OnePlus 8T vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus 8T (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $749 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 53/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 990,988).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 8T
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus 8T better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 990988
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $749
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 8T vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 34 points higher (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). Value score: OnePlus 8T — 20/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 8T are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 8T | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 990988 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $749 | $709 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 8T
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 8T
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 8T and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus 8T by 70.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Xiaomi 17 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 8T are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 8T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8T by 34 points (87/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 8T and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus 8T has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 8T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 8T or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 8T over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.