OnePlus Ace 6 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $399 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $400
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 213g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 22/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $399 | $400 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 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
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 304.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. OnePlus Ace 6 was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (79/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.