Oppo A9 (2020) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Oppo A9 (2020) (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A9 (2020) doesn't; the Oppo A9 (2020) is noticeably lighter (195g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A9 (2020)
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Oppo A9 (2020) better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 235g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A9 (2020) vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (100/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (92/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A9 (2020) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×9.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A9 (2020)
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A9 (2020) and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Oppo A9 (2020) by 93.4% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (82/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (100/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) (92/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A9 (2020) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (50/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo A9 (2020) by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A9 (2020) and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Oppo A9 (2020) has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A9 (2020) or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A9 (2020) over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.