OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The OnePlus 13T (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 13T leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3300); the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 824,513).
OnePlus 13T
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the OnePlus 13T scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | — |
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared OnePlus 13T and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 284.9% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (65/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.