Overall Score
78.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#417)78.5
Performance(#786)90.1
Camera(#990)69.2
Display(#578)93.3
Battery(#287)91.2
Build(#1403)75.4
Connectivity(#279)86.6
Audio(#115)87.6
Comparisons Featuring OnePlus 9
Short Review
- The OnePlus 9 features a sleek design with a glass front and back protected by Gorilla Glass 5, weighing 192 grams and available in three colors.
- Its 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support, providing vibrant visuals and smooth scrolling.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, it delivers strong performance with an octa-core CPU and options for 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP wide lens, a 50 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP monochrome sensor, capable of recording video in 8K and 4K with gyro-EIS.
- With a 4500 mAh battery, it supports 65W wired charging and wireless charging, ensuring quick power-ups.
- The device runs on Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, with OxygenOS 13 providing a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC.
- The stereo speakers enhance audio quality, although there is no headphone jack.
- Special features include a peak brightness of 1100 nits for outdoor visibility and a lightweight design for comfortable handling.
- Overall, the OnePlus 9 combines high-end specifications with a premium build and versatile camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2021, March 23
Announced2021, March 23
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.55"
TypeFluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1100 nits (peak)
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate120Hz
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUAdreno 660
Memory128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm (ultrawide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome)
Main Camera FeaturesHasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details65W wired, PD, 100% in 29 min15W wireless (EU/NA)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm (EU/NA)160 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm (IN/CN)
Weight192 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
ColorsWinter Mist, Arctic Sky, Astral Black
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 11, upgradable to Android 13, OxygenOS 13
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass