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Updated January 10, 2024·
If camera quality is a priority for you, the OnePlus 9 offers better still photo and video quality than the Motorola One 5G Ace, but if you're looking for a device with a longer battery life, the Motorola device outlasts the OnePlus 9. The OnePlus 9 also has a brighter and higher refresh rate OLED screen, which makes for a better viewing experience than the Motorola's LCD screen, especially if you consume a lot of media or play games. However, keep in mind that these advantages of the OnePlus 9 come at a higher cost compared to the more budget-friendly Motorola One 5G Ace. Both phones run Android and have similar storage, but the OnePlus 9 has more RAM, which can provide a smoother performance in multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Motorola One 5G Ace
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the OnePlus 9
- Good display quality
- Good performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
4.3
7.0
The OnePlus 9 has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola One 5G Ace has poor overall camera quality.
The Motorola One 5G Ace has poor camera performance across several aspects such as software experience, dynamic range, low light performance, and versatility, including a poor selfie quality, while the OnePlus 9 offers a fair to good camera performance on those same attributes with notably better selfie quality, which is very important for customers prioritizing front-facing photos.
Photo Quality
4.3
6.7
The OnePlus 9 takes only fair photos, while the Motorola One 5G Ace takes poor photos.
The Motorola One 5G Ace produces poor photos, reflected in its low selfie quality, limited resolution, weak software experience, poor dynamic range, and subpar low-light performance. In contrast, the OnePlus 9 fares better with fair photos, offering good selfie quality, competent software experience, decent dynamic range and low light capability, contributing to a noticeably better overall photo output.
Video Quality
4.3
5.9
The OnePlus 9 and Motorola One 5G Ace both have poor videos, though the OnePlus 9 takes somewhat better videos.
The Motorola One 5G Ace takes poor videos as it has low ratings across video software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality. On the other hand, the OnePlus 9 manages fair videos significantly due to better software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, and superior microphone quality.
Battery
9.6 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Motorola One 5G Ace has 9.6 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$99
$399
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Motorola One 5G Ace has a price of $99 and the OnePlus 9 costs $399.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Motorola One 5G Ace has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the OnePlus 9 is 6.55 inches.
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How the Motorola One 5G Ace and the OnePlus 9 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Motorola One 5G Ace | OnePlus 9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$99 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 14, 2021 | March 26, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.55" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 393 | 402 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | LCD | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD750 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 4.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 4.4/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 4.4/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Macro | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels | 48 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9.6 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5000 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 | 6.54" x 3" | 6.29" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.51 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)2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71 | (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 | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Rear | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Volcanic Gray, Frosted Silver | Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | Yes | No | |
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Motorola One 5G Ace
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Mark Knapp | February 2021
"The Motorola One 5G Ace is on the affordable side, but you don’t get a phone that will expire quickly. It proves plenty speedy for most uses, and has 5G support to get you onto the latest cellular technology. With a 6.7-inch display, the Motorola One 5G Ace is about as big as they come. The display is plenty bright, as sharp as it needs to be, and even offers HDR to round out the package."
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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