OnePlus 9
OnePlus 9
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CAMERA: Good—7.0/10
SIZE: Large Android
BATTERY: Fair—6.7/10
The OnePlus 9 is a budget-friendly option with solid performance, as it has the Snapdragon 888 processor and 8 GB of RAM. It comes with 128 GB of storage and runs on Android. With a glass back, it has a battery capacity of 4500 mAh, and features a 6.55-inch OLED display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth visuals. The phone offers a main camera with 48 megapixels and an ultrawide camera with 50 megapixels, providing good photo and video quality overall. It supports 5G connectivity but lacks a headphone jack and expandable storage via an SD card. It is also equipped with features like wireless charging (at 15 watts) and an under-display fingerprint sensor. The OnePlus 9 comes with a warranty of 12 months and includes a high-performance fast charger in the box. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High refresh rate OLED display
- Fast processor for performance
- Fast charger included
- 5G connectivity available
- Wireless charging supported
Cons
- Average camera quality
- No telephoto camera
- Limited battery life
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
Ratings by Category
Performance:4.2
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Overall Camera:4.0
The Overall Camera rating is based on a combination of the comprehensive Photos and Videos ratings, with photo quality weighted 80% and video quality weighted 20%.
Battery Life:3.8
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Photos:3.8
The OnePlus 9 takes fair photos because while the software experience for photography is described as good, indicating ease of use and satisfactory processing, the performance in key areas such as dynamic range, low light scenarios, and versatility—how well the camera adapts to different subjects and conditions—is only rated as fair, which means it captures acceptable but not exceptional images in various photographic situations. The selfie score is also deemed good, suggesting that while front-facing photographs are quite decent, they might not match the quality of higher-rated competitors.
Videos:3.0
The Videos rating is based on PerfectRec’s assessment of a variety of factors including framerate at different resolutions, video stabilization, video dynamic range, video low-light performance, and mic quality, as well as software features, video processing quality, and ease of use.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $399 | ||
Brand | OnePlus | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | March 26, 2021 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.55" | ||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | ||
Variable refresh rate | No | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 402 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | SD888 | ||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | ||
RAM | 8 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 7/10 | ||
Photos Score | 6.8/10 | ||
Videos Score | 5.9/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | ||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | No | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.29" x 2.92" | ||
Weight | 6.77 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | No | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 6 | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | ||
Color | Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist | ||
Stock Android | No | ||
SD Card | No | ||
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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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