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OnePlus 9 5G vs OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

Compare OnePlus 9 5G vs OnePlus 9 Pro 5G side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G, 48MP vs 48MP camera, 4500mAh vs 4500mAh…

OnePlus 9 5G official product photo

OnePlus

OnePlus 9 5G

$319

2categories won

OnePlus OnePlus 9 Pro 5G official product image

OnePlus

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

$399

6categories won

13 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The OnePlus 9 Pro 5G proves superior overall against the OnePlus 9 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G. Choose the OnePlus 9 Pro 5G if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the OnePlus 9 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryOnePlus 9 Pro 5G

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G takes battery honors offering 4,500 mAh alongside 65W charging.

🎮 GamingTie

Both handsets deliver top-tier speed with Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G and smooth everyday multitasking.

📸 CameraOnePlus 9 Pro 5G

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G takes photography with 48MP optics and 3.3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueOnePlus 9 5G

OnePlus 9 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $319 vs $399.

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.

OnePlus 9 5G vs OnePlus 9 Pro 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Screen size
6.55"
6.7"
Resolution
1080 x 2400
1440 x 3216Winner
Pixel density
402 ppi
526 ppiWinner
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1100 nits
1300 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Process node
5 nm
5 nm
AnTuTu score
810,000
850,000Winner
Geekbench multi
3740
3820
Maximum RAM
12 GB
12 GB
Maximum storage
256GB
256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Main sensor
48 MP
48 MP
Rear cameras
3
4Winner
Optical zoom
—
3.3x
Ultrawide
50 MP
50 MP
Selfie camera
16 MP
16 MP
Max video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps
8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps Hasselblad calibration

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Capacity
4,500 mAh
4,500 mAh
Wired charging
65 W
65 W
Wireless charging
15 W
50 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Weight
192 gWinner
197 g
Thickness
8.7 mm
8.7 mm
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Build
Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back and front
Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 front and back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
Operating system
Android 11
Android 11
OS updates
3 years
3 years
Security updates
4 years
4 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus 9 Pro 5G
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus 9 Pro 5G
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Storage expansion
None
None
3.5mm jack
No
No
Launch price
$319Winner
$399

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
Full OnePlus 9 5G specifications →

OnePlus 9 Pro 5G

Marking the inaugural partnership with legendary camera maker Hasselblad, the OnePlus 9 Pro features Natural Color Calibration, an industry-leading 50MP freeform ultrawide sensor, 65W wired charging, and 50W wireless Warp Charge.

Display
6.7"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Main camera
48MP
Battery
4,500mAh
Full OnePlus 9 Pro 5G specifications →

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