The OnePlus 9 series of phones is here and, for the first time, there are three devices to choose from, although not in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know about the release dates, prices and specs.
When is the OnePlus 9 release date?
Announced on 23 March, the OnePlus 9 phones rolled out gradually internationally, but both the 9 and 9 Pro are now available in the US, UK, and most global markets.
The OnePlus 9R is not coming to the UK or US because it’s made exclusively for the Indian market. The firm did announce the OnePlus Watch though, which has come out globally.
If you want to know what we think about the phones, check out our video review of the phones in our Fast Charge podcast :
How much does the OnePlus 9 cost?
Following the £549 OnePlus 8T , the prices have gone up somewhat for the OnePlus 9 handsets.
In the UK you’re also be able to buy the phones from John Lewis , and the 9 Pro is also available through Three . In the US, head to Verizon or T-Mobile for carrier options.
Below you can see all the prices for different SKUs:
OnePlus 9 prices
- 8/128GB – £629/$729/ €699
- 12/256GB – £729/ €799
Read our full OnePlus 9 review .
OnePlus 9 Pro prices
- 8/128GB – £829/ €899
- 12/256GB – £929/$1,069/ €999
Read our full OnePlus 9 Pro review .
OnePlus 9R prices
- 8/128GB – ₹39,999
- 12/256GB – ₹43,999
What are the OnePlus 9 specs?
The headline feature here is Hasselblad cameras with the logo emblazoned on the camera modules. However, the only hardware is the Freeform lens on the ultrawide camera aiming to reduce distortion.
Both the 9 and Pro have this ultrawide camera and a 2Mp monochrome sensor for additional detail when shooting in black and white. The Pro has a 48Mp custom IMX789 and an 8Mp telephoto lens for 3.3x shots.
The regular 9 also has a 48Mp but it’s a slightly different IMX689.
The Hasselblad collaboration is largely about software then with a reconfigured Pro mode, an orange shutter button and a legitimate Hasselblad leaf shutter sound. The two firms have also spend months fine tuning the colour calibration.
Inside, both phones are powered by the Snapdragon 888 and come with up to 12GB of RAM and 256Gb of storage. So it’s elsewhere that they differ and you should read about the big design changes .
The Pro has an IP68 rating along with a larger 6.7in curved screen which has an adaptive refresh rate, able to drop from 120- down to 1Hz to save power. It also offers a 360Hz touch rate making it appeal to gamers.
While both come with a Warp Charge 65T adapter able to charge the devices to 100% in under 30 minutes, according to OnePlus, each device has different wireless charging. The 9 has 15W while the Pro goes to a whopping 50W.
The OnePlus 9R for India has the same memory and storage but various other specs are different like the processor, an added macro lens and no wireless charging.
Here are the specs for each OnePlus 9 phone:
OnePlus 9 specs
- 6.55in Full HD+ (1080×2400) Fluid AMOLED, 20:9, 120Hz, HDR10+
- 48Mp main camera (IMX689)
- 50Mp ultra-wide camera with Freeform lens (IMX766)
- 2Mp monochrome camera
- 16Mp front camera
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- 8GB+128GB/12GB+256GB
- In-screen fingerprint scanner
- 4500mAh battery
- 65W wired fast charging
- 15W wireless charging
- Dual speakers
- USB-C
- 5G
- 160.7 × 74.2 × 8.7mm
- 192g
OnePlus 9 Pro specs
- 6.55in Full HD+ (1080×2400) Fluid AMOLED, 20:9, 1-120Hz, HDR10+
- 48Mp main camera (IMX789)
- 50Mp ultra-wide camera with Freeform lens (IMX766)
- 8Mp telephoto 3.3x camera
- 2Mp monochrome camera
- 16Mp front camera
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
- 8GB+128GB/12GB+256GB
- In-screen fingerprint scanner
- 4500mAh battery
- 65W wired fast charging
- 50W wireless charging
- Dual speakers
- USB-C
- 5G
- IP68
- 160.7 × 74.2 × 8.7mm
- 197g
OnePlus 9R specs
6.55in Full HD+ (1080×2400) Fluid AMOLED, 20:9, 120Hz
48Mp main camera (IMX586)
16Mp ultra-wide camera
5mp macro lens
2Mp monochrome camera
16Mp front camera
Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
8GB+128GB/12GB+256GB
In-screen fingerprint scanner
4500mAh battery
Warp Charge 65
Dual speakers
USB-C
5G
161 × 74.1 × 8.4mm
189g
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Author: Chris Martin, Managing Editor, Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor Managing Editor Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been with us for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
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