OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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OnePlus 8 ProOnePlus 8 ProGlobal · 8GB · 128GB
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Technical data sheets

Basics
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.9 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.4Design & Materials 8.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 6.9Performance & Hardware 7.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.9Camera 8.0Camera
Connectivity score 7.9 Connectivity 8.2 Connectivity
Battery score 5.7 Battery 5.7 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
52 reviews
8.8
73 reviews

Technical specifications of the OnePlus 8 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro

Specs OnePlus 8 Pro price comparison OnePlus 8 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB 		OnePlus 9 Pro prices OnePlus 9 Pro
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.78" 6.7"
Resolution WQHD+ WQHD+
Usable surface 90% useful 89% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 74.4 mm
165.3 mm
8.5 mm 		73.6 mm
163.2 mm
8.7 mm
Weight 199 g 197 g
Micro SnapD. 865
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 888
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 745.300
v10 		877.600
v10
Battery 4510 mAh 4500 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.78
IMX689
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX789
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.45 SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 13 Tiramisu Android 14 Upside-down cake

Brand
Brand OnePlus OnePlus
Aliases IN2023 LE2123

Release Date
Release date April 2020,
6 years ago 		March 2021,
5 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
OnePlus 8 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
Size
74.4 mm • 165.3 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
73.6 mm • 163.2 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 199 g 197 g
Usable surface 90 % 89 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Aluminium alloy, Glass
Resistance IP68 IP68
Colors
Black
Blue
Green
Black
Silver
Green

Screen
Diagonal 6.78" 6.7"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 3168 px 		WQHD+
1440 x 3216 px
Density 513 Pixels per inch 525 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • 10 Bits panel
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 6
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Variable refresh rate 1 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 1300 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Full sRGB standard
  • 10 Bits panel
  • MEMC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.4
8.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.1
9.3
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
52 reviews
73 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
CPU 1x Cortex-A77 2.84 GHz + 3x Cortex-A77 2.4 GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz 1x Cortex X1 2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78 2.42GHz + 4x Cortex A55 1.8GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 7 nm 5 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 650 600 Mhz Adreno 660

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5 RAM LPDDR5

Antutu
Score
745.300
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 79% of devices
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877.600
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 82% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.0 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity

Audio

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.4
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.4
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.2
8.9
Number of reviews
52 reviews
73 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Quad rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.78 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX689 Sony IMX789
Type CMOS CMOS
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.4" 1/1.43"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
48 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Sony IMX766
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
2.24 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2"
1/1.56"
3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Omnivision OV08A10
Type
--
PureCel
Pixel size
1.00 µm
1.00 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/4.4"
4
Camera type

Color Filter

Black & white
Resolution
5 Mpx
2 Mpx
Aperture
Unknow
ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Pixel size
--
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
480 fps 		Yes,
480 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple 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
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • OIS on optical zoom Lens
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Contrast detection autofocus (CDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • RAW 12 bits

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 16 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.45 ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX471 Exmor RS Sony IMX471 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 1.00 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.13" 1/3.13"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
113
Camera
113Photo
109Video
123
Selfie
121Photo
127Video
122
Camera
124Photo
118Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.1
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
8.6
8.5
Quality of selfies
8.4
8.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.8
8.8
Number of reviews
52 reviews
73 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
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)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 900)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • 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)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
5G certification pending

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

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
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 Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)

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.

 0.950 W/Kg on head
1.260 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

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

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • 5G certification pending
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.5
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.5
9.3
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.4
Number of reviews
52 reviews
73 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4510 mAh
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4500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
30.0W 		Yes,
65.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 35%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 5%
    Less than half day
  • 34%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
52 reviews
73 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • OxygenOS 13 (Android 13)
    Android 13 Tiramisu, 4 years ago
  • Android 14
    Android 14 Upside-down cake, 3 years ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 33%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 61%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 15%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 81%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 67%
    Every two months or less
  • 3%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 37%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
52 reviews
73 reviews
Prices
From $ 371 --
From $ 453 --

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