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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE#2258

Released: 2019

Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Overall Score

61.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#2258)61.4
Performance(#3620)62.5
Camera(#1139)48.9
Display(#1941)79.5
Battery(#11909)43.5
Build(#862)79.8

Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

Short Review

  • The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE features a sleek design with dimensions of 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm and a weight of 155g, utilizing Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back with an aluminum frame.
  • Its 5.97-inch Super AMOLED display supports HDR and offers a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 432 ppi.
  • Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 chipset, it provides efficient performance with an octa-core CPU and Adreno 616 GPU, complemented by options of 64GB or 128GB storage paired with 6GB RAM.
  • The rear camera setup includes a 48 MP wide lens, an 8 MP telephoto lens, and a 13 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at 30fps.
  • A 20 MP front camera is available for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 3070 mAh, supporting 18W fast charging but lacking wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 9.0 with an upgrade path to Android 11 and MIUI 12.5, the software experience is smooth and modern.
  • Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and USB Type-C.
  • Special features include a vibrant display and a versatile camera system, making it suitable for various photography needs.
  • Overall, the Mi 9 SE combines solid performance, a compact design, and a capable camera in a well-built package.

Specifications

General

Release Date2019
Announced2019, February 20
DescriptionN/A

Display

Size5.97"
TypeSuper AMOLED, HDR
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm SDM712 Snapdragon 712 (10 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.3 GHz Kryo 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPUAdreno 616
Memory64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera20 MP
Front Camera Details20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity3070 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 3070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details18W wired
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm (5.81 x 2.78 x 0.30 in)
Weight155 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsViolet, Blue, Gray
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5
OS VersionAndroid 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11, MIUI 12.5

Security

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo