You’ve also got the OnePlus 9. Our full OnePlus 9 review will fill you in on the cheaper model in the range.

Excellent screen, Fast wired and wireless charging is a dream, One of the best versions of Android, Impressive ultra-wide camera

The camera can be frustratingly slow to open, No great zoom skills and better photos taken elsewhere, Not widely available on contract

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a cheaper alternative to rival flagship smartphones and makes a decent case to be the big-screen phone for your pocket Good HDR handling Strong gaming performance Impressive camera array Uninspiring audio Video short on subtlety

The OnePlus 9 Pro is yet another great-performing, well-made smartphone from the Chinese brand. At £829 it still undercuts the competition on RRP, but not significantly with the frequent discounts for Samsung’s Galaxy S21 series and others available online.

Pros: Slick performance, good software, good battery life, speedy charging, great screen, solid camera, water resistance.

Cons: Only three years of software support, camera can over-sharpen images, screen glass not the toughest available.

The OnePlus 9 Pro is every inch the flagship smartphone at a price that's a bit more reasonable than the likes of Apple and Samsung offer. With each release, OnePlus smartphones seem to get better and the OnePlus certainly has the best camera to date.

Image quality is impressive, Decent zoom up to around 8X, Excellent monochrome images with good contrast, Good battery with fast charging, Decent screen, IP68-rated, Looks great

Zoom above 10X isn't great, Most expensive OnePlus to date

With the Pro, OnePlus tries to address the series' historically biggest issue: the cameras. However, even with support from Hasselblad, it still doesn't quite hit the mark in that regard.

Speedy and fluid performance, Great display, Primary camera is strong, Fast wired and wireless charging is a game-changer, Responsive and customisable software

Zoom camera is poor, Colours from ultra-wide and primary cameras don't match, Glossy finish is slippery and attracts fingerprints

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a good phone, but it’s certainly not a great one, with a compromised camera and clunky design. Strong specs and fast charging help make the case for the 9 Pro, but for the first time rival flagships deliver consistently better value.

Strong specs, Great display, Fast charging, OxygenOS

Disappointing camera, Clunky design, Out-priced by rivals

The OnePlus 9 Pro offers phenomenal performance, a vastly superior camera to the brand’s previous smartphones, and a variety of top-end features that make this a serious contender for anyone who’s in the market for a premium Android handset.

The best OnePlus camera phone, Great power, Premium design

High price, No microSD support, Middling battery life

Elsewhere, OxygenOS continues to impress with its clean, fluid layout. The OnePlus 9 Pro’s battery life is decent, and topping up that battery is a ridiculously swift process whether wired or wireless.

Smooth and sharp 120Hz QHD display, Punchy main camera and solid ultrawide, OxygenOS is slick

Dull design, Camera has its quirks, Battery life solid rather than spectacular

On my 5th day with this awesome piece of technology. I had a 6T before and was very happy with it. But it was time. The features on this phone are incredible. The 120 HZ display is so awesome. There's no delay at all and watching movies or music videos everything seems to be pretty much instant.

OnePlus 9 Pro: OnePlus undercuts the opposition again but the price keeps creeping up

Hasselblad cameras are good, Snapdragon 888 SoC, Rapid 65W wired charging and 50W wireless charging

Glossy finish picks up fingerprints, Middling battery life, No microSD card slot or 3.5mm headset jack