Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite 64 GB

Upgrade Xiaomi CC9

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is essentially the European version of the recent Xiaomi CC9. However, it has several improvements. For example, the device received an 8 MP wide-angle camera, while the CC9 has this module with a resolution of 8 MP. The main module has a resolution of 48 MP, and the depth sensor is equipped with a 2-megapixel image sensor. If we let go of the technical details, then the triple camera shoots a little better than Xiaomi CC9, but the difference is insignificant. In general, the level of photos is much higher than average, but without frills.

Stylish glass body

Externally, the smartphone looks like most and is unlikely to surprise with its design. The body of the device is glass, the fingerprint scanner is built into the display, the volume and power keys are on the right side of the device. At the top of the screen there is a waterdrop notch for the front camera. And instead of the familiar back cover with a gradient colour, the company's designers used textured glass, the texture of which differs depending on the colour of the smartphone. And the Xiaomi logo on the back of the device starts to glow when notifications come to the device. It looks at least unusual.

Full HD+ AMOLED screen

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite display diagonal is 6.39", resolution 2340x1080 pixels, AMOLED class matrix. The official website of the company says that the maximum brightness level of the smartphone screen at the peak is 600 nits, in normal mode — 430 nits. Because of this, the brightness slider even indoors has to be constantly twisted by 70 — 80 percent. We have no other complaints about the display, it looks great.

Launches Call of Duty Mobile at maximum speed

The filling of the smartphone corresponds to its class: it is based on the Snapdragon 710 processor, which is complemented by 6 GB of RAM and the Adreno 616 video chip. At the beginning of 2019, it was flagship-level hardware, but now such equipment is also available for mid-range devices. Therefore, there is no need to talk about a lack of performance: in AnTuTu, the smartphone fills about 180K points and easily turns most modern toys. For example, Call of Duty Mobile on Mi 9 Lite flies at high graphics settings without slowdowns and FPS subsidence.

NFC, fast charging and in-screen fingerprint reader

The smartphone also received a 32 MP front camera, a 4030 mAh battery with support for fast charging (power 18 W), an NFC module and a MIUI 10 shell based on Android 9 Pie. An update to Android 10 is promised in early 2020. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen and works fine. That is, it is quite comfortable to use it, but a traditional scanner on the back side would work faster. Well, it's bad that the slot for SIM-cards is hybrid, and not double, as in most models of the company.