Between the OnePlus Open 2 and Pixel 9, the OnePlus Open 2 comes out ahead in wireless charging and front camera, while the Pixel 9 wins on weight and pixel density. Overall, the OnePlus Open 2 scores 74.5 and the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus Open 2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the OnePlus Open 2 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wireless charging, front camera, wired charging, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are weight, pixel density, promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OnePlus Open 2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why OnePlus Open 2 wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 196.30% more. 80 W vs 27 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 116.13% more. 2680000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Screen size — 26.98% more. 8.0 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 21.28% more. 5700 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Weight — 41.00 g less. 198 vs 239.
- ▲Pixel density — 4.98% more. 422 ppi vs 402 ppi.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Open 2 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 239 g | 198 glead |
| Thickness | 11.7 mm | 8.5 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | foldable_booklead | bar |
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Open 2 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 8.0 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 402 ppi | 422 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | OnePlus Open 2 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 10.5 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Open 2 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5700 mAhlead | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 80 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Open 2 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | OnePlus Open 2 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, OnePlus Open 2 or Pixel 9?+
OnePlus Open 2 has 21.3% more battery — 5700 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, OnePlus Open 2 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 is 41g lighter — 239g vs 198g.
Is OnePlus Open 2 waterproof?+
OnePlus Open 2 has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, OnePlus Open 2 or Pixel 9?+
OnePlus Open 2 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, OnePlus Open 2 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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