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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£480RAM capacity:12 GBInternal storage:512 GBScreen size:6.39 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP & 16 MP & 12 MP

Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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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 56% of models
Score components

90%

6.5

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 56% of smartphones
7.0

Value for money

Value for money
7.0/ 10
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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 78% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 78%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 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 52% of models
Score components

25%

6.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

4.3

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.2

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

â–¼Worse than 52%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £480
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 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 52% of models
Score components:

25%

6.9

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.8

Camera

15%

6.6

Display

15%

7.0

Battery

10%

4.3

Software

10%

7.4

Connectivity

4%

4.2

Audio

3%

7.0

Design

6.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
7.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

7.0
Brand name
Xiaomi
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus processor which is faster than processors in 56% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.3% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
12 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 12 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 59% of smartphones and equal to that of 24.3% of smartphones.
Internal storage
512 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 512 GB which is larger than the storage of 77.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 17.2% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.96 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.96 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 75% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
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
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
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
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
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
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
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.39 inches
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
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
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
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.6% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
60 Hz
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
4,000 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 4,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 90.2% of smartphones and equal to those in 2.6% of smartphones.
Charging speed
40 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 40 W which is faster than in 52.8% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.6% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
yes
This smartphone supports wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not include a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
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
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
157.2 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 157.2 mm which is shorter than 88.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Width
74.6 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 74.6 mm which is narrower than 75.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
196 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 196 g which is lighter than 50.1% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 2.3% of smartphones.
Device volume
92,944 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 92,944 cm³ which is smaller than 64.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 2 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 6 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (8 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • 23.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.96 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 2x more storage
    This smartphone offers more internal storage than the average smartphone (512 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone provides 256 GB of internal storage.
    512 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB more RAM
    This smartphone has more RAM capacity than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 23.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.96 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 6 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (8 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    8 vs 2
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (1x2.96 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.
    1x2.96 GHz & 3x2.42 GHz & 4x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    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
  • 24.2% higher memory bandwidth
    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
    This smartphone offers higher optical zoom than the average smartphone (2 x vs 0 x).
    2 x vs 0 x
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.1% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40.5% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Has a multi-lens front camera
    This smartphone features a multi-lens front camera, the average smartphone does not. 18% of smartphones have multiple front lenses.
  • Supports laser autofocus
    This smartphone features laser autofocus, the average smartphone does not. 21.4% of smartphones include laser AF.
  • Better main camera video
    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
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    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
    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
    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
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.2% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • Has a curved display
    This smartphone features a curved display, the average smartphone does not. 24.5% of smartphones have curved screens.
  • 2% higher pixel density
    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
  • Supports wireless charging
    This smartphone supports wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 25.2% of smartphones are wireless charging compatible.
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.6% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • 21.2% faster charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (40 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    40 W vs 33 W
  • 50% faster wireless charging speed
    This smartphone supports a faster wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (30 W vs 20 W). The average speed is 20 W.
    30 W vs 20 W
  • Supports aptX
    This smartphone supports aptX, the average smartphone does not. 50% of smartphones are aptX compatible.
  • 6.4 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (157.2 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    157.2 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 1.4 mm narrower
    This smartphone is narrower than the average smartphone (74.6 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone width is 76 mm.
    74.6 mm vs 76 mm
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    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
  • 73.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (250 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    250 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No live text recognition
    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
    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
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 5.44x less popular
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • 84.6% more expensive
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) is more expensive than the average smartphone (£480 vs £260).
    £480 vs £260
  • 5.3% worse value for money
    Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.97 vs 7.3).
    6.97 vs 7.34
  • 73.7% slower GPU clock
    This smartphone has a lower GPU frequency than the average smartphone (250 MHz vs 950 MHz). The average smartphone has a GPU frequency of 950 MHz.
    250 MHz vs 950 MHz
  • 50% less L3 cache
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4,096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 16.7% larger process node
    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
    This smartphone contains fewer transistors than the average smartphone (6,700 million vs 10,300 million). The average smartphone has 10,300 million transistors.
    6,700 million vs 10,300 million
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2,750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 25.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (2,324 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    2,324 vs 3,115
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    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
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    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
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    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
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    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
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    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
    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
    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 continuous autofocus in video
    This smartphone does not support continuous autofocus in video, the average smartphone does. 94.2% of smartphones have continuous AF.
  • No manual exposure control
    This smartphone does not offer manual exposure control, the average smartphone does. 94% of smartphones have manual exposure.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    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 memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.5% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5 vs 5.2
  • 50% lower refresh rate
    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
    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
  • 35.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (427 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    427 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower screen resolution
    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
  • 20% smaller battery capacity
    This smartphone has a smaller battery capacity than the average smartphone (4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). The average smartphone has a capacity of 5,000 mAh.
    4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • No stereo speakers
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • 5 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2019 vs 2024). 5.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2019
    2019 vs 2024
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
TechZG
≈ estimated
25/09/2019
First impressions · hands-on look and comparison
Verdict
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro feels very familiar, with most upgrades hidden inside the phone.
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

netzwelt.de
12/10/2019
Quick test · 5G upgrade
Verdict
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a budget 5G phone with a bigger battery, but it only makes sense if you need 5G now, as German networks are still early.
X
xiaomitoday.it
24/09/2019
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G officially announced - XiaomiToday.it
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

  • Flagship-grade performance provided by the Snapdragon 855+ chipset, suitable for heavy gaming and everyday use.
  • Excellent and fast charging options, including 40W wired, 30W wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging.
  • Good battery life, with some users reporting it can last a full day or more.
  • High-quality Super AMOLED screen with good brightness and color rendering.
  • Good overall camera quality in decent lighting conditions, offering a versatile triple-lens setup.
  • Solid build quality and a premium in-hand feel.
  • Integration of useful features such as an in-screen fingerprint sensor, NFC, and an IR blaster.
  • Competitive price point for the specifications offered, representing great value for money.

What customers don't like about Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB)

  • Lack of an official IP rating for water and dust resistance, despite some user speculation about unofficial resistance.
  • Absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack and no stereo speakers (features only a mono speaker).
  • No microSD card slot for expandable storage.
  • Camera performance, particularly in low light or night mode, can be underwhelming and lacks optical image stabilization (OIS).
  • Device design is slippery without a case.
  • Some users report the software (MIUI) comes with bloatware and occasional ads in system apps.
  • Limited LTE bands in the initial Chinese version, making it less suitable for global markets (though a global version was released later).

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro (12GB + 512GB variant) is a 2019 flagship smartphone powered by the high-performance Snapdragon 855+ processor and an ample 12GB of RAM, running on MIUI based on Android 10/11. It features a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display (1080 x 2340 pixels) with Gorilla Glass 6 protection and an in-display fingerprint sensor. A significant pro is its versatile 48MP triple-camera setup and impressive charging capabilities, including 40W wired, a groundbreaking 30W fast wireless, and 10W reverse wireless charging for its 4000 mAh battery. Main pros include strong overall performance, 5G connectivity, and a competitive price at launch; major cons are the lack of an official IP rating for water resistance, no 3.5mm headphone jack, a mono speaker, and the absence of expandable storage via microSD card.

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