Xiaomi Malaysia has launched the Xiaomi Mi 9, the successor of the Mi 8, which is also touted as the company’s first triple-camera flagship. The phone comes equipped with an AI triple-camera, that can shoot high-resolution images with its main camera, with the assistance of an ultra-wide camera and a telephoto camera.
Powering this phone is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, that is optimized for a great balance between computing power and battery efficiency.
Unlike its predecessor, the Mi 9 features wireless charging capabilities with certification from TÜV Rheinland for safe quick charging.
Specifications
Performance
• Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
– Up to 2.84 GHz
– Qualcomm Adreno 640 GPU
• 6GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage
Camera
• 12MP + 48MP + 16MP triple rear camera
• AI portrait, AI scene detection, AI ultra-wide-angle distortion
correction, steady handheld night photography
• 20MP front camera
– 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixel
– 16MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 1.0μm, f/2.2
– 117° field of view
• AI portrait, AI scene detection, AI ultra-wide-angle distortion correction, steady handheld night photography.
• 20MP front camera
– f/2.0, 0.9μm
– AI portrait selfies, AI scene detection
Display
• 6.39” AMOLED Display
– 19.5:9 aspect ratio
– FHD+ (2340×1080), 60000:1 contrast ratio
– 430 nits maximum brightness
• 2.5D glass, rounded display corners
• Always-On display support
• AI face unlock
• In-screen fingerprint sensor
Design
• Full curve glass design
• Holographic spectrum
• 157.5 x 74.67 x 7.61mm, 173g
Connectivity
• Dual 4G, Dual standby
• Bluetooth 5.0
• Multi-function NFC
• GSM: B2/3/5/8
• CDMA: BC0
• WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8
• TD-SCDMA: B34/39
• FDD LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28
• TDD LTE: 38/39/40
Battery
• TÜV Rheinland Certified Safe-Fast charge system
• 20W wireless charging
• 3,300mAh battery
• USB-C supports OTG
• In-box charger: 18W
Pricing and Availability
The Mi 9 will be available in two versions. Starting from 6th April 2019, The 6GB+64GB version will retail for RM1,699 and will be available exclusively on Lazada.
Starting from 13th April 2019, The 6GB+128GB version will retail for RM1,999 and will be available at Mi stores and as part of Maxis’ mobile plans. In addition, the first 1,000 customers to pre-order the 6GB+128GB version, exclusively at Mi stores, will receive a 20W Mi Wireless Charging Pad and 27W Power Adapter bundle (RRP: RM129) for free. Pre-orders of the 6GB+128GB version will be opened on 6th April 2019.
Currently, Mi 9 will be available in Piano Black and Ocean Blue for both versions. Lavender Violet will be available at a later date.
Starting from 13th April 2019, the 20W Mi Wireless Charging Pad will retail for RM129 and will be available on Lazada and Mi stores.