OnePlus 9
$121Starting price · USMid-Range2021
8.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.55"
Display
50MP
Camera
4,500
mAh
12GB
Max RAM
65W
Charging
192g
Weight
Why This Phone
Mid-RangeThe OnePlus 9 offers flagship-level performance and a premium display at an unbeatable budget price point. While it lacks some high-end features like telephoto zoom and official water resistance, its core hardware remains highly competitive for modern tasks.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera7.5
Performance8.5
Battery7.0
Display8.5
Build7.5
Value10.0
Strengths
Exceptional price-to-performance ratio
Fast 65W wired charging
High-quality 120Hz Fluid AMOLED display
Powerful Snapdragon 888 chipset
Capable ultrawide camera
Weaknesses
No optical zoom lens
Lacks official IP rating
No headphone jack
Plastic frame construction
Battery life is average
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