Oppo Reno 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Oppo Reno 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno 5G leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Oppo Reno 5G has the bigger battery (4065 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo Reno 5G
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Oppo Reno 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4065 vs 3300 mAh
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo Reno 5G vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Oppo Reno 5G scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Oppo Reno 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (79/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo Reno 5G | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4065 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.2×9.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Camera comparison
Oppo Reno 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Oppo Reno 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo Reno 5G
- 4065 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo Reno 5G and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo Reno 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Oppo Reno 5G are nearly equal (44/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (79/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo Reno 5G or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Oppo Reno 5G edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Oppo Reno 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Oppo Reno 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Should you choose the Oppo Reno 5G over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Xiaomi Mi 9 (79/100 vs 36/100).