[OnePlus 7 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] saravoxy:
Thoughts after 1 day of usage...

So I was able to start setting up the device last night. Unlocked the bootloader and installed Magisk, Adaway, and titanium backup before going to bed.

I have been setting up and using the phone without getting much work done at Office today :P Anyway, here are my thoughts (Btw, I am upgrading from a Pixel 2XL, so I'll be referencing the 2XL a lot)

1. Display - Simply a great display. The 2XL was bashed to have one of the worst displays on a flagship, so comparatively the OP 7 Pro is a super awesome to use. I wish the screen were a tad brighter though. Colours are punchy and pop out well without looking cartoonish.

2. 90 Hz refresh rate - While setting up the phone I totally forgot about the 90 Hz refresh rate. I was used to a very smooth device with the 2XL and just thought this device was even smoother and was very happy about it. Then i remembered about the enhanced refresh rate and tried changing it to 60hz and it sucked. The Pixel 2XL also started looking a little blurry after using the OP7Pro for a few hours. However, none of my colleagues / friends who played with the device could 'appreciate' the enhanced refresh rate. However, for heavy users like the ones on this forum, this will be the most appreciated feature.

3. Battery life - Good so far. Been using the phone non-stop, installing a lot of apps, turning on hotspot etc. Right now my battery is at 50% after 4.5 hrs screen on time (40-45% brightness) and 9 hours since it was last charged. Phone has been in auto resolution and in 90hz mode throughout except for a couple of mins. But obviously need to use the phone as a daily driver for a couple of weeks to get a good idea.

4. Software/OS - Very similar to Pixel experience but the added customizability makes it even better. Very speedy with almost no lags. Still getting used to One Plus gestures but having some trouble while swiping back or home when the keyboard is open. I wish the gestures are as good as iphone though, still a long way to go and should get better with Android Q.

5. Haptics - A lot of reviews hailed it as the best on an Android phone... It's barely better than the Pixel 2 XL (which was pretty good itself) but the iphone's haptics are way way better.

6. Audio quality - Couldn't test out speakers as I'm at work (will update), but sound quality through bluetooth earphones (Jabra 65t) was pretty good. Can't help but feel like the 2XL was a little better. Lack of 3.5 mm jack sucks, my 2XL's USB C port was damaged because of frequent use of dongles and I haven't been able to update it to Android 9 even :| I am going to stick to using only wireless earphones for the OP7 Pro.

7. FP sensor - faster than 2XL's which was very very slow. Not a huge feat but still good to have. Also my phone is on the desk at work or on my bed at home most of the time, so I prefer front facing FP sensor and the one on this phone works well.

8. Camera - I haven't clicked a picture yet for sentimental reasons. Will try it out later and update my post.

9. Size - A little taller (but thinner) than my Pixel 2 XL, so it was manageable for me. However I am a fan of smaller devices but the larger screen has its own advantages as well. I am lot more likely to use Youtube, Hotstar, Amazon video, and Netflix on my phone now.

10. Issues - None so far! No ghost touch issues so far. I didn't install CPU Z app and NFC is also off as i don't use it much. Very happy here.

Before getting the OP7 Pro my requirements in my next phone were a 1.) Great display, 2.) High refresh rate, 3.) SD 855, 4.) UFS 3.0, 5.) Good haptics, 6.) Great camera, 7.) stock Android with root capabilities, and 8.) Size of around Nexus 5 :P

The OP7 Pro ticks most of these boxes, which is why I bought it despite the (recent) negative reviews and its huge size. On the whole, after one day of use, I'm very happy with the phone. Everything works the way it is supposed to, rooting was a breeze, screen is super clear & smooth and overall it's a joy to use the phone. Hopefully the phone will serve me well for a few years. :)

P.S. Be careful while using a case with the pre-applied screen protector. I was very hasty in getting the case on and in the process a couple of air bubbles developed under the screen protector. The bubble has been slowly getting bigger. While the bundled transparent TPU case is decent (and shows off the amazing blue), the front lip does not sufficiently protect the display. Need to look into better cases and can't wait for a tempered glass screen protector from One Plus themselves.

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