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OnePlus 9 5G vs OnePlus Ace 5

Compare OnePlus 9 5G vs OnePlus Ace 5 side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 4500mAh vs 6415mAh…

OnePlus 9 5G official product photo

OnePlus

OnePlus 9 5G

$319

4categories won

OnePlus Ace 5 official product photo

OnePlus

OnePlus Ace 5

$419

14categories won

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

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

OnePlus Ace 5 takes the overall win

Overall Pick

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

🔋 BatteryOnePlus Ace 5

OnePlus Ace 5 takes battery honors offering 6,415 mAh alongside 80W charging.

🎮 GamingOnePlus Ace 5

OnePlus Ace 5 provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraTie

Both camera setups are closely matched for daily street photography and low-light shooting.

🏷️ ValueOnePlus 9 5G

OnePlus 9 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $319 vs $419.

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 Ace 5: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
Screen size
6.55"
6.78"
Resolution
1080 x 2400
1264 x 2780Winner
Pixel density
402 ppi
450 ppiWinner
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1100 nits
4500 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Process node
5 nm
4 nmWinner
AnTuTu score
810,000
2,180,000Winner
Geekbench multi
3740
6980Winner
Maximum RAM
12 GB
16 GBWinner
Maximum storage
256GB
512GBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
Main sensor
48 MP
50 MPWinner
Rear cameras
3
3
Ultrawide
50 MPWinner
8 MP
Selfie camera
16 MP
16 MP
Max video
8K at 30fps / 4K at 60fps
4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
Capacity
4,500 mAh
6,415 mAhWinner
Wired charging
65 W
80 WWinner
Wireless charging
15 WWinner
No

Design

Design comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
Weight
192 gWinner
209 g
Thickness
8.7 mm
8.1 mmWinner
Water resistance
IP68
IP65
Build
Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 back and front
Metal frame, ceramic and frosted glass back, Crystal Shield Glass front

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
Operating system
Android 11
Android 15
OS updates
3 years
4 yearsWinner
Security updates
4 years
5 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the OnePlus 9 5G, OnePlus Ace 5
SpecificationOnePlus 9 5GOnePlus Ace 5
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion
None
None
3.5mm jack
No
No
Launch price
$319Winner
$419

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 Ace 5

The OnePlus Ace 5 is an absolute performance flagship killer, pairing Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 silicon with a massive 6,415mAh silicon-carbon battery, a blinding 4,500 nits 8T LTPO display, 80W SuperVOOC fast charging, and the signature three-stage Alert Slider.

Display
6.78"
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Main camera
50MP
Battery
6,415mAh
Full OnePlus Ace 5 specifications →

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