Mi 9 Lite
Gradient-glass mid-ranger with AMOLED and 48 MP.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite is a mid-range Xiaomi smartphone released Oct 2019, with a launch price of $280. It pairs the Snapdragon 710 with a 6.39" FHD+ AMOLED display, a 48 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth main camera and a 4030 mAh, 18W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 68/100 — AMOLED style on a budget. Standout strengths: amoled + under-display fingerprint at $280 and 48 mp imx586 + 32 mp selfie. Main trade-off: snapdragon 710 mid-tier.
AMOLED style on a budget.
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.
Read the full review- AMOLED + under-display fingerprint at $280
- 48 MP IMX586 + 32 MP selfie
- Gradient glass + microSD + 3.5 mm
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mi 9 Lite compares
| Mi 9 Lite | iPhone X | Redmi Note 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 710 | Apple A11 Bionic | Snapdragon 732G |
| Display | 6.39" FHD+ AMOLED | 5.8" OLED 60 Hz | 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth | 12 MP · f/1.8 | 108 MP · f/1.9 |
| Battery | 4030 mAh, 18W | 2,716 mAh | 5,020 mAh |
| Launch price | $280 | $999 | $279 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mi 9 Lite released?
The Mi 9 Lite was released in Oct 2019.
How much does the Mi 9 Lite cost?
The Mi 9 Lite launched at $280 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mi 9 Lite screen size and type?
The Mi 9 Lite has a 6.39" FHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Mi 9 Lite use?
The Mi 9 Lite is powered by the Snapdragon 710 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mi 9 Lite have?
The Mi 9 Lite ships with 6 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mi 9 Lite battery capacity?
The Mi 9 Lite has a 4030 mAh, 18W battery.
What is the Mi 9 Lite main camera?
The Mi 9 Lite has a 48 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP depth main camera.
Does the Mi 9 Lite have a headphone jack?
The Mi 9 Lite has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Mi 9 Lite weigh?
The Mi 9 Lite weighs 179 g.
What colours does the Mi 9 Lite come in?
The Mi 9 Lite is available in 3 colours: Onyx Grey, Aurora Blue, Pearl White.
Is the Mi 9 Lite worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the Mi 9 Lite an editorial score of 68/100.
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