OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus Ace 7
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OnePlus Ace 7 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads — 77/100 vs 60/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 7 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,135,878).
OnePlus 9
OnePlus Ace 7
- Better camera (51/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the OnePlus Ace 7, the OnePlus Ace 7 scores 17 points higher (77/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 leads (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (80/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, ColorOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $729 | — |
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
OnePlus Ace 7
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus 9 and OnePlus Ace 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 7 leads OnePlus 9 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Ace 7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 9 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 7 (51/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 7 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 is noticeably better than the OnePlus 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OnePlus Ace 7 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus 9 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus Ace 7 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the OnePlus Ace 7?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.