Moto G84 vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Verdict
Moto G84 delivers exceptional value at $279, featuring a vibrant 6.55-inch P-OLED display with 1300 nits brightness, capable 50MP main camera with OIS, and a massive 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging. Its Snapdragon 695 handles daily tasks smoothly, though performance drops noticeably in demanding games. OnePlus 9 Pro commands a $969 premium, pairing a sharper 6.7-inch QHD LTPO AMOLED screen with the flagship Snapdragon 888 for superior gaming and app performance. The camera system is genuinely better: 50MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto with 3.3x optical zoom, and 8K video recording versus the G84's single ultrawide. Wireless charging and IP68 dust resistance add convenience features absent on the Moto. However, the 4500 mAh battery is smaller despite faster 65W charging. OnePlus 9 Pro excels for power users wanting premium performance and imaging, but the Moto G84 represents outstanding value for everyday photography, video, and reliable performance without flagship pricing. Choose OnePlus 9 Pro only if you need cutting-edge performance and professional camera capabilities; otherwise, G84 provides 80 percent of the experience at one-third the cost.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Moto G84 if…
- →P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- →5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- →Lightweight and thin at 168 g
Buy the OnePlus 9 Pro if…
- →Hasselblad partnership improved color accuracy
- →Freeform ultrawide lens reduces edge distortion
- →65W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Moto G84
Pros
- P-OLED display at a budget price is rare
- 5000 mAh battery with excellent endurance
- Lightweight and thin at 168 g
- Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Clean near-stock Android
Cons
- Snapdragon 695 struggles with heavy games
- No wireless charging
- IP52 is basic splash resistance
- Only Wi-Fi 5 at this point
- Slow software update cadence from Motorola
OnePlus 9 Pro
Pros
- Hasselblad partnership improved color accuracy
- Freeform ultrawide lens reduces edge distortion
- 65W wired and 50W wireless fast charging
- QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display
- IP68 water resistance
Cons
- Snapdragon 888 throttles under heavy use
- 8 MP telephoto is a weak point
- Hasselblad improvements were mostly color tuning
- OxygenOS updates became slower
- Overheating during extended gaming
Full Specifications
| Spec | Moto G84 | OnePlus 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 168 g | 197 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, glass front | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 |
| IP rating | IP52 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.04 x 74.04 x 7.99 mm | 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Hasselblad tuned) |
| Front camera | 16 MP, f/2.45 | 16 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 50 MP, f/2.2, freeform lens |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3.3x optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Charging | 33W TurboPower | 65W Warp Charge wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 50W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.55 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | P-OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3216 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x1.7 GHz) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz + 3x2.42 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Adreno 660 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
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