OnePlus Ace 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710; launch prices were $399 and $280. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 36/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 417,439); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is noticeably lighter (179g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $280 vs $399
- Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 37 points higher (73/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 16/100; 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 OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (79/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 417439 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 431 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1320 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 156.8×74.5×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $280 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 698.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $119. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite was $119 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (92/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (79/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite by 37 points (73/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.