OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S9: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S9. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus 7OnePlus 7Global · 6GB · 128GB
Samsung Galaxy S9Samsung Galaxy S9Global · 4GB · 256GB · G960F
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Basics
OnePlus 7
OnePlus 7
Global · 6GB · 128GB
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Samsung Galaxy S9
Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 256GB · G960F
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.1Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.4 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.2 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.2
63 reviews
8.5
122 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S9

Specs OnePlus 7 price compare OnePlus 7
Global · 6GB · 128GB 		Samsung Galaxy S9 price compare Samsung Galaxy S9
Global · 4GB · 256GB · G960F
Inches 6.41" 5.8"
Resolution FHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 85% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9
Dimensions 74.8 mm
157.7 mm
8.2 mm 		68.7 mm
147.7 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 182 g 163 g
Micro SnapD. 855
Octa-Core 		Exynos 9810
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 568.900
v10 		415.828
v10
Battery 3700 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
IMX586 Exmor RS
2 		1
12.2 Mpx · ƒ/1.5
S5K2L3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand OnePlus Samsung
Aliases GM1903 --

Release Date
Release date May 2019,
7 years ago 		February 2018,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 7
Samsung Galaxy S9
OnePlus 7
Samsung Galaxy S9
Size
74.8 mm • 157.7 mm • 8.2 mm
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 Print 3D Model
68.7 mm • 147.7 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 182 g 163 g
Usable surface 85 % 84 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance - IP68
Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Cyan
Rose Gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.41" 5.8"
Type AMOLED • Optic AMOLED Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2340 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px
Density 403 Pixels per inch 568 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Water Drop Notch
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • 3D Arc Glass
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • VR headset support
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.7
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.3
9.3
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.7
8.9
Number of reviews
63 reviews
122 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Samsung Exynos 9 9810
CPU 1x Kryo 485 2.84 GHz + 3x Kryo 485 2.4 GHz + 4x Kryo 485 1.8 GHz 4x Exynos M3 2.7 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.9 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 10 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 640 600MHz ARM Mali-G72 MP18

RAM
RAM 6 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
568.900
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 74% of devices
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415.828
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • Iris scanner

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
9.1
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.7
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.5
8.8
Number of reviews
63 reviews
122 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 12.2 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.5
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX586 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L3
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO 100 - 3200 --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/2" 1/7.6"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC5035
Type
CMOS BSI
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
960 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.7
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Samsung S5K3H1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Pixel size 1.00 µm 1.22 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/3.6"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.2
Quality of nighttime photos
8.3
8.2
Quality of selfies
8.7
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.5
Number of reviews
63 reviews
122 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • S-GPS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- --
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.260 W/Kg on head
1.040 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • MHL
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.3
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.2
9.0
And the WiFi?
9.5
9.1
Number of reviews
63 reviews
122 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3700 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes,
20.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 63%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 28%
    One day
  • 7%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
63 reviews
122 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • OxygenOS 12 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 5 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 6 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 22%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 75%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 3%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 6%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 72%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 22%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 11%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 41%
    Every six months
  • 38%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
63 reviews
122 reviews
Prices
From $ 299 --
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