OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $969 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 65/100 (a 21-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 1,185,805).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $969
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 21 points higher (86/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, 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 9 Pro (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 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) | 1300 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $825 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $144. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $144 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (95/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (81/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 21 points (86/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. 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.