OnePlus 7T Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
A spec-by-spec comparison of the OnePlus 7T Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,085 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 40W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.67 in | 6.39 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 196 g |
| Released | Oct 2019 | Sep 2019 |
Summary: OnePlus 7T Pro is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? OnePlus 7T Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
Display
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Fluid AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+ | Super AMOLED, HDR10, DCI-P3 |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 108.8 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~516 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Features | — | 600 nits (peak), Sunlight mode 2.0, Reading mode 2.0, Always-on display |
Platform
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 13 (Original: MIUI 10 based on Android 9 Pie) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8150P Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8150P Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
Memory
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
| Type | UFS 3.0 | — |
Main Camera
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 78mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 16 MP, f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), AF | 48 MP, f/1.75, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF (Sony IMX586) 12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF (Sony IMX481) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Laser AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@480fps, Auto HDR, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | Motorized pop-up 16 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.0", 0.9µm |
| Features | Auto-HDR | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4085 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 30W wired, 70% in 30 min (advertised) - Warp Charge 30T | 40W wired (Quick Charge 4+, Power Delivery), 30W wireless (Qi), 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.6 x 75.9 x 8.8 mm (6.40 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 157.2 x 74.6 x 8.5 mm (6.19 x 2.94 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Colors | — | Dream White, Titanium Black |
Comms
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| OnePlus 7T Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, October 10 | September 2019 |
| Status | Available. Released 2019, October 12 | Available. Released 2019, September |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, OnePlus 7T Pro or Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
OnePlus 7T Pro — 4,085 mAh for the OnePlus 7T Pro versus 4,000 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 7T Pro or Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 206 g for the OnePlus 7T Pro versus 196 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G.
Which is newer, OnePlus 7T Pro or Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
OnePlus 7T Pro — Oct 2019 for the OnePlus 7T Pro versus Sep 2019 for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G.
Is the OnePlus 7T Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G rated higher?
We rate the OnePlus 7T Pro 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G 7/10.