Oppo A9 (2020) vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Oppo A9 (2020) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9 (2020)
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 (2020) vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 (2020) | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 (2020) and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A9 (2020)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (89/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Oppo A9 (2020) has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 (2020) over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.