OnePlus 9R

Build Quality

The OnePlus 9R, released on April 14, 2021, measures 161 mm in height, 74.1 mm in width, and 8.4 mm in depth, weighing 189 grams. It's constructed with a focus on ergonomics and solid feel, offered in colors like Carbon Black and Lake Blue. The phone features a 2.5D curved glass screen with Corning Gorilla Glass for scratch resistance.

Screen Quality

The device boasts a 6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and a pixel density of 402 ppi. This display supports a 120Hz refresh rate, contributing to smooth visuals, and incorporates HDR10+ for enhanced dynamic range. Additional screen features include a hole-punch notch, always-on display, DCI-P3 color gamut support, full sRGB standard, MEMC, and multi-touch capabilities.

Camera Performance

The OnePlus 9R features a quad-camera setup on the rear. The primary lens is a 48MP Sony IMX586 Exmor RS sensor with an f/1.7 aperture, 0.80µm pixel size and 1/2" sensor size. This is complemented by a 16MP Sony IMX481 ultra-wide-angle lens (f/2.2, 1.00µm pixel size, 1/3.09" sensor size), a 5MP macro lens (f/2.4), and a 2MP depth sensor (f/2.4). The camera system includes optical image stabilization (OIS), phase detection autofocus (PDAF) and a dual-LED flash. It supports 4K video recording at 30 and 60fps with HDR and electronic image stabilization (EIS), and 1080p slow motion video recording at up to 240fps. The front-facing selfie camera utilizes a 16MP Sony IMX471 sensor with an f/2.4 aperture and 1.00µm pixels and supports 1080p video recording.

Software Experience

The OnePlus 9R originally launched with Android 10, with upgrades available up to Android 13. The device benefits from OnePlus's OxygenOS skin which offers a fluid and customizable user experience.

Battery Performance

The device is powered by a 4500mAh Li-Polymer battery which supports 65W fast charging, though wireless charging is not available. The phone features a non-removable battery design.

Hardware and Connectivity

The OnePlus 9R is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset (7 nm) with an octa-core CPU (1x3.2 GHz Kryo 585, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585, and 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 585), and an Adreno 650 GPU. It incorporates 8 GB of LPDDR4X RAM in base models and utilizes UFS 3.1 storage. Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1 with LE, A2DP, aptX, LDAC, and AAC codecs. The phone offers a dual SIM setup (Nano-SIM) with extensive 5G, 4G LTE, 3G, and 2G band support, plus GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo. USB Type-C 3.1 with OTG is available for charging, mass storage, and host functionality. The device also includes sensors like an under-display fingerprint sensor, proximity, light sensor, accelerometer, compass, and gyroscope. It also features stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos for sound. An integrated cooling system helps maintain performance under load.

Value for Money

The OnePlus 9R is positioned in the medium price range. Prices vary by region and configuration with an 8GB/256GB version, for example, being priced at $495.00 at launch. The phone balances powerful performance with a high-quality display and camera system making it a good value.