Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
The Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads — 47/100 vs 44/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G has the bigger battery (3800 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 10W
- Lighter: 173g vs 225g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 20/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 3800 vs 3300 mAh
- Longer battery life (25/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9 vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Xiaomi Mi 9 scores 3 points higher (47/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (44/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (25/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (79/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 9 | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (83/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (44/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G and the Xiaomi Mi 9 are nearly equal (25/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (79/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 edges out the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9 over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
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 38/100).