OnePlus has finally unveiled its two new OnePlus 9 series smartphones as the quintessential flagships for its high-end this year. Both arrive with much of the expected, but there are several characteristics and technical specifications that in past reports were not pointed out, so we have encountered some surprises.
Are the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro phones that hit the market with top features for demanding users, from Qualcomm's most powerful SoC for mobile phones today to a photographic system that promises a lot.
All about the new OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro: features and technical specifications
For starters, we have a 6.55-inch Super AMOLED technology screen in the case of the OnePlus 9, while the Pro version's panel is 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO. The resolutions of each screen, respectively, are FullHD + of 2.400 x 1.080 pixels and QuadHD + of 3.216 x 1.440 pixels. At the same time, the maximum refresh rate of both is 120 Hz, but this is adaptable (from 1 to 120 Hz) on the OnePlus 9 Pro.
OnePlus 9
The processor chipset of this pair is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 de, piece that is combined with an 5/8 GB LPDDR12 RAM and a 3.1/128 GB UFS 256 internal storage space. Both are equipped with a 4.500 mAh capacity battery and 65 W fast wired charging. They also have support for wireless charging, but in the case of the standard model it is 15 W and in the advanced version it is 50 W In addition to this, it is worth noting that they come with their 65 W chargers included in the box, fortunately.
Regarding the photographic system of each one, the OnePlus 9 comes with a triple rear module that has a main sensor of 48 MP with aperture f / 1.8, a wide-angle lens of 50 MP with aperture f / 2.2 and a monochrome sensor of 2 MP. As far as the selfie camera is concerned, there is a 16 MP lens with f / 2.4 aperture.
The rear camera setup of the OnePlus 9 Pro is quadruple and comes with a 48 MP main shooter with f / 1.8 aperture, a wide angle lens that is also 50 MP and has an f / 2.2 aperture, an 8 MP phone sensor with f / 2.4 aperture and a 2 MP B / W camera. The selfie camera is also 16 MP with f / 2.4 aperture.
OnePlus 9 Pro
Other varied features of both phones include 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, on-screen fingerprint readers, Dolby Atmos stereo speakers, NFC for making contactless payments, and Bluetooth 5.1 for the OnePlus 9 and 5.2 for the Pro. We also find in the latter is the IP68 certification; the standard model dispenses with it, although it does have some waterproofing, but still this should not be tested.
Technical specifications
| ONEPLUS 9 | ONEPLUS 9 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| SCREEN | 6.55-inch Super AMOLED with FullHD + resolution of 2.400 x 1.080 pixels and 120 Hz refresh rate | 6.7-inch AMOLED LTPO with QuadHD + resolution of 2.400 x 1.080 pixels and 120 Hz refresh rate |
| PROCESSOR | Snapdragon 888 with GPU Adreno 660 | Snapdragon 888 with GPU Adreno 660 |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5 | 8 / 12 GB LPDDR5 |
| INTERNAL STORAGE | 128 / 256 GB UFS 3.1 | 128 / 256 GB UFS 3.1 |
| REAR CAMERA | Triple: 48 MP with f / 1.8 (main sensor) + 50 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (monochrome) | Quadruple:48 MP with f / 1.8 (main sensor) + 50 MP (wide angle) + 2 MP (monochrome) + 8 MP (telephoto) |
| FRONT CAMERA | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 11 with OxygenOS | Android 11 with OxygenOS |
| DRUMS | 4.500 mAh compatible with 65 W fast charging and 15 W wireless charging | 4.500 mAh supporting 65 W wired fast charging and 50 W wireless fast charging |
| CONNECTIVITY | 5G. Bluetooth 5.1. Wi-Fi 6. USB-C. NFC | 5G. Bluetooth 5.2. Wi-Fi 6. USB-C. NFC |
| OTHER FEATURES | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers. IP68 certified |
Prices and availability
Both smartphones are already available for purchase in Spain and other European countries. The global launch is in the offing, but it should be underway in a matter of a few days or weeks.
The colors in which the OnePlus 9 is offered are Winter Mist, Arctic Sky and Astral Black, while those of the Pro are Morning Mist, Pine Green and Stellar Black. The prices announced for the Spanish market are as follows.
- OnePlus 9
- 8 + 128GB: $709
- 12 + 256GB: $809
- OnePlus 9 Pro
- 8 + 128GB: $909
- 12 + 256GB: $999