Side-by-side technical data
OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 9
Comparison between OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from OnePlus.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 8.0 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
OnePlus 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,300 nits
- against 1,100 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 513 ppi
- against 402 ppi
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
- Wireless charging power
- 30 W
- against 15 W
OnePlus 9, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 65 W
- against 30 W
- OS Version
- 11
- against 10
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 5 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Qualcomm Adreno 660 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 745,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,132 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,094 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1× Cortex-A77 at 2.84 GHz, 3× Cortex-A77 at 2.42 GHz, and 4× Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU: 1×2.84 GHz Cortex-X1, 3×2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | White, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 74.4 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Body Height | 165.3 mm | 160 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.8 % Best value | 87.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
Battery
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,510 mAh Best value | 4,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 3 W | — |
Display
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits Best value | 1,100 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.55″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 513 ppi Best value | 402 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, AMOLED, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, 10-Bit Panel, MEMC | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 11 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, DLNA | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.26 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | 8 Pro | 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | IN2023, IN2020, IN2021, IN2025 | LE2113, LE2111, LE2110, LE2117, LE2115 |
