A camera upgrade balances out a design downgrade, to keep OnePlus phones easy to recommend to most folk

Major camera improvements, Powerful CPU, Ultra-fast charging

Has plastic sides, Battery life is not amazing, No zoom camera

The OnePlus 9 is a very good phone that holds its own against other (often more expensive) flagships. It has all the things that truly matter: a great screen, excellent performance, good battery life, and a capable camera.

Snapdragon 888 chipset provides excellent performance, Big, 120Hz screen, High-quality ultrawide camera

No main camera stabilization, Lack of telephoto camera, 5G support across US carriers is a mixed bag

Yes, if you are on an older version of the OnePlus or on another Android phone and are craving for an upgrade that will propel you to the next level. If you are looking for an Android with a flagship experience, then the OnePlus 9RT is right there among the best options as a phone that ticks all the...

The OnePlus 9 has all the flagship features you need, and it costs well below $1,000.

Good build, Not too heavy, Really good 120Hz flat display, Snappy performance, Excellent fingerprint scanner, Good pair of stereo speakers, Extremely fast charging, OxygenOS is still really good, Charger is included

Camera performance needs to be improved, No OIS on the main camera, No microSD card slot, Plastic frame

The OnePlus 9 is a more comprehensive package than ever before but it's not without some familiar caveats....

There was a time not that long ago that OnePlus phones were a guaranteed excellent value. That's no longer the case as the company has increasingly focused on flagship devices and carrier partnerships, pushing the cost of some devices over $1,000.

Display The 120Hz OLED is bright, crisp, and supports Comfort Tone ambient adjustments., Performance This phone is at least as fast as anything else you can buy right now., Software OnePlus gets credit for launching with Android 11 and its competent Oxygen OS skin.

Camera again OP's photo processing still blurs fine details, especially in low light., Software again The OnePlus 9 launches with its fair share of bugs—it's not 2020-bad but could be much better. We're also concerned about OnePlus' ongoing slide in update frequency and quality.

Just five months from the launch of the OnePlus 8T, should you have waited for the OnePlus 9 instead?

Serious uptick in performance, Colour-accurate screen

Better options for less money, Battery life drop, Hasselblad partnership disappoints

“It's let down by a boring design and a camera that just cannot compete with other devices in the same price range.”

OnePlus 9R was launched in 2021 as an alternative for those looking for a flagship OnePlus device at an affordable price. It was then seen as OnePlus’s answer to the rising cost of its devices.

Performance, Battery life, Subtle design

The OnePlus 9R is the cheapest of the company’s range of flagships for the season, but it comes at a time when the competition is at its finest form. You still get staples such as a clean software experience, fast charging, a great display and decent performance — but it’s far from the best in its...

Very ergonomic, 65W fast charging, Great display

Camera performance, No IP rating, No wireless charging