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Released: 2019, March 25

Xiaomi Mi 9

Overall Score

66.8

Category Breakdown

Overall(#907)66.8
Performance(#1726)83.6
Camera(#1049)68.0
Display(#1533)81.7
Battery(#452)86.7
Build(#75)96.3
Connectivity(#1651)72.2
Audio(#1963)8.9

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 9

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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
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, 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
Main Camera FeaturesLaser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

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

Build & Safety

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
ColorsLavender Violet, Ocean Blue, Piano Black
Foldable✗
SAR0.99 W/kg (head)     1.04 W/kg (body)

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)

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass