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Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£440RAM capacity:6 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.39 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP

Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.2

Overall score

Score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

90%

6.0

Technical score

10%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 68% of smartphones
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

25%

5.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

6.7

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

3.9

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

5.4

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

â–¼Worse than 73% of smartphones
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 615 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 80% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components:

25%

5.8

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.7

Camera

15%

6.7

Display

15%

5.7

Battery

10%

3.9

Software

10%

6.5

Connectivity

4%

5.4

Audio

3%

7.2

Design

6.0
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 80% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

7.9

Number of reviews

Based on 615 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 7.9 points, which is higher than 74.7% of smartphones.
7.9
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Score components:

60%

6.2

Overall score

40%

8.2

Price

6.8
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor which is faster than processors in 55.2% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
6 GB
RAM capacity
6 GB
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 6 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 10.8% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.84 GHz
â–² Better than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.84 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 68.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.7% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android version
Android 9 Pie
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 9 Pie which is older than that found in 93.9% of smartphones and equal to that in 2.6% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
no
Dark mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
This smartphone does not offer dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP which is lower than that of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
â–² Better than 64% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 which is wider than that of 64.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
30.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 30.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 63.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
1.6 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.39 inches
Screen size
6.39 inches
â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.39 inches which is smaller than the screens of 87.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 0.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2340 px
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2340 px which is lower than that of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 6.1% of smartphones.
Pixel density
403 ppi
Pixel density
403 ppi
â–² Better than 64% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 403 ppi which is higher than that of 63.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.9% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
â–² Better than 41% of models
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Refresh rate
60 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 60 Hz which is lower than in 84.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 15.7% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
3,300 mAh
Battery capacity
3,300 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 3,300 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 95.6% of smartphones and equal to those in 0.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
27 W
Charging speed
27 W
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 27 W which is slower than in 65.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 0.9% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
60 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
60 min
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 60 min which is faster than 52% of smartphones and equal to the time of 6.1% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
yes
Wireless charging
yes
â–² Better than 75% of models
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 45% of models
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
157.5 mm
Height
157.5 mm
â–² Better than 88% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.5 mm which is shorter than 87.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
74.7 mm
Width
74.7 mm
â–² Better than 74% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.7 mm which is narrower than 74.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.4% of smartphones.
Thickness
7.6 mm
Thickness
7.6 mm
â–² Better than 86% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7.6 mm which is thinner than 86% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.5% of smartphones.
Weight
173 g
Weight
173 g
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 173 g which is lighter than 91.5% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.5% of smartphones.
Device volume
81,326 cm³
Device volume
81,326 cm³
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 81,326 cm³ which is smaller than 92% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • 6.6% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Xiaomi Mi 9
    the average smartphone
    Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.52 vs 8.000).
    8.52 vs 8
  • 44.9% more popular
    Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (7.88 vs 5.4).
    7.88 vs 5.44
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 18.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.84 GHz
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.8 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.84 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    1 x 2.84 GHz & 3 x 2.42 GHz & 4 x 1.8 GHz
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    1x2.84 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 2 more memory channels
    Memory channels
    4
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2 – >4
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • 75.8% more L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1,800 KB
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has more L2 cache than the average smartphone (1800 KB vs 1024 KB). The average L2 cache is 1024 KB.
    1,800 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • 2x more shader units
    N. of shading units
    512
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone features more shader units than the average smartphone (512 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    512 vs 256
  • 24.2% higher memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    31.79 GB/s
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has higher memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (31.8 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s.
    31.79 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    Optical zoom
    2 x
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <0 x – >3 x
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    BSI sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    Laser autofocus
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Better main camera video
    Main camera video
    2160 x 60 fps
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    This smartphone records better main camera video than the average smartphone. 22.60x of smartphones support 4K or higher.
    2160x60 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    20 MP
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has an infrared sensor
    Infrared sensor
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • 1 more external displays supported
    External display support
    2
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This smartphone supports more external displays than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone supports 1 external displays.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Dolby Vision support
    Dolby Vision support
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This smartphone supports Dolby Vision, the average smartphone does not. 17.3% of smartphones are Dolby Vision compatible.
  • Supports HDR10+ support
    HDR10+ support
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10+, the average smartphone does not. 22.2% of smartphones include HDR10+ support.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    HDR10 support
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    Always-on display
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    Curved display
    yes
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 2% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    403 ppi
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (403 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    403 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Better display glass type
    Display glass type
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone features a better display glass type than the average smartphone (Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5). The average smartphone uses Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
    Corning Gorilla Glass 6 vs Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Supports wireless charging
    Wireless charging
    yes
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Supports aptX
    aptX
    yes
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 11.8% lighter
    Weight
    173 g
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is lighter than the average smartphone (173 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    173 g vs 196.2 g
  • 6.1 mm shorter
    Height
    157.5 mm
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.7 mm thinner
    Thickness
    7.6 mm
    â–² Better than 86% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7.6 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.3 mm narrower
    Width
    74.7 mm
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.7 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.7 mm vs 76 mm
  • 16.8% smaller volume
    Device volume
    81,326 cm³
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a smaller device volume than the average smartphone (81326 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    81,326 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 72.9% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    257 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (257 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    257 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 34% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3300 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • 0.28 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.39 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.39 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 7.3% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.83 vs 7.3).
    6.83 vs 7.34
  • 69.2% more expensive
    Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£440 vs £260).
    £440 vs £260
  • 72.9% slower GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    257 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <646 MHz – >1.2k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (257 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    257 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    6 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (6 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    6 GB vs 8 GB
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 35% fewer transistors
    Number of transistors
    6,700 million
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <5.3k million – >19k million
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6700 million vs 10300 million). The average smartphone has 10300 million transistors.
    6,700 million vs 10,300 million
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 4.7% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    898
    â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (898 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    898 vs 942
  • 19.9% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3,063
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (3,063 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    3,063 vs 3,825
  • 28.5% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    877
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (877 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    877 vs 1,226
  • 3.6% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    10,400
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,400 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,400 vs 10,783
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 9 Pie
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 9 Pie vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 9 Pie vs Android 14
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Lacks dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    This smartphone does not support dark mode, the average smartphone does. 95.8% of smartphones have dark mode.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    Theme customization
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    Offline voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • No manual focus mode
    Manual focus
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This smartphone does not have a manual focus mode, the average smartphone does. 91.2% of smartphones offer manual focus.
  • 4.1% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    30.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    30.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • 8.3% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    DxOMark Mobile score
    110
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <89 – >153
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (110 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    110 vs 120
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.2 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    5G connectivity
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • No memory card slot
    Memory card slot
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    Refresh rate
    60 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower refresh rate than the average smartphone (60 Hz vs 120 Hz). The average smartphone has a refresh rate of 120 Hz.
    60 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 0.28 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.39 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.4 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.39 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2340 px
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone has a lower screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone has a resolution of 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2340 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    60000:1
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (60000:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    AMOLED/OLED displays have an effectively infinite contrast ratio
    60,000:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 8.9% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    601 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (601 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    601 nits vs 660 nits
  • 34% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    3,300 mAh
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (3300 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5000 mAh.
    3,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No reverse wired charging
    Reverse wired charging
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 60.8% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 18.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    27 W
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (27 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    27 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2019
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2019 vs 2024). 5.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    February 2019
    2019 vs 2024

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31/03/2019
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t3.com
20/03/2019
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androidcentral.com
13/11/2019
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notenoughtech.com
19/08/2019
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dxomark.com
20/02/2019
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09/04/2019
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14/06/2019
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techadvisor.com
19/02/2020
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expertreviews.co.uk
29/04/2019
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pcmag.com
05/08/2019
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techradar.com
06/06/2019
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gsmarena.com
20/02/2019
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22/07/2019
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17/07/2019
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14/06/2019
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28/05/2019
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20/05/2019
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18/05/2019
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26/03/2019
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17/03/2019
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29/04/2019
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13/06/2019
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09/04/2019
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25/02/2019
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23/03/2019
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03/05/2019
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04/03/2019
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03/03/2019
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01/07/2019
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29/06/2019
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07/05/2019
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22/03/2019
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11/03/2019
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06/03/2019
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08/04/2019
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03/04/2019
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25/04/2019
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08/04/2019
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What we like about Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB)

  • Flagship-level performance with the [Snapdragon 855 chipset](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Xiaomi-Mi-9-Review_id4620Use code with caution.json)
  • Vibrant and bright 6.39-inch [Samsung AMOLED display](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.stuff.tv/review/xiaomi-mi-9-review/Use code with caution.json)
  • Excellent value for money, often described as an [affordable flagship](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9-review-1891p8.phpUse code with caution.json)
  • Versatile triple camera setup with a 48MP main sensor providing [great daytime shots](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/xiaomi-mi-9Use code with caution.json)
  • Fast charging capabilities including [20W wireless](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.androidauthority.com/xiaomi-mi-9-review-955519/Use code with caution.json) and 27W wired support
  • Quick and reliable [in-display fingerprint scanner](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-mi-9-review/Use code with caution.json)

What we don't like about Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB)

  • No official [water or dust resistance rating](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.t3.com/reviews/xiaomi-mi-9-reviewUse code with caution.json)
  • Lack of [3.5mm headphone jack](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.techradar.com/reviews/xiaomi-mi-9Use code with caution.json) and microSD card slot
  • Absence of [Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/asqf01/xiaomi_mi_9_review_gsmarena/Use code with caution.json), affecting low-light photography
  • Software experience with [MIUI can feel clunky](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.pcmag.com/reviews/xiaomi-mi-9Use code with caution.json) or contain bloatware
  • Battery capacity (3,300mAh) is [smaller than some competitors](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Xiaomi-Mi-9-Review_id4620Use code with caution.json)
  • Slippery glass design that is a [magnet for fingerprints](Use code with caution.jsonhttps://www.techadvisor.com/article/719968/xiaomi-mi-9-review.htmlUse code with caution.json)

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi 9 (6GB + 128GB) is a former flagship smartphone featuring a 6.39-inch Samsung AMOLED display with HDR10 support and Gorilla Glass 6 protection. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset, it delivers high performance and smooth multitasking for everyday tasks and gaming. Key characteristics include a versatile triple rear camera system—composed of a 48MP main sensor, a 16MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens—alongside a 20MP front camera. Major pros include its sleek, lightweight glass-and-aluminum design, fast 27W wired charging, and innovative 20W wireless charging capability. However, notable cons include its relatively modest 3,300 mAh battery capacity, lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack, no microSD card slot for expandable storage, and absence of an official IP rating for water and dust resistance.

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