Mi 9 SE
Compact triple-cam flagship-lite with Snapdragon 712.
The Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is a mid-range Xiaomi smartphone released Mar 2019, with a launch price of $350. It pairs the Snapdragon 712 with a 5.97" FHD+ AMOLED display, a 48 MP + 13 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele main camera and a 3070 mAh, 18W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 72/100 — The compact Mi 9. Standout strengths: compact 5.97" / 155 g with triple cam and amoled + under-display fingerprint. Main trade-off: small 3070 mah battery.
The compact Mi 9.
Mi 9 SE shrank the Mi 9 into a compact 5.97" body while keeping a triple camera with optical zoom, AMOLED and under-display fingerprint at $350. A rare small phone with a versatile camera in 2019.
Read the full review- Compact 5.97" / 155 g with triple cam
- AMOLED + under-display fingerprint
- IMX586 48 MP main
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Mi 9 SE compares
| Mi 9 SE | Xperia 10 VI | POCO X6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 712 | SD 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Display | 5.97" FHD+ AMOLED | 6.1" OLED 60 Hz | 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 13 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele | 48 MP · f/1.8 | 64 MP · f/1.8 |
| Battery | 3070 mAh, 18W | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh |
| Launch price | $350 | $449 | $299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Mi 9 SE released?
The Mi 9 SE was released in Mar 2019.
How much does the Mi 9 SE cost?
The Mi 9 SE launched at $350 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Mi 9 SE screen size and type?
The Mi 9 SE has a 5.97" FHD+ AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Mi 9 SE use?
The Mi 9 SE is powered by the Snapdragon 712 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Mi 9 SE have?
The Mi 9 SE ships with 6 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Mi 9 SE battery capacity?
The Mi 9 SE has a 3070 mAh, 18W battery.
What is the Mi 9 SE main camera?
The Mi 9 SE has a 48 MP + 13 MP UW + 8 MP 2x tele main camera.
Does the Mi 9 SE have a telephoto zoom camera?
Yes — the Mi 9 SE includes a dedicated telephoto camera: 8 MP 2x.
How much does the Mi 9 SE weigh?
The Mi 9 SE weighs 155 g.
What colours does the Mi 9 SE come in?
The Mi 9 SE is available in 3 colours: Piano Black, Ocean Blue, Lavender Violet.
Is the Mi 9 SE worth buying?
Mi 9 SE shrank the Mi 9 into a compact 5.97" body while keeping a triple camera with optical zoom, AMOLED and under-display fingerprint at $350. A rare small phone with a versatile camera in 2019. SpecEagle gives the Mi 9 SE an editorial score of 72/100.
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