OnePlus 9 vs Xiaomi 12
38.6Performance43.2
46.6Display47.7
39.3Camera47
55.9Battery62.5
65.3Features65.3
2 spec wins — OnePlus 911 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 wins this phone face-off, 50.9 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+8) and battery (+7). OnePlus 9 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
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 56
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 100% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 16 MP
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″+4% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi | 419 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,100 nits |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,040,324Top 46% | 1,150,000+11%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450Top 48% | 1,720+19%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650Top 53% | 4,300+18%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 65 W | 67 W+3% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g | 180 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.2 mm+6% |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |