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I recently made a video where I showed you a phone that has almost everything you need meaning if you were to quantify the basics of what most consumers ask for a phone some devices do a good job at nailing the basics thing is even if they do that usually comes at the expense of looks and the guarantee that you're buying into future proof hardware and software now don't think that I ended that video with a question just for the fun of it I know that if you're looking for a budget phone that's because you actually want to find something affordable but what if I told you that there's something in between a product that's either as or more powerful than the flagship phones out there and priced in a way that'll make you debate if you really want to buy a mid-range err a device that jumps from just fulfilling needs to being a product that you actually want I think this is it this is the 1 + 7 Pro what the company dubs as its way to go beyond speed and what we know as a flagship killer but the question is if it's really worth the extra $270 when compared to the disruptive pixel 3 a I'm he might've a double pocket now and this is our full review I have yet to meet a person that's willing to the client the opportunity to pay less for more it's quite common sense but the thing about it is in society when it comes to product consumption the effect is rather interesting where people assume that something that's affordable is cheap and that's not always the case I know a lot of company spends much money on marketing and distribution where oneplus has a different approach where they actually don't spend that much on this and actually use that money for something that you'll actually consume let me begin this video by telling you what I like about the oneplus 7 pro and it starts with the hardware the oneplus 7 pro is not a cheap phone you can tell the moment you hold it for the first time and as of this generation it's actually also a visual thing but the sign of previous generations was not bad but I'm more of a fan of the color options and the curves of this generation side-by-side it's even hard to tell that the 60 and the 7 probe came from the same company now there are some clear design inspirations from other companies I mean the bottom looks a lot like the made 20 pro and the curves are all Samsung Galaxy and we kind of get a hint of where this almond color option was inspired from still I don't care this is my favorite color and match with the minimalistic sandstone case I'm good this is all I want the second thing I like is how much the company has invested in the wow factor that consumers actually care about this is seriously one of the best displays on a smartphone at 6 point 6 7 inches it is one of the largest you'll finance category this quad HD plus AMOLED panel is not just vibrant and gorgeous but also hearts of fine and competing devices see it's one of only two devices that supports 90 Hertz refresh rates so navigation and interaction feels more fluid though yeah that's the reason for some of the flicker you'll see from the camera one of the coolest things is the display is nearly border-to-border at almost 90 percent screen to body ratio and there are no notches no punch holes just all screen to get rid of the interruptions there's a wow factor number two because there is a selfie camera but it's tucked in and it's only available whenever you need it which is really convenient for privacy I've seen people using selfie camera covers we will come back in a bit to how the camera performs but right now what's important is just how fond I have the come to consuming content without interruptions see 18 by 9 video is a true pain when not just come in the way and now that oneplus has finally taken the plunge to duel firing speakers it's gonna be really hard for me to go back to using any other phone the on display fingerprint scanner that was gone on the 60 has now gone to great with a larger surface area and faster response times and then there's wow factor number three and what you get for what you pay for prices range between 669 and 750 dollars and for this you get the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 options between 6 8 or 12 gigs of ram 128 or 256 gigs of UF s3 storage which is the fastest in the market and you have dual sim options if you go for the unlock variant there's also a four thousand only amp hour battery and in the box you get a warp charge 30 adapter that'll take your phone from zero to 50% in around less than 20 minutes now having a really good sports car is not just about its engine it's also about all the efficiencies in the materials and in the case of smart phones it's all about the software and oxygen OS continues to be my favorite option I've been reviewing oneplus devices since the 3t and if you're looking for a phone that's fast minimalistic at age as well this is it I can glide through menus all day and show you how fluid it is but really what I like the most is its flexibility if you like the software buttons or the pixel pill or gestures for navigation it's all an option you want light or dark mode without having to wait for Android cube it's here heck if you want to try Android cube beta this phone supports it and it's ready for it if you want to lock applications with your fingerprints or hide applications in a separate drawer you can also do that my personal favorite is reading mode to turn the screen black and white for when I'm on the go reading a book but there are options like gaming mode that's self-explanatory and then Zen mode in case you want to force yourself to not be bothered you can even stack your widgets on the left shelf if you want a cleaner home screen though I would have preferred the Google feed which is what you'd get in the case of the t-mobile variant now software also plays a major role in life and even with this phone having features like RAM boost which will keep certain applications in RAM and help you launch them quicker I've noticed that this is one of the few devices that I can trust to get through the day without a problem and I still have enough battery life to reach the next day and for those of you concerned about data speeds since I did notice some differences in one plus predecessors watch our recent 5g video where the unlock variant is being tested when compared to the galaxy s 10 plus and the galaxy s 10 5g and data speeds for stellar on all devices right about now you'd think that this is the perfect phone I mean it is a great flagship but this is not a sequel to the notebook it's a review let me tell you where I'm mixed about this device the first is really ergonomic the oneplus Evan Pro is a large phone which I'm sure it's fine for some of you heck I always drift the galaxy notes so I should be technically okay but the problem is really the combination of factors I mean the phone looks awesome with its curved screen but there is ZERO palm rejection which galaxy notes actually get right and as cool as the navigation gestures are given the size of the phone achieving that back gesture at the bottom left is a nightmare I seriously can't wait for oneplus to adopt the back gestures that you can find on Android q and the second thing is well you have a large phone what is the excuse for there not to be a headphone jack if we're gonna use the slogan of never settle and then last but not least let's talk about the camera but not for the reasons you think I know that we're in the mix section but it's not to tell you that this camera is bad this camera is actually really good see on the positive front we have all the versatility that you demand from a flash of smartphone camera we have a telephoto a wide-angle and a standard sensor with all the specifications to not make you want more and then there's the software where oneplus has invested a lot in improving their proprietary HDR and in addition to the basic minimalism of the camera software resulting photos are good I mean very good color saturation and dynamic range and I really like that the color reproduction is not overdone on the contrary it's very subtle and accurate and the same can be said for low-light performance were features like nightscape let you capture a lot of detail in tough conditions if you moved to portrait photos and selfie portraits I like how natural the results are from this set of cameras which makes it easy to edit later in whichever software you like without worrying about clipping detail now obviously there's a reason why this is in the mixed section and it's because I feel that the software needs a little more maturity in the flexibility of being able to edit these portrait photos after the fact or being able to take them and use the wide-angle cameras the depth map sensor and not force you to step back from your subject to get the shot and then there's the topic of video recording where 4k video is great at 60 frames per second and we have some really good stabilization but I find it to be such a missed opportunity that you can't switch between sensors as you record video and then there's the topic of switching to selfie video where colors and civilization are good as well but the problem is that your capped at 1080p video and we're close competitors are currently already at 4k with a sensor that has a lot less megapixels to conclude notice that there is no things that I don't like about this phone in our review I mean surely the 1 plus 7 Pro is not a perfect device but if you think about it most of the things that I find myself mixed about are things that our personal taste you have a great looking design awesome color options great software and all the most powerful specifications money can buy and a camera that gives its competitors have run for its money after a month of using this as my daily driver and at a time when getting the latest and greatest cost you more than $1,000 it's really hard for me to sit here and tell you that any of those more expensive phones is better they're not they've got their perks but the 1 plus 7 Pro is actually the best value flagship money can buy in my opinion I'm not even gonna call this a flagship killer anymore I'm actually gonna call this a flagship a device that I feel that other competitors should look up to and how they are able to achieve all this and not make you break the bank but what about you let us know what you think about the 1 plus 7 Pro in the comments down below and while you're at it make sure you follow us on social media subscribe to both of our channels English and Spanish for more videos like this one our Instagram is also our extended coverage happens so make sure you follow us there and here are my personal handles in case you want to see how these phones perform in the world please give this video a thumbs up if you like what you saw I'm hey Metairie but I think so much for watching we'll see you on the next one