As a new vendor founded in 2010 by Lei Jun, Xiaomi is now successfully competing with well-known mobile phone vendors such as iPhone and Samsung. The existence of Xiaomi really kicked off the world of mobile phones, how could Xiaomi not break the notion that a quality cellphone must be expensive and not friendly on the pocket.
With various innovations, Xiaomi has produced various high-performance mobile phones at affordable prices. Of course, this is really awaited by many people who want to experience having a cellphone with the best quality.
After the success of the launch of the Xiaomi Mi 8, in February 2022, Xiaomi again launched its newest product. The next generation of Xiaomi Mi 8 is named Xiaomi Mi 9. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, explained that his latest cellphone Xiaomi Mi 9 uses a Snapdragon 855 processor which has 3 variants, each of which uses 6GB, 8GB or 12GB of RAM. This phone really looks gahar with these specifications.
On the camera side, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is equipped with three main cameras, each with a resolution of 48 MP, 12 MP, and 16 MP. even these three cameras have also been supported by the Artificial Intelligence feature. On the front camera, Xiaomi Mi 9 uses a lens with a resolution of 20 MP.
With camera specifications like this, you can be sure of the quality of the photo images that will be produced. So, this Xiaomi Mi 9 phone is sure to spoil people who like to take selfies and capture every special moment.
Xiaomi Mi 9 looks more luxurious with a minimalist bangs screen design with a selfie camera located in the top center. This latest xiaomi phone has used a screen with Super AMOLED technology of 16 million colors which is certainly very comfortable for everyday use.
The screen area of the XIaomi Mi 9 is 6.39 inches which is capable of producing a resolution of up to 1080 x 2340 pixels with a density ratio of 403 ppi.
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This phone has been equipped with an Octa Core processor (1 x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 485) with a chipset from the manufacturer Qualcomm, namely SDM855 Snapdragon 855.
In terms of graphics, the Xiaomi Mi 9 has been equipped with an Adreno 640 GPU with a choice of 6 GB, 8 GB, or 12 GB RAM and 64 GB or 128 GB of internal memory.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Price
- 6 GB RAM with 128 GB Internal Memory Rp. 6,300,000,-
- 8 GB RAM with 128 GB Internal Memory Rp. 6,800,000,-
- 12 GB RAM with 256 GB Internal Memory Rp. 8.300.000,-
In its home country of China, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is available in 3 different colors, Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet, and Piano Black. Xiaomi Mi 9 with 6GB RAM + 128GB Internal Memory is priced at USD $ 455 or equivalent to Rp. 6.3 Millions.
For Xiaomi Mi 9 8GB RAM with 128GB internal memory, it is sold at a price of USD $ 490 or equivalent to Rp. 6.8 Millions. Then for the variant that has a transparent color with 12GB RAM and 256GB internal memory, it sells for USD $ 595 or the equivalent of Rp. 8.3 Millions.
Then, what are the complete specifications of this Xiaomi Mi 9?
Here are the complete specifications of the Xiaomi Mi 9 cellphone along with a brief review of the advantages and disadvantages of the cellphone that was released in February 2022 yesterday.
Xiaomi Mi 9 Specifications
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- RAM: 6GB, 8GB, 12GB
- Internal Memory: 64GB and 128GB
- Front Camera : 20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
- Rear Camera: Triple Camera; 48 MP, 16 MP and 12 MP
- Battery: Non-Removable Li-Po 3300 mAh
- Estimated Price : +/- Rp. 3,600,000 ( 1,699 Yuan )
General
- Release : February 2022
- Network : 2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE
- SIM Card: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Screen
- Screen type: Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Screen size: 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (85.2% screen to body ratio)
- Resolution: 2,340 x 1,080 pixels, 16M colors
- Aspect Ratio : 19.5 : 9 ( 403 ppi density )
Hardware
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
- CPU: Octa Core (1x 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x 2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4x 1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
- GPU : Andreno 640
memory
- RAM: 6GB, 8GB, 12GB
- Internal Memory: 64 GB, and 128 GB
- External Memory : None
Main Camera
- Number of cameras: 3 (Triple)
- Resolution: 48 MP, f/1.8, ”, 0.8µm, Laser/ PDAF ; 16 MP, f/2.2, 1.3mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0”, 1.0µm, Laser/ PDAF ; 12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6”, 1.0µm, Laser/ PDAF, 2 x optical zoom
- Features: Dual LED Flash, HDR, panorama
- Videos : 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie Camera
- Number of cameras: 1
- Resolution: 20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9µm
- Features : HDR
Connectivity
- WLAN : Wifi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot, Wifi direct, DLNA
- Bluetooth : Bluetooth v 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- GPS : Yes, with dual band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
- NFC : Yes
- Infrared : Yes
- USB : MicroUSB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB OTG
Battery
- Type: Li-Po (Lithiµm Polymer)
- Capacity : 3300 mAh
- Features: Fast Charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+), Fast Wireless Charging 20W
HP Body
- Dimensions: 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
- Weight: 173 g
- Color : Lavender Violet, Piano Black, Ocean Blue
Feature
- OS : Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
- Sensors: Gyro, fingerprint, accelerometer, compass, proximity
- MP3/ WMA/ WAV/ eAAC+/ FLAC player
- MP4/ WMV/ H.264 Player
- Photo/video editor
- Docµment viewer
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Pros of Xiaomi Mi 9
With gahar specifications as mentioned above, of course, Xiaomi Mi 9 has various advantages that should be considered in deciding which option to buy.
The following are some of the advantages of the Xiaomi Mi 9:
1. Premium and Luxury Phone Design
With a minimalist bangs screen design where the selfie camera is located at the top center, this phone looks elegant and contemporary.
This latest xiaomi phone has been coated with glass on the back of the body and a frame that uses high-quality aluminum material and has been coated with Corning Gorilla Glass protection.
2. Gahar Performance with the Latest Chipset
The chipset used in the Xiaomi Mi 9 series is Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. In terms of connectivity, this chipset supports the use of 5G networks.
With the support of 6 GB of RAM, the Xiaomi Mi 9x will easily devour heavy games like PUBG with the highest graphics settings. So, for those of you who like to play games or often use multi-tasking applications, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is really reliable.
3. Has 3 Main Cameras
Xiaomi Mi 9 is equipped with 3 main cameras. Where each camera has a resolution of 48 MP, 12 MP, and 16 MP.
Of course, embedded with various features such as Dual LED Flash, HDR, and panorama as well as the sensors that have been embedded in the camera, it is guaranteed that users will be able to get satisfactory photo results with quality that is almost equal to DSLR cameras.
4. Front Camera 20 MP + Artificial Intelligence
On the bangs (notch) the Xiaomi Mi 9 is equipped with a 20 MP front camera.
For users who like to take selfies using their cellphones, the XIaomi Mi 9 is the right choice because it is equipped with Artificial Intelligence features to beautify the photos and can also function as a face scanner at the same time.
5. Fast Charging and Wireless Charging
Although the Xiaomi Mi 9 is only equipped with a Li-Po battery with a capacity of 3,300mAh, it is supported by 27W fast charging technology (Quick Charge 4+), and 20W Fast Wireless Charging wirelessly.
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Disadvantages of Xiaomi Mi 9X
Besides the powerful features embedded in the Xiaomi MI 9, there are still some shortcomings found on this phone, including the following.
1. No External Memory Slot
Xiaomi Mi 9 deliberately comes with a design without an additional slot for external microSD storage. This is because Xiaomi is already equipped with a fairly large internal memory of 128 GB.
Of course, this will be difficult for some people who like to store large files using external memory.
2. Not Equipped with Water Resistant Certificate
Just like most other Xiaomi phones, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is not equipped with a waterproof feature.
In order to be able to compete with other premium producer competitors, it seems that it is time for Xiaomi to add a waterproof feature in its newest cellphones later.
3. Without 3.5mm Audio Port
For those of you who want this phone, of course, you have to be prepared with a wireless headset.
Or you can also use a USB to 3.5mm audio connector converter so you can use a headset like in general.
Conclusion
The Xiaomi Mi 9 mobile phone is presented with a luxurious and gahar performance that is ready and even more than enough to support various activities such as gaming, vlogging, streaming, running multi-tasking applications.
With the support of the latest chipset from Qualcomm and also the triple camera embedded in this cellphone, this cellphone is very worthy to be compared and not inferior to competing premium cellphones.
