OnePlus 9R vs Xiaomi 17

The OnePlus 9R (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-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 (3,404,616 vs 1,032,318).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 9R

Performance 61
Display 80
Camera 37
Battery 42
Portability 61
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

What makes OnePlus 9R better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 54/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1032318
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 9R vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 9R are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

OnePlus 9R: The OnePlus 9R is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 9R Xiaomi 17
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1032318 3404616
Geekbench Single 1298 3566
Geekbench Multi 3520 10162
Display 6.5" Fluid AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2656x1200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 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) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.0×74.1×8.4 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 191 g
Launch price — $709

Camera comparison

OnePlus 9R

  • Main: 48MP
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 9R

  • 6.5" Fluid AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 9R

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 9R and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 9R Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
54/100
1032318 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +69.7%
3404616 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus 9R by 69.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 9R

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17

$709

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (81/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R (87/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus 9R are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 9R or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9R by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 9R and the Xiaomi 17?

The OnePlus 9R has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9R or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9R or the Xiaomi 17?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 9R over the Xiaomi 17?

The OnePlus 9R 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.