OnePlus 13 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

The OnePlus 13 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the OnePlus 13 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 213g).

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13 Pro
Performance 92
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 80
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance 54
Display 83
Camera
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money
What makes OnePlus 13 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 213g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the OnePlus 13 Pro scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 13 Pro: The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 13 Pro Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3119308 824513
Geekbench Single 3041 968
Geekbench Multi 9494 2731
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Wireless charging 50W 20W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
NFC yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 213 g 173 g
Launch price $899
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
83
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
54/100 -278.3%
824513 AnTuTu

OnePlus 13 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 278.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13 Pro
$899
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (83/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 13 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 13 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 13 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 13 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.