OnePlus 7 Pro is arguably one of the best flagship smartphones you can buy in 2019. It only took 5 years for OnePlus to compete in the big league. OnePlus phones are popular for their home-grown OxygenOS but there are some power users who are interested in more customization. Hence, we have compiled a list of the best custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro as of H1 2019.
OnePlus 7 Pro Specifications
The OnePlus 7 Pro is the most ambitious as well as the costliest device from the house of OnePlus. The phone drops the notch from the previous generation(OnePlus 6T) and the display resolution is now bumped up to QHD+ with 90Hz refresh rate. The front camera which was present in the notch is now replaced with a pop-up module, a trend started by its sister company Vivo. Also, it comes with UFS 3.0 storage, first in the segment when launched.
Coming to the common aspects of similar flagships, the 7 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 coupled with either 6GB/8GB/12GB RAM and 128GB/256GB ROM. The back of the phone is made of glass, whereas the sides are metal. The phone follows the same back design established by the OnePlus 6 except for the triple camera setup. The Warp charge from the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition returns with a 4,000 mAh battery to run the show.
| Display | 6.67 inches QHD+(1440 x 3120 pixels) Fluid AMOLED, ~516 PPI, 19:5:9 aspect ratio |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| GPU | Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB |
| ROM | 128GB / 256GB |
| MicroSD Card | Not Supported |
| OS | OxygenOS based on Android Pie |
| Rear Camera | Triple Camera Setup
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| Front Camera | Pop-up Module
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| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
| Biometrics | Under display fingerprint sensor |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| Ports | USB 3.1, Type-C 1.0, No headphone jack |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
| Dust/Water Resistance | Yes but no IP rating |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Warp Charge 30 (30W charging) |
| Colors | Mirror Grey, Nebula Blue, Almond |
Pre-requisites for installing Custom ROMs:
- Unlock the Bootloader of OnePlus 7 Pro
- Install Custom Recovery like TWRP on OnePlus 7 Pro
List of Best Custom ROMs for OnePlus 7 Pro
Havoc-OS
Havoc-OS is notably the best custom ROM for any smartphone these days. It comes with so many additional features and customization options that are cherry-picked from other custom ROMs. Thus, Havoc-OS is the best custom ROM for OnePlus 7 Pro if you want almost everything. Going by the views and posts on XDA forums, it is the most installed ROM by OnePlus 7 Pro users.
Pixel Experience
Pixel Experience is the only ROM that provides you with the vanilla experience of Pixel software and features with some additional options. If you are a Pixel fan, then it is the go-to ROM for your OnePlus 7 Pro. However, if you are used to OxygenOS, then Pixel Experience is a big no as it lacks many useful features. Simply, it is the best no-nonsense custom ROM for any smartphone unless you care about heavy customizations and functionalities.
AOSiP (Android Open Source illusion Project)
AOSiP is purely based on AOSP but comes with some additional features and customization options of its own. Thus, if you are looking for an AOSP-based custom ROM with some useful features, then AOSiP is a must-try. However, the current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro have some bugs related to Magisk 19.3, WiFi calling, and Android Auto screen flicker. But these bugs are expected to be squashed in the future builds.
OmniROM
OmniROM is one of the oldest custom ROMs which has been present since 2013. The ROM comes with OmniSwitch, a customized recent apps view for multi-tasking. This feature is so popular that it is now available on other fully-loaded custom ROMs as well. The current builds for the OnePlus 7 Pro are stable except for WiFi calling which however is forgettable.
Bliss ROM
Bliss ROM brings a number of customization options and performance tweaks. This ROM is also available for x86 PCs along with smartphones. Though this custom ROM has been around for some time now, it is not well-known yet. The current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro have a ton of bugs such as broken Dark UI, Pie Recents, Doze/Ambient Display, Font Service, and long-press home key for Google Assistant.
Paranoid Android
Paranoid Android is the forerunner of custom ROMs. Due to its immense popularity, the developers behind the project were hired by OnePlus which resulted in OxygenOS. The ROM is well-known for Pie, an on-screen navigation keys replacement which is now found on other custom ROMs as well. The current builds for OnePlus 7 Pro are in beta stage and may contain a number of bugs.
These are some best custom ROMs available for the OnePlus 7 Pro. Every custom ROM has its own advantages/disadvantages, but support is an important aspect which matters a lot while choosing the ROM to install on any device. Nonetheless, if you have any suggestion to add into the list, then do let us know via comments below.
