Overall Score
66.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#1085)66.1
Performance(#1799)67.0
Camera(#1140)48.9
Display(#1948)79.5
Battery(#857)66.0
Build(#866)79.8
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer features a sleek design with a transparent back and Gorilla Glass protection, measuring 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm and weighing 173g.
- Its 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR10, offering a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 403 ppi.
- Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it delivers robust performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 640 GPU, available with up to 12GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, a 12 MP telephoto lens, and a 16 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 60fps.
- A 20 MP front camera is included for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 3300 mAh, supporting 27W fast charging and wireless charging.
- Running on Android 9.0 with MIUI 10, the software offers a user-friendly interface.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- Notably, it does not have a headphone jack or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Mi 9 Explorer combines premium materials and advanced features in a compact form.
Specifications
General
Release Date2019
Announced2019
DescriptionAlso known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
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
Memory256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model), (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, AF
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 (7000 series)
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsTransparent 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), MIUI 10
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo