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OnePlus OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus OnePlus 9R

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OnePlusOnePlus 9OnePlusOnePlus 9R
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021April 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 nits–
Display typeFlat Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio2.5D Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density402 ppi402 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 1,100 nits; two ambient light sensors and 8,192 automatic brightness levels, stated in the maker's launch release8,192 brightness levels; maker does not publish peak brightness in nits in these exact specifications
Always-on displayAlways-on display with OxygenOS 11, described by TechAdvisor–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheetCorning Gorilla Glass; exact maker specifications do not identify its generation
Display features120 Hz; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; Comfort Tone, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect and Ultra-high Video ResolutionsRGB and Display P3 support; HDR10+; up to 240 Hz touch sampling; Reading Mode, Night Mode and Vibrant Color
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 888Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
Memory8 GB – 12 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Snapdragon X60 5G modemQualcomm Snapdragon 870 at up to 3.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 660Qualcomm Adreno 650
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by TechAdvisorUFS 3.1, two lanes; no microSD slot (Android Authority)
CoolingOnePlus Cool Play with thicker graphite layers and a larger vapour chamberVapour-chamber cooling system
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP16 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera16 MP16 MP
Main cameraSony 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 absence48 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 cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, seven-element freeform lens16 MP Sony IMX481, f/2.2, 123° field of view
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS16 MP Sony IMX471, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, five-element lens; fixed focus and EIS
ZoomDigital zoom; no dedicated telephoto camera–
Video recording8K 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 editorRear: 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 fps; time-lapse1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera featuresHasselblad 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 HyperlapseAdditional 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 65 WUp to 65 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery; two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typicalNon-removable dual-cell 2S1P battery, two 2,250 mAh cells with equivalent 4,500 mAh capacity
Wired chargingWarp 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 devicesWarp 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 wireless charging on the European model; regional variants differNo wireless charging (Android Authority)
Charges other devicesReverse wireless charging, described by Android Central; maker wattage not verified–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g189 g
Thickness8.7 mm8.4 mm
Height × width160 × 74.2 mm160.7 × 74.1 mm
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, described by TechRadarAG 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
ColoursArctic Sky, Astral Black and Winter Mist; UK Winter Mist is tied to 12/256 GB according to TechAdvisorCarbon Black and Lake Blue (India)
ButtonsAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supportedThree-position alert slider; gesture or on-screen navigation; X-axis linear vibration motor
Water resistance detailNo published IP rating for the UK unlocked model; the separate US T-Mobile certification is not appliedNo 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 sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and flicker detectionAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient-light, proximity, Sensor Core and flicker-detect sensors
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosDual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; noise-cancellation support
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 11OxygenOS based on Android 11 (India model)
Software updatesThree 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 ejectorOnePlus 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 networkSnapdragon 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/n78India 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 nano-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 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), 2.4/5 GHz and 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.1; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0USB-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)
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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