After a long rumor cycle, the OnePlus 9 is finally here! It has an improved display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate, wireless charging (not in India and China, though), faster charging, and more. It is natural to compare the device with the Apple offering in the same price range. Hence, here is a OnePlus 9 vs. iPhone 12 specs comparison to give you a better look at the two devices.
OnePlus 9 vs iPhone 12: Specs
| OnePlus 9 | Apple iPhone 12 | |
| Display | Size: 6.55” AMOLED 2400x1080pixels at 402 ppi 120Hz 20:9 sRGB,DisplayP3 | 6.1‑inch OLED display 2532 x 1170-pixel resolution 60Hz refresh rate 460 PPI 1200 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Apple A14 Bionic |
| RAM | 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 | – |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB |
| Cameras | Rear: 48MP Sony IMX689 7P lens, EIS 50MP ultra-wide Sony IMX766 2MP monochrome Front: 16MP Sony IMX471 | Rear: 12MP primary (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP ultra-wide (f/2.4, 120°) 2x optical zoom out Digital zoom up to 3x Front: 12MP |
| Battery | 4,500mAh Warp Charge 65T 15W Qi wireless charging (North America / Europe) | 2,815mAh |
| Weight | 192g (North America / Europe) 183g(India/China) | 162 grams |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Display and Design
The OnePlus 9 features a 6.55-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels at 402 PPI. It has support for a 120Hz refresh rate. The display lies under the protection of Gorilla Glass. The 20:9 aspect ratio display also supports sRGB and Display P3. The device weighs 192 grams (in the US and Europe), while the Indian variant weighs 183 grams (it misses out on wireless charging.) The US and Europe variants support wireless charging this time around on the vanilla OnePlus model. It comes in three color options of Winter Mist, Arctic Sky, and Astral Black. The back is also made up of 3D Corning Gorilla Glass.
On the other hand, the iPhone 12 comes equipped with a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display. It has a 2532×1170-pixel resolution at 460 PPI and offers a 2000000:1 contrast ratio. The company claims it can go up to 625 nits brightness (typical) and 1,200 nits brightness (HDR). However, it misses out on a high refresh rate as it comes with a 60Hz panel. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG. As for the design, the iPhone 12 sports flat edges with aluminum railings on all four sides. The display has Ceramic Shield that makes 4X better drop performance. The iPhone 12 is lighter than the two at 162 grams. It feels good in the hand, but the palms could start hurting after prolonged usage.
Hardware and Battery
The OnePlus 9 is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 888 SoC. It is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage. You get an in-display fingerprint scanner as opposed to FaceID on the iPhone 12. The smartphone packs a 4,500mAh battery that supports 65W fast charging tech (Warp Charge 65T). It also supports 15W Qi wireless charging in North America and Europe. Plus, you get dual stereo speakers on the latest phone.
