OnePlus 9R

OnePlus 9R Review, Pros and Cons – The latest OnePlus 9 series is an excellent example of quality features that have a diverse range. To repeat the same thing, the company recently unveiled the OnePlus 9R smartphone in India, which also shows that the company wants to lead the market for flagship phones.

The OnePlus 9R phone was officially launched on April 14, 2021, and being a futuristic 5G phone, attracted a lot of attention from the tech community. In addition, the specs and functions are improved compared to other variants. In addition, the 9R phone has a more aesthetic taste design. In addition, from powerful processors to robust batteries, there is a good chance that the phone will leave a legacy on the market. So, let’s start the detailed review to see what makes this device so unique and find out if it has any flaws.

OnePlus 9R Review

Highlights

  1. The OnePlus 9R phone comes with an impressive 6.55 inches Fluid AMOLED display that also offers a high-quality 120Hz refresh rate.
  2. In the performance section, the 7nm Snapdragon 870 5g chipset takes the lead and provides robust support.
  3. As for the camera aspect, the 48MP main camera image processing technology is brilliant for every situation.
  4. In addition, Android 11 with the customized OxygenOS 11 interface works perfectly.
  5. Get a full day of battery life with a Li-Po 4500 mAh battery that has the blessing of 65W charging support.

Design and Display

The design aspect is reminiscent of last year’s OnePlus 8T, with some thorough changes to the camera modules. However, the appearance is improved in several ways, as you will notice the protection of gorilla glass 5 at the front while the rear panel was built with an aluminum frame and glass. You may see smudges while holding the phone.

In addition, there are two shade options, Lake Blue and Carbon Black. Both models have their classic and unique look, while the elegant design maintains the authentic charm. In addition, the OnePlus 9R smartphone looks compact due to its slim, lightweight design and taking full advantage of the anti-glare design. So, if you prefer premium-looking devices, this is a good match.

Moving on to the screen, the 6.55 inches Fluid AMOLED screen offers a modest amount of vividness, contrast, bold colors, and more. Not to forget, the OnePlus 9R is a mid-range phone, so the phone will render a better refresh rate of 120 Hz and HDR10+ certification. But, the big draw is in the inner section.

Memory and Internal

Inside, the 7nm Snapdragon 870 chipset holds the key to reveal the monstrous power for gaming, streaming, and, for everyday use, better battery life. All processing and computation are controlled correctly using the octa-core processor. On the other hand, the Adreno 650 has the power to reach the maximum level of graphic intensity.

After that, whether it’s playing high-level games or just surfing the web. You can do everything perfectly, thanks to the advanced refresh rate and touch sampling. The quick experience would be incomplete without the VC cooling system, which ensures that you don’t experience any specific heating problems during heavy uses.

OxygenOS 11 UI based on Android 11 is a relatively clean and organized ecosystem that provides sleek bloatware and an ad-free user interface. In addition, custom features add more value to the OnePlus 9R smartphone. With regard to storage, the phone has 128 GB and 256 GB of space to offer, while packages with an LPPDR5X of 8 GB and 12 GB of RAM, respectively. However, it did not support secondary expansion.

Camera

Although the OnePlus 9R may not have the best camera settings, the quad-camera configuration can render high-quality photos and videos without complications. However, if that phone had a telephoto lens, it could add a feather to the cover. Either way, the 48 MP primary camera guarantees impressive results outdoors and provides sufficient lighting.

Still, the limelight photos and videos are relatively less saturated and may not be the best you can get in the middle. Still, there is no distortion in the portraits, and the AI software works perfectly and adjusts everything precisely. You may also have noticed that the OnePlus 9R smartphone had no Hasselblad color calibration and will show a drastic change in video recording. Recording of 4k videos and Full HDR videos is possible with image stabilization software.

However, the secondary camera unit undoubtedly has some attractive features, either over dynamic range via 16MP ultrawide lens, macro shots through 5MP lenses. In the end, the quad configuration looks promising with the 2MP monochrome lens. Fortunately, the beautiful 16 MP selfie enhancement features are also very good. It also supports gyro-EIS stability with 1080p video recording.

Battery and Others

The battery draws power from Li-Po 4500 mAh battery divided into two parts, so it distributes heat while it does its job. In addition, the 65W charging block is undoubtedly a blessing for players, as it works in a very sophisticated way and does not affect the battery life during the game when the phone is charged. On average, you can squeeze more than 7 hours of screen time, while the OnePlus 9R smartphone takes less than 40 minutes to fill the battery up to 100%. However, it doesn’t support wireless charging.

Surprisingly, the OnePlus 9R smartphone comes with a price of $549 (Rs 39,999) approx for the base variant, and for more RAM and storage, the cost goes up to $59 more. In addition, the hidden sound effect of the stereo speakers is somewhat unexpected. The OnePlus 9R is the value package option across the OnePlus 9 line.

OnePlus 9R Pros and Cons

OnePlus 9R Specifications Detail

Down below you can see the full specifications of the OnePlus 9R smartphone.

SpecificationsOnePlus 9R
Network2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
AnnouncedMarch 2021
SIMDual SIM
Dimensions6.34 x 2.92 x 0.33 in
Weight189 g
Size6.55 inches
DisplayFluid AMOLED
Always-on display
120Hz
HDR10+
20:9 ratio
~402 PPI density
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels
OSAndroid 11, OxygenOS 11
Chipset7nm – Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G
CPUOcta-core
1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585
3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585
4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585
GPUAdreno 650
Card slotNo
RAM8GB, 12GB
Internal128GB, 256GB
UFS 3.1
Camera48 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS
16 MP (123Ëš ultrawide)
5 MP (macro)
2 MP (monochrome)
Dual-LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama, gyro-EIS
Max – 4K@30/60fps
Selfie16 MP (wide)
Auto-HDR, gyro-EIS
Max – 1080p@30fps
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPSYes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFCYes
Infrared portNo
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go
Sensorsunder display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
BatteryLi-Po 4500 mAh
Fast charging 65W
ColorsCarbon Black, Lake Blue
Expected Price$549 (Rs 39,999) approx
Disclaimer: We can not guarantee that the data available on this page is 100% correct.

OnePlus 9R Pros and Cons

Down below you can see the list of pros and cons (advantages and disadvantages) of the OnePlus 9R smartphone.

Pros

  1. 5G connectivity.
  2. Impressive core speed.
  3. Convenient bloatware-free interface.
  4. Decent photo and video recording.
  5. Awesome Fluid AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate.
  6. Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
  7. Latest Android OS supported by OxygenOS 11.
  8. Aesthetic design and new camera module.
  9. Outstanding quad-camera configuration.
  10. 65W fast charging support.
  11. Extensive battery life.

Cons

  1. 7nm chipset instead of 5nm.
  2. Lacks wireless charging support.
  3. Secondary storage support is missing.
  4. No certified IP ratings.
  5. Did not have a 3.5 mm connector.

Conclusion

The OnePlus 9R smartphone maintains high standards with its performance, battery, screen, and sleek design. However, on the other hand, some flaws can be overlooked because there are lots of awesome features. The 9R phone could have created standards for the mid-range device, but after the launch of the Vivo iQOO legend, the competition got tougher.

The OnePlus 9R is a good recommendation if you are looking for a premium quality experience with a dash of many custom features, you’ll miss some important features in camera quality. In short, the OnePlus 9R is a great mid-range device and a good upgrade from the OnePlus 8T.

Aman Patel
Aman Patel is a technology enthusiast and has excellent knowledge of smartphones. He writes for Oispice frequently about smartphones and reviews. Aman is available on email at [email protected].

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