OnePlus 15s vs Xiaomi Mi 9T

The OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 9T (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730; estimated prices are $700 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 77/100 vs 18/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 496,392).

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 48
Battery 82
Design 56
Value for money 62
Xiaomi Mi 9T
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 36
Battery 12
Design 61
Value for money 89
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 496392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (48/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
  • Lighter: 191g vs 195g
  • Cheaper: $300 vs $700

  • Better design/ergonomics (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (89/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the OnePlus 15s scores 59 points higher (77/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T leads (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (89/100 vs 62/100).

OnePlus 15s: The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi Mi 9T: The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus 15s Xiaomi Mi 9T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
AnTuTu 3942923 496392
Geekbench Single 3640 724
Geekbench Multi 11033 1836
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2640x1216 2340x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
NFC yes
Dimensions 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm
Weight 195 g 191 g
Price $700 $300
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
48
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2640x1216
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9T
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 15s and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 15s Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
77/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9T Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
18/100 -694.3%
496392 AnTuTu

OnePlus 15s leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 694.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
OnePlus 15s
$700
Xiaomi Mi 9T
$300

Price difference: $400. Xiaomi Mi 9T is cheaper by $400.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (48/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (82/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9T notably outperforms the OnePlus 15s (89/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 59 points (77/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (48/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 15s over the Xiaomi Mi 9T?

The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.