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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a superior camera and longer battery life and don’t mind spending more, the OnePlus 11 is a great choice. However, if you are looking to save money and can compromise on camera quality and battery performance, the OnePlus 9 would be a more cost-effective option. Both phones have a similar screen size and run on Android, but the OnePlus 11 also offers a higher screen resolution and refresh rate, enhancing your viewing experience. Keep in mind, the OnePlus 11 is a more recent model and may provide better overall performance and future-proofing compared to the older OnePlus 9. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 11
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
- Very good battery life
- Best in class display quality
- Excellent performance
Advantages of the OnePlus 9
- The OnePlus 9 has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 11.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.7
7.0
The OnePlus 11 and OnePlus 9 both have good overall camera quality, though the OnePlus 11 has somewhat better overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 11 boasts a higher-quality camera system compared to the OnePlus 9, with improvements in both photos and selfies that are very clear, as the OnePlus 11 offers a better low-light performance and dynamic range, enhanced camera versatility, and a superior selfie experience. While both phones have good video capabilities, the OnePlus 11 pulls ahead with better video stabilization and overall video quality, which, in combination with the excellent selfie score, might be pivotal for users who prioritize camera performance in their smartphone choice.
Photo Quality
7.6
6.7
The OnePlus 11 takes good photos, while the OnePlus 9 takes only fair photos.
The OnePlus 11 takes very good photos due to a combination of a better photos software experience and superior dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility compared to the OnePlus 9, which has just good software experience and fair dynamic range and low light performance. Both phones have good selfie scores, but these other factors contribute to the overall higher photo quality of the OnePlus 11.
Video Quality
7.0
5.9
The OnePlus 11 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 9 takes poor videos.
The OnePlus 11 delivers very good videos because it excels in key areas like resolution/frame rate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and mic quality. In contrast, the OnePlus 9's video performance is fair due to lower ratings in video software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, especially under low light conditions, and significantly poorer mic quality.
Battery
8.2 Hours
6.9 Hours
The OnePlus 11 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$699
$399
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The OnePlus 11 has a price of $699 and the OnePlus 9 costs $399.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The OnePlus 11 has a screen size of 6.7 inches and the OnePlus 9 is 6.55 inches.
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How the OnePlus 11 and the OnePlus 9 compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 11 | OnePlus 9 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $399 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 16, 2023 | March 26, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.55" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3216 x 1440 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 525 | 402 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G2 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.6/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 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 | 6.42" x 2.92" | 6.29" x 2.92" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.23 oz | 6.77 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 7 | 6 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 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 | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes | Yes | |
Color | |||
Color | Titan Black, Eternal Green | Astral Black, Arctic Sky, Winter Mist | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Will Sattelberg | April 2023
"The OnePlus 11 isn’t a perfect device, but it’s another big step in the right direction for the company. A great display, incredible performance, and some of the best battery life I've ever seen on a phone helps make this one of the best OnePlus devices in recent years."
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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 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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