Qualcomm just recently announced the refreshed Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipsets this year. While the chipset provides 30% more power output, there is only a 10% improvement in performance over the previous flagship chipset. The new chipsets also offer better thermal management for devices this time around. While it’s an early stage for the premium smartphone market in India, the OnePlus 10T and iQoo 9T are currently the only affordable options. We compare the two devices since they come at the same price with similar specifications.
OnePlus 10T vs iQoo 9T: Pricing and Availability
(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) Two of the variants of OnePlus 10T and iQoo 9T are priced the same – 8GB RAM / 128GB storage at Rs 49,999 and 12GB RAM / 256GB storage at Rs 54,999. While the OnePlus 10T comes in a 16GB RAM with 256GB storage variant at Rs 55,999, it may not take long for iQoo to announce its variant as well. However, if you’re interested in getting 16GB of RAM on any of these devices, you’d be better off expanding it virtually and using the 256GB of storage. The best OnePlus 10T and iQoo 9T deals today (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab) (opens in new tab)
OnePlus 10T vs iQoo 9T: Design and display
(Image: Future / Sachin George) From the first hands-on with the device, the OnePlus 10T shares the same design aesthetic as the OnePlus 10 Pro. The only few features missing are the Hasselblad branding and the iconic notification slider. If not for the absence of the latter, the OnePlus 10T would have the edge over the iQoo 9T. But again, both of these devices are on a level playing field here, offering 120Hz AMOLED displays with support for HDR10+. Both displays are also vibrant and feature a flat design with punch-hole selfie cameras. However, the iQoo 9T seems to be immersive for watching movies and playing games due to its slightly larger size. And it also features higher brightness up to 1500 nits.
OnePlus 10T vs iQoo 9T: Specs and Features
On paper, the OnePlus 10T and iQoo 9T have the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 chipset. The base versions have 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The internal storages are UFS 3.1 and the RAM is LPDDR5. The iQoo 9T comes with an additional custom V1 Plus chipset designed by the parent company, Vivo. It was first introduced in Vivo X80 series smartphones. With the help of the secondary chip, the smartphone can process images faster and also improve game performance by maintaining frame rates.
OnePlus 10T vs iQoo 9T: Camera
(Image: Peter Hoffmann) The OnePlus 10T has a triple camera setup on the back. It comes with a 50MP main lens with a Sony IMX766 sensor, a secondary 8MP ultrawide and a third 2MP macro lens. The main lens has a large 1/1.5-inch sensor. The iQoo 9T has a Samsung GN5 sensor on the 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultra-wide lens (which also supports macro shots) and a 12MP lens for portrait shots. Combined with the V1 Plus chip, the smartphone offers better photos, especially in low-light conditions.
OnePlus 10T vs iQoo 9T: Battery
The OnePlus 10T has a 4,800 mAh battery. This time the company also adds a 150W fast charger in the box. Unlike the OnePlus 10R which comes with 80W or 120W charging variants, the latest faster charging is available with all variants of the OnePlus 10T. However, the company sacrificed the notification slider to make room for the new sensors. The iQoo 9T offers a slightly smaller 4,700mAh battery and comes with a 120W Flash Charger.
OnePlus 10T vs iQoo 9T: Takeaway
(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff) This could be very difficult to answer. But, which smartphone is a tougher champion at Rs 49,999? While it’s too early to give a verdict, the OnePlus gets a slight edge over the iQoo 9T with its marginally larger battery and fast charging. So, for someone who wants to quickly charge their device just before leaving for work, the OnePlus 10T is a good choice. OnePlus has also been more consistent with camera performance, including the Nord 2T. The latter uses the same sensors and the images come out well. Also, OxygenOS provides a better Android experience than the competition. The iQoo 9T on the other hand is a well-designed smartphone that can still hold its own. The company has made it clear that the smartphone is aimed at gaming enthusiasts. It comes with a bright screen, reliable camera and good build quality. Moreover, it brings the V1 Plus chip from the Vivo X80 series to a smartphone that costs the price. The company still needs to work on improving some aspects of FuntouchOS to make it a more interesting option compared to other competing smartphones.
