Xiaomi Mi 9
The Xiaomi Mi 9 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)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓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
⚙️ 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), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12.5
RAM
6GB | 8GB
Fine for everyday apps
💻 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
Main Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
3,300 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3300 mAh, non-removable
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)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Colors
Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue, Piano Black
