OnePlus 14 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

The OnePlus 14 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 12/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 14 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3300); the OnePlus 14 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).

The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 68 points (80/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 14 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 74
Design 26
Value for money 53
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 1
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes OnePlus 14 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 14 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the OnePlus 14 Pro scores 68 points higher (80/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro leads (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (74/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (74/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (83/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

OnePlus 14 Pro: The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 14 Pro Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3942923 824513
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 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 0W
Main camera 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 / OxygenOS 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
NFC yes
Protection IP65
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 219 g 173 g
Price $830
Camera comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
74
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
23
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 14 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 14 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
74
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 14 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 14 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
80/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
12/100 -378.2%
824513 AnTuTu

OnePlus 14 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 378.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 14 Pro
$830
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (74/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (74/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus 14 Pro (83/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the OnePlus 14 Pro are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 14 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 68 points (80/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 14 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 14 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 14 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 14 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 14 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus 14 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.