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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

Specifications

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (Mi 9 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 8 x 2.2 GHz, Kryo 360
Graphics adapter
Memory
6 GB 
, DDR4x, 2.133 MHz, dual-channel
Display
6.39 inch 19.5:9, 2340 x 1080 pixel 403 PPI, capacitive, AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass 5, glossy: yes, HDR, 60 Hz
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.0 Flash, 128 GB 
, 115 GB free
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 1 Infrared, Audio Connections: 3.5-mm headphone jack, USB Type-C, Card Reader: microSD (FAT, FAT32, exFAT, up to 256GB), 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, USB-C
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5, 2G GSM (B2/B3/B5/B8), 3G WCDMA (B1/B2/B4/B5/B8), 4G LTE FDD/TDE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40), Dual SIM, LTE, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 8.67 x 156.8 x 74.5 ( = 0.34 x 6.17 x 2.93 in)
Battery
4030 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Charging
fast charging / Quickcharge
Operating System
Android 9.0 Pie
Camera
Primary Camera: 48 MPix (f/1.8, 1/2", 0.8µm) + 8MP + 2MP
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix (f/2.0, 0.8 µm)
Additional features
Speakers: 2 speakers, Keyboard: on-screen, Keyboard Light: yes, modular USB power supply, USB Type-C cable, SIM tool, protective case, MIUI Global 10.3.6 Stable, 12 Months Warranty, head SAR: 1,42 W/kg, body SAR: 1,4 W/kg, fanless
Weight
179 g ( = 6.31 oz / 0.39 pounds), Power Supply: 80 g ( = 2.82 oz / 0.18 pounds)
Price
250 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 80.05% - good
Average of 11 scores (from 20 reviews)
price: 80%, performance: 65%, features: 64%, display: 91% mobility: 89%, workmanship: 86%, ergonomy: 80%, emissions: 95%

Reviews for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

80.5% Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Smartphone Review: Big Bang for the Buck | Notebookcheck
Xiaomi's Mi 9 Lite boasts a lot of technology and raises the bar for $250 smartphones dramatically. Find out in our review whether or not this smartphone from China performs adequately.
72% Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite/Mi CC9 review
Source: GSM Arena English Archive.org version
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a great smartphone which few will buy. Even if it were cheaper, the Redmi series would have still been the better choice. We think Xiaomi has gone too far with its Mi 9 series saturation and the Mi 9 Lite will be the first, and we hope the last, to fall into the oblivion because of that. But if you happen to be among those few that discover enough reasons to buy a Lite - we're sure it won't disappoint you for a second.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/11/2019
Rating: Total score: 72%

Foreign Reviews

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Braucht es heutzutage eigentlich mehr?
Source: WinFuture German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/14/2020
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Source: ChinaMobileMag German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 12/10/2019
92% Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite
Source: Chinahandys.net German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/07/2019
Rating: Total score: 92% performance: 80% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100%
70% Análisis Del Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: Prueba A Fondo, Características Y Opinión
Source: Movil Zona Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/17/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Primeras impresiones del Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: probamos la estrella en gama media
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Low price; nice display; decent hardware; large battery capacity; LED notification.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/16/2019
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, primeras impresiones: la gama Lite eleva el listón en precio y prestaciones
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; fast fingerprint sensor; face unlock; attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/16/2019
82% Recensione Xiaomi Mi9 Lite: il componente “ragionevole” della famiglia Mi9 (foto e video)
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/13/2019
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 70% features: 80% display: 85% mobility: 85% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80%
70% Recensione Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: per chi non vuol pensare
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/01/2019
Rating: Total score: 70% performance: 70% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85%
80% Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Recensione: Un Ottimo Smartphone, Ma Al Giusto Prezzo
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% RECENSIONE XIAOMI Mi9 lite FLASH
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/30/2019
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 75% display: 86% mobility: 92% workmanship: 80%
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite un mese dopo, convince ma solo al giusto prezzo
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good price; powerful hardware; nice design; solid workmanship.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/23/2019
Recensione Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, una nuova conferma
Source: Pianeta Cellulare Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Big screen; super AMOLED display; flexible face unlock.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/02/2019
88% Test Du Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, Le Meilleur Smartphone Milieu De Gamme Du Marché
Source: Fredzone French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/23/2020
Rating: Total score: 88% price: 95% display: 90% workmanship: 90%
86% Test du Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, le smartphone à 300 euros qui éclipse une bonne partie de la concurrence
Source: 01Net French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 70% mobility: 100%
80% Test - Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite : de solides arguments pour une version allégée
Source: CNet France French FR→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite - chiński szturm na smartfonową średnią półkę
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Beautiful design; nice cameras; good price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2019
Обзор Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 6/64GB. Хорошая автономность, Snapdragon и NFC
Source: Mega Obzor RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent display; long battery life; fast charging; high performance; nice cameras; attractive design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/11/2019
Xiaomi ra mắt Mi 9 Lite: camera 48MP, logo LED đổi màu
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; beautiful design; solid workmanship; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 10/14/2019
Trên tay Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: Camera 48MP, pin lớn, thiết kế đẹp, giá hấp dẫn
Source: FPT shop VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive cameras; high autonomy; beautiful design; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/18/2019

Comment

Model: 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

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.

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

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


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


6.39":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


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.


80.05%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


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Stefan Hinum (Update: 2019-10- 7)