Xiaomi 15 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $771 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 213g).
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $771
- Better portability (79/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 32/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3001049 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2798 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10104 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6100 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $771 | $400 |
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Xiaomi 15 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 264.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $371. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $371 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (90/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (79/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.