Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1099 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 65/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3998); the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,185,805); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 122).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 3537
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 40W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 14 points higher (79/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (57/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (57/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 122 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $969 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 114.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $130. OnePlus 9 Pro was $130 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (92/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (94/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (57/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.