OnePlus 9 256GB

The Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has come up with the latest flagship series, the OnePlus 9 series. Its latest offering, OnePlus 9 256GB is an upgrade to the OnePlus 8T. The device ships with upgraded specifications over its predecessor. In terms of colors, the OnePlus 9 256GB is available in Astral Black, Arctic Sky, and Winter Mist colors. The phone sports a 6.55-inches Fluid AMOLED HDR10+ display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. The bezel-less display with a punch-hole cutout at the top left corner of the screen features Gorilla Glass protection. In terms of cameras, the phone equips a triple rear camera (48MP+50MP+2MP) on the rear and a single 16MP selfie camera at the front with a screen flash. Users can leverage 256GB onboard internal memory for storing files, apps, data, games, and more. It is important to note that the device does not support any expandable memory. Fueling the smartphone is the 4500mAh Li-ion battery with support for 65W Warp Charge. The phone runs Android 11-based Oxygen OS custom skin on top. Some of the other popular mobiles from OnePlus you may consider include the OnePlus Nord(128 GB), OnePlus 8T(128 GB), and OnePlus 8(128 GB).

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Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
RAM : 12 GB
Storage : 256 GB
Battery : 4500 mAh battery
Camera : Single (16 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle Camera(3" sensor size, 1 m pixel size))
Display : 6.55 inches (16.64 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Operating System : Android v11

OnePlus 9 256GB: Pros & Cons

8.1
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display
  • Massive 12GB RAM
  • 4500mAh battery with 65W Warp charge
  • 256GB internal memory
  • Bad Stuff
  • No expandable memory
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
Verdict
OnePlus 9 256GB is a well-packed phone featuring a great display and impressive cameras. Add to it, the robust Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor, 12GB RAM, and 45000mAh battery with a 65W Warp charge make it a worthy option for buyers. On the flip side, the device has certain cons, such as no support for expandable memory and the absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.

OnePlus 9 256GB Details

Design and Display
The 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display of the OnePlus 9 256GB delivers smooth scrolling. The 120 Hz refresh rate allows smooth gameplay in every frame. The display is bezel-less with an aspect ratio of 20:9 and a screen-to-body ratio of 87.6%. It has a screen resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 1100 nits. There is a punch-hole cut out at the top left corner of the phone for the selfie camera. The display features a Corning Gorilla Glass protection. 
 
Camera and Security
The triple cameras are housed inside a rectangular-shaped module on the rear. They are accompanied by a Dual-LED flash. As for the camera configuration, the phone includes a 48MP Sony IMX689 primary sensor with electronic image stabilisation (EIS), a 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 2MP camera. For selfies and video chats, there is a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor at the front. Users get an on-screen optical fingerprint sensor for securely unlocking the device. 
Storage and Performance
The listed onboard internal storage capacity of the smartphone is 256GB of non-expandable memory. For performance, the OnePlus 9 256GB is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 octa-core chipset. The phone packs a massive 12GB RAM for smooth multitasking performance. 
Battery and Connectivity
The OnePlus 9 256GB has a 4500mAh non-removable battery for a power source. The smartphone comes with the most advanced charging solution, the Warp Charge 65W that delivers a day’s power in only 15 minutes. As for the connectivity options, the phone supports 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n, MIMO, Bluetooth v5.2, GPS with A-GPS, NFC, USB charging and USB Type-C audio jack. 

OnePlus 9 256GB Specifications

Summary

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Display 6.55 inches (16.64 cms)
Storage 256 GB
Front Camera Single (16 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle Camera(3" sensor size, 1 m pixel size))
Rear Camera Triple (48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 50 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(14 mm focal length, 1.56" sensor size, 1µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Battery 4500 mAh
RAM 12 GB

General

Launch Date April 15, 2021
Dimensions 6.3 x 2.91 x 0.32 inch (160 x 73.9 x 8.1 mm)
Weight 183 grams
Build Back: Gorilla Glass
Face unlock Yes
Colors Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.84GHz, Single core, Kryo 680 + 2.42GHz, Tri core, Kryo 680 + 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 680
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Adreno 660

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Oxygen OS

Storage

Internal Memory 256 GB
RAM 12 GB
Expandable Memory No

Display

Size 6.55 inches (16.64 cms)
Display Type Fluid AMOLED, HDR 10+
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Punch-hole
Brightness 1100 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 87.6 %
Pixel Density 402 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Sensor Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor, UltraPixel BSI image sensor
Flash Rear (Dual LED Flash), Front (Screen flash)
Rear Triple (48 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle Camera + 50 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(14 mm focal length, 1.56" sensor size, 1µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera)
Front Single (16 MP, f/2.4, Wide Angle Camera(3" sensor size, 1µm pixel size))
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Image Stabilization Yes, Electric Image Stabilization (EIS)
Video Rear: 7680x4320 @ 30 fps, 3840x2160 @ 60 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps, 1280x720 @ 480 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Charging speed 100 % in 29 minutes (claimed by Brand)
Type Li-ion
Capacity 4500 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, Warp, 65W

Connectivity

Wi-Fi Yes with a/ac/ax/b/g/n, MIMO
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2
Network 5G: Supported by device (network not rolled-out in India), 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging
NFC Chipset Yes

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, On-screen
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope

Sound

Speaker Features Dolby Atmos
Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, USB Type-C
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