OnePlus 13T vs OnePlus 9
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $650 and $729. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 75/100 vs 60/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 1,135,878).
OnePlus 13T
OnePlus 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $729
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the OnePlus 9, the OnePlus 13T scores 15 points higher (75/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, OnePlus 9 — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | OnePlus 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $729 |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus 13T and OnePlus 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads OnePlus 9 by 179.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $79. OnePlus 13T was $79 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (92/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T and the OnePlus 9 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (65/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 13T is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the OnePlus 9 — 60/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the OnePlus 9?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users.