Both OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) and OnePlus Ace 3 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, OnePlus Ace 3 has better resolution of 2780 x 1264 than OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2400 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Ace 3 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.55 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 34999 | Rs. 30999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 23, 2021 . The cost of OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 34999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 04, 2024. The Expected cost of OnePlus Ace 3 is Rs. 30999.
OnePlus Ace 3 has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.55 inch screen. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as OnePlus Ace 3 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. OnePlus Ace 3 has display density of 450 PPI & OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, OnePlus Ace 3 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.9% than OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 89.7%. OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as OnePlus Ace 3 has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
OnePlus Ace 3's 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 48 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | OnePlus 9 (12GB RAM + 256GB) | OnePlus Ace 3 |
| General | ||
| Model | 9 5G | Ace 3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 23, 2021 | January 04, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.9 x 160 x 8.1 mm | 75.3 x 163.3 x 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 207 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Rose Gold | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Fluid AMOLED (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.55 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1264 x 2780 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.7% | ~ 90.9% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| HDR Support | Yes | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | |
| Features | Reading Mode, Night Mode, Vibrant Color Effect, HDR | HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28A/n40/n41/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, AAC | Yes, v5.3, SBC & aptX HD & LDAC & AAC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Sensor Core, Flick-detect Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP Monochrome | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Co-Developed by Hasselblad, Nightscape, Super Macro, UltraShot HDR, Smart Scene Recognition, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Panorama | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, Face Retouching | HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11, upgradable to v12 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OxygenOS 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 & 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, AC3, EAC3, EAC3-JOC, AC4 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, MID, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265(HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Warp Charge 65T | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |