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OnePlus OnePlus 9 vs vivo X70

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OnePlusOnePlus 9vivoX70
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2021September 2021
Display
Screen size6.55″6.56″
Resolution2400 × 10802376 × 1080
Sharpness402 pixels per inch398 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits–
Display typeFlat Fluid AMOLED; 20:9 aspect ratioFlat AMOLED screen
Pixel density402 ppi–
Brightness detailUp 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, described by TechAdvisor–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheet–
Display features120 Hz; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; Comfort Tone, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect and Ultra-high Video ResolutionSmart 60/120 Hz switching, 240 Hz gaming touch sampling, HDR10+ and SGS Eye Care certification
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 888MediaTek Dimensity 1200-vivo
Memory8 GB – 12 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB256 GB
CPUQualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Snapdragon X60 5G modemDimensity 1200-vivo, 6 nm
GPUAdreno 660–
Storage typeLPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; UK 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by TechAdvisorUFS 3.1; UAE 12 GB physical RAM/256 GB storage configuration
CoolingOnePlus Cool Play with thicker graphite layers and a larger vapour chamber–
Cameras
Main camera48 MP40 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNone12 MP
Optical zoomNone2×
Front camera16 MP32 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 absence40 MP Sony IMX766V, f/1.89 and Gimbal Stabilisation 3.0
Ultra wide cameraSony IMX766, 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, seven-element freeform lens12 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto camera–12 MP portrait camera, f/1.98 and 50 mm equivalent
Front cameraSony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS32 MP, f/2.45
ZoomDigital zoom; no dedicated telephoto camera2× optical zoom, Technobaboy and Pinoy Metro Geek
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 editorUp to 4K at 60 fps, Technobaboy and Pinoy Metro Geek
Front video1080p 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 HyperlapseZEISS T* coating and Biotar, Distagon, Planar and Sonnar portraits; Pro Cinematic Mode, VIS five-axis stabilisation and real-time night preview
Battery and charging
Battery4,500 mAh4,400 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 65 WUp to 44 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WNone
Battery life detailNon-removable dual-cell battery; two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical4,400 mAh typical and 4,320 mAh rated
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 devices44 W FlashCharge, 11 V/4 A
Wireless charging15 W Qi wireless charging on the European model; regional variants differ–
Charges other devicesReverse wireless charging, described by Android Central; maker wattage not verified–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g181 g
Thickness8.7 mm7.55 mm
Height × width160 × 74.2 mm160.1 × 75.39 mm
MaterialsGlass back and plastic frame, described by TechRadarFluorite AG glass back; reviewers disagree on frame material
ColoursArctic Sky, Astral Black and Winter Mist; UK Winter Mist is tied to 12/256 GB according to TechAdvisorCosmic Black, 181 g; Aurora Dawn, 182 g
ButtonsAlert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported–
Water resistance detailNo published IP rating for the UK unlocked model; the separate US T-Mobile certification is not applied–
BiometricsIn-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlockIn-display fingerprint reader
SensorsFingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core and flicker detectionAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass, colour temperature and gyroscope; infrared remote and linear vibration motor
SpeakersDual stereo speakers; Dolby AtmosSingle speaker, Technobaboy and Pinoy Metro Geek
MicrophonesNoise cancellation support–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOxygenOS based on Android 11Android 11 with Funtouch OS 12
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 ejectorUAE phone, XE710 earphones, earphone adapter, documentation, cable, charger, SIM tool, case and applied protective film
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/n78UAE GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/8; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28 and TDD B38/39/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/7/28/40/41/78
SIMDual nano-SIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby and single pass
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHzWi-Fi 5/6, 2.4/5 GHz and MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.2
NFCYesSupported on UAE specification sheet
USBUSB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C and OTG
PositioningDual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPSGPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and A-GPS; cellular and WLAN positioning

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