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OnePlus 9R

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$190
India-only launch (~Rs 39,999); never sold in the US
$540 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until April 2025 · Buy-by April 2023

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2021◆ Buy-by Apr 20232025

OnePlus promises 4 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until April 2025 — buying it today still gets you about -1.2 years of safe use.

Source: OnePlus's official policy · last verified 2026-06-12 · how we compute this

Our verdict

An India-focused 'flagship killer' that leaned on the efficient Snapdragon 870 rather than the hot 888.

Pros

  • Snapdragon 870 stays cool and efficient for gaming
  • 120Hz AMOLED and 65W charging at a lower price
  • Solid battery life from the 4500mAh cell

Cons

  • Software support has ended
  • Never officially sold outside India and a few markets
  • No telephoto, with filler macro and depth sensors
Best for: Indian-market buyers wanting cheap used performanceBest for: Gamers who prefer the cooler-running 870 chipAvoid if: You're in the US, where it was never soldAvoid if: You want zoom photography or current updates

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.55-inch Fluid AMOLED, 1080x2400, 120Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 870
RAM8GB / 12GB
Storage128GB / 256GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main48MP
ultra-wide16MP
macro5MP
front16MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,500 mAh
Charging65W Warp Charge 65 wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.0 × 74.1 × 8.4 mm
Weight189 g
MaterialsGorilla Glass front and back, aluminum frame
Water resistanceNone
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with OxygenOS 11 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C
Update policy3 OS upgrades · 4 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

How long will the OnePlus 9R get updates?

Support has ended. As an India-market device it received three OS upgrades and four years of security patches, concluding around April 2025.

Was the OnePlus 9R sold in the US?

No. The 9R launched exclusively in India and select Asian markets and was never offered in the United States or Europe.

How is the OnePlus 9R different from the OnePlus 9?

The 9R used the cooler Snapdragon 870 instead of the 888, dropped the Hasselblad branding and wireless charging, and targeted a lower price point for gamers.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-12.