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
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Kevin is a tech enthusiast and the lead writer at MobiTrends.co.ke. He has been writing about smartphones and tech related topics since October 2012. About Us | Contact Us