One among the crowd

OnePlus 9 series still lives, and like a second wind

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You get a sense of déjà vu when looking at the OnePlus 9RT, but not to worry, there isn’t anything wrong in the Matrix. This is very much a new phone with a design that sticks to the 9-series script, and reminds you of the OnePlus 9 Pro.

The 6.62in display stretches your palm muscles, but is a treat for the eyes. It offers plenty of brightness, and whether you’re playing games or watching your favourite web series, everything looks bright and sharp. Support for 120Hz refresh rate makes everything seem like they are sliding on a slab of ice.

The Snapdragon 888 chip brings the OnePlus 9RT on par with the big boys. Whether you’re using the phone like a normal person, a heavy multitasker or a pro gamer, the chip handles just about everything with relative ease.

The 50MP lens in the triplecam setup shoots photos with plenty of details, and great dynamic range. Even without the Hasselblad tuning, the colours in these photos are quite accurate. After the sun goes down, the camera retains its photographic chops, and is so good that you don’t need to use the Night mode.

Disappointingly, the phone runs Android 11. It comes as little surprise since the Oppolike Oxygen OS 12 has more bugs than an insectarium. OnePlus has promised three years of updates, and one can only hope that Android 12 will soon roll out for buyers.

Tech specs

Display 6.62in FHD+ Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz Processor Snapdragon 888 Battery 4,500mAh Warp Charge 65T