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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option that still offers a large screen with a curved edge and slightly longer battery life, the Motorola Edge (2020) is a good choice, but keep in mind its camera and overall performance may not be as strong as the OnePlus 9. The OnePlus 9, while more expensive, provides a higher quality camera system, a more powerful processor, and a glass back compared to the Motorola's plastic. It also has a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals, though it has slightly less battery life. Both phones operate on Android, but the OnePlus 9 is newer with more recent specs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola Edge (2020)
- Good battery life
Advantages of the OnePlus 9
- The OnePlus 9 has no clear advantages over the Motorola Edge (2020).
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.7
7.0
The OnePlus 9 has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge (2020) has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola Edge (2020) has poor photo selfie quality due to weak performance across the board, including software experience and camera capabilities like dynamic range and low-light performance. In contrast, the OnePlus 9 offers a better selfie experience and overall fair camera performance, strengthened by its superior photos software experience and camera versatility.
Photo Quality
4.8
6.7
The OnePlus 9 takes only fair photos, while the Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor photos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) offers a poorer camera performance because its selfie camera, which is very important, takes low-quality photos; additionally, it lacks in other areas such as dynamic range and low light performance. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 delivers fair photo quality with a better selfie camera and achieves decent results in dynamic range and low light, although its overall camera versatility isn't as strong as some other phones.
Video Quality
4.2
5.9
The OnePlus 9 and Motorola Edge (2020) both have poor videos, though the OnePlus 9 takes somewhat better videos.
The Motorola Edge (2020) takes poor-quality videos mainly because it has low scores in stability, dynamic range, and low light performance, coupled with only fair video resolution/framerate and software experience. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 achieves fair video quality as it offers better stabilization and dynamic range performance, although the low light performance and microphone quality are not on par with its video resolution/framerate and software experience.
Battery
7.8 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Motorola Edge (2020) has 7.8 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$120
$399
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a price of $120 and the OnePlus 9 costs $399.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Motorola Edge (2020) has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the OnePlus 9 is 6.55 inches.
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How the Motorola Edge (2020) and the OnePlus 9 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Motorola Edge (2020) | OnePlus 9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$120 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 29, 2020 | March 26, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.55" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 385 | 402 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD765G | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels | 48 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.8 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.36" x 2.8" | 6.29" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.63 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | No | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 5 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Solar Black | Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Motorola Edge (2020)
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Tom Bedford | July 2020
"The Motorola Edge has a battery that won’t leave you wanting, whether you just want to take some pictures, or play games and record videos for much of the day, so if you don’t want to worry about having to top up your device all the time, the Edge might be a good choice. Leaving aside its impressive specs and features, the Motorola Edge just looks pretty good, and it feels great in the hand too, so if ‘style’ is a factor in your phone-buying decisions the Edge is well worth a look."
OnePlus 9
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David Lumb | April 2021
"If you’re hunting for the best Android camera phone at this price, and one that doesn’t skimp on specs the OnePlus 9 is worth considering. Courtesy of a partnership with Hasselblad, the cameras offer better color correction, and both regular and ultra-wide photos look great. The OnePlus 9’s battery fully charges in under 30 minutes over a cable, and in 45 minutes using wireless charging. If you hate waiting for hours to charge your phone, you'll love the OnePlus 9."
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About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
About OnePlus
OnePlus, established in 2013, is a smartphone brand that first became known for providing flagship-like devices, at a fraction of the cost compared to more expensive Android competitors. OnePlus focuses on creating smartphones with powerful hardware at reasonable prices. They also bring hardware features normally not seen in other Android phones sold in the US, such as their ultra-fast “Warp Charge” and the beloved “Alert Slider”.
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