OnePlus Ace Racing vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

The OnePlus Ace Racing (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace Racing leads — 34/100 vs 12/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace Racing has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).

The OnePlus Ace Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 22 points (34/100 vs 12/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace Racing
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 48
Design 43
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 23
Battery 1
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes OnePlus Ace Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 27W

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (48/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 205g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace Racing vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer, the OnePlus Ace Racing scores 22 points higher (34/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing leads (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing leads (48/100 vs 1/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the OnePlus Ace Racing are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (40/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (48/100 vs 1/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Racing (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

OnePlus Ace Racing: The OnePlus Ace Racing is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer: The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Ace Racing Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 67W 27W
Main camera 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 48 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Brightness (peak) 480 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.3×75.8×8.7 mm 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 205 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace Racing
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
23
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace Racing
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace Racing
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
1
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer and the OnePlus Ace Racing are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (40/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer (48/100 vs 1/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace Racing (83/100 vs 43/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace Racing or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus Ace Racing significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer by 22 points (34/100 vs 12/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace Racing and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus Ace Racing has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer — 12/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace Racing or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus Ace Racing leads on camera score (40/100 vs 23/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace Racing over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer?

The OnePlus Ace Racing is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a better fit for everyday use.