Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; estimated prices are $1799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 64/100 vs 47/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 3300); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 64
Battery 42
Portability 52
Value for money 32
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 32
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4650 vs 3300 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 21W
  • Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 7W
  • Lighter: 173g vs 257g
  • Cheaper: $400 vs $1799

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 17 points higher (64/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (42/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1401321 824513
Geekbench Single 1750 968
Geekbench Multi 4516 2731
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2076x2152 2340x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 21W 27W
Wireless charging 7W 20W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 12 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 9
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 257 g 173 g
Price $1799 $400
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
42
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
64/100
1401321 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -70.0%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 70.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400

Price difference: $1399. Xiaomi Mi 9 is cheaper by $1399.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (70/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (64/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (42/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (79/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 32/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 9 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (70/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.