OnePlus Ace 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 65/100 vs 12/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 3300); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,391,399 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 213g).
OnePlus Ace 6
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Higher AnTuTu: 3391399 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 23/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 1/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (82/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 53 points higher (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (73/100 vs 1/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 1/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (73/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (79/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (82/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3391399 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9300 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 27W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $399 | — |
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 311.3% in our overall performance rating.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (73/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (31/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (79/100 vs 1/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (83/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (82/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 53 points (65/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on camera score (31/100 vs 23/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (73/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.