Despite of being an "old" cellphone (one year since OP release), this is a great cellphone. Camera is OK (portrait mode is not as good as other cellphone cameras), baterry is good and cellphone performance is excellent.

You win some, you lose some. The OnePlus 9 gets you a much better camera array than the OnePlus 8T for just a fraction more, but we get downgraded from a lovely metal sides to a fancy kind of plastic. Is the sacrifice worth it? We think so, especially as the wide camera also gets an upgrade and you can now shoot 8K video in two fields of view. So-so battery life when using the 120Hz mode keeps it away from full marks. And if you want a good camera zoom, consider saving up for a Samsung Galaxy S21 or the step-up OnePlus 9 Pro.

Major camera improvements; Powerful CPU; Ultra-fast charging;

Has plastic sides; Battery life is not amazing; No zoom camera;

The OnePlus 9 is a fantastic phone, with a screen that’s tailor-made for gamers and people who regularly stream movies on their mobile. However, the fact its screen doesn’t feature a variable refresh rate panel puts it a step behind some rivals when it comes to battery life.

Well calibrated screen that’s perfect for gamers and movie fans ; Solid camera with an advanced pro mode for tinkerers ; Outstanding, future proof performance;

Lack of variable refresh rate means the screen eats up battery in its highest setting ; Camera’s image processing can be a little heavy handed;

True, it’s not the absolute best in any one category, but the OnePlus 9 stays true to its heritage by giving you a flagship-like experience without breaking the bank.

Decent 120Hz display, Strong camera, OxygenOS is slick

Design has taken a backwards step, Not as cheap as it used to be, No OIS on camera

Following weeeks of teasers, OnePlus finally took the wraps off the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 9 Pro, and the OnePlus 9R today. The OnePlus 9 Pro is the hero device of the trio,

When I buy a phone for my own use, I usually go big since I have hands and pockets that can handle big phones. However, there are definitely people who like a smaller and more pocketable phone, so it's great to see OnePlus offer the OnePlus 9 that is priced $240 less than the flagship OnePlus 9 Pro.

Fast performance, Super speedy charging, Volume mode switch, No bloatware or ads, Hasselblad color calibration, Flat display

No mmWave 5G support

The OnePlus 9 is a seriously sensible smartphone with Hasselblad tuning...

Major camera improvements; Powerful CPU; Ultra-fast charging;

Has plastic sides; Battery life is not amazing; No zoom camera;

The OnePlus 9 is a very good phone that holds its own against other (often more expensive) flagships. It has all the things that truly matter: a great screen, excellent performance, good battery life, and a capable camera.

Snapdragon 888 chipset provides excellent performance, Big, 120Hz screen, High-quality ultrawide camera

No main camera stabilization, Lack of telephoto camera, 5G support across US carriers is a mixed bag

If I’m being honest, I would try to talk people into the OnePlus 9 versus the OnePlus 9 Pro. To me, they’re basically the same phone, but you’re getting more value from the OnePlus 9.