Xiaomi Mi 9 with Snapdragon 855 Unveiled at 449 Euros (INR 36,200)

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Source: Maxabout.comPublished Mon, Feb 25, 2019, 06:54 PM ISTUpdated Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 11:14 AM IST

Xiaomi for the first time has launched two new flagship smartphones at the MWC 2019, the Mi 9 as well as the MI Mix 3 5G. The Mi 9 gets 90.7% screen-to-body ratio while runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10. The smartphone gets two variable memory options being priced at 449 Euros (INR 36,200 approx.) for the 6GB RAM plus 64GB internal storage variant, and the 499 Euros (INR 40,300 approx.) for the 6GB RAM plus 128GB internal storage. It will be available for sale in Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet and Piano Black colors.

Powering the Mi 9 is a Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 7nm processor with Adreno 640 GPU mounted on top. Xiaomi Mi 9 is powered by a 3300mAh battery with 27W fast charging. The smartphone has been equipped with an in-display fingerprint sensor while gets a 6.39-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 × 2280 pixels.

The Mi 9 gets a triple rear camera set up with a 48MP primary camera with f/1.75 aperture, a 12MP telephoto lens with f/2.2 aperture and a 16MP 117-degree ultra-wide-angle lens. It also gets a 20 MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture. As of now, there are no updates on the launch of Xiaomi Mi 9 in the Indian market.

Xiaomi Mi 9 Specs

6.39-inch (1080 × 2280 pixels) Full HD+
Super AMOLED display with 103.8% NTSC colour gamut
600 nits brightness, >60000:1 contrast ratio
Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection
Octa-Core Snapdragon 855 7nm Mobile Platform
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 + 3 x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 + 4x 1.80GHz Kryo 485
Adreno 640 GPU
6GB LPDDR4x RAM with 64GB/128GB (UFS 2.1) storage
Dual SIM, Android 9.0 (Pie) with MIUI 10
48MP rear camera with 1/2.0″ Sony IMX586 sensor, 0.8μm pixel size, f/1.75 aperture, LED flash, Laser Autofocus, PDAF, CAF
12MP 1/3.6″ Samsung S5K3M5 telephoto rear lens with f/2.2 aperture, 1.0μm pixel size, 6P lens, 2x lossless zoom
16MP 1/1.3″ Sony IMX481 117-degree ultra-wide angle rear lens with f/2.2 aperture, 1.0μm pixel size, 6P lens, 4cm macro
20MP front-facing camera with 0.9μm pixel size, f/2.0 aperture
In-display fingerprint sensor
Dimensions: 157.5×74.67×7.61mm
Weight: 173 grams
Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11ac dual-band (2×2 MU-MIMO )
Bluetooth 5, Dual-frequency (L1+L5) GPS/GLONASS/Beidou, NFC, USB Type-C
3300mAh battery with 27W fast charging, 20W wireless fast charging

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Immanuel Raja is an Automotive Writer with 8 years of experience covering the Indian automotive landscape. He specializes in Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Technology, with particular expertise in battery systems, charging infrastructure, and the integration of alternative powertrains in Indian road conditions. Raja has extensively tested over 200 vehicles across various segments, from entry-level EVs to premium hybrids, developing nuanced insights into their performance on India's diverse and challenging roads. His analysis encompasses both technical specifications and practical ownership considerations that matter to Indian consumers, including charging accessibility, maintenance costs, and performance in extreme weather conditions. With a finger on the pulse of India's evolving automotive preferences, Raja delivers clear, factual assessments that help readers navigate the transition to electrified mobility in the context of India's unique market dynamics.

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