OnePlus 9 vs POCO X5 Pro
38.6Performance32
46.6Display44.8
39.3Camera35.6
55.9Battery58.4
65.3Features60
7 spec wins — OnePlus 97 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus 9 wins this phone face-off, 46.5 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and features (+5). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 525% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- 125% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 48 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $729
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.67 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+2% | 395 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+22% | 900 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324+33%Top 46% | 784,274Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+42%Top 48% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+25%Top 53% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP+125% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+525% | 8 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 67 W+3% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 181 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP53 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 12 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | POCO X5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |