OnePlus 9 vs OnePlus Ace 5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
OnePlus 9
2category wins
OnePlus Ace 5
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
OnePlus 9
Faster chip
OnePlus Ace 5
Bigger battery
OnePlus Ace 5
Faster charging
OnePlus Ace 5
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
OnePlus Ace 5
Lighter body
OnePlus 9
Best value for money
OnePlus Ace 5
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.55 | 6.78 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2780 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1264 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 1100 | 4500 |
| PPI | 402 | 450 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | Crystal Shield Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 87.6 | 91.2 |
Platform
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | OxygenOS 13 | ColorOS 15 |
| OS Version | 11 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
OnePlus Ace 5 +47%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
OnePlus Ace 5 +84%AnTuTu
OnePlus Ace 5 +106%| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,500 | 2,203 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,537 | 6,511 |
| AnTuTu | 1,135,878 | 2,345,563 |
Memory
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | Hasselblad Color Calibration, color spectrum sensor, dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| monochrome | 2 MP, f/2.4, (monochrome) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.4, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4500 | 6415 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 65 | 80 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | — |
Body
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame | Glass front (Crystal Shield Glass), glass back (Crystal Shield Glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 160 | 161.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 206 |
| Width (mm) | 74.2 | 75.8 |
Launch
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, March 23 | 2024, December 26 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, March 26 | Available. Released 2024, December 26 |
Network
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - EU | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA - EU | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1 + E5a) | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | OnePlus Ace 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both OnePlus 9 and OnePlus Ace 5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
OnePlus Ace 5 packs a 6415 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
OnePlus Ace 5 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 60,000 DZD, prioritise screen quality, fast charging, and a clear software-update commitment.
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