OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $969 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,185,805); the OnePlus 9 Pro is noticeably lighter (197g vs 224g).
OnePlus 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 197g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $969
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 57/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 40/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 122 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $892 |
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3216x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $77. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $77 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (83/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.