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Xiaomi Mi 9#1342

Released: 2019, March 25

Xiaomi Mi 9

Overall Score

64.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1342)64.8
Performance(#3666)62.5
Camera(#1144)48.9
Display(#1978)79.5
Battery(#858)66.0
Build(#906)79.8

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 9

Short Review

  • The Xiaomi Mi 9 features a sleek design with dimensions of 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 173g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 6 on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back, complemented by an aluminum frame.
  • Its 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10 with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, offering vibrant colors and deep contrasts.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, the phone delivers high performance with an octa-core CPU and options for up to 8GB of RAM.
  • The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
  • A 20 MP front camera ensures high-quality selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3300mAh, supporting 27W fast charging and wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with MIUI 12.5, it is upgradable to Android 10.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
  • The device does not feature stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 9 combines solid performance with an impressive camera and display in a stylish build.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019, March 25
Announced2019, February 20
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size6.39"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR10
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 6

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPUAdreno 640
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera20 MP
Front Camera Details20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details27W wired, QC420W wireless
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight173 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsLavender Violet, Ocean Blue, Piano Black
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo