OnePlus 9 series receives camera improvements and May security patch
What's the story
OnePlus has started releasing a new software update for the 9 and 9 Pro models. As per the changelog, the firmware improves the camera's HDR effect in some shooting scenes and the white balance performance. It also optimizes network and system stability, Wi-Fi performance, as well as charging performance. The update also fixes the keyboard lagging issue and introduces May 2021 Android security patch.
Design and display
The duo sports an AMOLED display
As far as their specifications are concerned, the OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro feature a punch-hole design, slim bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. On the rear, they house up to four cameras. The vanilla 9 model bears a 120Hz, 6.55-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) Fluid AMOLED screen, whereas the Pro model has 120Hz, a 6.7-inch QHD+ (1440x3216 pixels) LTPO AMOLED display.
Cameras
They flaunt a 50MP ultra-wide lens
The OnePlus 9 is equipped with a Hasselblad-branded triple camera setup comprising a 48MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 50MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) monochrome camera. The 9 Pro offers a similar camera arrangement but with an additional 8MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens. For selfies and video calling, they have a 16MP (f/2.4) front-facing snapper.
Internals
They draw power from a Snapdragon 888 processor
The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro are powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor, combined with up to 12GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage. They boot Android 11-based OxygenOS 11 and pack a 4,500mAh battery with 65W wired fast-charging support. The 9 Pro also supports 50W wireless fast-charging. The duo offers support for Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC, and a Type-C port.