Apple iPhone 12 vs OnePlus 9

iPhone 12
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9
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Key specs

Roughly equal

Camera

The Apple iPhone 12 has a camera score of 6.3 and the OnePlus 9 has a score of 6.

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OnePlus 9 wins

Battery

The Apple iPhone 12 has 6.2 hours of battery life and the OnePlus 9 has 6.9 hours.

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Screen Size

The Apple iPhone 12 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the OnePlus 9 is 6.55 inches.
Comparison Summary
Better Camera Roughly equal
Better BatteryOnePlus 9
Better ScreenApple iPhone 12
Better performanceApple iPhone 12

How the Apple iPhone 12 and the OnePlus 9 compare to other phones

Spec Comparison

Apple iPhone 12OnePlus 9
Apple iPhone 12OnePlus 9
Brand
AppleOnePlus
Operating System
iOSAndroid
Year Released
20202021
Size
5.78" x 2.81"6.29" x 2.92"

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.1"6.55"
Resolution
2532 x 11702400 x 1080
Pixels per Inch
460402
Display Type
OLEDOLED
Refresh Rate
60Hz120Hz
Peak Brightness
1200 nits1100 nits
Curved Screen Edges
NoNo
Raw Camera Output
YesYes

CAMERA

Camera Score
6/106/10
Cameras
22
Optical Zoom
NoNo

BATTERY

Battery Life
6.2 Hours6.9 Hours
Battery Capacity
2815 mAh4500 mAh
Wireless Charging
YesYes

INTERNAL

Processor
A14SD888
Internal Storage
64128
RAM
4 GB8 GB

OTHER FEATURES

Headphone Jack
NoNo
Stock Android
N/ANo
Unlockable Bootloader
NoYes
Color
Blue, Purple, Green, White, Black, RedAstral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist
SD Card
NoNo
Dual SIM
YesNo
Custom ROM Support
NoYes
Warranty
12 months12 months
Charging Port
LightningUSB-C
Screen cutout
NotchHole Punch
Extra Buttons
Silent SwitchSilent Switch
OS Update Commitment
N/A3 years
Security Update Commitment
N/A4 years
OS Update Timeliness
N/A7/10
Waterproof rating
88
Dustproof rating
66

Shopping

Apple iPhone 12

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Pocket-lint

Stuart Miles | March 2022
"The iPhone 12 offers many of the important things that you want from the iPhone: a decent camera, 5G, great screen, fast processor. For the group of people who want a new iPhone without the price tag of the iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 13 range, this is a great choice. There's no settling for second best with this smartphone."

OnePlus 9

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TechRadar

David Lumb | April 2021
"If you’re hunting for the best Android camera phone at this price, and one that doesn’t skimp on specs the OnePlus 9 is worth considering. Courtesy of a partnership with Hasselblad, the cameras offer better color correction, and both regular and ultra-wide photos look great. The OnePlus 9’s battery fully charges in under 30 minutes over a cable, and in 45 minutes using wireless charging. If you hate waiting for hours to charge your phone, you'll love the OnePlus 9."

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