OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus 8
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.55", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+50MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 48MP+16MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 65W | 4300mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Multimedia and Battery |
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General
| Colors | Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, Astral Black | Glacial Green, Interstellar Glow, Onyx Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 23, 2021 | April 14, 2020 | ||
| Availability | April 15, 2021 | April 21, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹41,999 |
Display
Winner:OnePlus 8
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.55 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 402 ppi | 402 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits |
Body
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Weight | 183 grams | 180 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | corning Gorilla Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | - | ||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 865 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 650 |
Main Camera
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Monochrome | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, Filter, Hasselblad Colour Calibration, HDR, Nightscape, RAW, Super Macro, Timelapse, Video HDR, Video Portrait | AI Scene Detection, Cat&Dog face detect & focus, CINE Aspect Ratio Video Recording, Micro, Nightscape, Panorama, Portrait, Pro Mode, RAW Image, UltraShot HDR | ||
| Stabilization | EIS | OIS | ||
| Video | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | Auto HDR, gyro-EIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | OxygenOS | OxygenOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features |
Selfie Camera
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | EIS, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, HdR, Screen flash, Time Lapse | Face unlock, HdR, Screen flash, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:OnePlus 9
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:OnePlus 9
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a Dual Band), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5 Dual Band) | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Hub | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
