Does The OnePlus 10 Pro Have 5G? Yes, But It's Complicated
The OnePlus 10 Pro is a smartphone that seems to have it all — but its 5G support could be a deal-breaker for some shoppers. 5G has been the big talking point for carriers and smartphone manufacturers for a few years now. And in 2022, the 5G reality is finally taking shape. All major U.S. carriers have growing 5G coverage, virtually all flagship smartphones support 5G, and even some budget devices connect to the faster networks.
As expected of an $899 smartphone, the OnePlus 10 Pro checks as many boxes as possible. Need fast performance? There's a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. Want a big and vibrant display? The 10 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. Looking for a reliable battery? You get a 5000 mAh battery that supports 65W charging. It's a good-looking phone on paper — and one that holds up quite well in actual use.
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Unfortunately, one area where the OnePlus 10 Pro drops the ball is its 5G connectivity. Like all 5G smartphones, the OnePlus 10 Pro connects to sub-6 5G networks. Sub-6 is the lower tier of 5G. It's not a dramatic increase over 4G LTE, but it delivers faster speeds and reliable coverage. What's disappointing is how the OnePlus 10 Pro doesn't support mmWave 5G. mmWave isn't nearly as widespread as sub-6 5G and is often limited to dense cities. However, it's the type of 5G that lets users get 500Mbps, 1Gbps, and even faster download speeds. mmWave 5G is available on the iPhone 13, Galaxy S22, and other competing flagships. Likely as a way to save money, however, mmWave 5G is not on the OnePlus 10 Pro.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg for the OnePlus 10 Pro's 5G issues. Like the OnePlus 9 Pro, the OnePlus 10 Pro
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