OnePlus 9R vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,032,318); the OnePlus 9R is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9R
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 9R better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 226g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1032318
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9R vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (97/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9R | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1032318 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" Fluid AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9R
- Main: 48MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9R
- 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9R
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9R and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus 9R by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 9R
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (97/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9R notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9R and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9R has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9R or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9R over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.