Prior to writing up this review, I spent some time talking about how the Android landscape in the US at the ultra high-end level of phone has shrunk down to just two players: Samsung and OnePlus. You have Samsung’s Ultra phones in both S and Note lines, and then you have whatever the new Pro...

The OnePlus 9 Pro takes its place as one of the best smartphones on the planet.

Truly excellent display, in every way, Stellar performance, Incredible fast wired & wireless charging, Good build quality, Solid stereo speakers & audio performance, OxygenOS is as good as ever, Tactile buttons, Camera bump isn't huge, Great fingerprint scanner, Charger included (yes, that's a win...

Camera performance should be better, No microSD card slot, Battery life is good, but not great

A primary camera with a touch of magic; Smooth and bright 120Hz screen; Loud stereo speakers;

So-so battery life at 120Hz; Not the sharpest zoom camera around;

Beautiful and fast display; Amazingly fast charging capabilities; Ultra-wide camera improvements;

Price continues to climb; Hasselblad partnership doesn't offer much -- yet; Inconsistent batter performance;

The OnePlus 9 Pro is yet another great-performing, well-made smartphone from the Chinese brand. At £829 it still undercuts the competition on RRP, but not significantly with the frequent discounts for Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series and others available online.

Pros: Slick performance, good software, good battery life, speedy charging, great screen, solid camera, water resistance.

Cons: Only three years of software support, camera can over-sharpen images, screen glass not the toughest available.

I strongly recommend this phone for those on earlier version of OnePlus smartphones from before 2020. These users will notice a big jump in experience and features, especially with the camera and screen.

The OnePlus 9 Pro really is a great phone, comfortably one of the best Android phones around. The screen impresses, performance is snappy and the camera is surprisingly capable (for a OnePlus phone, at least) – even if a slow camera app can make the experience a little frustrating at times.

Excellent screen; Fast wired and wireless charging is a dream; One of the best versions of Android; Impressive ultra-wide camera;

The camera can be frustratingly slow to open; No great zoom skills and better photos taken elsewhere; Not widely available on contract;

With the Pro, OnePlus tries to address the series' historically biggest issue: the cameras. However, even with support from Hasselblad, it still doesn't quite hit the mark in that regard. But the rest of the phone impresses, with fast wireless charging truly brilliant, and the display being top notch too.

Speedy and fluid performance; Great display; Primary camera is strong; Fast wired and wireless charging is a game-changer; Responsive and customisable software;

Zoom camera is poor; Colours from ultra-wide and primary cameras don't match; Glossy finish is slippery and attracts fingerprints;

A primary camera with a touch of magic; Smooth and bright 120Hz screen; Loud stereo speakers;

So-so battery life at 120Hz; Not the sharpest zoom camera around;

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a cheaper alternative to rival flagship smartphones and makes a decent case to be the big-screen phone for your pocket Good HDR handling Strong gaming performance Impressive camera array Uninspiring audio Video short on subtlety