The OnePlus 10 Pro is exclusive to China at the moment, and it might not arrive in other markets like the US and Europe until March at the earliest. Following a cannonade of leaks, the phone finally went official earlier this month, but only for the brand’s home market. It was quite a surprise move, as OnePlus has traditionally introduced its phones at glitzy global launch events in the past few years. One might blame the pandemic as one of the reasons, but that shouldn’t have stopped the company from at least releasing the phone in other markets.
One of the key reasons might be the race among fellow brands. With the OnePlus 10 Pro, the company likely wanted to be one of the first brands to sell a phone powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. Given the current status of the semiconductor industry and pandemic-fueled disruptions, sourcing a sufficient stock to feed its entire global marketplace in one go must not have been feasible. However, launching it in China at least ensures that OnePlus had an edge in its fiercely competitive home market. Plus, a delayed international launch also gives the company ample time to iron out any chinks in the armor and optimize the software to deliver the best experience in overseas markets where the software is brimming with Google services.
While the official reasons haven’t been detailed yet, it appears that the phone has entered the testing phase in India and Europe, and might hit store shelves by the end of March, according to a 91Mobiles report. Not much is known about the OnePlus 10 Pro’s arrival in the US market, but a March debut in European regions is a sign that a stateside arrival shouldn’t be too far off. With the exception of Nord-series mid-rangers, OnePlus phones have mostly gone on sale in EU and US markets almost simultaneously in the past.
OnePlus 10 Pro Finally Going Global
As for the phone itself, it’s the usual 2022 flagship material. The 120Hz OLED display measures 6.7-inches (1440 x 3216 pixels) with a peak brightness of 1,300 nits and Gorilla Glass Victus on top. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 runs the show in tandem with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of onboard storage. There’s a 5,000 mAh capacity battery inside, with support for 80W wired and 50W wireless charging support.
The triple-lens array at the back includes a 48-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel snapper for ultra-wide-angle photography, and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera. Selfie and video calling responsibilities are shouldered by a 32-megapixel camera on the front. Color options on the table are Emerald Forest and Volcanic Black. The OnePlus 10 Pro starts at CNY 4,699 (roughly $750), while the top-end configuration sets buyers back by CNY 5,299 (about $830). However, the price tag of the OnePlus 10 Pro in international markets will be higher due to various reasons including import duties and other taxes.
Source: 91Mobiles