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| Xiaomi Mi 9, Mi 9 SE Unveiled |
The Mi 9 comes in two variants: the regular version, and its Transparent Edition. Both models were packed with powerful specs but, of course, they have slight differences. One of these was found on its design. As the name suggests, the Transparent Edition is dressed with a transparent back, while the regular Mi 9 features a glass-like body.
The handsets were equipped with a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED panel with FHD+ resolution. Also, it is mounted with a waterdrop notch to give off a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
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| Mi 9 Transparent Edition |
Under the hood, it carries a Snapdragon 855 octa-core processor, and to deliver an ultimate gaming experience, Xiaomi geared it with the new Game Turbo technology. Meanwhile, the regular Mi 9 is loaded with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, while the Transparent Edition is coupled with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB internal storage.
Other notable features include its 48-megapixel main sensor, 20-megapixel selfie snapper, in-display fingerprint scanner, and 3300mAh battery that supports fast charging.
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Specs:
- Dual SIM, supports 4G connectivity
- 6.39-inch Super AMOLED FHD+ (2280 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, 395ppi
- Dimensions: 154.9mm x 74.8mm x 7.6mm
- Weight: 177 grams
- Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10
- 2.84GHz 64-bit octa-core CPU, Snapdragon 855 chipset, Adreno 640 GPU
- 6GB/8GB/12GB LPDDR4x RAM
- 128GB/256GB internal storage
- 48MP f/1.7 Sony IMX586 sensor + 16MP f/2.2 Sony IMX481 with 117-degree ultra wide-angle + 12MP f/2.2 Samsung S5K3M5 2x telephoto lens
- 20MP f/2.0 front camera
- FM Radio
- Bluetooth 5
- WiFi 802.11ac
- NFC
- USB Type-C, with OTG function
- GPS
- Sensors: accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
- Others: In-display Fingerprint Scanner, IR Face Unlock
- Colors: Black, Blue, Gold White
- Price: CNY 2,999/CNY 3,299/CNY 3,999
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| Xiaomi Mi 9 SE |
Jumping off to the Mi 9 SE, Xiaomi was able to gear it with competitive specs as well. It flashes a 5.97-inch sAMOLED FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 resolution. Inside, it is powered by a Snapdragon 712 chipset, 6GB RAM, up to 128GB of internal storage, and 3070mAh battery.
The device also sports triple rear shooters, 20-megapixel front camera, and in-display fingerprint scanner.
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Xiaomi Mi 9 SE Specs:
- Dual SIM, supports LTE connectivity
- 5.97-inch sAMOLED FHD+ (2340 x 1080) capacitive touchscreen, 432ppi
- Dimensions: 147.5mm x 70.5mm x 7.45mm
- Weight: 155 grams
- Android 9.0 Pie with MIUI 10
- 2.3GHz octa-core CPU, Snapdragon 712 chipset, Adreno 616 GPU
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB internal storage
- 48MP f/1.75 main sensor + 13MP f/2.4 ultra wide-angle + 8MP f/2.4 2x telephoto lens
- 20MP f/2.0 front camera
- Bluetooth 5
- WiFi 802.11ac
- GPS with GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
- NFC
- USB Type-C
- Others: In-display Fingerprint Scanner, IR Blaster
- Battery: 3070mAh with 18W fast charging
- Colors: Blue, Violet, Dark Grey
- Price: CNY 1,999/CNY 2,299
As usual, the Mi 9 series is tagged with affordable price tags. Here are its prices:
- Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB/128GB) – CNY 2,999 (~Php23.2K)
- Xiaomi Mi 9 (8GB/128GB) – CNY 3,299 (~Php25.5K)
- Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (6GB/64GB) – CNY 1,999 (~Php15.5K)
- Xiaomi Mi 9 SE (6GB/128GB) – CNY 2,299 (~Php17.8K)
There is no official announcement yet about its arrival in the Philippines.