OnePlus 10R available for as low as Rs 28,999, but should you buy it?

Published On: June 7, 2023

OnePlus 10R launched in India way back in April 2022 as a premium mid-range offering with Dimensity 8100 chipset and the fastest 150W charging support. Launched at a starting price of Rs 38,999, the OnePlus 10R received mixed reviews from experts mainly due to the mediocre cameras and not-so-impressive gaming experience. This made the phone not a very good buy at that point in time. However, now during the OnePlus Community Sale, the OnePlus 10R is largely discounted, which again puts the device back on the radar.

OnePlus 10R deal

OnePlus 10R launched in India at Rs 38,999 for the 8GB+128GB model and Rs 42,999 for the 12GB+256GB version. The OnePlus 10R Endurance Edition with 150W fast charging debuted at Rs 43,999.
As a part of the Community Sale, the OnePlus 10R is discounted to Rs 34,999 for the base model and Rs 38,999 for the 12GB + 256GB model.
Amazon and OnePlus websites are offering Rs 4,000 discount via coupon (need to tick check box). On top of this, there is Rs 2,000 instant discount when paid through ICICI Card and One Metal card.
This brings down the price to Rs 28,999 and Rs 32,999.

OnePlus 10R specifications

Display: The OnePlus 10R sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 720Hz touch response rate, 2,412×1,080 pixels resolution, 20.1:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+ support, sRGB, Display P3 10-bit colour panel, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 layer, and 950 nits peak brightness.
Processor: The handset is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset
RAM and Storage: The chipset is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
OS: The phone runs on Android 12-based Oxygen OS custom skin out of the box.
Connectivity: Connectivity options could include 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS, NFC and a USB Type-C port.
Cameras: The phone features a triple rear camera system on the back, with a 50MP Sony IMX766 primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide Sony IMX355 sensor with 119-degree FoV, and a 2MP Macro. There is a 16MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
Battery: The OnePlus 10R comes in two variants: a 4,500mAh battery with 150W fast charging and another with a 5000mAh battery and 80W fast charging speed.

Should you buy the OnePlus 10R?

OnePlus 10R at Rs 28,999 is a decent buy. The performance is capable enough to handle day-to-day tasks like social media, messaging, taking phone calls, and others. The UI is ad-free (for now), which is an important aspect to consider and the bundled 80W fast charging juices up the battery quite fast.

Read our review of the OnePlus 10R

On the flip side, the cameras are not very great. They can click decent photos in good lighting conditions but that’s about it. The phone can’t handle gaming all that well, even when compared to phones that are currently available for under Rs 30,000. If these two aspects don’t matter much to you, the OnePlus 10R is a decent phone to consider.