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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

4.8 NeoScore #3232 of 6247

Launched September 2019

Overview

NeoScore

4.8

#3232 of 6247

Design & display
6.3
Performance & hardware
4.1
Camera
5.1
Connectivity
5.3
Battery & charging
3.8

Strengths

  • Its 403 ppi density is higher than on most phones of its time.
  • Its 6 GB of RAM and AnTuTu result are above average for phones of its time.
  • Its 4030 mAh battery and battery performance overall are above average for phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Peak brightness of 430 nits is lower than on most phones of its time.
Display
6.39″Super AMOLED1,080 × 2,340 px60 Hz
Design
179 g74.5 mm156.8 mm8.67 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710Octa-Core6 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
215,277Better than 66% of phones
Battery
4,030 mAh18 W
Cameras
48 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpxselfie 32 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 9

Editorial report

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite technical sheet

The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite suits everyday use for people who want an AMOLED display and flexible camera options, with peak brightness as its clearest trade-off: 430 nits is lower than on most phones of its time. Its 60 Hz refresh rate, by contrast, is average for phones launched around then.

The 403 ppi display density is higher than on most phones of its time, alongside a 6.39-inch Super AMOLED panel. For hardware, its 6 GB of RAM and AnTuTu result are above average, while 128 GB of storage is an average capacity. The 4030 mAh battery and the battery overall are above average; 18 W fast charging is an average figure.

The camera is above average overall, and its 48 MP resolution is higher than on most phones of its time. The 1/2″ sensor size is average. Connectivity is above average too, with NFC, dual SIM, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and USB Type-C.

Overall, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite stands above average among phones launched around the same time and has a NeoScore of 4.8. It is a balanced choice for buyers who value display detail and a useful spread of connectivity features, with lower peak brightness as the main compromise.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.83 /10

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Mi 9 Lite

Design & display

6.3

Display Technology Super AMOLED
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz
5.0
Display Pixel Density 403 ppi
8.5
Peak Display Brightness 430 nits
3.3
Display Features Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
1.0
Weight 179 g
8.1
Usable Surface 85.8 %
8.2
Body Thickness 8.67 mm
6.7

Performance & hardware

4.1

AnTuTu Score 215,277
1.2
RAM Capacity 6 GB
5.1
Storage Type UFS 2.1
4.5
Processor Process Size 10 nm
4.3
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type DDR4
5.0

Camera

5.1

Sensor Size 1/2″
5.0
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 48 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
0.0

Connectivity

5.3

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C
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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40
7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
7.5
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

3.8

Battery Capacity 4,030 mAh
6.0
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
0.0

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Design & display
6.28
Performance & hardware
4.08
Camera
5.12
Connectivity
5.28
Battery & charging
3.8
NeoScore rank
#3232 / 6247

Xiaomi

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 710
Processor Process Size
10 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 616
Storage Type
UFS 2.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
128 GB
AnTuTu Score
215,277
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
412
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,323
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6 cores at 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
6 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v8

Design

Body Colors
White, Blue, Grey
Body Thickness
8.67 mm
Body Width
74.5 mm
Body Height
156.8 mm
Weight
179 g
Usable Surface
85.8 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,030 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
Super AMOLED
Peak Display Brightness
430 nits
Display Diagonal
6.39″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,340 px
Display Pixel Density
403 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Touchscreen
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
Direct OS Updates
No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR American Head
1.19 W/kg
SAR American Body
1.15 W/kg
SAR (EU) head
1.42 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.4 W/kg
Max. download speed
800 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker

Technical

Model numbers
M1904F3BG

Mi 9 Lite

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 960 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 720p at 960 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
960 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
2

Rear Ultrawide Camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/4″
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
3

Front Camera

Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
HDR
Sensor
Resolution
32 Mpx
Sensor Size
1/2.8″
Pixel Size
0.8 µm
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
HDR

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