Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer

  • Released 2019, June
    173g, 7.6mm thickness
    Android 9.0; MIUI 10
    256GB storage, no card slot
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  • 6.39"
    1080x2340 pixels
  • 48MP
    2160p
  • 8/12GB RAM
    Snapdragon 855
  • 3300mAh
    Li-Po

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer - Specs

Network Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
  CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300)
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
Launch Announced 2019, February
Status Available. Released 2019, June
Body Dimensions 157.5 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.30 in)
Weight 173 g (6.10 oz)
Build Back glass (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame (7000 series)
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 6.39 inches, 100.2 cm2 (~85.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 6
 DCI-P3
HDR10
Platform OS Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU Adreno 640
Memory Card slot No
Internal 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Main Camera Triple 48 MP, f/1.5 (12GB RAM model) or f/1.8 (8GB RAM model), (wide), 1/2", 0.8�m, PDAF, Laser AF
12 MP, f/2.2, 54mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0�m, PDAF, Laser AF, 2x optical zoom
16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.0�m, PDAF, Laser AF
Features Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 2160p@30/60fps, 1080p@30/120/240fps, 1080p@960fps
Selfie camera Single 20 MP, f/2.0, 0.9�m
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
 Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
GPS Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go
Features Sensors Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Battery   Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery
Charging Fast battery charging 27W (Quick Charge 4+)
Fast wireless charging 20W
Misc Colors Transparent Black
Price About 530 EUR

Xiaomi Mi 9 Explorer - User Reviews

  • All of the spyware of course :)

  • Thanks. Now i knew RAM function is. I always stuck at RAM because i am a heavy gamer. My conclusion is the much RAM u have got in your mobile phone the much battery consumption will take. In case if u pick up high RAM u need also much more life battery

  • Hahaaaa...absolutly

  • yeah, getting a an IP-rating certificate will just add to the overall cost of the product.

  • Definitely must be waterproof !!!

  • Coming soon. Exp. release 2019, July: I'm curious when the release takes place! until now it is being moved from month to month! I think that will never happen officially.

  • because of high manufacture cost

  • why is not it waterproof, why? It would be perfect.

  • Video in link will explain🙂

  • I have an Asus Zenfone 3 ZE520KL 4GB RAM version and android 7 installed. I don't even use it for gaming and the additional app that I install is only Mozilla Firefox and 2 other app that I rarely use [force stoped if not in use]. Other default app like chrome, google, fb etc. are uninstalled without rooting [using ADB binary] and the highest free RAM I got is only >1GB even if the phone is in standby mode, 2GB if I just reboot it. so, what's eating my RAM???

  • You sure Mi 9 Transparent Edition got band 20? Most info I find about it says it lacks band 20 (800 Mhz).

  • That only apply if you play all of those game at the same time. I don't think so. Your OS can clean your RAM if you start one heavy process.

  • Please read the attached link to the article before spouting nonsense who only knows how to game but doesn't know how your os works

  • Every app needs RAM to run smoothly. Why 4gb RAM aren't enough to sustain heavy games? The reason why, android or iOS didn't fixed the running apps in the background which uses more RAM. So, if you have more than 12 games (PUBG, Fortnite, Asphalt, ROS, GTA, etc.) in your phone, 4gb RAM is not enough. Heavy gamer here.

  • Omg really , i am struggling to make a decision for a new phone scince january but there are always some ne phones coming up . i first wanted to buy redmi note 7, then mi 9 se ,then mi 9 and now theres mi 9 explorer coming this monts , i think im gonna go crazy .

  • I really don't understand why people are getting very excited for a 12GB RAM device, check this out first, then thank me later.

  • There guys trying to make me CRAZY! Last 2-3 days i was counting flowers in front of my house so i could make decision either to buy Black Shark2 or Asus ROG but now this phone is coming to earth ruin everything i planned...

  • Sure dude....i already start saving for it...dont EAT....

  • Yeah, everyday i saw people go snorkeling with their dslr 😂

  • Is the phone ip68 rated??

  • ulol

  • Any news about the global launch????

  • will this launch at malaysia?

  • whats that red button on the left?! for camera?

  • woooow.... 12GB ram... soooo gooood.

  • The 12GB mi9 explorer 40MP camera comes with F1.47 instated of mi9 F1.8.

  • If they increase the battery capacity to at least 3700 mAh then I could say this device is perfect.

  • No IP68 = BORING, Whats the use of a good camera when you cant go snorkeling with it

  • Mi 9 has some water resistance.

  • battery capacity is not good. increase the capacity at least 25%.

  • I do same sometimes. But i never have really precious things in PC or Phone all due to a possibility of dying of my phone or notebook or very expensive repair i wouldnt pay.

  • Yes for that is good but you know how its going. In past lets say 40 years ago or more we had all photos stored in like album. Like a book. In present people have so many photos in their devie that they stopped to care about them so much as before. In past every photo has been much more valued than its now. In present you loose your device and you loose part of your life but you will make new one pretty easy and withing a few days. In past loosing photos was like loosing all of your life. In past every single photo had much more value than a whole batch of photos today.

  • But it is good for photos and videos. By the way I store my data on my PC, or on a flash drive.

  • Since you OTG no need SD card that overheating the phone and reduce overall performance due to the lower speed than built in internal storage.

  • Is this will be for global market???

  • you said it... its correct......... if SD Card provision available, then we can store all the photos and videos in SD card, and if phone fails, we can safely remove SD Card and store in another device..........

  • Man i dont think so. On a card you cannot tore everything. Just photos videos music and text files thats it. Saved games maps apps etc you cant stzore on sd card so its useless.

  • Basically you need that SD slot and a card, because if the phone fails, then it won't be easy for you to recover files that are stored on the phone's storage. With the memory card you don't have that problem.

  • you mean free wifi user

  • you ok bruh

  • No 3.5mm = no phone

  • What phone is that? better than this for 300 euros in 6 years ago? I totally want know, i buy this old monster right now! I waiting for this xiaomi. I buy one zenphone 4 last year and this comes without nfc sensor without ir sensor. just are light and powerfull with 6gbs that helps me a little, 12 will be maybe enought? i do no, but this monster mi9 explorer will keep me out of clouds for a while with 256 storage and nfc will provides me a better glucose control, because of my CGM has app for android os but uses nfc and maybe next versions will use BlueTooth, but for now i need nfc to improve my life as a whole and IR help controlling old devices like my livingroom tv that are giant but old without smart controls apps, and tons of olders devices. i'am from brazil and here is spencive change stuffs every generation, we still use computers from 2004 in office, except my gaming pc all pcs in my house are old ones

  • What is the battery life for one day?

  • If you think that's expensive you got no chance of getting an iphone

  • is wrong with phones ??? 530 euros for features, that are worse than 300 euros phones had 6 years ago ???

  • why is this more expensive than the Black shark 2?

  • Most networks can't even provide a decent 4G connection. Why would I want a 5G phone in 2019 when it's unlikely any network provider will support it in 2019? This looks like a really decent phone!

  • i dont care because i'm wifi user

  • Please buy if you like, after 6 months or a year of use you will see your friends using smartphones with 5G networks, while you still use a 4G network smartphone.

  • If this smartphone does not have a 5G network, you should not buy it, because 2019 is the beginning of the 5G network, you should buy a smartphone that supports 5G networks in 2019. If Mi 9 explorer does not support 5G networks, please wait for the next version that supports 5G networks.

  • Like you have 5G network, so please!

  • this battery in 2019 is a NO

  • BTW, is it a global version or it just fit the PRC market

  • Don't have 5G ??? 😭😭😭

  • Camera! Memory . Infra red, processor.>>> PRICE ------------------------------------------------­----------------- NICE!

  • IP68 doesnt matter since you're not always using the phone with more than 1 meter of water under your feet.

  • I just ordered it on tradingshenzen lets have a look on this! 10-15 days of waiting will be hard for me xD

  • Luckily it does not come with waterproof. I'm able to do battery replacement myself in the future rather than send to the service center.

  • very true, it does have everything except the IP68. not sure, why they put huge RAM (12GB), which can cost more battery power with less battery size. It would be my next phone, but still thinking as it is not IP68.

  • It is a very nice phone and wish to own one but too bad that it doesn't come with IP68 certified.

  • No it will be restricted in the U.S

  • It does have NFC...

  • All that and no NFC?

  • Will this phone works in USA on Tmobile or AT&T networks ? I am buying one from china this week. Will the phone bought in china works with US networks or not ?

  • Yes, I'm aware, but the prices needn't be that high. If the phones had launched at 650, 750, and 850, it would be a smart business decision as it would severely undercut their main competitors from Huawei and Apple. When all three are the same price, you have more of a chance of having the Huawei or Apple chosen. But by undercutting their prices, more people are inclined to buy your product, especially if it's as good as the more expensive offerings.

  • good things supposed to have high price! so what! you don't have to buy it!

  • this is world's n.o 1 copying company

  • I wouldn't personally call them greedy, but they do need to lower the prices as it seems they're just keeping the prices up for ego

  • Yup. And today i heard it wont be 499 but around 449 ezuros which is just 50 more from chinese version. Compared to for example Samsung M20 which in India cst less than 130 euros exactly 126 but in europe ll be sold for 199 euros. And we speak about basic phone. Samsung is really greedey ccompared to xiaomi which makes its customers happy and satisfied.

  • No IPS/waterproofing... thats a no go for me...

  • Exactly. The more Xiaomi sells, the more the market will have to lower these prices.

  • Yup also the price Mi9 starts at CNY 2999 which s 393 euros if you order straight from chinese. Even the fact europe price will be around 499 euros.

  • Really? What do you in that 8hrs?

  • Size doesn't really matter if its optimized, also Snapdragon 855 is using less battery

  • Wah, huge memory... all the good points, can think of buying a set for daily use. 3300mah is good enough even for youtube videos, just charge when battery level is around 40% and quick charge function zooms in to full charge reaally fast.

  • poor battery for such a robust phone!

  • I was getting over 8 hours screen on time with the Mi Mix 3. I'm not concerned about the battery life at all

  • Yes transparent back cover, but printed materials pn the inside. Not showing the real chip etcerera

  • better that rog and razer

  • Mi 9 use a latest powerful high end spec sdm855 (7nm) have a low power than sdm845 (10nm)... same as battery 4000mAH. 3400mAh its fine for 855.

  • I very much doubt that. However, I'd rather take the performance of the Mi and it's respectable battery life. 6 hours SOT isn't that bad.

  • It will be very expensive.. I don't think that we need to swim with our phone..

  • Xiaomi needs to make 4000mah batteries a standard in phones so it won't give us low stand-by times

  • Since it is transparency and why not make it an IP68 certified?

  • Front facing camera is the same like in mi 8.Also back cameras lack ois and that is very important for me.Also there are no IP rating( must be at least splash prof)Also there is a question will be global support like in China( 2 year regular Android updates).There are no micro SD slot but think 256 gb is fine. Everything else is great.

  • Isnt the Transparent/Explore supposed to get a more advanced lens for the main camera?

  • Then review?

  • It will be great if the phone has IP certifications

  • That phone only will make shock to other competitors. Haha

  • no 32-bit/192kHz audio why?

  • I think it is the fastest phone ever till now

  • this model mustbe back also gorilla glass 6, even mi 9 128gb version mustbe if not all. there is statistics that phone goes down by screen? back more important, on screen put tempered glass, but back maybe without silicon case. or there is german product 20-30$ must use back and screen that will more good

  • Is it really transparent or is it just a cover looking transparent?

  • Awesome phone 12GB ram latest CPU and GPU can make even 3300 mAh battery an endurance king because its not powerhugry at all. 256GB disk space is awesome SD slot is not needed at all. Its fully wireless no jack is requed good. No overpriced and overhyped IP 68 which is useless because no warranty will cover a water damage. And have so much features for a such great price. Other competitors with their much expensive phones can go nuts.

  • Man with SD855 3300 mAh will be equal to Samsung M series with 5000 Ah because SD855 is not powerhungry at all. It will be one hell of a phone.

  • 12GB ram is such an exaggeration yaa but still a good product but what the hell with this battery of 3300 mah ! Atleast 4000 mah (track record of xiaomi) should be there after all its the most costliest and special from the whole series.