Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs OnePlus 9 Pro
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1199 and $969. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4288); the Apple iPhone 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,434,654 vs 1,185,805); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro has the stronger camera (172 vs 122).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
OnePlus 9 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3434654 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 3537
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (97/100 vs 59/100)
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4288 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $969 vs $1199
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 47/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs the OnePlus 9 Pro, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro leads (57/100 vs 47/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro — 78/100, 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro | OnePlus 9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 1185805 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 3216x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4288 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 172 | 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 / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | 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 | 211 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $969 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1206x2622
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- 4288 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro and OnePlus 9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 189.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $230. OnePlus 9 Pro was $230 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (97/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 47/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro and the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the OnePlus 9 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on camera score (97/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro or the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads on performance (97/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro over the OnePlus 9 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.