Xiaomi Mi 9|Features Review

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In Summary

Xiaomi has a new smartphone out, the Mi 9. The smartphone is the latest high-end smartphone from the Chinese smartphone vendor and its launch comes just a couple of weeks after the launch of the Redmi Go, a budget Android smartphone.

The highlights of the Mi 9 include a powerful performance profile and a triple camera profile. That said, here is what the Xiaomi Mi 9 has to offer.

Display

Display Size: 6.4 inches

Display Type: Super AMOLED

Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2280 pixels

Screen Resolution Density: 394 ppi

Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6

The Xiaomi Mi 9 features a large 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display. The display has a 1080 x 2280 pixels resolution, which is quite good considering the display size.

To top it all, the smartphone has a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on top of the display and thus you won’t need a screen protector.

Design

Dimensions: 155 x 75 x 7.6 mm

The Mi 9 features an ultra-premium design concept with smooth round edges and a glass and metal exterior. The design is quite good and is just what you can expect from a smartphone in its price range.

Performance

Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie)

CPU: 2.84 GHzOcta-core

RAM: 8/6 GB

Internal Memory: 128/256 GB

Micro SD: No

The performance profile of the Xiaomi Mi 9 is one of the unique selling points of the smartphone. The smartphone offers a 2.84 GHzOcta-core 64-bit display. The is coupled with either 8 or 6 GB of RAM.

For internal storage, you get to choose between 128 or 256 GB. The downside of the performance profile of the Mi 9 is that the phone lacks a micro-SD card slot.

On the software side, the Mi 9 offers Android 9.0 (Pie) out of the box. This is quite good considering that the Android 9.0 is the latest available version of Android.

Camera

Rear Camera: 48 + 16 + 12 MP

Secondary Camera: 24 MP

LED Flash: Yes

The Xiaomi Mi 9 offers a 48 + 16 + 12 MP triple camera for general photography and a 24 MP camera for your selfies.

Battery and Extras

Battery Capacity: Li-Po 3500 mAh

A Li-Po 3500 mAh battery keeps the lights on.

Price in Kenya

The Xiaomi Mi 9 is yet to launch in Kenya. Once the smartphone launches expect a base price of around Ksh. 65,000.

Be awesome and rate the Mi 9.