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; launch prices were $700 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 40/100 (a 43-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 (3,950,082 vs 502,844).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15s
Xiaomi Mi 9T
What makes OnePlus 15s better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 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 (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9T better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $700
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15s vs the Xiaomi Mi 9T, the OnePlus 15s scores 43 points higher (83/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OnePlus 15s — 80/100, Xiaomi Mi 9T — 18/100; 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 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15s | Xiaomi Mi 9T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 502844 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $700 | $300 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9T
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15s and Xiaomi Mi 9T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Xiaomi Mi 9T by 685.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi Mi 9T was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (95/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T (89/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9T by 43 points (83/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15s and the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The OnePlus 15s has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9T — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The OnePlus 15s leads on camera score (53/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 15s or the Xiaomi Mi 9T?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.