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Overview
NeoScore
6.0
#1735 of 6277
- Design & display
- 7.6
- Performance & hardware
- 6.9
- Camera
- 6.7
- Connectivity
- 5.4
- Battery & charging
- 4.1
Strengths
- Its 403 ppi density is higher than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 12 GB of RAM is among the highest amounts in phones of its time.
- Its 256 GB of storage exceeds that of most phones of its time.
Weak points
- The 3,300 mAh battery capacity is below average for phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.39″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px
- Design
- 173 g74.7 mm157.5 mm7.6 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
- Battery
- 3,300 mAh27 W
- Cameras
- 48 Mpx · f/1.512 Mpx · f/2.216 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 20 Mpx · f/2
- Network
- 4G3G2G
- Software
- Android 9
Editorial report
Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer technical sheet
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer suits buyers looking for a strong display, ample storage and a versatile camera setup, with one clear trade-off: its 3,300 mAh battery capacity is below average for phones of its time. That sits against a feature set that stands out in several other areas.
Its 6.39-inch Super AMOLED display has a density of 403 ppi, higher than that of most phones launched around the same time. Design and display are among the best of its time. The 12 GB of RAM is also among the highest amounts, while 256 GB of storage exceeds what most phones of its time offer. Its performance hardware is among the best of its time.
The main camera pairs a 1/2-inch sensor, above average, with an f/1.5 aperture among the brightest of its time. A 2x optical zoom and an ultrawide camera add range; overall, its camera is better than most phones launched around the same time. Wired charging at 27 W is also better than most, while 20 W wireless charging is among the best. Connectivity is better than most phones of its time. With a NeoScore of 6.0, the Mi 9 Explorer is a compelling fit for buyers who put display, memory and camera flexibility ahead of battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
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Mi 9 Explorer
Design & display
7.6
- Display Technology Super AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Pixel Density 403 ppi
- 8.5
- Display Features Gorilla Glass, HDR10
- 2.5
- Weight 173 g
- 8.7
- Usable Surface 85.2 %
- 8.1
- Body Thickness 7.6 mm
- 8.8
Performance & hardware
6.9
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 9.1
- Storage Type UFS 2.1
- 4.5
- Processor Process Size 7 nm
- 6.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
- 7.6
- Maximum CPU Clock 2.84 GHz
- 7.4
Camera
6.7
- Sensor Size 1/2″
- 5.1
- Aperture f/1.5
- 9.5
- Resolution 48 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 2 x
- 4.9
- Camera Features Laser Autofocus, HDR, Panorama
- 0.0
Connectivity
5.4
- Connectivity Features Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
- 2.5
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40
- 7.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- 5.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
- 5.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- 9.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
4.1
- Battery Capacity 3,300 mAh
- 4.2
- Fast Charge Power 27 W
- 5.2
- Wireless charging power 20 W
- 6.6
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.63
- Performance & hardware
- 6.88
- Camera
- 6.69
- Connectivity
- 5.43
- Battery & charging
- 4.07
- NeoScore rank
- #1735 / 6277
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- Processor Process Size
- 7 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 640
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 2.84 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- CPU Description
- Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485, 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- Expandable Storage
- No
Design
- Body Colors
- Black
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- Body Width
- 74.7 mm
- Body Height
- 157.5 mm
- Weight
- 173 g
- Usable Surface
- 85.2 %
- Body Materials
- Glass, Aluminium Alloy
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
- Unfolded thickness
- 7.6 mm
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 3,300 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Po
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging
- Wireless charging power
- 20 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.39″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,340 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- Display Features
- Gorilla Glass, HDR10
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass
Software
- Operating System
- Android 9
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 9
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
- Connectivity Features
- Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG
- USB Version
- USB Type-C
Audio
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker
Mi 9 Explorer
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p at 960 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Sensor
- Resolution
- 48 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/2″
- Pixel Size
- 0.8 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, 1080p at 960 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
- Slow Motion Frame Rate
- 960 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.5
Flash
- Flash Type
- Dual LED
- Flash LED Count
- 2 LEDs
Features
- Camera Features
- Laser Autofocus, HDR, Panorama
Rear telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.6″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 2 x
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.6″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 2 x
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 16 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Resolution
- 20 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3″
- Pixel Size
- 0.9 µm
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
- Aperture
- f/2
- Camera Features
- HDR
Sensor
- Resolution
- 20 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/3″
- Pixel Size
- 0.9 µm
Video
- Video Recording
- 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Features
- Camera Features
- HDR
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