Good news for the more budget-conscious, the OnePlus 10 Pro can be yours for a quite reasonable $899. That’s $70 less than last year’s entry-level model and $170 cheaper than the 12GB OnePlus 9 Pro that US buyers were stuck with. A price cut is a rare thing to see these days, especially given OnePlus’ history of hikes. However, if you read our OnePlus 9 Pro vs OnePlus 10 Pro showdown, you probably spotted that the lower cost has resulted in several downgrades this generation.
The lack of an IP68 rating for global models is the most glaring omission. OnePlus finally gave customers one of their most sought-after features last year, only to row back on the cost of certification for the 10 Pro. T-Mobile customers in the US remain the exception. OnePlus didn’t go the whole hog on expensive Gorilla Glass protection either, opting for Victus on the front but Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. Not a great look when the Google Pixel 6 Pro is fully encased in Victus for the same price, while the cheaper Samsung Galaxy S22 boasts Victus Plus on the front and back. Both are IP68 rated too.
