Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2019).
2019 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.39" · 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
RAM12GB | 8GB
Storage256GB
Main Camera48 MP · Laser AF
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Sharp 403 PPI screen
✓6.39" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,300 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, February. Released 2019, June
Also Known As
Also known as Xiaomi Mi 9 Transparent Edition
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Upper-mid performance — fast and capable
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10
RAM
12GB | 8GB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
403 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
Super AMOLED, HDR10
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
Multi-Camera Setup
48 MP, f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model), (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF 12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom 16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm, AF
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
Charging
27W wired, QC4 20W wireless
📱 Design & Build
Weight
173g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
GPS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer supports wireless charging (27W wired, QC4 20W wireless).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer.
Yes, up to 27W (27W wired, QC4 20W wireless).
No, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer does not support a memory card.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 10.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
