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OnePlus OnePlus 9 Pro
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OnePlus OnePlus 9 Pro · Photo source

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OnePlus 9 Pro

Released March 2021

A 6.7-inch 5G phone with Snapdragon 888, an adaptive LTPO AMOLED display and Hasselblad colour calibration. It adds a 3.3× optical telephoto camera, IP68 protection and 50 W wireless charging.

Model history · 4 models, 2019–2021
  1. 2019OnePlus 7 ProCompare
  2. 2019OnePlus 7T ProCompare
  3. 2020OnePlus 8 ProCompare
  4. 2021OnePlus 9 Pro
Screen
6.7″
Display
OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Snapdragon 888
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera
48 MP
Zoom
3.3×
Battery
4,500 mAh
Weight
197 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the adaptive display, performance and rapid wired and wireless charging, with battery life generally lasting a day. Camera verdicts differ: TechRadar and Expert Reviews welcome the improvement, while TechAdvisor reports noise and inconsistent colours on its review firmware. Longer zoom remains behind the strongest camera rivals.

From techadvisor.com, techradar.com and expertreviews.co.uk

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.7″
Resolution
3216 × 1440
Sharpness
526 pixels per inch
Panel
OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,300 nits
Display type
Curved LTPO Fluid AMOLED; 20.1:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density
525 ppi
Brightness detail
Up to 1,300 nits; dual ambient light sensors and 8,192 automatic brightness levels
Always-on display
Super AOD always-on display
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass; generation not specified in the maker's sheet
Display features
Adaptive 1–120 Hz; native 10-bit colour; HDR10+; sRGB and Display P3; MEMC, Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, Ultra-high Video Resolution and Color Tone; Hyper Touch synchronisation in supported games

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 888
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 with Snapdragon X60 5G modem
GPU
Adreno 660
Storage type
LPDDR5 RAM; UFS 3.1 two-lane storage; European 8/128 GB and 12/256 GB pairings confirmed by the maker

Cameras

Main camera
48 MP
Ultra wide camera
50 MP
Telephoto camera
8 MP
Optical zoom
3.3×
Front camera
16 MP
Main camera
Sony IMX789, 48 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm equivalent, seven-element lens, 1.12 µm pixels and OIS; physical 1/1.35-inch sensor, effective area up to 1/1.43-inch for photographs
Ultra wide camera
Sony IMX766, 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, seven-element freeform lens; macro photography from 4 cm
Telephoto camera
8 MP, f/2.4, 77 mm equivalent, five-element lens, 1.0 µm pixels and OIS; 3.3× optical zoom
Front camera
Sony IMX471, 16 MP, f/2.4, 1.0 µm pixels, fixed focus and EIS
Zoom
3.3× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 30×
Video recording
8K at 30 fps; 4K at 30, 60 or 120 fps; 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 video
1080p at 30 fps; time-lapse
Camera features
Hasselblad Camera for Mobile and Natural Color Calibration; additional 2 MP monochrome camera, all-pixel omnidirectional phase, laser and contrast autofocus, dual LED flash, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, 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

Battery
4,500 mAh
Wired charging
Up to 65 W
Wireless charging
Up to 50 W
Battery life detail
Non-removable dual-cell battery; two 2,250 mAh cells equivalent to 4,500 mAh typical
Wired charging
Warp 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
Warp Charge 50 Wireless; maker reports 1–100% in 43 minutes with its separate wireless charger; two coils allow portrait and landscape placement
Charges other devices
Reverse wireless charging, described by Expert Reviews; maker wattage not verified

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
197 g
Thickness
8.7 mm
Height × width
163.2 × 73.6 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Materials
Glass back and aluminium frame; matte Pine Green and Stellar Black, reflective Morning Mist
Colours
Morning Mist, Pine Green and Stellar Black; UK Pine Green is paired with 12/256 GB according to Expert Reviews
Buttons
Alert Slider; gestures and on-screen navigation supported
Water resistance detail
IP68; maker test covers up to 1.5 metres of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and liquid damage is not covered
Biometrics
In-display fingerprint sensor and camera-based face unlock
Sensors
Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, sensor core, flicker detection and front RGB sensor
Speakers
Dual stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos
Microphones
Noise cancellation support

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
OxygenOS based on Android 11
In the box
Phone, 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 network
Snapdragon X60; 4×4 MIMO, LTE Cat 20 download and Cat 18 upload; UK 5G NSA n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78 and SA n1/n3/n7/n28/n41/n78
SIM
Dual nano-SIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2×2 MIMO on 2.4 and 5 GHz
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AAC
NFC
Yes
USB
USB-C, USB 3.1 Gen 1; standard USB-C earphones supported; included cable supports USB 2.0
Positioning
Dual-band GPS L1/L5 and Galileo E1/E5a; GLONASS, BeiDou and A-GPS

Storage options

StorageMemory
128 GB8 GB
256 GB12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Adaptive 1–120 Hz LTPO AMOLED display
  • Optically stabilised main and 3.3× telephoto cameras
  • 65 W wired and 50 W wireless charging

Cons

  • No expandable storage
  • Curved display edges
  • Reflective Morning Mist finish shows fingerprints, according to the reviews

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
GooglePixel 6 Pro
6.7″LTPO OLED, 120 HzTensor12 GB128 GB – 256 GB50 MP4×5,003 mAh210 gOct 2021
XiaomiXiaomi 13 Pro
6.73″LTPO OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 212 GB256 GB – 512 GB50 MP3.2×4,820 mAh229 gDec 2022
vivoX70 Pro+
6.78″LTPO OLED, 120 HzQualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus12 GB256 GB50 MP5×4,500 mAh213 gSept 2021

Previous model: OnePlus 8 Pro. Newer model: OnePlus 10 Pro.

Sources

  1. oneplus.com/uk/9-pro/specs
  2. oneplus.com/uk/9-pro
  3. oneplus.com/es/press/press-release/oneplus-launches-oneplus-9-series-flagship-s…
  4. oneplus.com/hk/brand
  5. techadvisor.com/article/722161/oneplus-9-pro-review-2.html
  6. techradar.com/reviews/oneplus-9-pro-review
  7. expertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/oneplus-9-pro-review

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