66 PCWorld JULY 2019REVIEWS ONEPLUS 7 PRO
somewhat small when compared to the
Galaxy S10 5G’s 4,500mAh and the Huawei
P30 Pro’s 4,200mAh batteries, benchmarks
showed 10-11 hours of screen-on time. In my
real-world use I never ended the day with less
than 30 percent battery life remaining.
That’s because the OnePlus 7 Pro makes
the most of every ounce of juice. It’s not just
how long it can last—though advanced
battery-saving features such as sleep standby
optimization go beyond what’s offered on
other phones—but also how long you’ll need
to keep it plugged it in. Warp Charge 30,
which was previously limited to the McLaren
edition of the 6T, can take the 7 Pro from
inside the red to more than half full in less than
20 minutes (though you’ll have to use the
somewhat bulky bundled charger to reach
top speed).
Also missing from the OnePlus 7 Pro isIP-rated water resistance. I make that
distinction because there’s some confusion
over how wet you can get the phone.
OnePlus’s founder Carl Pei posted a video of
the 7 Pro being dropped in a bucket of water
to demonstrate that it is water resistant to
some degree, but also warned against trying
the “bucket challenge” at home. You won’t
find any mention of water resistance on the
OnePlus site. So, you probably shouldn’t take
your 7 Pro into a pool.
While many fans will shrug at the lack of
wireless charging and water resistance, it’s
frustrating that OnePlus is being so stubborn,
especially when the rest of the phone is so
damn good. Yes, it costs hundreds of dollars
less than the iPhone XS Max and Galaxy S10,
but a ‘pro’ phone comes with certain
expectations, and the OnePlus 7 Pro comes
up a bit short.The handy alert slider remains on the OnePlus, but you won’t find a headphone jack.