Oneplus 9 Pro Chinese Version — Vs Global Version Hot

Let’s address the keyword directly. – users report that the Chinese variant runs hotter. Is this true?

| Feature | Chinese Version | Global Version | |--------|----------------|----------------| | | ColorOS 12+ (China ROM) | OxygenOS 12+ (near-stock Android) | | Google Services | No Google Play Store pre-installed; must be side-loaded (may have notification delays) | Full Google services, Play Store, working push notifications | | Default Apps | Chinese app store, Baidu input, no Google apps | Google apps, Play Store, Assistant | | 5G/LTE Bands | Fewer international bands (e.g., limited N71, B12, B17 for US/Europe) | Full bands for NA/EU/IN/Asia (better coverage abroad) | | VoLTE/Wi-Fi Calling | May not work on non-Chinese carriers | Works globally | | Warranty | China only | Regional warranty (e.g., EU, US, India) | | Price | Typically cheaper (no Google license fees) | More expensive | | Language | English available, but some system texts/settings remain Chinese | Full English + many other languages | | OTA Updates | Requires Chinese VPN or local servers; slower for global users | Global OTA servers, regular updates | oneplus 9 pro chinese version vs global version hot