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Updated February 13, 2024·
If you prioritize camera quality and battery life, the OnePlus 12 is a strong choice as it offers better overall camera performance and a larger battery capacity. However, the OnePlus 9 Pro still delivers good camera results and sufficient battery life for most users at a significantly lower cost. The OnePlus 12 also boasts a larger screen and has a more recent processor, which can provide a smoother experience, especially for games and high-performance apps, but it will be heavier on the pocket compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro. Both phones have similar build quality and share features like 5G connectivity, under-display fingerprint sensors, and no headphone jack. If saving money is important and you are fine with satisfactory performance in key areas, the OnePlus 9 Pro could be a more economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the OnePlus 12
- Very good battery life
- Best in class performance
Advantages of the OnePlus 9 Pro
- The OnePlus 9 Pro has no clear advantages over the OnePlus 12.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.8
7.2
The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 9 Pro both have good overall camera quality, though the OnePlus 12 has somewhat better overall camera quality.
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a superior selfie camera compared to the OnePlus 12, which translates to better selfie photos. Additionally, the overall camera performance of the OnePlus 9 Pro is more versatile and effective in various situations like low light, thanks to its better photos resolution, software experience, and dynamic range capabilities.
Photo Quality
7.8
7.0
The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 9 Pro both have good photos, though the OnePlus 12 takes somewhat better photos.
The OnePlus 9 Pro takes good photos because of its effective photo software and satisfactory performance across dynamic range and low light conditions. In contrast, despite having a high-resolution main camera, the OnePlus 12 takes poor photos due to its less capable photo software and performance issues in dynamic range and low light, although both phones offer good selfie experiences.
Video Quality
7.0
6.0
The OnePlus 12 takes good videos, while the OnePlus 9 Pro takes only fair videos.
The OnePlus 12 produces poor video quality because it has lower scores in video resolution/framerate, software experience, stabilization, dynamic range, low light performance, and microphone quality compared to the OnePlus 9 Pro. The OnePlus 9 Pro, on the other hand, achieves better video quality with higher ratings in all these aspects, thus ensuring a more reliable and superior video capture experience.
Battery
8.2 Hours
6.9 Hours
The OnePlus 12 has 8.2 hours of battery life. The OnePlus 9 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$800
$499
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The OnePlus 12 has a price of $800 and the OnePlus 9 Pro costs $499.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The OnePlus 12 has a screen size of 6.82 inches and the OnePlus 9 Pro is 6.7 inches.
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How the OnePlus 12 and the OnePlus 9 Pro compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| OnePlus 12 | OnePlus 9 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | OnePlus | OnePlus | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 6, 2024 | March 30, 2021 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.82" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3168 x 1440 | 3216 x 1440 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 510 | 525 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | SD8G3 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8.2 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 5400 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 50 W | 50 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (10 watts) | Yes (4.5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.47" x 2.98" | 6.43" x 2.9" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.76 oz | 6.95 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 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, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)41, 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 | Silky Black, Flowy Emerald | Stellar Black, Forest Green, Morning Mist | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | No | No | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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James Peckham | April 2021
"The OnePlus 9 Pro offers phenomenal performance, a vastly superior camera to the brand’s previous smartphones, and a variety of top-end features that make this a serious contender for anyone who’s in the market for a premium Android handset.The 6.7-inch 120Hz QHD display is among the best we’ve seen on a smartphone, with plenty of detail, strong brightness, and a variety of other tweaks. If you like to watch a lot of video on your phone in particular, this is a great option."
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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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