Launch report · Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite: Gradient-glass mid-ranger with AMOLED and 48 MP.

SpecEagle Editorial·Oct 2019·$280·Score 68/100

Mi 9 Lite (the global Mi CC9) brought a gradient-glass AMOLED design, IMX586 48 MP main and 32 MP selfie to $280 — a stylish mid-ranger for buyers who wanted flagship looks without the price.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.39" FHD+ AMOLED
Chipset
Snapdragon 710
RAM
6 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
4030 mAh, 18W
Main camera
48 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth
Weight
179 g
What stands out
  • AMOLED + under-display fingerprint at $280
  • 48 MP IMX586 + 32 MP selfie
  • Gradient glass + microSD + 3.5 mm
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 710 mid-tier
  • 2 MP depth filler
  • Mono speaker
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Nova 5T
$430 · score 78/100