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OnePlus 9 series goes on sale in the US without the 128GB OnePlus 9 Pro

Updated: Apr 04, 2021, 4:46 PM

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OnePlus 9 series goes on sale in the US without the 128GB OnePlus 9 Pro

The US release of OnePlus 9 Pro's base model has been delayed - perhaps indefinitely, reports 9to5Google.

At $969, the 8GB/128GB model has the highest starting price of any OnePlus phone yet and its unavailability in the US means that the only other option for buyers is the even pricier 12GB/256GB variant that has a tag of $1,069. Of course, there is also the OnePlus 9, but it understandably cuts a few corners to bring the starting price down to $729.

OnePlus 9 Pro

OnePlus has slashed the price of its last year flagship from $1,069 to $699. This huge discount also comes with an additonal offer for 10% off on accessories with your purchase.

$370 off (35%)

$699

$1069

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OnePlus has confirmed that the 128GB OnePlus 9 Pro will eventually be available in North America but no timeline has been provided. Although the Chinese company hasn't revealed the reason behind the delay, the global chip shortage could be behind it.

Per one report, the shortage has impacted the production of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset that powers the OnePlus 9 Pro. The 256GB OnePlus 9 is also sold out in the US right now, but it should be back in stock soon.

Last year's OnePlus 8 Pro was also short in supply initially because of issues created by the pandemic.

OnePlus 9 vs 9 Pro

The OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro share the same core specs, but the Pro gets better display tech, cameras and wireless charging speed

If you are on the edge about splurging on the maxed-out model, it might help to know that the phone doesn't have expandable storage, so it could be a better idea to get the 256GB OnePlus 9 Pro.

Otherwise, you may consider the OnePlus 9. The handset is available in two memory configurations: 8GB RAM/128GB and 12/256GB. The 12GB model costs $829.

Both phones have the Snapdragon 888 under the hood and are equipped with 4,500mAh batteries. They support 65W wired charging, but the 9 Pro can charge wirelessly at up to 50W, while the standard model can only charge at up to 15W. Only the Pro offers IP68 water and dust resistance.

The OnePlus 9 Pro flaunts a 6.7-inch 120Hz Quad HD AMOLED LTPO display. Although OnePlus 9's 6.5-inches screen has the same refresh rate, it doesn't feature the LTPO tech, which means it's not as power efficient. The screen is flat and also has a lower resolution.

The Pro edition comes with a new 1/1.43 inches 48MP Sony IMX789 sensor and an 8MP telephoto unit with 3.3x optical zoom. The regular model gets OnePlus 8 Pro's 48MP Sony IMX689 camera. Both have the same 50MP Sony IMX766 ultra-wide unit, a 2MP monochrome module, and a 16MP front shooter.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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