OnePlus 9, the balance between price and functionality

The new basic device for the company’s high end is the Oneplus 9. It looks very similar to the “Pro” model and also to the models from last year. OnePlus did not revolutionize the design of smartphonesYou just took what you know to work and tweaked it slightly.

The device is elegant, has very nice colors and is simple: glass bottom, rectangular camera module and a well-used screen. There is nothing that stands out too much, but it has a design that is sure to appeal to a large part of the market.

Details like flat screen, USB C or the switch for volume modes are always present on this device. OnePlus wanted to continue the bet of a flat screen terminal and another with a curved screen.

OnePlus 9 features

• 6.55 inch screen:
  • FullHD +
  • AMOLED
  • Image refresh rate: 120 Hz
  • HDR10 +
• Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
• 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM
• 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage
• Triple rear camera:
  • 48 MP main sensor – Sony IMX689
  • 50 MP wide-angle sensor – Sony IMX766
  • 2 MP monochrome sensor
• 16 MP front camera
• Metal and glass body
• USB C and fingerprint sensor
• 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 …
• 4,500 mAh battery with Fast charge 65W
• Android 11

We are facing a very interesting top of the range which offers a slight renewal compared to the OnePlus 8T. The company has decided to opt for exactly the same screen and slightly renew the design, processor and camera. That’s a step up from the terminal a few months ago, although we’ll have to wait and see if it’s worth it or not.

OnePlus 9 Pro, the most advanced option with the most TOP

The OnePlus 9 Pro little is left in the pipeline. The device was created to deliver one of the best high-end experiences, although you’ll also be paying like it’s high-end. You will no longer be able to say that “my OnePlus costs half the price of your iPhone / Samsung”“. The price of the OnePlus 9 Pro is high end and it is not far from other high end products.

Its design is very similar to what we see in the OnePlus 9, except for the curved screen and the additional sensor on the back. There is also a slight change in the colors available and in the size and weight of the device. The OnePlus 9 Pro offers a larger screen, so it grows in dimensions.

OnePlus 9 Pro features

• 6.8 inch screen:
  • AMOLED
  • QHD +
  • Image refresh rate: 120 Hz
  • 360Hz touch refresh rate
• Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
• 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM
• 128 or 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage
• Quad rear camera:
  • 48 MP main sensor – Sony IMX789
  • 50 MP wide-angle sensor – Sony IMX766
  • 8 MP telephoto sensor – 3.3x zoom – OIS
  • 2 MP monochrome sensor
• 16 MP front camera
• Metal and glass body
• USB C and fingerprint sensor
• 5G. Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 …
• 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast charge
• Android 11

The OnePlus doesn’t improve performance or battery capacity, but it does offers better screen quality and improved camera thanks to the sensors used. The screen and the camera are the two big changes that the device offers compared to the base model, the rest of the specs are practically identical.

It turns out that you can charge your battery with 65W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. According to OnePlus, you can charge the battery from 1 to 100% in just 29 minutes.

The agreement with Hasselblad, the key to the new OnePlus

You have the right to think that the new OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro They are not as revolutionary as you might imagine. Their design hasn’t changed much and the real news comes thanks to the Snapdragon 888. But OnePlus not only improved the performance of these terminals, but signed an agreement of collaboration with Hasselblad.

This company specializing in professional photography has worked hand in hand with OnePlus to improve image processing on devices. This agreement concerns the two models launched today and could represent a before and an after.

Hasselblad has focused on improving color management and image processing so that both devices can enjoy a remarkable camera. It is still early to know the results, but everything indicates that OnePlus will no longer have this thorn in the photographic part.

OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro prices

The terminals are already official in much of the world and will be available for sale at the end of March. We already know the prices of the 4 versions which will be between the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro. We already predict that these are not extremely cheap devices.

• OnePlus 9 8 + 128 GB: 709 euros – 842 dollars
• OnePlus 9 12 + 256 GB: 809 euros – 961 dollars
• OnePlus 9 Pro 8 + 128 GB: € 909 – $ 1,080
• OnePlus 9 Pro 12 + 256 GB: 999 euros – 1,187 dollars

We are faced with devices that brush the barrier of 1,000 euros and that exceed the $ 1,000 mark. With these prices, they are no longer recommended devices at first glance and become big high-end bets that have to compete with the rest of the options.

In addition, you should keep in mind that the OnePlus mobiles They barely see any deals or price drops throughout the year, which is what we see in other high-end companies. Are high-end devices recommended? Yes, should I buy them blind? No.