The OnePlus 9R is a gaming focus smartphone that was announced by the company. The handset is also the cheaper version of the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro.
Where to Buy OnePlus 9R
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The good news is that it has a similar body design as the OnePlus 9 and also maintains the same specifications available on the standard model. It parades a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870 chipset, and many more.
OnePlus 9R Key Specs & Features
- 6.55 inches Fluid AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi)
- Android 11, OxygenOS 11
- Octa-core Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm)
- 8GB, 12GB RAM
- 128GB, 256GB Built-in Storage
- 48 MP + 16 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Cameras
- 16 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (under display, optical)
- 4G LTE Network
- 5G Network
- Non-Removable Li-Po 4500 mAh Battery
Design and Display
The OnePlus 9R arrives in two incredible finishes namely Carbon Black and Lake Blue. This amazing phone was built to look elegant and bold. Its rear panel shines through with sleek bezels and a vertically stacked camera system.
Looking closely at the Lake Blue color mode, you will see micro-patterns etched in a fine layer of PET film giving the color subtle reflections and frosted exterior. It measures 161×74.1×8.4 mm and weighs 189 grams.
The device comes with a punch-hole display that has an expensive 6.55-inch FHD+ flexible AMOLED display panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate.
It has a display resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, supporting DCI-P3, sRGB gamuts, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.
Further, it features Eye safety which is a layer of E3 luminescent material that reduces the harmful effects of blue light by as much as 40% to keep your eyes safe and healthy.
Cameras
The OnePlus 9R has a quad-camera setup. It comes with a 48MP Sony IMX586 main lens, a 16 MP Sony ultrawide with 123-degree FOV, an 2 MP monochrome, and lastly is a 5 MP macro sensor. Upfront is the same 16MP Sony selfie shooter.
The camera features available include Cyberpunk style filter, CINE Aspect Ratio Video Recording, Video Portrait, UltraShot HDR, Nightscape, Macro, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, Smart Pet Capture, AI Scene Detection, Video Nightscape, RAW Image, Filter, Video Focus Tracking, Super Stable and it can record 4K videos.
Hardware and Software
The OnePlus 9R has a Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G chipset based on 7nm process technology with an octa-core processor clocking at 1×3.2 GHz speed and Adreno 650 GPU. The chipset is paired with 8/12GB RAM and 128/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage and runs on Android 11 OS with OxygenOS 11.
It also comes with 14 temperature sensors for monitoring the temperature of the device. It has a Pro Gaming mode that optimizes your system resources, so games perform at their best. The gaming mode also restricts background apps, reducing lag and improving your online gaming experience.
Battery and Network
The OnePlus 9R has a 4500 mAh battery with Warp Charge 65T support via the Type-C port. It features dual nano-SIM, 5G(X55 5G modem), in-display fingerprint sensor, and stereo speakers. Other connectivity options include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo.
OnePlus 9R Price and Availability
OnePlus 9R price starts at aroundwill sell at a price of $425 at leading online stores. Th Oneplus 9R costs 312,500 Naira in Nigeria, about 63,000 Ksh in Kenya, and is expected to cost 3,200 Ghs in Ghana.
OnePlus 9R Specs
Here are a few specs of the OnePlus 9R:
General Features
- Platform: Android 11, OxygenOS 11
- Processor: Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.80 GHz Kryo 585)
- GPU: Adreno 650
- Memory: 8GB, 12GB RAM
- Colours: Carbon Black, Lake Blue
- Dimension: 161 x 74.1 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 189 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.55 inches Fluid AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS + 16 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm + 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Quad Cameras, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS
- Rear Camera Features: Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 16 MP Camera, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm, Auto-HDR, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 128GB, 256GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46
- 5G: Yes, 1, 3, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 3.1, USB On-The-Go
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: No
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (under display, optical)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: Yes
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 65W, 1-100% in 39 min (advertised)
