OnePlus 9 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The OnePlus 9 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $729 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 60/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,157,244).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9
Xiaomi 17T Pro
What makes OnePlus 9 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $729 vs $899
- Better portability (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1157244
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 22 points higher (82/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 50/100). Value score: OnePlus 9 — 34/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; 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 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1157244 | 3182664 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×74.2×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $899 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads OnePlus 9 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $170. OnePlus 9 was $170 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 (87/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 by 22 points (82/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The OnePlus 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The OnePlus 9 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.