OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The OnePlus 13T (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $650 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 13T leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 13T is faster in AnTuTu (3,173,674 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3173674 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (65/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 185g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $650
- Better portability (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the OnePlus 13T scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T leads (65/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (65/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6260 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 9 | |
| 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 | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13T and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 13T leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 284.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 13T is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (65/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus 13T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus 13T leads on camera score (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus 13T leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.