Xiaomi Mi 9
#1342
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
#1085Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
Performance
62.567.0
Camera
48.948.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
66.066.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.866.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Mi 9 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer share similar dimensions and display specifications, featuring a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED screen with HDR10 support and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- Both models are powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset, but the Explorer variant offers higher RAM options of 256GB with either 8GB or 12GB, compared to the Mi 9's maximum of 8GB.
- The camera systems are nearly identical, with both offering a 48 MP main sensor, although the Explorer's f/1.5 aperture on the 12GB model may enhance low-light performance slightly.
- Battery capacity remains the same at 3300mAh with 27W charging, while the Mi 9 runs on MIUI 12.5 based on Android 10, whereas the Explorer operates on MIUI 10.
- Build quality is also comparable, but the Explorer features a 7000 series aluminum frame and a transparent back design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Mi 9
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
General
Release Date
2019, March 25
2019
Announced
2019, February 20
2019
Description
N/A
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
Display
Size
6.39"
6.39"
Type
Super AMOLED, HDR10
Super AMOLED, HDR10
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
Corning Gorilla Glass 6
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
64GB 6GB RAM, 64GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 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
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
Front Camera
20 MP
20 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 0.9µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3300 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
27W wired, QC420W wireless
27W wired, QC420W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight
173 g
173 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, Piano Black
Transparent Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No