OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The OnePlus 8T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 53/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 990,988).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 8T
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes OnePlus 8T better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $825
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 990988
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 8T vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 33 points higher (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 8T — 20/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the OnePlus 8T are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 8T | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 990988 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.7×74.1×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $825 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 8T
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 8T
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 8T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 8T and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads OnePlus 8T by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $76. OnePlus 8T was $76 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the OnePlus 8T are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T by 33 points (86/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 8T and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The OnePlus 8T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 8T over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.