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

OnePlus 9R was launched in 2021 as an alternative for those looking for a flagship OnePlus device at an affordable price. It was then seen as OnePlus’s answer to the rising cost of its devices.

Performance, Battery life, Subtle design

The OnePlus 9RT is mostly for people who want uncompromised performance and straight-forward software. In other words, one of the best gaming phones in Android land.

Fast and reliable performance, Stunning display, Excellent battery life, Solid cameras

Samey design, No water or dust resistance, Warp charge loses its edge, No telephoto lens

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...

Just five months from the launch of the OnePlus 8T, should you have waited for the OnePlus 9 instead?

Serious uptick in performance, Colour-accurate screen

Better options for less money, Battery life drop, Hasselblad partnership disappoints

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.

The OnePlus 9R is the cheapest of the company’s range of flagships for the season, but it comes at a time when the competition is at its finest form. You still get staples such as a clean software experience, fast charging, a great display and decent performance — but it’s far from the best in its...

Very ergonomic, 65W fast charging, Great display

Camera performance, No IP rating, No wireless charging

Mostly an upgrade

The OnePlus 9 is a very good all-rounder, and should especially appeal to gaming fans due to its powerful processor and brilliant screen. OnePlus has stayed true to its signature “light touch” user interface, and the camera system has been notably improved compared to previous generations.

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.