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Nothing Phone (1) vs OnePlus OnePlus 9R

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NothingPhone (1)OnePlusOnePlus 9R
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022April 2021
Display
Screen size6.55″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Display typeFlexible AMOLED; 1,000,000:1 stated contrast ratio2.5D Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density402 ppi402 ppi
Brightness detailRetained maker specification lists 500 nits typical and 1,200 nits peak; its later Phone (2a) comparison also lists 700 nits high-brightness mode for Phone (1); these are different brightness conditions8,192 brightness levels; maker does not publish peak brightness in nits in these exact specifications
Always-on displayMaker's later comparison table lists a 30 Hz always-on display; TechRadar and Android Central found it unavailable in their launch software–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and rear, confirmed by the maker launch releaseCorning Gorilla Glass; exact maker specifications do not identify its generation
Display featuresHDR10+, 10-bit colour, adaptive 60–120 Hz refresh and 240 Hz touch samplingsRGB and Display P3 support; HDR10+; up to 240 Hz touch sampling; Reading Mode, Night Mode and Vibrant Color
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 778G+Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUSnapdragon 778G+; 6 nm TSMC process; one Cortex-A78 at 2.5 GHz, three Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHzQualcomm Snapdragon 870 at up to 3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 642LQualcomm Adreno 650
AI engineHexagon 770 AI processor–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage; 8/128, 8/256 and 12/256 GB; maker launch release says the 12/256 GB model followed in late summerUFS 3.1, two lanes; no microSD slot (Android Authority)
Cooling–Vapour-chamber cooling system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP16 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, f/1.88, 1/1.56-inch sensor, 1 µm pixels and 24 mm focal length; OIS and EIS48 MP Sony IMX586, f/1.7, six-element lens; OIS and EIS; 0.8 µm pixels at 48 MP or 1.6 µm with four-in-one 12 MP output; PDAF and continuous autofocus
Ultra wide cameraSamsung JN1, 50 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.76-inch sensor, 114° field of view and EIS; 4 cm macro mode16 MP Sony IMX481, f/2.2, 123° field of view
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.45 and 1/3.1-inch sensor16 MP Sony IMX471, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, five-element lens; fixed focus and EIS
Video recording4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; Live HDR at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps; night video at 720p or 1080p 30 fps; OIS and EISRear: 4K at 30/60 fps and 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p/4K 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresGlyph fill light; Night Mode, Extreme Night Mode, Portrait, beauty, bokeh, HDR, scene detection, Live Photo, document mode, Expert Mode, panorama and time-lapseAdditional 5 MP macro and 2 MP monochrome cameras; dual LED flash; Nightscape, UltraShot HDR, Pro/RAW, panorama, portrait, Smart Pet Capture, Cyberpunk-style filter, CINE aspect ratio, video portrait, focus tracking, Super Stable and Video Nightscape
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 33 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detailNon-removable 4,500 mAh typical batteryNon-removable dual-cell 2S1P battery, two 2,250 mAh cells with equivalent 4,500 mAh capacity
Wired charging33 W USB PD 3.0; maker states full charge in 70 minutes and requires compatible Quick Charge 4.0 chargersWarp Charge 65, 10 V/6.5 A. Maker claims 1–100% in 39 minutes; its 15-minute test reached about 58% from 1%, with screen off and phone/ambient temperatures of 25 ± 1°C using the official adapter
Wireless charging15 W Qi with dual charging support; maker states full charge in 120 minutesNo wireless charging (Android Authority)
Charges other devices5 W reverse wireless charging–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193.5 g189 g
Thickness8.3 mm8.4 mm
Height × width159.2 × 75.8 mm160.7 × 74.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP53–
MaterialsRecycled aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass 5 front and rear; maker says more than half of plastic components are bio-based or recycledAG glass and metal frame; Carbon Black has matte anti-glare glass, Lake Blue has patterned PET film beneath a frosted exterior. Stated weight excludes the pre-applied protector, which adds about 3 g
ColoursBlack and whiteCarbon Black and Lake Blue (India)
ButtonsPower key on the right and volume keys on the left, confirmed by TechRadar; rear Glyph Interface for notifications, charging status and fill lightingThree-position alert slider; gesture or on-screen navigation; X-axis linear vibration motor
Water resistance detail–No official IP rating (Android Authority and Gadgets360)
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader and front-camera face unlock
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and front RGB sensorAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient-light, proximity, Sensor Core and flicker-detect sensors
SpeakersDual stereo speakersDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; noise-cancellation support
MicrophonesThree high-definition microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchNothing OS based on Android 12, confirmed by the full launch reviewsOxygenOS based on Android 11 (India model)
Software updatesOriginal maker promise of three years of Android updates and four years of security patches every two months; this original period has elapsed–
In the boxPhone, Type-C cable, safety and warranty information, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector; no charging adapterOnePlus 9R, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-A to USB-C cable, quick-start guide, welcome letter, safety/warranty card, logo sticker, case, pre-applied screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile networkGigabit LTE and dual-mode SA/NSA 5G with 4×4 MIMO; published 5G bands n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78, subject to regional and operator supportIndia model: 5G SA/NSA n78 only; LTE-FDD bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26 and LTE-TDD 34/38/39/40/41/46; WCDMA 1/2/4/5/8/9/19 and GSM 2/3/5/8. Snapdragon X55 modem; carrier-dependent 4×4 MIMO
SIMDual SIMDual nano-SIM. Maker launch footnote states dual 4G and single 5G SIM support and promises an OTA update for dual-SIM 4G/5G operation; this archive alone does not confirm that update shipped
Wi-FiWi-Fi 4, 5 and 6; dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct and hotspotWi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCNFC with Google Pay supportYes
USBUSB-C; no 3.5 mm headphone socket, confirmed by TechAdvisorUSB-C with USB 3.1 Gen 1 support; supplied USB-A to USB-C cable supports USB 2.0, so a separately purchased compatible cable is needed for Gen 1 data rates. USB-C earphones; no 3.5 mm socket (Android Authority)
PositioningGPS with A-GPS; maker describes up to dual-band positioning and lists GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSSDual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, Beidou and A-GPS

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