OnePlus 8T
#689
OnePlus 9R
#688Category Breakdown
OnePlus 8T
OnePlus 9R
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
52.452.4
Display
88.588.5
Battery
60.060.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
68.868.8
Summary
- The OnePlus 8T and OnePlus 9R both feature a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the OnePlus 9R is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset, providing slightly improved CPU speeds compared to the Snapdragon 865 in the 8T.
- Both devices have identical camera setups, featuring a 48 MP main sensor with OIS, but the software experience on the 9R starts with Android 10, while the 8T launches with Android 11, both upgradable to Android 14.
- Battery capacity is the same at 4500 mAh with 65W charging, ensuring quick power-ups.
- Build quality is comparable, with both models utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and back and an aluminum frame, though the 9R is marginally heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
OnePlus 8T
OnePlus 9R
General
Release Date
2020, October 14
2021, March 23
Announced
2020, October 14
2021, March 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.55"
6.55"
Type
Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
GPU
Adreno 650
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
65W wired, 100% in 39 min
65W wired, 100% in 39 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
160.7 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm (6.33 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)
161 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm (6.34 x 2.92 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
189 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aquamarine Green, Lunar Silver, Cyberpunk 2077 Edition
Carbon Black, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat18 1200/200 Mbps, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a)
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14
Android 10, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14
Android 10, upgradable to Android 14, OxygenOS 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (market dependant)
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No