Xiaomi 17T Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9

The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $899 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,176,468 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 92
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Xiaomi Mi 9
Performance 54
Display 56
Camera 44
Battery 22
Portability 79
Value for money 32
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3176468 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $899

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100, 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 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 54/100).

Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi Mi 9: The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17T Pro Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3176468 824513
Geekbench Single 3228 968
Geekbench Multi 9553 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging 100W 27W
Wireless charging 50W 20W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 12 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 9
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm
Weight 205 g 173 g
Launch price $899 $400
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • Main: 48MP f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Xiaomi Mi 9
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 20W
22
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3176468 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 9 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -285.3%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 285.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
Xiaomi Mi 9
$400

Launch price difference: $499. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $499 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (92/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (63/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (79/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?

The Xiaomi 17T 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.