OnePlus 9 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $969 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-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 (3,248,535 vs 1,185,805).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1185805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $969
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 57/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 Pro — 42/100, 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 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (81/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1185805 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3216x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $969 | $709 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 50W
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 9 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $260. Xiaomi 17 was $260 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (81/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (87/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.