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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Review

Main Features

  • MIUI V10.2 (Android 9.0 Pie) Operating System
  • 48 MP Main Camera
  • 32 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 6.39" 1080 x 2340 pixels AMOLED Screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Screen Protection
  • 156.80 x 74.50 x 8.67 mm External Dimensions
  • 179 gr weight
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Overview

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a Android phone with 48MP main camera and 31.96 MP front camera. Mi 9 Lite features a 6.39" sized AMOLED screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels. Xiaomi released Mi 9 Lite to market in 2019

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has an Overall Score of 77/100 and ranked #174 out of 1921 in Android phones, and ranked #175 out of 2026 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite

Now let's start with comparing Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 8.67 mm) Body
Removable storage ( microSD microSDHC microSDXC )
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 6.39 " LCD Screen
403 DPI Crisp Screen
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
Dual Camera Recording
In-camera HDR
Optical Image Stabilization
NFC
Infrared
Digital Compass
Gyroscope
Fingerprint Scanning for identification

CONs
Heavy ( 179 g ) Body
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Physical Specs

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite weighs 179g and has external dimensions of 156.80 x 74.50 x 8.67 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 134g, Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a significantly heavy phone for its class. With a thickness of 8.67mm, it has an average thickness.

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In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Real Life Body Size Comparison

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite sports a 6.39" sized 24bit AMOLED main screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels.

The width of the Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite screen is 2.68" and its height is 5.80", giving an Aspect ratio of 2.16.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Mi 9 Lite is 86%.

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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite has a pixel density of 403ppi. With a DPI of 403, it has 82 more dots per inch compared to the class average of 403 DPI.

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Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandXiaomi
ModelMi 9 Lite
Number of SIM2
Release Date2019
Operating SystemMIUI V10.2 (Android 9.0 Pie)
CPU Cores8
CPU2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360, 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360
Max CPU Clock Speed2200 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 616
GPU Frequency500 MHz
RAM6 GB
RAM Frequency1866 MHz
RAM TypeLPDDR4X
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution48 MP
Front Camera Resolution32 MP
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Polymer
Battery Capacity4030 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size6.39 "
LCD Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels
LCD DPI403
LCD TypeAMOLED
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5
In Display Fingerprint
Brightness (cd/sqm)430
Max Brightness (cd/sqm)600
Contrast Ratio60000:1
Scratch Resistant
Screen DurabilityGorilla Glass 5
Oleophobic Screen
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory128 GB
External Memory Card Support
External Memory Card TypemicroSD microSDHC microSDXC
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection PortUSB Type-C
Bluetooth Version5.0
NFC
GPS
Wifi
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight179 g
Dimensions156.80 x 74.50 x 8.67 mm
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite Camera Features

Main RearCam
Resolution48 MP
Autofocus
Continuous shooting
Digital zoom
Optical image stabilization
Geotagging
Panorama
HDR
Touch focus
Face detection
White balance settings
ISO settings
Exposure compensation
Self-timer
Scene mode
Sensor Size1/2"
Pixel Size1.6 μm
Phase detection
6-element lens
Video Resolution @120 fps1080p
Video Resolution @960 fps720p

Secondary RearCam
Resolution8 MP
Camera Type Ultra Wide Angle
Pixel Size1.12 μm
Aperture Sizef/2.2
Angle Of View118°

Third RearCam
Resolution2 MP
Camera Type Depth Sensing
Pixel Size1.75 μm
Aperture Sizef/2.4
Mi 9 Lite Alternatives
Model OS Camera Resolution Weight LCD Size
Huawei P30 Pro Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 192 g 6.47"
Huawei Nova 5 Pro Android 9.0 Pie 48MP 171 g 6.39"
Huawei P30 Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 165 g 6.1"
Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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