The OnePlus 9 is a powerful phone at a reasonable price with a stunning screen. However, it's hampered by a selection of issues that are no longer forgivable.

Fantastic screen; Powerful components; Super fast charging; Oxygen OS;

Colour options limited by specs; No IP rating; Chunky with divisive finish; Camera issues;

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

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

The OnePlus 9 has taken the firm somewhat back to its “upstart” roots , offering a top-flight experience for significantly less money than premium smartphone rivals. But to do so the company has cut corners that it hasn’t resorted to in the past, such as using plastic rather than metal for the...

Pros: super slick, long battery, top performance, good 120Hz screen, good software, speedy charging, fast fingerprint scanner, alert slider, good camera, lower cost.

Cons: only three years of software support, camera can oversharpen images, no optical zoom, screen glass not the toughest available, no water-resistance rating, plastic frame.

Flagship features and a big, clear screen make this mid-priced mobile a good option for your pocket Good for gaming Detailed picture performance Decent built-in speakers Screen could be subtler Flat audio performance

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

Yes, if you are on an older version of the OnePlus or on another Android phone and are craving for an upgrade that will propel you to the next level. If you are looking for an Android with a flagship experience, then the OnePlus 9RT is right there among the best options as a phone that ticks all the...

The OnePlus 9 has all the flagship features you need, and it costs well below $1,000.

Good build, Not too heavy, Really good 120Hz flat display, Snappy performance, Excellent fingerprint scanner, Good pair of stereo speakers, Extremely fast charging, OxygenOS is still really good, Charger is included

Camera performance needs to be improved, No OIS on the main camera, No microSD card slot, Plastic frame

The OnePlus 9 is a more comprehensive package than ever before but it's not without some familiar caveats....

The OnePlus 9 is the perfect combination of speed and beauty in a flagship smartphone, with a slightly more accessible price tag. Building on its predecessor with more impressive specs and a much better camera system, OnePlus has knocked it out of the park with this one.

Super fast charging, Fluid, smooth 120Hz display, Fast performance

No MicroSD card slot, The glass back is prone to marks, Could have a better battery life

There was a time not that long ago that OnePlus phones were a guaranteed excellent value. That's no longer the case as the company has increasingly focused on flagship devices and carrier partnerships, pushing the cost of some devices over $1,000.

Display The 120Hz OLED is bright, crisp, and supports Comfort Tone ambient adjustments., Performance This phone is at least as fast as anything else you can buy right now., Software OnePlus gets credit for launching with Android 11 and its competent Oxygen OS skin.

Camera again OP's photo processing still blurs fine details, especially in low light., Software again The OnePlus 9 launches with its fair share of bugs—it's not 2020-bad but could be much better. We're also concerned about OnePlus' ongoing slide in update frequency and quality.