OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 5G
Compare OnePlus 10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, 48MP vs 48MP camera, 5000mAh vs 4500mAh…
OnePlus
10 Pro
$899
12categories won
OnePlus
OnePlus 9 5G
$319
2categories won
7 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
OnePlus 10 Pro takes the overall win
The OnePlus 10 Pro claims the overall win over the OnePlus 9 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 10 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 10 Pro. Choose the 10 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the OnePlus 9 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
10 Pro wins on endurance with 5,000 mAh and 80W fast charging.
10 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) and 12GB RAM.
10 Pro wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 3.3x dedicated optical zoom.
OnePlus 9 5G wins on budget and value at $319 compared to $899.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
10 Pro vs OnePlus 9 5G: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.55" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3216Winner | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppiWinner | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1300 nitsWinner | 1100 nits |
Performance
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G |
| Process node | 4 nmWinner | 5 nm |
| AnTuTu score | 3,200,000Winner | 810,000 |
| Geekbench multi | 10800Winner | 3740 |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum storage | 512GBWinner | 256GB |
Camera
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3.3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MPWinner | 16 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps | 8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAhWinner | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 WWinner | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 WWinner | 15 W |
Design
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g | 192 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm | 8.7 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus front, Gorilla Glass 5 back, aluminum frame, ceramic camera plate | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back and front |
Software and support
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 12, upgradable to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 11 |
| OS updates | 4 yearsWinner | 3 years |
| Security updates | 4 years | 4 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 10 Pro | OnePlus 9 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $899 | $319Winner |
OnePlus 10 Pro
The OnePlus 10 Pro championed flagship photography and charging speed with 2nd-generation Hasselblad color calibration, an ultra-wide 150° camera, QHD+ LTPO2 120Hz display, and 50W wireless SuperVOOC.
- Display
- 6.7"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
OnePlus 9 5G
Featuring a flat 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel, 65W wired charging (full charge in 29 mins), and the class-leading 50MP freeform ultrawide camera shared with the Pro model, the OnePlus 9 offers high flagship value.
- Display
- 6.55"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
- Main camera
- 48MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh