After all the major features having been revealed, Xiaomi has finally taken the wraps off the Mi 9 and with it we get a handset with some pretty incredible specifications and is a successor to last year’s Mi 8. The design of the handset is pretty different from that currently available as it sports a finish that has a holographic illusion that’s protected by Gorilla Glass 5. While the handset comes with some great specs, the major features found here include a 48MP sensor on a triple camera configuration, a huge 90.7 screen-to-body ratio, Game Turbo technology, a Snapdragon 855 SoC and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Xiaomi has revealed the price of the Mi 9 and it will start at 2,999 yuan (about Rs 31,500) for the 6GB RAM with 128GB storage version. The Mi 9 Transparent Edition costs 3,999 yuan (approximately Rs 42,400) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB version. The Mi 9 standard edition, when launched, will be available in Lavender Violet, Ocean Blue and Piano Black. Along with the handset, Xiaomi also announced a 20W wireless charger which is the fastest available so far.
The Mi 9 is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SoC that features an Adreno 640 GPU that’s paired with 6GB RAM alongside 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage. There is the Game Turbo technology found in the handset that will optimise the CPU and GPU to provide the best possible gaming experience.
As per a report by GSMArena, the triple rear camera’s main highlight is a 48MP Sony IMX586 module with a Quad Bayer filter that features a ½-inch sensor with 0.8 µm pixels, which can be combined into 1.6µm Super pixels. Apart from the main sensor, the handset also sports a 16MP ultra-wide camera with a 117-degree field of view and lastly, it has a 12MP sensor with an F/2.2 aperture. Up front, the handset features a 20MP sensor that can also be used for face unlock in some regions. The report states, “AI is also used to reduce the distortion in the ultra-wide camera and will prompt you to switch between cameras when it thinks you can get a better shot.” The camera is also protected by a sapphire glass lens cover.
The display used on the Mi 9 is 6.39-inches of the Super AMOLED variety that has a FHD+ resolution that’s protected by Gorilla Glass 6. As per the report, the Mi 9’s high brightness mode can reach up to 600 nits. There is a Dark Mode that is said to curb power usage by up to 83 per cent. The new Always-On display comes with support for colourful patterns.
The Xiaomi Mi 9’s other highlighted feature is its fast charging which the brand has termed as Charge Turbo and can deliver up to 27W through the USB Type-C port. While it does support 27W fast charging, Xiaomi has bundled an 18W charger in the packaging. To keep the device juiced up, the Mi 9 features a 3300mAh battery.
Xiaomi has also launched a 20W fast wireless charger that comes bundled with a 27W wired charger. Xiaomi has ensured that it complies with all the safety standards and in the process making it TUV certified.
