OnePlus 12R vs OnePlus 9
54.4Performance38.6
72.3Display46.6
42.6Camera39.3
72.5Battery55.9
65.3Features65.3
11 spec wins — OnePlus 12R4 spec wins — OnePlus 9
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 12R wins this phone face-off, 60.3 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+17). OnePlus 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 12R
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 39
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 56
- 309% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,100 nits
- Lower launch price: $500 vs $729
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+4% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+12% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+309% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000+44%Top 24% | 1,040,324Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950+34%Top 35% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,200+42%Top 32% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,500 mAh+22% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 80 W+23% | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g | 192 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.7 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP64 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (OxygenOS 14) | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 12R | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |