Xiaomi Mi 9 Series

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 710, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 712, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 730, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855, Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855+
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 616, Qualcomm Adreno 618, Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 5.97 inch, 6.39 inch, 6.40 inch
Weight: 0.155kg, 0.173kg, 0.179kg, 0.191kg, 0.196kg
Price: 250, 380, 399, 410, 449, 600 euro
price: 83%, performance: 86%, features: 83%, display: 88%, mobility: 84%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 82%, emissions: 96%

 

Xiaomi Mi 9

The Xiaomi Mi series has been the flagship in their line up from the very beginning. While other models such as the Pocophone and the Mi Max series are there to give a serious bang for buck the Mi series is there to give the all best for a considerably lower price. These days its main competitions are the One Plus, Honor View and Huawei P series. Just like the Mi 8, this year’s Mi 9 comes with a glass sandwich design. The front glass is a Gorilla Glass 6 and the back is made of Gorilla Glass 5 while the sides are made of polished metal frames. The Mi 9 comes in the usual Piano Black, Ocean Blue and Lavender Violet, which is by far the most interesting color for a phone these days. The phone has a dimension of 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm and weighs in at 173 grams. The only drawback of the design is the protruding camera design. It bulges a lot, which makes it hard to use the phone on a flat surface. The Mi 9 has a 6.39-inch, Full HD+ AMOLED display with a screen-to-body ratio of 85.2%. This isn’t the best out there but with it still looks pretty impressive. This time around, the notch has been reduced to the more forgiving teardrop shape. This however does not allow for more sophisticated face detection hardware usually used for face unlock. Instead there is an under-screen fingerprint scanner this time. With the Mi 8, this feature was only available in the most expensive configuration. The Mi 9 comes with some serious hardware configuration to hold on to its flagship status. For a start, it has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 GPU for some serious smartphone gaming. It comes in either a 64 GB internal memory with 6 GB of RAM or a 128 GB internal memory with 8 GB of RAM configuration. Both don’t come with expandable storage options. For the camera, the Mi 9 now comes with a triple camera setup on the back. The first camera is a 48 MP, 27 mm wide angle lens with a focal length of 1.8. The second is a 16 MP, 13 mm ultrawide lens with a focal length of 2.2. The last one is a 12 MP, 54 mm telephoto lens with a focal length of 2.2 for portraits. To make it more impressive, the camera has 2x optical zoom. On the front, there is a 20 MP f/2.0 camera with HDR. The back-camera shoots videos in 4k and the front one shoots video at 1080p resolution. The Mi 9 doesn’t come with a headphone jack. Powering it all is a 3300 mAh battery, which supports the Quick Charge 4+ standards for fast charging via a USB Type-C port located at the bottom. It also supports fast wireless charging. For its price, the Mi 9 is a serious bang for buck. It is a serious flagship competing at the Samsung’s Galaxy and Huawei’s P series level. It delivers serious performance without any drawbacks in terms of specs or design like the Pocophone. However, with Huawei set to release the P30 anytime soon, potential buyers may want to wait for it before they decide. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.39 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.173kg
Price: 449 euro
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Average Score: 86.64% - good

 

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Alita

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9 Alita
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.40 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.173kg
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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE

The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE was created for those who value a pocket-sized phone. It comes with the same flagship features that make up the Mi 9: Samsung AMOLED display, improved on-screen fingerprint sensor, and Sony 48 MP camera. It also features NFC, IR remote control, and the world premiere Qualcomm Snapdragon 712. The Mi 9 SE is housed in glass finished with holographic spectrum design. When light meets the glass, it shines with dreamlike colors of the future. The Mi 9 SE's 5.97-inch Samsung AMOLED screen is stunning with a 90.47 % screen-to-body ratio and flagship level display. The NTSC 103.8 % wide color gamut makes videos and photos more vibrant. The screen keeps its clarity in bright light with Sunlight mode 2.0, which intelligently adjusts brightness according to the sun's rays, giving a rich and colorful experience indoors and outside. The improved in-screen fingerprint sensor features advanced optical fingerprint recognition technology that shows remarkable results, even in bright light or with dry fingers. Optimized for more speed and increased success rate, it's a more convenient unlocking experience. The phone's Sony 48 MP primary camera has 4 times as many pixels as the typical 12 MP smartphone camera. The Sony flagship camera brings a high-resolution experience that lets users keep clarity even when cropping small sections, allowing users to create a whole new picture. With the 1/2" image sensor and 4-in-1 1.6 μm large pixels, photos are lively and vivid with color. Besides that, this 123° wide-angle lens allows users to capture whole landscapes in a single shot. The 20 MP selfie camera not only supports Beautify and 3D makeup, it can also add a glimmer to the eyes. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 processors is paired with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. It is equipped with faster access UFS 2.1 flash memory and LPDDR4x RAM, which allows users to load games faster, preview images and accelerate file processing. The phone features Game Turbo for optimizing graphic effects in games,  customizable touch screen sensitivity as well as higher frame rate and stability. As a conclusion, the Mi 9 SE is a smartphone with an outstanding camera. Its Sony flagship 48 MP camera is very suitable for users who require a great camera to take professional looking photos on the go. Paired with a great display and decent performance, this phone is a great mid-range device for power users. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 712
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 616
Display: 5.97 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.155kg
Price: 399 euro
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Average Score: 83.55% - good

 

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Xiaomi Mi 9T

The Xiaomi Mi 9T is a beautiful and high performing smartphone at a mid range price tag. The back of the Mi 9T is graceful and contemplative, until the light hits it and its bold flames flicker to life. The carbon fiber design gives it a sports car like look. With its 3D curvature, the phone feels good to hold and it looks sleek. Equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 processor with 8 nm process technology, CPU single-core performance is improved by 35%, and power consumption is reduced by 10%. According to Xiaomi, the AI algorithm improves processor efficiency by up to 2.6 times. Whether gaming or snapping photos, this performance won't let users down. For the optimal gaming experience, the Mi 9T gives not only great hardware, but software optimization that boosts performance. By utilizing deep optimization, Mi Turbo is essentially a function which reduces file fragmentation and keeps the system running smoothly for up to 18 months. The updated Game Turbo mode gives a massive boost to game sensitivity and responsiveness. It also features more tools like visual enhancement, so users can play with their customized configuration. With a Sony 48 MP ultra high-resolution wide camera with 8 MP telephoto camera and 13 MP ultra wide-angle camera, users can take any shot with ease. It has 124.8° wide-angle shots with AI correction to prevent distortion of scenes and faces. Users can seamlessly zoom in from 0.6x to 10x and discover their true photography potential. The 1/2" large sensor, coupled with the all new AI algorithm helps capture brighter, crisper photos in low light conditions. As for selfies, it has a 20 MP selfie camera. Now with panorama selfies, everyone can join in. Have everyone gather around in a photo, there's no need for a selfie stick. Users can simply turn the phone from side to side to capture the whole group. It also features 960 fps slow motion video, which lets user capture every detail of life's most wonderful moments. The pop-up selfie camera leaves room for more screen, resulting in a 91.9 % screen-to-body ratio Full Screen Display. The 6.39" AMOLED display give a stunning visual experience every time users unlock their phone. In environments with intense light, slide to enable bright mode for a screen that is 39 % brighter than normal. The Mi 9T offers the latest in-screen optical sensing module. It expands the sensing area by 100 % compared to the previous generation and uses an upgraded algorithm to make unlocking faster, smarter, and more secure. Users can use the Xiaomi Mi 9T all day and stay charged with a 4,000 mAh battery, then revive in flash with the 18 W charger. As a conclusion, the Xiaomi Mi 9T is a great option for people who are looking for a smartphone with great camera at an affordable price. It checks a lot of things people want in their phone with great performance, display, camera and appearance. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9T
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 730
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 618
Display: 6.39 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.191kg
Price: 380 euro
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Average Score: 84.15% - good

 

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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro

The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a flagship smartphone by Xiaomi. Its highlight appears to be the motorised pop-up front-facing camera. It is available in several color options, namely Carbon black, Red flame, Glacier Blue and White. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro measures at 156.70 x 74.30 x 8.80 mm and weighs 191.00 grams. The phone comes with a 6.39-inch AMOLED Full Screen Display with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels and an aspect ratio of 19.5:9. The pixel density of 403 ppi is not low but is lower than most other flagships. The screen is protected by a durable, scratch resistant glass. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is powered by a 2.84 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor and comes with 6 GB of RAM. This hardware specification ensures the phone runs smoothly under even the most memory intensive applications and shows no signs of lag. As for storage, it has 64 GB of UFS 2.1 flash storage. The smartphone can provide perfect gaming experience with the Game Turbo 2.0 mode, which provides higher sensitivity. The Mi 9T Pro features a triple rear camera: a 48 MP primary camera with Sony IMX586 0.8μm ƒ/1.75 aperture, 6P lens, 4-in-1 Super Pixel and 1/2” CMOS image sensor, a 8 MP telephoto camera with 1.12μm ƒ/2.4 aperture, and a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens with 124.8° wide-angle. On the front side, there is a 20 MP AI selfie pop up camera. The Mi 9T Pro's front camera went through the test of 3,000,000 times pop-up and downs. The 9T Pro supports Face Detection and high dynamic range (HDR) imaging as well. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro runs MIUI based on Android 9 Pie. Providing power to the smartphone is a large 4000 mAh high density battery. The battery can be charged quickly with 27 W wired charging, It can be fully charged in 73 minutes and charged to 58 % in half an hour. Compared with the traditional 5th generation screen fingerprint technology on the market, the Mi 9T Pro is equipped with a 7th generation in-display fingerprint scanner. At the same time it optimizes the unlock algorithm, greatly improving the accuracy of screen fingerprint identification and unlock speed. Connectivity options on the Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro are said to include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/No, GPS, Bluetooth v5.00, USB Type-C, 3G, and 4G (with support for Band 40 used by some LTE networks in India). Sensors on the phone are rumored to include an accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, a compass magnetometer, a gyroscope, a proximity sensor, and a fingerprint sensor. The Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro is a smartphone with high performance specifications and great camera. Compared to the predecessor, which is the Xiaomi Mi 9T, it features a bit more speed and endurance. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.39 inch, 19,5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.191kg
Price: 410 euro
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Average Score: 87.35% - good

 

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a smartphone with a light, slim body coupled with style and long-lasting battery time. The 32 MP selfie and 48 MP AI triple camera are also the highlights of the smartphone. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has the same display as the Mi 9. Its 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with VDE Blue-Light protection is certified from Germany. The Samsung AMOLED display contains a wide range of colors with up to 60,000:1 contrast. It supports smart environment adaptation, intelligently adjusting the display according to the surroundings to give a more natural viewing experience. Besides that, it also has an in-screen fingerprint sensor. It features a 48 MP ultra high definition camera. The camera ensures that each detail is perfectly preserved and presented. The 118° (before distortion correction) ultra wide-angle camera makes pictures even wider. Also, the depth sensor highlights the subject and blurs the background, making it the focal point of every photo. A heightened-sensitivity light sensor, combined with advanced image processor and optimized multi-frame noise reduction algorithms, allows users to capture outstanding night scenes without a tripod. The flagship 32 MP Selfie Camera features ultra-high 6,560 × 4,928 pixels resolution for exceptional definition right down to the last eyelash and hair. It can capture clear and natural selfies. Users can also touch up, edit and crop later with ease to preserve better-quality pictures. The AI Portrait Mode allows users to take the most beautiful selfies as the focus by blurring the messy background. With various themed filters, users can get stylish selfies easily with just one click. For hardware specifications, it has dual accelerated octa-core performance. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 with dual turbo boost, 6 GB LPDDR4x 2,133 MHz dual channel RAM, 128 GB UFS2.1 storage, and an Adreno 640 graphics processor. These specifications are sufficient for optimum gaming and everyday use. Users can choose between Pearl White, Aurora Blue, and Onyx Grey for color options. Besides that, it also has a Xiaomi logo with pause light. When a user is charging, calling or listening to music, the pause light will light up with different colors. Powering the smartphone is a large 4,030 mAh battery, which is sufficient for up to 2 days of normal usage. 18 W fast charging can quickly restore the battery to full power. As a conclusion, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a decent budget smartphone with great camera and hardware specifications. With big screen, decent hardware, great camera and good looking appearance, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite checks a lot of boxes for users who are looking for a budget smartphone. Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 710
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 616
Display: 6.39 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.179kg
Price: 250 euro
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Average Score: 80% - good

 

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G

Specifications

Notebook: Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SD 855+
Graphics Adapter: Qualcomm Adreno 640
Display: 6.39 inch, 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 0.196kg
Price: 600 euro
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Xiaomi:

Founded in 2010, Xiaomi Corporation is a Chinese multinational electronics company and produces consumer electronics and related products, including smartphones, televisions, fitness bands, power banks, headphones, smart devices and accessories. Xiaomi offers its products under the Mi, Redmi and POCO brands.

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Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 640: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is intergrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 20% faster than the Adreno 630 in the Snapdragon 845 SoC and offers 50% more compute units (ALUs).

Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.

Qualcomm Adreno 616: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 710) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. According to Qualcomm up to 30% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 512 in the Snapdragon 660). Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.

Qualcomm Adreno 618: Integrated (in the Snapdragon 730) graphics card based on the Adreno 600 architecture. Supports DirectX11_1, Vulkan 1.0, OpenCL 2.0, OpenGL ES 3.2.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

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Qualcomm Snapdragon:

SD 855: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2018 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a modified ARM Cortex-A76 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A76 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a X24 LTE modem (up to 2 Gigbit download), a new Wi-Fi modem (Wi-Fi 6 ready, 60 GHz mmWave), Hexagon 690 DSP with new Tensor cores for AI processing, a Spectra 380 ISP with an integrated computer vision engine and an integrated LPDDR4x memory controller.

SD 712: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 260 cores (four fast 2.3 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving cores) and a rather slow Adreno 616 GPU. Manufactured in the modern 10 nm process.

SD 730: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 470 cores (two fast ARM Cortex-A76 cores at up to 2.2 GHz and six small ARM Cortex-A55 cores at up to 1.8 GHz) and a fast X15 LTE modem (up to 800 Mbit download). The SoC is manufactured in the modern 8 nm process.

SD 710: Fast mid-range ARM SoC with 8 CPU Kryo 260 cores (four fast 2.2 GHz cores in a cluster and two power saving cores) and a rather slow Adreno 616 GPU. Manufactured in a modern 10 nm process.

SD 855+: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in 2019 and manufactured in 7 nm at TSMC. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a modified ARM Cortex-A76 architecture clocked at up to 2.96 GHz. Three more performance cores are also based on the A76 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a X24 LTE modem (up to 2 Gigbit download), a new Wi-Fi modem (Wi-Fi 6 ready, 60 GHz mmWave), Hexagon 690 DSP with new Tensor cores for AI processing, a Spectra 380 ISP with an integrated computer vision engine and an integrated LPDDR4x memory controller. Compared to the normal Snapdragon 855, the 855 Plus offers higher clock speeds of the GPU and CPU.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

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85.24%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

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