The OnePlus 9 is available now on the OnePlus store in two configurations. The lowest offers 8GB RAM / 128GB storage and retails for £629/$729. The more premium edition features 12GB RAM / 256GB storage and retails for £729/$829. We’re waiting on US prices.

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

A camera upgrade balances out a design downgrade, to keep OnePlus phones easy to recommend to most folk

Major camera improvements, Powerful CPU, Ultra-fast charging

Has plastic sides, Battery life is not amazing, No zoom 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...

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.

The design may not have wowed us that much, but OnePlus knows its users are all about getting the best performance out of every area of its phones. So if cutting corners and adding in a plastic frame means being able to stick two flagship cameras on the back, add wireless charging, a capacious...

Speedy performance, Really fast wired charging, Wireless charging (finally!), Upgraded cameras are good, Vibrant and fluid display

Plastic frame and chunky build, Wireless charging maxes out at 15W, No official water- or dust-resistance rating

“It's let down by a boring design and a camera that just cannot compete with other devices in the same price range.”