Xiaomi 18 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $845 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $845
- Better portability (79/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $445. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $445 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (82/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 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 18 Pro (79/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.