Design and Build: Speed Meets Style
The OnePlus 9 5G was OnePlus's flagship for 2021, marking the beginning of the company's partnership with Hasselblad for camera tuning. The phone featured a sleek glass-and-metal design with a distinctive rectangular camera housing that set it apart from previous OnePlus phones.
The Fluid AMOLED display with a hole-punch camera offered a nearly bezel-less viewing experience. The alert slider — a OnePlus signature — was present for easy ringer management.
Key Features Under the Hood
The OnePlus 9 5G was powered by the Snapdragon 888 chip, which delivered flagship performance.
Here is a quick look at the standout specs:
- Chipset: Snapdragon 888 with 8GB or 12GB of RAM — smooth and fast performance.
- Camera: 48MP main (Sony IMX689) + 50MP ultra-wide (Sony IMX766) + 2MP monochrome. Hasselblad tuning improved colour accuracy and natural skin tones.
- Display: 6.55-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz. Smooth, vibrant, and HDR10+ certified.
- Battery: 4,500mAh with 65T Warp Charging — one of the fastest charging speeds, reaching full charge in about 30 minutes.
- Charging: 65T Warp Charging (wired) + 15W wireless charging.
The Verdict
The OnePlus 9 5G was a solid flagship that combined Hasselblad-tuned cameras, blazing-fast Warp Charging, and smooth OxygenOS performance. In 2026, it's a capable used phone with excellent charging speeds.
Check out the OnePlus 9 5G in the shop today.