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OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)

Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord 2T 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 2T (256GB) 18Points
6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
08Points Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB) Compare OnePlus Nord 2T X
6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)

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 2T (256GB)} 18 Advantages OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB) vs Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR4X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs8GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (222GB available)104%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (109GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+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
+6.43"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
+1/1.56" inches28%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2" inches
+(front) 32MP61%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 20MP
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 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
+4500 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3300 mAh
+80W196%
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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
190 grams (6.65 ounces)vs+173 grams (6.06 ounces)10%
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
(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 16MP + 12MP27%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/1.9 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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.

28 Common items in both devices
Fluid AMOLED / Super AMOLED
16 million
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
HDR photo on both cameras
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
ModelNord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesOnePlus Nord 2T 5G CPH2399小米9, Xiaomi Mi9 (8GB RAM), M1902F1A, M1902F1G, M1902F1T
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandOnePlusXiaomi
Release date5/12/20223/1/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.61 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 159.1 millimeters (2.88 x 6.26 in)74.67 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)
Weight190 grams (6.65 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 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Display typeFluid AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.43" inches6.39" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.7% (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 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User InterfaceOxygenOS 12 / 13feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1300 (6nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Single-core)
3x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-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 controllerARM Mali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR4X8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (222GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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 networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
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 networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat18/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°
2MP depth 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 resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1µm 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 IMX766 sensor (back)
Sony IMX615 sensor (front)
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels20 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)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 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakersSupported
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 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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 outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (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, NavICA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

OnePlus Nord 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts80W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 1.0
27W 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 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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: Gray, Green
• Silicone case included
• Pre-applied screen protection film
• 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 2T (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 9 (128GB/8GB)
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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