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OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord vs Xiaomi Mi 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 9 X OnePlus Nord (128GB) 14Points
6.44"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4115
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB) Compare OnePlus Nord X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord (128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Nord (128GB)} 14 Advantages OnePlus Nord (128GB) vs Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+1080x2400 pixels3%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2340 pixels
+409 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs403 PPI
+6.44"1%
Larger screen
vs6.39"
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+(dual front camera) 32MP + 8MP101%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps95%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps
+4115 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+30W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs27W
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
184 grams (6.44 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)6%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP21%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

32 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
+25 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
ModelNord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Other model namesOnePlus NORD 5G AC2001 (128GB + 8GB RAM), OnePlus Z小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (6GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China(Global, International)
China, (Global, International)
BrandOnePlusXiaomi
Release date8/4/2020, Announced: 7/21/20203/1/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.89 x 6.23 in)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight184 grams (6.44 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.44" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2340 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI403 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10+feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 11Android 10
User InterfaceOxygenOS 11feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 315641 (v8)
Geekbench: 7844 (v4.4), 1953 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/1024 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
LTE Cat16/13
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkEurope:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 78)
India:
SA/NSA (78)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18
VoLTE
Europe version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
India version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119˚
5MP depth f/2.4
2MP macro f/2.4
(triple camera)
48 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/3.0"1.0µmPDAF
12MP telephoto f/2.254mm1/3.6"1.0µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
Sony IMX586 sensor
Sony IMX616 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)(dual front camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.5105˚1/4"1.12µm
20 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.8" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.9µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, SBAS, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4115 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts30W (5V/6A) Wired fast charging27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue Marble, Gray Onyx• Colors: Piano Black, Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue
• MIUI 10
• HDR10/DCI-P3 display
• Sapphire glass camera cover
• Quick Charge 4+
• Fast wireless charging 20W

☢️ Radiation rate

OnePlus Nord (128GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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