After the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 (review), the more affordable Fan Edition of the device will be hitting the market sometime towards the end of 2021. Samsung usually releases an FE (Fan Edition) after the launch of its flagship devices and this year is no different, with the rumoured launch of the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE. A reliable tipster on Voice called @OnLeaks has just released a few unofficial renders of the Galaxy S21 FE. From what we can see, the Fan Edition of the Galaxy S21 doesn’t look too different from its older sibling. It will likely come with a frosted ‘Glastic’ rear panel as well as a shiny metal frame.
Samsung Galaxy S21 rumoured features
The rear camera housing unit has also seen some subtle but important changes. On the Samsung Galaxy S21, the camera bump extended from the metal frame while the bump on S21 Fan Edition is smoothly integrated and pops up directly from the rear panel itself. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Fan Edition is also a bit larger than the Galaxy S21. It is also 4mm taller and 3.3mm wider but maintains the same thickness. The Galaxy S21 FE could also come with a 6.4-inch flat display as well as a single punch-hole selfie camera. It could also come with a triple-lens camera setup, which can be found on the Galaxy S21 as well. But, with a cheaper price point, the lenses could be downgraded.
There are no announcements from Samsung but OnLeaks has even gone on the speculate the price of the device. The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could hit the market at $700 (Rs 53,000 approx converted). Other reports suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE could be launched sometime around August but again, this is just speculation, at this point.
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It seems that more game companies are trying to target the fabled mobile gamer demographic. From Nintendo, with Mario Run and Pokemon Go, it looks like it’s Sony’s turn to take a stab at the mobile gaming market. In a report on Eurogamer, a job listing for a ‘Head of Mobile, PlayStation Studios, SIE’ seems to suggest that the Japanese giant is aggressively pushing its way into the mobile market. The job listing reads, “..focus on successfully adapting PlayStation's most popular franchises for mobile. You will be responsible for building and scaling a team of mobile leaders and will serve as the Head of this new business unit within PlayStation Studios.”
Sony PlayStation exclusives on Mobile?
So, could we actually see mobile versions of exclusive titles like Uncharted, God of War and more? How would a game like Bloodborne even play on mobile? Or will Sony even look at transplanting its existing franchise or create new IPs for the mobile gaming space? The job listing does state that a roadmap for content will be developed over a 3 to 5 year period. So, it could be a little while before we actually see something of substance from Sony. But, for the moment, it actually looks like the company is dead serious about the mobile gaming market and intends to aggressively pursue it. As of right now, Sony does have a mobile publishing unit called PlayStation Mobile which has pushed out a few mobile titles like Run Sackboy! Run! And as well as apps such as PS Remote Play and the base PlayStation app. The studio has also been used to port PlayStation exclusives like Days Gone to the PC.
Look, there’s a ton of money to be made in the mobile gaming scene. Games like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile and Garena Free FIre rake in tons of cash. And, Sony definitely wants in on that club. How it goes about it is another matter entirely. As far as Sony is concerned, the company could be restocking the much-demanded PS5 (review) in India, sometime in April. You can read more about that story here.
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Intel’s desktop graphics ambitions have been no secret, with the company’s upcoming DG2 having been rumoured and leaked in all sorts of manner. The DG2 is to be a successor to the DG1 and is supposedly going to be the company’s first consumer gaming-grade GPU. A new leak courtesy YouTuber Moore’s Law is Dead (MLID) is shedding some light on what users can expect from the upcoming GPU from Intel.
The first piece of information shared by the YouTuber is that the Intel-branded GPU is expected to launch towards the end of 2021. The DG2 is of course expected to be far more powerful than the DG1, but the leakster says that it could well go up against Nvidia’s GeForce RTX 3070. Intel’s DG2 is purportedly being built on TSMC’s 6nm node and could potentially be built entirely by TSMC. Intel had confirmed some time ago that the DG2 GPUs would be manufactured by an external foundry. The leak further says that the DG2 GPU is spec’d with up to 512 execution units with a clock speed of up to 2.2GHz. the memory configuration is expected to be 16GB of GDDR6 over a 256-bit bus. The card is also expected to have a TDP of roughly 275W, given that the leaked prototype has an 8+6 pin connector.
While the exact performance of the upcoming DG2 cannot yet be quantified, since Intel has yet to make any announcements, Moore’s Law is Dead has also shed light on the fact that Intel might be working on something called XeSS, its own competitor to Nvidia’s DLSS technology. It would be very interesting to see how Intel would ensure the users benefit from it on existing titles. Currently, support for Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) has to be enabled by the developers of the game, so Intel would have to get a lot of developers on board to support the chipmaker's version of DLSS as well. Additionally, the DG2’s performance story will also largely be controlled by the driver situation. Currently, not a lot of games are supported by the Xe Max graphics based on the DG1, so Intel will definitely have its work cut out in terms of ensuring that all games run at prescribed levels of performance and stability, but enabled largely by the drivers. Intel is doing some very interesting work with its OneAPI for their graphics product, but we’re not yet sure if this will be a part of the consumer cards or is limited to enterprise versions of Xe HPG (High-Performance Graphics) only.
A lot of what’s been leaked by MLID has never been confirmed by Intel and must hence be taken with a pinch of salt. The man himself in fact states that certain aspects of hardware are still being revised and that some of the things he’s leaked today may not even be final. There is also no official word on when Intel would launch the DG2 GPUs, but we do hope it's going to be before the end of 2021, and that they wouldn’t succumb to supply issues like those from Nvidia and AMD.
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In what could be considered as a rather surprising discovery, turns out, there’s a Doom spinoff for Android that’s out there in early stages of testing. The game is called Mighty Doom and it allows players to take control of a mini slayer in a top-down shooter style game. The game seems to stay true(ish) to its roots of being a shooter and doesn’t appear to be an endless runner.
The game is being developed by Alpha Dogs, a studio under Bethesda Softworks, both of which now come under Microsoft after the tech giant’s recent shopping spree. Alpha Dogs is also the studio behind Wraithborne, an RPG with high-quality graphics available on both iOS and Android. What is interesting is that Mighty Doom has been on the Google Play Store for a little over a month now, but is only accessible through an early access program. Currently, you can’t even search for the game from the Play Store app on an Android device and if you do manage to get to the game’s page, you still can’t install or run it.
This is not the first time that a AAA title under Microsoft’s guardianship has found an offshoot make its way to mobile. The Gears of War franchise saw the addition of Gears Pop to its portfolio, a game exclusive to the mobile platform. The “Microsoft” exclusive Forza Motorsport also saw a mobile version of the game be released on Android and iOS. Now with Microsoft having acquired all of Bethesda, it isn’t surprising that Microsoft would try to bring other AAA titles from this portfolio onto the mobile space.
Mighty Doom isn’t a port of Doom Eternal or the recently released Ancient Gods 2 DLC but is instead an interesting standalone shooter. The short video of the game shows that its still got all the familiar demons and your mission is to still “rip and tear,” but this time, in a mobile-friendly format. Neither Microsoft nor Bethesda have officially announced the game, but given that it’s been in early access for over a month, we expect that an announcement should be coming soon.
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While we are looking forward to the LG Evo OLED and even the LG C1 in 2021, it's easy to recommend the CX, especially since it has all the bells and whistles one looks for in a premium OLED TV. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports making it ideal for gamers. The picture performance of the panel is sublime and the sound output is good as well. While Android TV still has a larger library of apps, the LG app store caters to all popular apps and streaming services one would need to enjoy content on this TV. If you are in the market for a premium TV then you can most definitely consider the LG CX. The only catch is that the 55-inch variant of the TV can be found for close to Rs 1,35,000. So, unless you are specifically looking for the 48-inch variant to fit in a specific room or on a desk as a replacement for your monitor, you could also consider its larger sibling for a more cinematic experience.
We first saw the 48-inch LG CX back at CES 2020 when the world was “normal”, pre-pandemic. While the LG CX is available in 55, 65 and 77-inch screen sizes, it’s the 48-inch variant that is marketed as a gaming monitor. Its small size, support for HDMI 2.1, FreeSync and G-Sync made it ideal for console and PC gamers. While the CX’s larger screen sizes have been available in India since 2020, the 48-inch LG CX made its debut in India in 2021. Is it still the penultimate small screen gaming TV? Let's find out.
LG’s 2020 OLED TVs bring with them the same features across the board, with the key difference being the design and a few features here and there. We reviewed the LG GX back in 2020, and while the performance of the CX’s panel is almost at par with the GX, the two TVs differ in the design audio output and hands-free voice controls. We will also talk about the 48-inch screen size and how it differs from the 55-inch variant, especially for those looking for this TV to be their primary gaming device.
The CX has LG’s Alpha 9 Gen 3 chips which LG showed off at CES 2020, and also comes with a Filmmaker Mode that changes the settings of the content to represent the picture the way it was intended by the filmmaker. Like the other LG OLEDs from 2020, the TV supports Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and HDR 10. Let’s start with the performance of the TV.
LG 48-inch CX: Gaming Performance
Let’s kick things off with what the TV is marketed for - its gaming performance. It has all 4 HDMI 2.1 ports with support for ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode), VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) and 4K at 120Hz. If you are rocking an Xbox Series X (review), PS5 (review) or even the RTX 30 series GPU then, you can take full advantage of what the TV has to offer.
We connected a PS5 to the TV to check out its gaming performance along with a few games that support a high refresh rate, like Dirt 5 (review) and DMC 5 (review). For the cinematic experience, we also played Spider-Man: Miles Morales (review). Since the PS5 doesn't support VRR we got a fixed refresh rate on the TV. Starting with Spider-Man the game looks lush with its snow-filled environments and the colours on Spider-Man's suits pop. When swinging around the city you can make out the bright highlights very well especially when you are swinging towards the sun. Even in the dark sequences in the game, the blacks are deep and shadows clearly visible enhancing the gaming experience.
In a game like Devil May Cry 5 Special Edition we played it in the high frame rate mode and while the console doesn't support VRR, the 120Hz mode on this game made the fighting silky smooth. In a fast-paced game like DMC 5, reflexes are everything and the higher frame rate definitely adds to the precision. Needless to say, the game looked breathtaking as well.
Overall, if you are looking for a gaming TV, then the LG CX should definitely be at the top of your list. The 48-inch size is small enough to fit on a desk and sitting 4 feet away from the TV was the sweet spot for hours of gaming.
You should go into the settings and switch on HDMI UltraHD Deep Colour to exploit the potential of this TV. A pro tip - if you want to see the resolution, bit rate and even the frame rate the TV is producing, you can mash the green button on the remote control till the popup comes that gives you this information.
LG 48-inch CX: 4K and HDR Performance
LG’s OLED TVs have offered some of the best performance money can buy, and the case is no different here. Whether you are looking at the 48-inch variant for a small room or a desk or even the 77-inch variant for a home theatre experience, you can’t go wrong with this TV. While we have the 48-inch CX for review and we have reviewed the 65-inch GX, we can expect similar performance from the panel on the other screen size options of the CX.
With self-emitting backlighting, we get an infinite contrast ratio on this TV and the colours on the OLED look deep as ever. When it comes to HDR performance, the TV is sublime. The peak brightness of the TV may not be as high as some LED TVs we reviewed last year like the Sony Z8H (review), but there is no halo effect or blooming especially when consuming content in pitch darkness thanks to the pixel level brightness control.
We consumed a lot of content from streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video and Apple TV in HDR and Dolby Vision, and the experience was nothing short of theatrical. The panel gets reflective in a well-lit room. But if you have curtains or the room’s lighting isn’t directly in front of the TV, you should be fine.
The only qualm I have is that the Disney+ Hotstar App on the LG TV doesn’t support Dolby Vision. Considering the vast library of content on offer on the platform, it’s high time the app is updated. We have the updated app with support for Dolby Vision and surround sound on the Fire TV Stick (review) and Android TVs already.
LG 48-inch CX: FHD Performance
When it comes to FHD and SDR performance, once again, you wouldn’t know you are consuming FHD content if you didn’t know what you are looking for. A show like Young Sheldon on Prime Video is in SDR, and even movies like Mission Impossible and Spider-Man Homecoming on Netflix are in FHD and SDR. On the standard preset, the picture looks slightly muted and that isn’t a bad thing. If you want colours to pop, you can always switch to the Vivid mode. It’s usually in such SDR content that we have seen Sony’s OLEDs to produce better colours, but unless you place the two TVs side by side, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.
Overall, while some will worry about burn-in, if you vary the content you consume on this TV, it shouldn’t be an issue. The TV offers some of the best performance we have seen, for SDR, HDR and even gaming.
LG 48-inch CX: Audio Performance
The LG CX has a 2.2 Chanel set up with 40W of sound output. If you plan to use this TV as a monitor or plan to put it in a small bedroom, then the output from the TV should get the job done for watching movies and playing games. The speakers on the TV support Dolby Atmos, but don't expect the sound to surround you from all angles.
In the opening race in Ready Player One, you have cars whizzing past each other trying to avoid being destroyed by King Kong. While the audio is loud and clear, don't expect it to come from above or behind you. The audio from the speakers is delightful. You may miss some bass, but considering the clarity and volume level, the speakers are good enough to give an entry-level soundbar a run for its money.
LG 48-inch CX: UI
The UI of the LG 48-inch CX is precisely the same we saw with the GX we reviewed last year. The TV runs on the company’s WebOS platform, which has a very fluid UI. All your apps are listed in a row at the bottom of the screen, making it easy to navigate. You also have a “Home Dashboard”, giving you control of your IoT devices.
LG revealed a new UI at CES 2021, which is visually different from its 2020 UI. We aren’t sure if the new UI will come to the CX, but as it stands, the CX has a very easy to use UI. The settings have moved around a little when compared to the LG C9 (review). You also have the convenience of LG’s magic remote, which makes navigating the UI a breeze.
The LG GX came with far-field mics to let you control the TV by using your voice, without the remote control. Sadly, that feature isnt available in the CX. You have a mic button on the remote control that gives you voice controls, and you can long-press the Prime Video button to bring up Alexa if you like.
LG’s UI also has an app store, and while it isn’t as robust as the Google Play Store found on Android TVs, it gets the job done for those looking for popular streaming services. Apps like Plex are available for those that use it, but an app like VLC is missing from the LG app store.
LG 48-inch CX: Remote Control
Once again, the LG CX comes with the same remote control we have seen on the GX, the C9, B9 and many more LG OLED TVs. LG’s 2021 TVs will bring a redesigned remote control, and we cant wait to see how the ergonomics have changed, especially when the remote itself is very ergonomic.
The remote control is well built and a slightly curved design. This helps give the remote control a good grip, especially when navigating the UI using the remote control like a mouse. It feels hefty in one's hands without feeling heavy. The remote has all the traditional controls like the number pad on the top, the centre has the click wheel surrounded by directional buttons, and the bottom has hotkeys to bring up Netflix and Prime Video. You also get a Play and Pause button. You also have the voice control button above the directional buttons.
Overall the remote control is well built, ergonomic and one of the better remote controls we’ve seen come with high-end TVs.
LG 48-inch CX: Build and Design
LG has gone with an “if it ain’t broke, don't fix it” attitude with the design of the CX. Placed next to a C9, you wouldn’t know which TV is which. It has a small tabletop stand that holds the TV in place from the centre when kept on a tabletop. It is relatively short, so don't expect to keep a set-top-box or gaming console below the TV. The tabletop stand is angular and looks premium.
The panel of the TV is extremely slim, with almost no bezels surrounding the display. It is slightly thick towards the bottom, where you have the components and connectivity options.
Speaking of connectivity options, the TV has three HDMI ports and one USB port facing the side. Facing the back, we have one HDMI port, two USB ports, AV in, LAN, optical port, 3.5mm port and a good old antenna.
Bottom Line
While we are looking forward to the LG Evo OLED and even the LG C1 in 2021, it's easy to recommend the CX especially since it has all the bells and whistles one looks for in a premium OLED TV. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports making it ideal for gamers. The picture performance of the panel is sublime and the sound output is good too. While Android TV still has a larger library of apps, the LG app store caters to all popular apps and streaming services one would need to enjoy content on this TV. If you are in the market for a premium TV then you can most definitely consider the LG CX. The only catch is the 55-inch variant of the TV can be found for close to Rs 1,35,000. So, unless you are specifically looking for the 48-inch variant to fit in a specific room or on a desk as a replacement for your monitor, you could also consider its larger sibling for a more cinematic experience.
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Starting at Rs 39,999, the OnePlus 9R is the new entry-level flagship from the company that looks to take the battle to the crucial sub Rs 40k segment of the market. And, it does so really well. The phone has plenty to like about it, including its fast 120Hz display, the above par cameras and also its premium design language. The only real issue that a OnePlus fan could have with the device is the presence of the Snapdragon 870 SoC -- instead of the flagship Snapdragon 888. Other than that, there's no reason to not consider the OnePlus 9R if you're looking for a new phone in this budget segment.
OnePlus recently launched its latest flagships, the OnePlus 9 series of phones. The series brings with itself three new devices, the OnePlus 9 (review), OnePlus 9 Pro (review) and OnePlus 9R. We've already spent considerable time with the first two and have also published full reviews for them. And now, we have with us the OnePlus 9R, the company's new entry flagship that competes in the highly competitive under Rs 40,000 segment of the market.
We've spent a few days with the device, during which we've tested it under varying conditions, ran it through a battery of tests, clicked a ton of pictures, and also spent time playing games on it. Now, we'll use all the collected data to give you a better understanding of the device and figure out if it's worth your money.
OnePlus 9R: Performance Review
To start with, let's talk about the general performance of the OnePlus 9R. As is the case with all OnePlus flagship phones, there's very little to fault the OnePlus 9R when it comes to the performance of the device. And it's mostly because of the core hardware it packs under the hood.
The biggest talking point here is the OnePlus 9R's use of the powerful Snapdragon 870 SoC. This chip is based on the same architecture as the Snapdragon 865 Plus and as such is fabricated using the same TSMC 7nm process used in its making. All the heavy lifting in the CPU department is done by the Qualcomm Kyro 585 CPU which features a prime core designed to clock a peak speed of up to 3.2GHz. With this chip, Qualcomm promises increased performance across the board for superior gameplay and Snapdragon Elite Gaming Experience. It also enables support for 5G. For graphics, the chipset relies on the Adreno 650 GPU.
OnePlus and Qualcomm's claims about the performance of the device largely hold true, with the device handling anything and everything you throw at it. While it may not have had similar support of the marketing machinery that the Snapdragon 888 received, this chip does pretty much what its sibling can do -- at least in real-world usage scenarios.
This was especially true for tasks of daily use and even gaming, where the device powered through all that we threw at it without batting an eye. Games ran without any hitches and browsing content on the device or switching through apps was a breeze. Multitasking was again, not an issue on the OnePlus 9R. This was also backed up by the data we received when we tested the real-world gaming performance of the device using Gamebench. Unsurprisingly, the device ran both Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9 Legends at maxed-out settings, without any frame drops or stutters. The results for both games showed a median FPS of 60 frames at the stability of 100 per cent. Now that's impressive. Especially considering the fact that neither the OnePlus 9 nor the competing Vivo X60 managed to achieve such high stability for frame rates.
The only place that the OnePlus 9R lagged behind other devices -- only a handful at that -- in performance was when it came to synthetic benchmarks. The device scored a total of 603500 points on AnTuTu that only trails the 708100 points scored by the Snapdragon 888 totting OnePlus 9. Interestingly, it was also slightly lower than the X60 Pro which also comes with the same Snapdragon 870 SoC, leading us to believe that there's still scope for performance improvement in the OnePlus 9R with future software upgrades.
We also got similar results while testing it using 3DMark's Wild Life test. This particular benchmark tests the GPU of the device to simulate the stress faced by it during gaming sessions. Here we found the OnePlus 9R to be closer to the OnePlus 9 and Vivo X60 Pro in terms of scores as these devices scored a total of 5682 and 4206 points, respectively. In comparison, the OnePlus 9 scored 4170 points, which again, is pretty good.
Overall, we're happy to report the OnePlus 9R shines in both gaming and overall performance. While it does not beat competing devices when it comes to synthetic benchmarks, it manages to do well in real-world performance -- and that probably is what we should be focusing on here.
OnePlus 9R: Design Review
The OnePlus 9R is an entry-level flagship, one that can easily pass off for a premium device plying its trade in a higher segment than its price point would suggest. This is in part because of the premium design language of the phone that sees the company majorly using glass and metal for the design of the device.
The back of the OnePlus 9R uses a glass sheet that has the OnePlus logo plastered in the middle and a well-designed vertically placed camera set-up towards the upper right-hand corner of the back panel. This camera module houses four lenses that have been sat next to a dual flash mechanism. The camera module is one of the most interesting elements of the design of the device, with two big circular cutouts and two smaller ones beneath the main ones dominating this slightly protruded set-up.
Apart from this, the whole back has been left clean with OnePlus trying to keep things very class and simple. The phone also uses a sheet of toughened Gorilla Glass on the front and the back for protection, which also helps provide the device a smooth finish when you hold it in the hand. The back panel also features 3D curves to improve the ergonomics and in-hand feel of the device.
OnePlus claims the phone is designed for gamers, with these rounded corners built for making the device easy to hold during long gaming sessions. But even if you're not looking to game on the device, the premium nature of the phone and the use of plush materials ensure that the OnePlus 9R will not disappoint. The OnePlus 9R comes in two colourways, Lake Blue and Carbon Black. We got the former for review and looking closely at it, you can notice micro-patterns on it which give it a frosted glass look. Although, the glossy shine of the panel gives away its reality.
OnePlus 9R review: Display Review
As is the case with the other two OnePlus 9 series phones, the display is definitely an area of focus for the OnePlus 9R. The device brings with itself a 6.55-inch FHD+ Fluid AMOLED display that can be set to either refresh at 60 or 120Hz. Much like the OnePlus 9, this display is also non-curved in nature, and can pretty bright. The company claims that the OnePlus 9's display can go up to 1100nits at peak -- when consuming HDR content. While this is only for a specific area of the panel at a particular time, we found during our testing that the display can output a steady 713nits of peak brightness across the panel on a sustained basis. As for the minimum luminance, the OnePlus 9R can drop down to as low as 7nits.
But that's just the basics of it. For deeper insights about the display of the OnePlus 9R, we tested it using Calman Ultimate paired with the Spectracal C6 HDR2000 colourimeter. This in-depth testing gave us important insights about the display, including the colour accuracy and coverage of colour gamut across different colour profiles.
The OnePlus 9 offers five colour profiles of which three are hidden inside the advanced setting and are tuned to specific colour spaces. The first two, the Natural and Vivid are tuned to not promote colour accuracy but visual experiences as defined by the company. The other three are the sRGB, Display-P3 and AMOLED Wide Gamut -- all profiles which conform to pre-defined industry standards.
When set to the sRGB colour profile, the display threw up a very good Avg DeltaE error of 0.99 and a maximum DeltaE error of 2.13. As for the coverage of the colour space, the Colour Volume test revealed the phone's panel covers around 99.208 per cent of the BT.709 colour space in the sRGB space. So if it's colour accuracy and not saturated colours that you're looking for, then you can simply switch your OnePlus 9R to the sRGB colour profile and be rest assured you'd be getting accurate results.
For watching HDR content, your best bet is to switch the display to the Display P3 profile. In this, the colours are slightly more saturated, however, the test results for colour accuracy still remained well within acceptable levels. Proof of this are readings from ColorChecker which showed the display throwing up Avg DeltaE error of 1 and a maximum DeltaE error of 2.06. As for coverage of the colour space, in this profile, the panel managed a high gamut coverage of 98.924 per cent of the DCI-P3 colour space.
Away from these test results, the OnePlus 9R's panel proves to be a real delight to watch movies and play games on. It's vibrant, crisp and ultra-smooth because of its fast refresh rate. There's also support for HDR10+ which can best be leveraged by switching to the Display P3 colour profile.
OnePlus 9R: Camera Review
In terms of cameras, the OnePlus 9R does not bring any new features that really set it apart, and nor does it offer hardware that we haven't seen before. In fact, it comes with the same primary sensor -- a 48MP Sony IMX 586 -- that we saw previously on the OnePlus 8T (review) and the OnePlus 8 (review) series as well.
As a consequence of this, the performance of the primary lens is also very much in line with what we've seen on past OnePlus flagships, which to be honest, is nothing to complain about. Using this lens, the phone can capture some really nice daytime shots with well-balanced colours. The lens also captures a good amount of detail to ensure there is little loss even if you zoom or crop an image. The captured images are crisp and offer good sharpness, including the edges. The dynamic range of the captured pictures is good, even if not at par with the results received from the bigger sensors of the OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro.
The OnePlus 9R also brings with it an ultra-wide camera. This is a 16MP Sony IMX481 sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. The ultra-wide sensor promises sweeping views and scenic vistas with its 123-degree ultra-wide-angle lens. For the most part, this lens does impress with its performance as it clicks usable ultra-wide shots that capture more of the frame at the touch of a single button.
The resultant images do bring a decent amount of detail, but they are nowhere close to the results of the ultra-wide lens of the other two OnePlus 9 series phones, and also lag the results of the primary lens in both levels of detail and colour accuracy.
Apart from this, the OnePlus 9R also features a more than usable 5-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel monochrome lens. The former will definitely be of great interest to a lot of users as it outputs good results.
The low light performance of the phone's cameras is also good. Both the primary and ultra-wide lens are more than usable in low-light situations. The performance of the macro camera suffers greatly when not fed with enough light. But for the first two, low light images come out good, which can further be improved by using the AI-based Nightscape Mode that more than just brighten the frame by increasing the exposure but actually appears to do a lot of behind the scenes work to improve the overall detailing of these shots.
We also have a 16-megapixel front camera on the device. This lens captures accurate skin tones and facial details and if you're looking for something to click selfies and make video calls from, then this one should definitely be good enough.
OnePlus 9R: Battery Review
The OnePlus 9R is definitely a winner in the battery department. The phone comes with a 4,500mAh battery pack which also comes with the promise of fast charging. But before the phone's battery can be charged, the phone's UI optimisations ensure that there little battery drain when you are doing simple tasks like texting, browsing Twitter, or even video calling.
Even with heavy usage including gaming, streaming content on Netflix, and clicking a lot of photos, the OnePlus 9R still gets you through the day. And when the phone finally starts running out of charge, you can simply plug it in the provided 65W Warp Charger to take it from 1-58% in 15 minutes and a full charge in about 45 minutes. While this is not the first time we've seen similar charging tech on a OnePlus phone, it still is quite impressive and honestly a huge convenience.
OnePlus 9R Review: Why should you buy it?
Starting at Rs 39,999, the OnePlus 9R is the new entry-level flagship from the company that looks to take the battle to the crucial sub-Rs 40k segment of the market. And, it does so really well. The phone has plenty to like about it, including its fast 120Hz display, the above par cameras and also its premium design language.
OnePlus 9R Review: Conclusion
The only real issue for some buyers could be the presence of the Snapdragon 870 SoC, instead of Qualcomm's current flagship, the Snapdragon 888. While this may be a deal-breaker for some, in our opinion, it really shouldn't be the case. But, if you still find yourself unconvinced, you always have the option of spending a little extra and going for the "more powerful" OnePlus 9 or even the OnePlus 9 Pro.
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