Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
#886
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2
#2179Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2
Performance
93.083.3
Camera
68.038.1
Display
81.780.2
Battery
86.726.9
Build
81.50.2
Connectivity
72.265.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
67.251.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer features a premium build with Gorilla Glass 6 front and Gorilla Glass 5 back, while the Redmi Pro 2 lacks detailed build specifications.
- Both phones have a 6.39" AMOLED display, but the Mi 9 Explorer supports HDR10, enhancing the viewing experience.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the Mi 9 Explorer offers higher RAM options of 8GB and 12GB compared to the Redmi Pro 2's maximum of 6GB.
- In terms of camera, both have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Mi 9 Explorer includes additional lenses for versatility and higher video recording capabilities.
- The Redmi Pro 2 has a slightly larger 3600mAh battery, while the Mi 9 Explorer supports wireless charging.
- Both run on Android 9.0 (Pie), but the Mi 9 Explorer uses MIUI 10, and the Redmi Pro 2 includes a headphone jack, which the Mi 9 Explorer does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Xiaomi Redmi Pro 2
General
Release Date
2019
N/A
Announced
2019
N/A
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.39"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 640
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD
Camera
Main Camera
48 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
48 MP, 1/2.0", (wide), 0.8µm, PDAFSecondary unknown cameraThird unknown camera
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Motorized pop-up 20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
27W wired, QC420W wireless
27W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
N/A
Weight
173 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
N/A
Colors
Transparent Black
Red, Blue, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass