares about these things. A11 is an adults OS. A12 is for kids. That's the comparison I make.

[@lakshyavyas3880]

Can you please provide the link of the wallpapers?

[@lloydb6637]

From OP8T to 9, 9 Pro or 10 Pro?

[@bargepoled]

Neither. Get the realme Gt 2 pro. Cheaper and better tech.

[@lloydb6637]

@@bargepoled more expensive in Canada

[@snow_hass3938]

Color OS one plus devices has so many issues it's good OnePlus will cut the collaboration OS with oppo instead they'll reach google and stay in color OS which is much better and optimized for OnePlus devices 🌄

[@AbcdEfgh-hc2tb]

So early.. Nice

[@odder5154]

My OnePlus 9 Pro can't bend in half, and my global model is a 12gb one... ill keep it

[@Miles_Away]

Oneplus 9 pro vs 10 pro ULTRA would be out by margins.

[@djmozmorris]

I just had an update to Android 12 on my 9 Pro

[@djmozmorris]

As in second update to Android 12

[@MJG70]

Not seen it on my One plus 9 yet

[@bargepoled]

Don't update. Its horrible and buggy and actually reduces performance in gaming and camera performance.

[@shuerrasheed4939]

Is it me or does it really feels like he edited the pictures ? Because I have a OnePlus 7pro and my phone pictures are way more natural than that ! And I saw a video of some other KZbinr as well. It doesn't look that much saturated..

[@AllenJohn]

Yes, you can stick to the one plus 9 pro, till one plus pulls an Apple and throttles the system down.

[@danieldz2889]

Maybe One Plus 10 Pro could be compared with Oppo Find X 5 Pro? I wonder what the difference between these two phones is and which one takes better pictures despite working with Hasselblad ?

[@bargepoled]

Pretty much the same.

[@sohrabalif]

Super

[@jacquesdupontd]

Just bought a Oneplus 9 pro for 225 dollars when i realized there wasn't that much difference with the 10 pro. I think it's a good price, deserved because i just lost my Oppo find x2 pro

[@EtechnoTechno]

So I heard the telephoto lens can't record 4k 60, the wide angle lens no longer has autofocus or a macro mode, and the screen is peak 1300 nits? Usually these things don't matter, but on the simple fact that OnePlus has been such a good hardware company is surprising and unfortunate. At least they're saying they'll be sticking with oxygen os

[@xzst]

OnePlus settled. So thats a big pass for me.