Xiaomi Mi 9 vs Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
The Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $830. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 has the bigger battery (5165 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $830
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5165 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi Mi 9 vs the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads (56/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100, Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 62/100; 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 Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (56/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi Mi 9 | Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1224x2912 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5165 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 20W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | 166.9×73.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $830 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 6.9" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2912
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2
- 5165 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mix Flip 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 73.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $430. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $430 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (91/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (85/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (56/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Mi 9 and the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi Mi 9 or the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi Mi 9 over the Xiaomi Mix Flip 2?
The Xiaomi Mix Flip 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users.