Oppo Reno 10x Zoom vs Xiaomi Mi 9
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom and the Xiaomi Mi 9, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $240 | $129 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,065 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 27W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.39 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 210 g | 173 g |
| Released | Jun 2019 | Mar 2019 |
Summary: Oppo Reno 10x Zoom is ahead on battery, screen size. Xiaomi Mi 9 is ahead on wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Xiaomi Mi 9 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Features | ~387 ppi density, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, full-screen display | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 |
Platform
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, ColorOS 11 | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 640 |
Memory
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (UFS 2.1) |
Main Camera
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.7, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 13 MP, f/3.0, 130mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF; 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, PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 10x hybrid zoom, 60x digital zoom | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps |
Selfie Camera
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), motorized pop-up ('shark-fin') | 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm |
| Features | HDR, AI beauty modes | HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po | Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 4065 mAh | — |
| Charging | 20W wired (VOOC Flash Charge) | 27W wired (Quick Charge 4+), 20W wireless |
Body
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162 x 77.2 x 9.3 mm | 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 210g | 173 g (6.10 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
Comms
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, EDR, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Positioning | — | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Oppo Reno 10x Zoom | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2019 | 2019, February 20 |
| Released | June 2019 | — |
| Status | — | Released 2019, March 25 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom or Xiaomi Mi 9?
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom — 4,065 mAh for the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom versus 3,300 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 9.
Which is lighter, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom or Xiaomi Mi 9?
Xiaomi Mi 9 — 210 g for the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom versus 173 g for the Xiaomi Mi 9.
Which is newer, Oppo Reno 10x Zoom or Xiaomi Mi 9?
Oppo Reno 10x Zoom — Jun 2019 for the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom versus Mar 2019 for the Xiaomi Mi 9.
Is the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom or the Xiaomi Mi 9 rated higher?
We rate the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom 9/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 9/10.