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OnePlus OnePlus 8T vs OnePlus OnePlus 9

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OnePlusOnePlus 8TOnePlusOnePlus 9
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2020March 2021
Display
Screen size6.55″6.55″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch402 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits1,100 nits
Display typeFlat Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density402 ppi402 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,100 nits and 8,192 automatic brightness levels, stated in the UK overviewUp to 1,100 nits; two ambient light sensors and 8,192 automatic brightness levels, stated in the maker's launch release
Always-on displayAlways-on display with OxygenOS 11; Insight, Canvas and Bitmoji styles described in Android Central's updated reviewAlways-on display with OxygenOS 11, described by TechAdvisor
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheetCorning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheet
Display features120 Hz, sRGB and Display P3; HDR10+ according to the full reviews; Reading Mode, Night Mode and Vibrant Color120 Hz; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; Comfort Tone, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect and Ultra-high Video Resolution
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 865Snapdragon 888
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 865 with Snapdragon X55 5G modemQualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Snapdragon X60 5G modem
GPUAdreno 650Adreno 660
Storage typeLPDDR4X RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; EU 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed in the maker's Dutch launch releaseLPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by TechAdvisor
CoolingEnlarged vapour cooling chamber, described by Android Central from the maker's explanationOnePlus Cool Play with thicker graphite layers and a larger vapour chamber
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera16 MP50 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony IMX586, 48 MP, f/1.7, six-element lens, 0.8 µm pixels or 1.6 µm with four-to-one binning at 12 MP; OIS and EISSony IMX689, 48 MP, 1/1.43-inch sensor, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent, seven-element lens and 1.12 µm pixels; maker's sheet does not publish OIS and the reviews confirm its absence
Ultra wide camera16 MP, f/2.2, 123° field of viewSony IMX766, 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, seven-element freeform lens
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EISSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
ZoomNo dedicated telephoto; digital zoom up to 10×, tested by TechRadarDigital zoom; no dedicated telephoto camera
Video recording4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p or 4K 30 fps; video editor8K at 30 fps; 4K and 1080p at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion at 1080p 240 fps or 720p 480 fps; time-lapse at 1080p or 4K 30 fps; video editor
Front video1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresAdditional 5 MP macro and 2 MP monochrome cameras; phase and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, cinematic aspect ratio, video portrait, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Macro, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, Smart Pet Capture, AI scene detection, RAW, filters, video focus tracking, Super Stable and Video NightscapeHasselblad Camera for Mobile and Natural Color Calibration; additional 2 MP monochrome camera, all-pixel omnidirectional phase and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait, Pro with 12-bit RAW, Panorama, Tilt-shift, focus peaking, pet focus, filters, Super Stable, Video Nightscape, Video HDR, video portrait, focus tracking and Hyperlapse
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingNoneUp to 15 W
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery, two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical; UK overview gives 4,400 mAh rated. The specification's footnote calls 4,400 mAh typical, conflicting with its own 4,500 mAh main entry and the overview.Non-removable dual-cell battery; two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical
Wired chargingWarp Charge 65, 10 V/6.5 A; maker reports a full charge in 39 minutes and twelve temperature sensors; included USB-C adapter also supports USB Power Delivery up to 45 W for other compatible devicesWarp Charge 65T, 10 V/6.5 A; maker reports 1–100% in 29 minutes under laboratory conditions; included adapter supports USB Power Delivery up to 45 W for other compatible devices
Wireless charging–15 W Qi wireless charging on the European model; regional variants differ
Charges other devices–Reverse wireless charging, described by Android Central; maker wattage not verified
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight188 g192 g
Thickness8.4 mm8.7 mm
Height × width160.7 × 74.1 mm160 × 74.2 mm
MaterialsGlass back and aluminium frame, described by TechAdvisorGlass back and plastic frame, described by TechRadar
ColoursAquamarine Green and Lunar Silver; UK Lunar Silver with 8/128 GB and Aquamarine Green with 12/256 GB, according to TechAdvisor; Dutch launch availability differsArctic Sky, Astral Black and Winter Mist; UK Winter Mist is tied to 12/256 GB according to TechAdvisor
ButtonsAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supportedAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detailNo published IP rating for the UK unlocked model; certification of the separate US T-Mobile 8T+ is not substitutedNo published IP rating for the UK unlocked model; the separate US T-Mobile certification is not applied
BiometricsOptical in-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
SensorsFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and flicker detectionFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and flicker detection
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
MicrophonesNoise cancellation supportNoise cancellation support
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS 11 based on Android 11OxygenOS based on Android 11
Software updates–Three Android OS upgrades and four years of security updates from launch, reported by TechAdvisor; this is the original commitment, not a claim of continuing support
In the boxPhone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker, case, screen protector and SIM ejectorPhone, Warp Charge 65 adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable, quick start guide, welcome letter, safety and warranty information, logo sticker, case, screen protector and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile networkSnapdragon X55; 4×4 MIMO, up to LTE Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload, 2.0 Gbit/s and 200 Mbit/s subject to carrier; UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n7/n28/n41/n78 and SA n41/n78Snapdragon X60; 4×4 MIMO, up to LTE Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload, 2 Gbit/s and 200 Mbit/s subject to carrier; UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n28/n41/n78
SIMDual nano-SIM; historical maker sheet specifies dual 4G or single 5G at launch, with later improvements promised through an update; completion was not verifiedDual nano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included USB-C cable supports USB 2.0USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0
PositioningDual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPSDual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS

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