OnePlus 9RT vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus 9RT (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,139,950); the OnePlus 9RT is noticeably lighter (198g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 9RT
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus 9RT better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 224g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1139950
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 9RT vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus 9RT are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9RT notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 9RT | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1139950 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.2×74.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 9RT
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 9RT
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 9RT
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 9RT and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus 9RT by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 9RT
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus 9RT are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 9RT notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 9RT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9RT by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 9RT and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 9RT has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9RT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9RT or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 9RT over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus 9RT 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.