Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs OnePlus 9
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Plus delivers a premium experience with its superior Super Retina XDR OLED display (1200 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh rate) and exceptional A15 Bionic performance, paired with reliable 12MP camera system and iOS ecosystem polish. OnePlus 9 counters with a larger 6.55-inch 120Hz AMOLED screen, faster 65W charging, and higher resolution 48MP and 50MP cameras for computational photography enthusiasts. Performance-wise, the A15 edges the Snapdragon 888 in real-world tasks and gaming, though the OnePlus excels at raw specs. Battery capacity favors OnePlus slightly (4500 vs 4325 mAh), but iPhone's optimization typically delivers comparable endurance. Build quality differs notably: iPhone 14 Plus features premium Ceramic Shield and aluminum, while OnePlus uses plastic framing. For everyday users prioritizing ecosystem integration and camera reliability, iPhone 14 Plus justifies its $170 premium. Value-conscious buyers seeking cutting-edge specs and fast charging should consider the OnePlus 9.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the OnePlus 9 if…
- →65W Warp Charge fills battery in 29 minutes
- →Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- →Hasselblad color calibration
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
OnePlus 9
Pros
- 65W Warp Charge fills battery in 29 minutes
- Excellent main and ultrawide cameras
- Hasselblad color calibration
- 120Hz AMOLED display
- Competitive pricing at $729
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 2 MP monochrome sensor is useless
- No official IP rating for water resistance
- Plastic frame feels less premium
- Snapdragon 888 heating issues
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 192 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP68 | No official rating |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 160 x 74.2 x 8.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.2, freeform lens |
| Mono | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 65W Warp Charge wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.55 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1100 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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