The OnePlus 8 Pro launched in April 2020, and is only now being replaced by the OnePlus 9 Pro. A year in OnePlus world is an absolute age, as the company has usually released a refreshed “T” model six months into a model’s life span. But that’s not the case with the 8 Pro. All this extra time should mean that the OnePlus 9 Pro is something really special, right? It’s the first OnePlus phone released in partnership with super-expensive camera brand Hasselblad, which has lent its expertise to the OnePlus 9 Pro’s camera, and that certainly sounds special. But otherwise, the OnePlus 9 Pro looks to be as dependable as we expect from OnePlus, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but can being dependable also be exciting? Let’s get into more detail. If you’re interested in the OnePlus 9, which is cheaper but not as technically capable as the 9 Pro, read our in-depth review. Less sharp-edged, considerably shinier, and more than a little weightier, the OnePlus 9 Pro has a very different look an...

All the power you could want; A stunning screen; Very fast wired and wireless charging; Reliable, smooth, and quick software;

Hasselblad involvement isn't that noticeable; At $969, it faces serious flagship competition;

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.

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 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;

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

The OnePlus 9 Pro is every inch the flagship smartphone at a price that's a bit more reasonable than the likes of Apple and Samsung offer. With each release, OnePlus smartphones seem to get better and the OnePlus certainly has the best camera to date.

Image quality is impressive, Decent zoom up to around 8X, Excellent monochrome images with good contrast, Good battery with fast charging, Decent screen, IP68-rated, Looks great

Zoom above 10X isn't great, Most expensive OnePlus to date

Elsewhere, OxygenOS continues to impress with its clean, fluid layout. The OnePlus 9 Pro’s battery life is decent, and topping up that battery is a ridiculously swift process whether wired or wireless.

Smooth and sharp 120Hz QHD display, Punchy main camera and solid ultrawide, OxygenOS is slick

Dull design, Camera has its quirks, Battery life solid rather than spectacular