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Xiaomi Mi 9 Review – Simple Yet Incredible!

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[su_heading size=”20″ margin=”30″]Pros & Cons[/su_heading]

Pros

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  • OLED Display with Waterdrop notch
  • Gorilla Glass Protection 6 + 5
  • Fastest Under-screen Fingerprint reader
  • Good Battery Life, 27W wired charging, 20W wireless charging
  • Incredible Hardware Performance
  • The Best Video Recording Performance Till Date (DxOMark)
  • Android 9 (MIUI10)
  • Still Budget-Friendly

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Cons

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  • No OIS
  • Not Waterproof
  • No Audio Jack, No Stereo speakers
  • No Micro-SD slot
  • Somewhat slippery
  • Nightlight camera results need improvement

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[su_heading size=”20″ margin=”30″]Our Verdict[/su_heading]

Ending this Xiaomi Mi 9 Review, we believe that Xiaomi Mi 9 is the product which will bring back Xiaomi’s control to the high-end market around the globe, after having a tough time with Mi MIX 3. There are many improvements done in Mi 9 in comparison to the previous generation.

The controversial broad chin has been reduced to the minimum. Concerning the design of the Mi 8 and Mi 6, the sandwich tradition is re-evolved and upgraded with full-curved glass makes it feel round and visually slim, complemented by holographic illusion colors.

The use of SD 855 needs no explanation. Whether it is running benchmarks or actual experience, the performance of Xiaomi Mi 9 has already won the Android camp.

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Photographing is the top priority of Xiaomi over the years. Lei Jun even set up a camera department for it. It bloomed on Xiaomi 8/MIX2S and went to Xiaomi MIX 3. When it comes to Xiaomi Mi 9, its previous investment can be seen thoroughly, with the best video shooting score. The 48-megapixel IMX586 camera comes with a large aperture and the addition of a super wide-angle lens enhances playability.

Considering the battery, that 100mAh reduced battery might have been a downside, but the actual battery life is pretty impressive and the phone can survive a whole day. It’s a perfect balance between power and battery along with the coverup features like 27W wired charging and 20W wireless charging.

We must say that there’s no innovation this time which makes the phone stand exclusively like the Mi MIX 3.

The price, because the standard version is 6GB + 128GB, has been increased to 2,999 yuan ($448). It still has the best price/performance ratio. Finally, we can conclude that:

Xiaomi Mi 9 is still cost-effective , best price/performance ratio and most importantly has improved features

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[su_heading size=”20″ margin=”30″]Price & Availibility[/su_heading]

Xiaomi Mi 9 starts selling today in China. Moreover, it’s also released in Europe as well. Here are the following variants with the prices:

  • Standard Version (6GB + 128GB) for 2999 yuan ($448) in China / 449 euros in Europe
  • High Version (8GB +128GB) 3999 Yuan ($598) in China / 499 euros in Europe
  • Battle Angel Version / Transparent black (12GB + 512GB) price not announced

Update: There’s also an 8GB +256GB transparent version available as well.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Review - Featured
Xiaomi Mi 9 Review – Simple Yet Incredible!
Summary
Xiaomi Mi 9 still offers the best price/performance ratio along with some cool features such as the 20W wireless charge, IR, NFC,  Snapdragon 855 needs no intro making Mi 9 the fastest Android phone till date, the traditional sandwich is kept with some improvements, and the camera results are excellent along with the best video shooting rating by DxO. Yet, some down points still exist such as no SD slot or audio jack, and most of all the waterproof rating. However, we can forget that concerning the 2999 yuan ($448) price tag.
Design & Appearance
8
Hardware & Performance
9.4
Screen & Display
8
Camera & Samples
8.5
Connectivity & Ports
6.5
Operating System
8
Battery
7.5
Price
8.5
Price-over-Performance Ratio
9
Reader Rating0 Votes
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Pros
OLED Display with Waterdrop notch
Gorilla Glass Protection 6 + 5
Fastest Under-screen Fingerprint reader
Good Battery Life
27W wired charging, 20W wireless charging
Incredible Hardware Performance
The Best Video Recording Performance Till Date (DxOMark)
Android 9 (MIUI 10)
Still Budget-Friendly
Cons
No OIS
Not Waterproof
No Audio Jack, No Stereo speakers
No Micro-SD slot
Somewhat slippery
Nightlight camera results need improvement
8.2
Total Rating
Where to Buy?
Mi 9 6GB + 64GB
Mi 9 6GB + 128GB ()GB
Mi 9 8GB + 128GB
Mi 9 Transparent Edition 8GB+258GB
Mi 9 Transparent Edition 12GB+512GB